News for 'title defence'

AFC U-16 C'ships: Iraq clinch title after shoot-out

AFC U-16 C'ships: Iraq clinch title after shoot-out

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Iraq beat Iran 4-3 via penalty shootout to win their maiden Asian Football Confederation U-16 Championships title at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao on Sunday.

US Open PIX: Djokovic whips Fritz; Shelton blasts way past Tiafoe

US Open PIX: Djokovic whips Fritz; Shelton blasts way past Tiafoe

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 9 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York.

PHOTOS: India knocked out of ICC Women's World Cup

PHOTOS: India knocked out of ICC Women's World Cup

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Images from the ICC Women's World Cup match between India and South Africa in Christchurch on Sunday.

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The report also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel in July 2017.

Sun shines with wushu gold to give China perfect Asiad start

Sun shines with wushu gold to give China perfect Asiad start

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Sun Peiyuan won the first gold of the 18th Asian Games in Wushu to give powerhouse China a perfect start to their campaign on Sunday. The 29-year-old clinched the men's changquan gold with 9.75 points after impressing with his acrobatic moves at the Jakarta International Expo at Kemayoran in the sport developed from ancient Chinese martial arts.

Guardiola's Manchester City remain unconvincing title challengers

Guardiola's Manchester City remain unconvincing title challengers

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Guardiola has crafted a sleek offensive unit but, after a breathless opening 15 minutes at The Emirates, they appeared to ease off as their intensity levels dropped and they allowed Arsenal back into the match.

Neeraj Chopra to start season at Doha Diamond League

Neeraj Chopra to start season at Doha Diamond League

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will begin the season at the Doha Diamond League.

Imperious Federer eases to Cincinnati title

Imperious Federer eases to Cincinnati title

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

World number one Roger Federer warmed up for the defence of his U.S. Open title in perfect fashion as he beat fourth seed Novak Djokovic 6-1, 7-5 to win the Cincinnati Masters on Sunday.

EPL: Man City's title bid fades after collapse at Wolves

EPL: Man City's title bid fades after collapse at Wolves

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Manchester City blew a two-goal lead and had Ederson sent off in a dramatic 3-2 defeat at Wolves on Friday.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

A preview of the main matches coming up this weekend in the English Premier League.

In open letter, Meitei diaspora urges Modi to restore peace in Manipur

In open letter, Meitei diaspora urges Modi to restore peace in Manipur

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Over 1,300 people signed the open letter within 48 hours, which was submitted to the Prime Minister's Office on Monday.

'India, India, all the way!'

'India, India, all the way!'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'From passing the ball in the right passages to the defence to amazing guarding of the goals by Sandhu throughout the tournament it has been a top notch performance from the entire squad.'

'I ain't leaving': Chris Gayle hints at continuing playing

'I ain't leaving': Chris Gayle hints at continuing playing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

West Indies batter Chris Gayle has indicated he isn't going anywhere and might be playing cricket despite the Windies' poor show in the recently concluded T20 World Cup.

PIX: Real Madrid in touching distance from La Liga title

PIX: Real Madrid in touching distance from La Liga title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

It was the third game in a row in which Real had broken the deadlock thanks to a penalty and they sealed the win when Benzema turned provider and allowed Marco Asensio to tap into an empty net early in the second half.

Ganguly wins National 'A' chess title

Ganguly wins National 'A' chess title

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Surya Sekhar Ganguly (eight points) clinched a record sixth successive title after agreeing to a draw against M Shyam Sundar of Tamil Nadu in the final round of the 46th National 'A' chess championship in Mangalore on Tuesday. Shyam Sundar, playing the French defence against Ganguly, had earlier rejected an offer for a draw. But they reached a blind alley after 30 moves and agreed to split the point.

Holder Nadal out of US Open with wrist injury

Holder Nadal out of US Open with wrist injury

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The 28-year-old Spaniard sustained the injury in practice last month and has been training with a cast on his right wrist, forcing him to miss the Rogers Cup in Toronto and last week's Cincinnati Open.

PIX: Manchester United, Bayern win; Barcelona held

PIX: Manchester United, Bayern win; Barcelona held

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Images from the football matches played on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Kerber stuns Serena to win Wimbledon title

PHOTOS: Kerber stuns Serena to win Wimbledon title

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Seven-time champion Williams had been bidding to claim a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown but made too many errors as Kerber ran out a comfortable winner in the final.

Captains' Day lights up the start of T20 World Cup

Captains' Day lights up the start of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The 16 skippers made history, coming together in Melbourne for the first time at a T20 World Cup.

Djokovic opens Toronto defence in style

Djokovic opens Toronto defence in style

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

World number three Novak Djokovic opened the defence of his Toronto Masters title in impressive style with a 6-4 6-4 win over Canadian Frank Dancevic.

Scheffler wins Players Championship; reclaims top ranking

Scheffler wins Players Championship; reclaims top ranking

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Scottie Scheffler becomes just the third player, along with Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, to hold both the Masters and Players Championship titles at the same time.

Venus and Serena Williams pull out of Wimbledon doubles

Venus and Serena Williams pull out of Wimbledon doubles

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

American five-time Wimbledon women's doubles champion Serena and Venus Williams pulled out of this year's tournament.

Italian Open: Serena Williams wins first title of season

Italian Open: Serena Williams wins first title of season

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Serena Williams had to overcome a stubborn effort from Madison Keys to win the first all-American women's tour final for four years in straight sets and lift the Italian Open title in Rome on Sunday.

Australia's Starc, Marsh and Stoinis rested for India T20 tour

Australia's Starc, Marsh and Stoinis rested for India T20 tour

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis will miss the T20 tour of India with 'low level' injuries.

FIFA WC: France's Mbappe has unfinished business

FIFA WC: France's Mbappe has unfinished business

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

'I have much more freedom here (than at PSG). The coach knows that there is a number nine like Olivier who occupies the defences. I can wander around, go into space, ask for balls.'

EPL PIX: Spurs sink City to open up title race; Liverpool, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Spurs sink City to open up title race; Liverpool, Chelsea win

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Images from EPL matches played on Saturday.

Villa boost for Spain as favourites begin defence

Villa boost for Spain as favourites begin defence

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Favourites Spain start the defence of their world title away to Georgia on Tuesday when coach Vicente del Bosque will have another chance to test the form of record marksman David Villa, recently returned from eight months out with a broken leg.

Improving Chelsea, big winning Liverpool downplay title talk

Improving Chelsea, big winning Liverpool downplay title talk

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Chelsea need to improve a lot before they could be considered Premier League title contenders, manager Antonio Conte has said after his resurgent side beat Southampton 2-0 on Sunday.

La Liga: Neymar opens account as Barca march on

La Liga: Neymar opens account as Barca march on

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Barcelona extended their winning start to their title defence to six games when Neymar scored his debut La Liga goal and Lionel Messi netted his seventh of the season in an entertaining 4-1 victory at home to Real Sociedad on Tuesday.

Does Manchester City need to find another defender?

Does Manchester City need to find another defender?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The best way for City to defend in the past has been to attack. They have no reason to change that, says Vincent Kompany

Murray's Wimbledon night-time drama ends on a cliff-hanger

Murray's Wimbledon night-time drama ends on a cliff-hanger

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Murray must come back on Friday to earn a spot in the third round after an epic battle with Greek powerhouse Stefanos Tsitsipas

WC PIX: Giroud ties record as France drub Australia

WC PIX: Giroud ties record as France drub Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

It took Giroud, who owed his place in the starting lineup to Benzema's absence, 115 international appearances to score his 51 goals, while Henry needed 123 from 1997-2010.

Why RBI Is Worried About The Rise In Personal Loans

Why RBI Is Worried About The Rise In Personal Loans

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

In the June quarter of FY24, 51 per cent of consumers who took small-ticket personal loans already had more than four credit products at the time of accessing yet another new loan, compared with just 17 per cent in the June quarter of FY20, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Global Chess League: Kings down Warrriors; set up Masters final

Global Chess League: Kings down Warrriors; set up Masters final

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Triveni Continental Kings beat Ganges Grandmasters, led by five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, to set up a final against upGrad Mumba Masters.

BLOW to Man United title bid

BLOW to Man United title bid

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Chelsea a 1-0 win over Manchester United in a compelling Premier League clash on Sunday

EPL weekend: Newlook Man U kick off at West Brom

EPL weekend: Newlook Man U kick off at West Brom

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Manchester United's sparkling performance in the Community Shield should put them in good heart for the start of their Premier League title defence at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

Klitschko fighting fit; 'game on' says management

Klitschko fighting fit; 'game on' says management

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

Heavyweight World Champion Vladimir Klitschko broke off training ahead of next week's title defence against French challenger Jean-Marc Mormeck to have a kidney stone removed, his management said on Saturday, adding the bout was still going ahead.

Pakistan defence minister falls for fake news, makes nuclear threat to Israel

Pakistan defence minister falls for fake news, makes nuclear threat to Israel

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

A report in the New York Times said a fake news story prompted Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif to threaten to go nuclear.

IPL opens with big-ticket clash, an old format and some new rules

IPL opens with big-ticket clash, an old format and some new rules

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Amid the absence of some big names, the Indian Premier League 2023 kicks off with defending champs Gujarat Titans facing a formidable Chennai Super Kings.