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Tennis round-up: Tomic wins first title in three years

Tennis round-up: Tomic wins first title in three years

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Tomic had to battle hard against the top seed, saving four match points in a tense final set before wrapping up the match in two hours and 15 minutes.

The man who defined luxury fashion

The man who defined luxury fashion

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Presenting 7 lesser-known facts about late designer Karl Lagerfeld

EPL PIX: Chelsea drop first points; Arsenal edge past Everton

EPL PIX: Chelsea drop first points; Arsenal edge past Everton

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Chelsea lost their 100 per cent Premier League record when London rivals West Ham United held them to a 0-0 draw on Sunday.

Here's what happened to umpire who gave pep talk to Kyrgios

Here's what happened to umpire who gave pep talk to Kyrgios

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The Swedish chair umpire who gave a pep talk to Australian Nick Kyrgios during a US Open match this year has been suspended without pay for two weeks, the ATP Tour said on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Efficient Medvedev beats Fucsovics to win Sofia title

Sports Shorts: Efficient Medvedev beats Fucsovics to win Sofia title

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

France back in Davis Cup final with win over Spain

France back in Davis Cup final with win over Spain

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Veteran pairing Julien Benneteau and Nicolas Mahut booked France's place in another Davis Cup final as they won the doubles to seal the champions' 3-0 victory over Spain in their World Group semi-final on Saturday.

Soccer PIX: Arsenal win at Watford; Madrid drop points

Soccer PIX: Arsenal win at Watford; Madrid drop points

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Arsenal manager Unai Emery was pleased with his team's first away clean sheet of the season.

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova wins on return from six-month injury break

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova wins on return from six-month injury break

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

It was the Russian's first competitive match since she withdrew from the St Petersburg Open in January.

Wimbledon 2019: Memorable moments

Wimbledon 2019: Memorable moments

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Norma Godinho has just about caught her breath after all the action at SW19 on Super Sunday. Here are Norma's memorable moments from this year's Wimbledon.

Champions League, Europa League return and in full swing this week

Champions League, Europa League return and in full swing this week

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

While Spurs play Inter Milan at home in Champions League on Wednesday, on Thursday, Arsenal face a long trip to Ukraine to play Vorskla Poltava in the Europa League, needing a victory to consolidate first place in the group.

EPL PIX: Man United held; Leicester win against Everton

EPL PIX: Man United held; Leicester win against Everton

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Arsenal are eighth, seven points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea, while Norwich remain second from bottom.

US Open umpire controversies force USTA to review policies

US Open umpire controversies force USTA to review policies

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Sunday it would undertake a review of its communication policies after a string of umpiring controversies at the U.S. Open.

Davis Cup final: Coric, Cilic put Croatia in charge

Davis Cup final: Coric, Cilic put Croatia in charge

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Borna Coric and Marin Cilic put Croatia in complete control of the Davis Cup final on Friday, leaving hosts and defending champions France facing what looks like mission impossible.

France go with Tsonga and Chardy in Davis Cup final singles vs Croatia

France go with Tsonga and Chardy in Davis Cup final singles vs Croatia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Already without the likes of Richard Gasquet and Gael Monfils for the final against Croatia, Noah decided to leave out Lucas Pouille, the top-ranked player in his squad.

EPL PIX: Manchester City suffer title blow at Newcastle

EPL PIX: Manchester City suffer title blow at Newcastle

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Reigning champions Manchester City took the lead after 24 seconds but suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United.

PHOTOS: United's Sanchez returns to haunt Arsenal

PHOTOS: United's Sanchez returns to haunt Arsenal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Chilean forward Alex Sanchez returned to haunt his old club with the opening goal in Manchester United's 3-1 victory at Arsenal in a heavyweight FA Cup fourth-round clash.

US Open: Yuki Bhambri knocked out in 1st round

US Open: Yuki Bhambri knocked out in 1st round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

World No 96, Bhambri lost 3-6, 6-7 (3-7), 5-7 to Herbert in a match that lasted nearly two and half hours.

3rd T20I: India to test reserves as they aim clean sweep vs Windies

3rd T20I: India to test reserves as they aim clean sweep vs Windies

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Having sealed the series with a comprehensive win in the second T20I at Lucknow riding on skipper Rohit Sharma's brilliant ton, the home team would look to give reserve bench players like Shreyas Iyer, MS Washington Sundar and the uncapped Shahbaz Nadeem an opportunity before it embarks on the tour of Australia.

The German Grand Prix was a wet and wild epic

The German Grand Prix was a wet and wild epic

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'The phenomenal Max Verstappen was both sloppy and superb in Germany, getting caught out during the first two starts, and even spinning his car around to give the crowd something to gasp at with a Batmobile-esque 360 degree turn. 'After Hamilton crashed and Verstappen sniffed victory, though, he pounced hard, put his foot down, and took a deserved race win,' says Rediff's F1 columnist Raja Sen.

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

League Cup: Chelsea deny Lampard's Derby in thriller

League Cup: Chelsea deny Lampard's Derby in thriller

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Chelsea reached the League Cup quarter-finals thanks to two own goals in a 3-2 win over second-tier Derby County on Wednesday as Frank Lampard's return to his former club ended in disappointment.

EPL PIX: French connection earns United win, Arsenal draw

EPL PIX: French connection earns United win, Arsenal draw

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Chelsea went second in the Premier League with a comfortable 4-0 win at Burnley, on Sunday, which maintained their unbeaten start to the season.

EPL PIX: Chelsea, Leicester march on; Tottenham stuck in a rut

EPL PIX: Chelsea, Leicester march on; Tottenham stuck in a rut

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Images from the EPL matches played on Saturday

Hamilton on US GP pole with fifth F1 title in sight

Hamilton on US GP pole with fifth F1 title in sight

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Lewis Hamilton took a big step towards clinching his fifth Formula One title after putting his Mercedes on pole position at the U.S. Grand Prix on Saturday with Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel starting fifth.

US GP: Hamilton's title hopes boosted by Vettel's grid drop

US GP: Hamilton's title hopes boosted by Vettel's grid drop

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Lewis Hamilton's hopes of clinching his fifth Formula One World championship at the US Grand Prix were boosted on Friday when Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel was handed a three-place grid penalty for a practice infringement.

James Bond would approve of the British Grand Prix

James Bond would approve of the British Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

In an afternoon of heroes, Sebastian Vettel played the Bond villain at Silverstone, notes Raja Sen, who returns to Rediff.com as F1 columnist!

EPL PIX: Man City bounce back; Chelsea win at Crystal Palace

EPL PIX: Man City bounce back; Chelsea win at Crystal Palace

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Chelsea kept up their pursuit of the Premier League's top three clubs with a 1-0 win away to London rivals Crystal Palace on Sunday, thanks to a strike by N'Golo Kante early in the second half.

Thomas poised to win Tour de France as Froome salvages podium finish

Thomas poised to win Tour de France as Froome salvages podium finish

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Froome had been the favourite to retain his title but he paid the price for the efforts he made to win the Giro d'Italia in May as he just failed to become the first man in 20 years to achieve the Giro-Tour double.

F1: Hamilton beats the elements to seize pole in wet Hungary

F1: Hamilton beats the elements to seize pole in wet Hungary

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The Briton's Finnish team mate Valtteri Bottas will line up alongside on the front row of the starting grid with Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel behind them.

International Champions Cup: Adan penalty heroics help Atletico edge Arsenal

International Champions Cup: Adan penalty heroics help Atletico edge Arsenal

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Atletico Madrid substitute goalkeeper Antonio Adan saved three penalties before blasting home the winning spot-kick as the Europa League champions edged out Arsenal after the sides drew 1-1 in their International Champions Cup opener in Singapore on Thursday.

Five-star United rediscover their swagger but City are stunned

Five-star United rediscover their swagger but City are stunned

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Manchester City stumbled to the most unexpected defeat of the Premier League season on Saturday before neighbours Manchester United began their brave new world under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a glorious reminder of long-forgotten attacking swagger.

No Gayle, Bravo and Narine for ODIs and T20Is vs India

No Gayle, Bravo and Narine for ODIs and T20Is vs India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Maverick batsman Chris Gayle opted out of the ODI and T20 series against India citing personal reasons as the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) named three fresh faces for the assignment.

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Surprisingly, Jeff Bezos is the new entrant to the list and ends up holding the first position.

Europa League: Aubameyang puts Arsenal in control; Chelsea held

Europa League: Aubameyang puts Arsenal in control; Chelsea held

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck a vital late goal to seal a 3-1 win over Valencia on Thursday and give his side breathing space for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final in Spain next week.

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Surprisingly, Jeff Bezos is the new entrant to the list and ends up holding the first position.

EPL: Southampton end Arsenal's unbeaten run; Chelsea win

EPL: Southampton end Arsenal's unbeaten run; Chelsea win

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

A late goal by substitute Charlie Austin gave relegation-threatened Southampton a thrilling 3-2 victory over Arsenal on Sunday in new Austrian manager Ralph Hasenhuettl's first home game.

PIX: Messi stars for Barca; Oxlade-Chamberlain double

PIX: Messi stars for Barca; Oxlade-Chamberlain double

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

A round of Wednesday night's Champions League group stage matches.

Russian Grand Prix: How the Formula One teams fared

Russian Grand Prix: How the Formula One teams fared

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Team by team analysis of Sunday's Russian Grand Prix (listed in championship order):

Russian Grand Prix: Bottas pips Hamilton to pole in Russia

Russian Grand Prix: Bottas pips Hamilton to pole in Russia

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Finland's Valtteri Bottas took pole position for the Russian Grand Prix on Saturday with Mercedes team mate and Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton having to settle for second place on the starting grid.

Tennis Roundup: Murray revival ended again by Verdasco

Tennis Roundup: Murray revival ended again by Verdasco

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

It was a repeat of the 34-year-old's straight sets victory over Andy Murray in the second round of the US Open in August.