Mark Lamport Stokes

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Querrey stuns Haas, will face Ball in LA final

Querrey stuns Haas, will face Ball in LA final

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2009

Sam Querrey reached his third consecutive ATP final by upsetting top-seeded German Tommy Haas 6-3 7-5 at the LA Open on Saturday.

Fitter Roddick looks 'out-Nadal' world number one

Fitter Roddick looks 'out-Nadal' world number one

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2009

Andy Roddick is banking on his booming serve and improved court speed to help him beat world number one Rafael Nadal in Saturday's semi-final of the ATP event at Indian Wells.

Federer must feel way against Murray

Federer must feel way against Murray

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2009

Andy Murray knows what he must do to stretch his winning streak over 13-times grand slam champion Roger Federer -- the Swiss, though, is still unsure how to stop his nemesis.

Murray left with much to celebrate

Murray left with much to celebrate

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2008

Andy Murray had plenty to smile about after his rousing run at the US Open came to a shuddering halt with a 6-2 7-5 6-2 loss to Roger Federer in Monday's final.

Tiger eyes legacy away from golf

Tiger eyes legacy away from golf

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2007

Tiger Woods fervently hopes his legacy will focus instead on his contributions to society.

Beckham unlikely to make Galaxy return on Saturday

Beckham unlikely to make Galaxy return on Saturday

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2007

The 32-year-old England midfielder, sidelined since late August after spraining a ligament in his right knee, began light training with the Major League Soccer (MLS) team last week.

Woods wins Tour Championship and FedExCup

Woods wins Tour Championship and FedExCup

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2007

Tiger Woods cruised to a memorable double in record-breaking style on Sunday, winning the Tour Championship by eight shots and inaugural FedExCup honours to claim a $10 million bonus.

Woods hot favourite in East Lake showdown

Woods hot favourite in East Lake showdown

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2007

Tiger Woods is the red-hot favourite to win this week's Tour Championship, the fourth and final event in the inaugural FedExCup playoff series.

Beckham unable to lift Galaxy in 3-0 defeat

Beckham unable to lift Galaxy in 3-0 defeat

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2007

The globe-trotting David Beckham was unable to prevent Los Angeles Galaxy from losing their Major League Soccer (MLS) match 3-0 to Chivas USA on Thursday.

Beckham set for first Galaxy start

Beckham set for first Galaxy start

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2007

David Beckham, who has been hampered by an injured left ankle for the last two months, expects to make his first start for Los Angeles Galaxy in their SuperLiga semi-final against D.C. United on Wednesday.

Woods seals 13th major title

Woods seals 13th major title

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2007

Tiger Woods survived a few anxious moments on the back nine to clinch his fourth U.S. PGA Championship and 13th major title with a two-shot victory on Sunday.

Asia close to major breakthrough, says Singh

Asia close to major breakthrough, says Singh

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2007

India's Jeev Milkha Singh believes Asian golf is desperately close to producing its first major winner in the men's ranks.

Galaxy beat Pachuca 2-1 in SuperLiga, sans Beckham

Galaxy beat Pachuca 2-1 in SuperLiga, sans Beckham

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2007

Los Angeles Galaxy won their opening SuperLiga match 2-1 against Mexican side Pachuca on Tuesday despite missing the injured David Beckham.

Ailing Beckham ruled out of SuperLiga match

Ailing Beckham ruled out of SuperLiga match

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2007

David Beckham, as had been widely expected, was ruled out of the Los Angeles Galaxy's SuperLiga match against Mexican side Pachuca on Tuesday.

Beckham unlikely to play against Pachuca

Beckham unlikely to play against Pachuca

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2007

Although Beckham played for 12 minutes in his much-hyped Galaxy debut against Chelsea on Saturday, Yallop said the England midfielder needed more time to recover.

Beckham finally makes Galaxy debut

Beckham finally makes Galaxy debut

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2007

David Beckham made his long-awaited debut for Los Angeles Galaxy in front of a capacity crowd when he came on as a substitute in the 78th minute of Saturday's exhibition match against Chelsea.

Tursunov upset by birthday boy Spadea

Tursunov upset by birthday boy Spadea

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2007

American Vince Spadea celebrated his 33rd birthday with a dramatic fightback to beat Russian fifth seed Dmitry Tursunov 6-7 7-5 6-3 in the Los Angeles Classic second round on Thursday.

German Kiefer eases into last eight in Los Angeles

German Kiefer eases into last eight in Los Angeles

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2007

Germany's Nicolas Kiefer, inching his way back to top form after a long injury layoff, crushed Russian Igor Kunitsyn 6-3 6-2 in the second round of the Los Angeles Classic on Wednesday.

Beckham arrives in LA to start American adventure

Beckham arrives in LA to start American adventure

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2007

The England midfielder, one of the world's most marketable sports figures, has joined Los Angeles Galaxy from Spanish giants Real Madrid on a lucrative deal that will earn him an estimated $250 million over five years.

Mayweather wins WBC title in split decision

Mayweather wins WBC title in split decision

Rediff.com   6 May 2007

Floyd Mayweather Jr. registered a split decision victory over Oscar De La Hoya to claim the World Boxing Council super welterweight title on Saturday before announcing his retirement.