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US Open PIX: Serena whips Sharapova; easy for Djokovic

US Open PIX: Serena whips Sharapova; easy for Djokovic

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

A summary of the first day's play at the US Open.

Umpires for Pak series named

Umpires for Pak series named

Rediff.com3 Mar 2005

The BCCI nominated A V Jayaprakash and K Hariharan as field umpires in the six one-day internationals.

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The 77th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

US Open champion Pennetta says 'goodbye to tennis' moments after win

US Open champion Pennetta says 'goodbye to tennis' moments after win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

'I was trying to play every match like it was my last one. Trying to play best all the time' 'For me it is easy to practise and stay in this life but sometimes it is hard to compete'

India's forex reserves stand at..?

India's forex reserves stand at..?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

In a few hours the Government of India will table the Economic Survey for fiscal 2003-04. Economic Survey is always presented a day before the Annual Budget is announced by the Finance Minister. Take the Rediff Business Quiz and find out how much you

Mayfair, Perez, Bryant qualify

Mayfair, Perez, Bryant qualify

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

The Americans secured places in next month's British Open following the Western Open on Sunday.

Rahane rues lack of partnerships after loss to Sunrisers

Rahane rues lack of partnerships after loss to Sunrisers

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Rajasthan Royals captain Ajinkya Rahane lamented his players' inability to build a single partnership of note following their loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League in Hyderabad on Monday.

US Open PIX: Djokovic cruises; Osaka survives scare

US Open PIX: Djokovic cruises; Osaka survives scare

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2020 US Open in New York on Friday.

PHOTOS: Cubs end 108 year title drought to win World Series Baseball

PHOTOS: Cubs end 108 year title drought to win World Series Baseball

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The Chicago Cubs shed themselves of the "Curse of the Billy Goat" and ended a 108-year wait for a World Series title by beating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in 10 innings on Wednesday in a thrilling Game Seven classic.

Trinity finds a new mission!

Trinity finds a new mission!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

Meet the big guns of US Open

Meet the big guns of US Open

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Wimbledon champions and World No 1s Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams head the field for the men's and women's events at this year's US Open.

US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza, Thiem advance to Round 2; Venus exits

US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza, Thiem advance to Round 2; Venus exits

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Images from Day 2 of the 2020 US Open in New York

US Open: Cheeky Tomic admits he's 'not the smartest' after flop show

US Open: Cheeky Tomic admits he's 'not the smartest' after flop show

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The 24-year-old started brightly by taking the first set off the 19th seed on Monday but his lack of match fitness told as, despite frequent treatment from the trainer, he lost the next three to bow out at the first hurdle in a third straight grand slam.

Core fillip for loan syndications

Core fillip for loan syndications

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

Bowden breaks the mould

Bowden breaks the mould

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

Umpire Billy Bowden will make his Test bow on English soil when England host South Africa in Leeds.

Former President Clinton will give eulogy for Ali at interfaith service

Former President Clinton will give eulogy for Ali at interfaith service

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Former American President Bill Clinton will be among those giving a eulogy for Muhammad Ali at an interfaith service in the boxer's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, the family announced.

Bucknor to stand in 100th Test in Kolkata

Bucknor to stand in 100th Test in Kolkata

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

ICC names officials for the three-Test and six ODI series between India and Pakistan.

Wanna succeed? You better fail first!

Wanna succeed? You better fail first!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

Failure is success delayed, says Billi Lim, author of the book Dare To Fail.

Pride at stake: Upbeat Daredevils meet RCB

Pride at stake: Upbeat Daredevils meet RCB

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Only pride will be at stake when Delhi Daredevils host embattled Royal Challengers Bangalore in an inconsequential IPL game in New Delhi, on Sunday, with both teams seeking an end to their misfiring campaign on a positive note.

ICC fines Bangladesh captain

ICC fines Bangladesh captain

Rediff.com20 May 2003

Mahmud was fined 50 percent of his match fee following a complaint by match referee Clive Lloyd.

India to play two warm-up games before World Twenty20

India to play two warm-up games before World Twenty20

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

India will play two warm-up games before their opening match of the ICC World Twenty20 to be held in Bangladesh next month, according the schedule announced on Wednesday.

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Billie Ellish had a history-making night at the 62nd Grammy awards, as she swept the four biggest prizes: Best New Artiste, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.

12 BEST Sports Photos of the week!

12 BEST Sports Photos of the week!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

From selfies to fist fights, Rediff.com has the best pictures from the last week snapped right here...

Tennis Roundup: Muguruza falls short in Birmingham, Kvitova into quarters

Tennis Roundup: Muguruza falls short in Birmingham, Kvitova into quarters

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza suffered a 6-2, 6-4 defeat at the hands of unseeded Czech Barbora Strycova in the second round of the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham on Thursday.

Let's not sing this song!

Let's not sing this song!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

AFC Cup QF: Bengaluru FC beat Singapore's Tampines Rovers in first leg

AFC Cup QF: Bengaluru FC beat Singapore's Tampines Rovers in first leg

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

C K Vineet's strike guided Bengaluru FC to a solitary goal victory over Singapore's Tampines Rovers in the first-leg quarter-final of the AFC Cup at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

MCG celebrates birthday with a facelift

MCG celebrates birthday with a facelift

Rediff.com6 Aug 2003

The home of the first Test match turns 150 next month and its owners have promised it a facelift.\n\n

Doctrove and Lloyds for U-19 semis

Doctrove and Lloyds for U-19 semis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2004

The Super League semi-finals will be the first matches in the tournament to make use of a third umpire.

Djokovic headed for bright finish with US Open win

Djokovic headed for bright finish with US Open win

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

In the last eight weeks Novak Djokovic has resembled the Grand Slam machine that held all four major titles at the same time in 2016, wining three of his last four events including Wimbledon and US Open.

PICS: Djokovic whips Del Potro for third US Open crown

PICS: Djokovic whips Del Potro for third US Open crown

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

In winning his third New York crown, he joined 14-times Grand Slam winner Pete Sampras in third on the all-time list, trailing only Roger Federer (20) and Rafael Nadal (17).

Aussie tennis brat Tomic courts controversy again

Aussie tennis brat Tomic courts controversy again

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Australian Bernard Tomic courted controversy yet again when he fired lewd comments toward a heckler at the US Open during his first-round upset loss to Bosnia's Damir Dzumhur on Tuesday.

Waqar to help Shabbir bowling action

Waqar to help Shabbir bowling action

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

The umpires reported Shabbir Ahmed after they reviewed footage of the final ODI against NZ at Wellington.

Life sentence for 5 in Delhi BPO gang-rape case

Life sentence for 5 in Delhi BPO gang-rape case

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

A Delhi court on Monday awarded the maximum punishment of life sentence to five convicts in the sensational 2010 Dhaula Kuan gang-rape case in which a BPO executive from the north-east was the victim.