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Beckham plans to make Miami team a global soccer franchise

Beckham plans to make Miami team a global soccer franchise

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Former England football captain David Beckham announced on Wednesday that he is exercising his option to become the owner of a Major League Soccer team in Miami.

NBA Finals: Miami fight back to force Game 7

NBA Finals: Miami fight back to force Game 7

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The Miami Heat produced an extraordinary comeback to beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-100 in overtime early on Wednesday to force a decisive seventh game in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals.

Sania-Chuang in Miami Masters quarterfinals

Sania-Chuang in Miami Masters quarterfinals

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Sania Mirza and her partner Chuang Chia-jung of Taiwan rallied to stun eighth seeds Maria Kirilenko and Flavia Pennetta in a gruelling three-setter for a place in the women's doubles quarterfinal of the USD 4.5 million Miami Masters.

Beckham says prospect of owning Miami MLS team 'exciting'

Beckham says prospect of owning Miami MLS team 'exciting'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

David Beckham said the prospect of owning an Major League Football team in Miami was "exciting" after he was urged to help bring a new franchise to Miami at a meeting with key political leaders on Saturday.

Miami Open: Azarenka crushes Jankovic; Nadal, Murray advance

Miami Open: Azarenka crushes Jankovic; Nadal, Murray advance

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Two time Miami Open winner Victoria Azarenka crushed Serbia's Jelena Jankovic.

NBA: Indiana beat Miami to force Eastern Conference decider

NBA: Indiana beat Miami to force Eastern Conference decider

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

The Indiana Pacers beat the Miami Heat 91-77 on Saturday to force a decisive game seven in the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Eastern Conference finals.

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The T20 showpiece is also seen as a major stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make a comeback after 128 years when the big event kicks off on June 1.

Travel woes and halal food hunt plague Afghan cricketers

Travel woes and halal food hunt plague Afghan cricketers

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The non-availability of halal meat, a must-have in their menu, in their Bridgetown hotel forced them to temporarily wear a chef's apron.

Azarenka demolishes Kuznetsova for third Miami Open title

Azarenka demolishes Kuznetsova for third Miami Open title

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Azarenka punished her Russian opponent's weak serve to wrap up the final in 80 minutes in relentless humidity under a searing sun in the early afternoon encounter on the Key Biscayne hardcourt.

Stephens to meet Ostapenko in Miami final

Stephens to meet Ostapenko in Miami final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

US Open champion Stephens again ended former world number one Victoria Azarenka's hopes of a fairytale comeback by beating her 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 in an afternoon encounter, while French Open champion Ostapenko beat unseeded American Danielle Collins in the nightcap, staving off a set point en route to a 7-6(1), 6-3 triumph.

Miami Open: Venus beats Kerber, Konta ousts Halep

Miami Open: Venus beats Kerber, Konta ousts Halep

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Venus Williams beat top seed Angelique Kerber on Wednesday to advance to a Miami Open semi-final against Britain's Johanna Konta.

Miami Open: Serena, Halep advance; Azarenka falls to Pennetta

Miami Open: Serena, Halep advance; Azarenka falls to Pennetta

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

World No 1 Serena Williams comfortably beat 15-year-old CiCi Bellis.

Barty beats Pliskova to win maiden Miami Open title

Barty beats Pliskova to win maiden Miami Open title

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Barty said the key to the match was extending rallies on the warm day in Southern Florida.

Muslims in Miami are fighting their own battle

Muslims in Miami are fighting their own battle

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

In the backdrop of the US mid-term elections slated for November 2, Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore visits a small gathering of Muslims in Miami who despite feeling persecuted are fighting their battle in a peaceful way to break out of the stereotypes and prejudices that they experience in every day life post 9/11 America.

F1: Verstappen equals Senna's pole record!

F1: Verstappen equals Senna's pole record!

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Red Bull's Max Verstappen equalled Ayrton Senna's record of eight pole positions in a row.

Sania-Strycova stunned by unseeded Dabrowski-Yifan in Miami Open final

Sania-Strycova stunned by unseeded Dabrowski-Yifan in Miami Open final

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The third-seeded pair was defeated by the unseeded Canadian-Chinese duo 6-4, 6-3.

Beckham mulls adding school to Miami stadium in bid for MLS team

Beckham mulls adding school to Miami stadium in bid for MLS team

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Retired English football star David Beckham is considering a proposal to build a sports high school at a new football stadium in Miami as part of his quest to bring a Major League football team to the city.

'It's impossible at the moment,' says Djokovic after Miami loss

'It's impossible at the moment,' says Djokovic after Miami loss

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The setback was a third straight loss for the 30-year-old Serb, who is trying to make a comeback after an elbow injury sidelined him for the final six months of last year.

IMAGES: MORE stunning swimwear sirens from Miami FW!

IMAGES: MORE stunning swimwear sirens from Miami FW!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

In the second of a two-part series we bring you the best off the runway from the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014.

Miami Open: Djokovic continues winning run, Del Potro out

Miami Open: Djokovic continues winning run, Del Potro out

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Novak Djokovic barely got out of first gear but had more than enough in the tank to beat Briton Kyle Edmund 6-3, 6-3 in the second round of the Miami Open on Friday.

NBA Finals: Miami Heat burn Spurs in overtime

NBA Finals: Miami Heat burn Spurs in overtime

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The Miami Heat forced an already absorbing NBA Finals to a deciding Game Seven after a thrilling 103-100 overtime victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday tied the series at 3-3.

Biden Fumbles in Presidential Debate

Biden Fumbles in Presidential Debate

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'We are f#^*@d' Democrats told CNN after Biden's poor performance.

Indian student dies in jet ski accident in Florida

Indian student dies in jet ski accident in Florida

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Venkataramana Pittala from Telangana was driving a rented Yamaha personal watercraft (PWC) that collided with another PWC operated by a 14-year-old boy from the South Florida mainland on Saturday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Bhupathi-Bopanna in Miami semifinals

Bhupathi-Bopanna in Miami semifinals

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Indian pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna came from a set down to win 2-6, 6-3, 10-8 against Michael Llodra of France and Serbia's Nenad Zimonjic and move into the semifinals of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

Federer, Nadal to clash in Miami semis

Federer, Nadal to clash in Miami semis

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will meet in the semi-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open after the old rivals advanced to the last four in contrasting fashions Thursday.

Team India Touches Down In US

Team India Touches Down In US

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The final two T20 Internationals against the West Indies will be played on the weekend at the Central Broward Park and Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida.

Norris takes Hungary pole in McLaren front row lockout

Norris takes Hungary pole in McLaren front row lockout

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Red Bull are concerned about their constructors' title defence being weakened at a time when McLaren are emerging as a threat

Golden oldies Serena, Li make it a memorable affair in Miami

Golden oldies Serena, Li make it a memorable affair in Miami

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Miami is one of the favourite stops on the WTA Tour because of the city's hip, youthful vibe but the final of Sony Open on Saturday was more about the golden oldies as Serena Williams and Li Na took centre stage.

Wozniacki says she, her family verbally abused at Miami match

Wozniacki says she, her family verbally abused at Miami match

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Wozniacki said tournament staff and security did nothing to prevent the abuse

Djokovic joins game's greats after claiming Miami title

Djokovic joins game's greats after claiming Miami title

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The World No 1 beat Japan's Kei Nishikori for his 63rd career title

NBA: Miami Heat to host season opener

NBA: Miami Heat to host season opener

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

LeBron James and the Miami Heat will open the 2013-14 National Basketball Association season at home against the Chicago Bulls, the NBA announced on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka players slam 'unfair' T20 World Cup schedule

Sri Lanka players slam 'unfair' T20 World Cup schedule

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga lambasted the scheduling of their team's matches in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Djokovic splits with coach Ivanisevic

Djokovic splits with coach Ivanisevic

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Ivanisevic joined Djokovic's team in 2019 and helped the 36-year-old win nine Grand Slam titles.

Australian Open champion Kerber advances in Miami heat

Australian Open champion Kerber advances in Miami heat

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Second seed Angelique Kerber advanced to the fourth round of the Miami Open when Dutch qualifier Kiki Bertens was forced to retire in the third set on Sunday.

Djokovic and Wozniacki crash out of Miami Open

Djokovic and Wozniacki crash out of Miami Open

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic's hopes of turning around his season at the Miami Open ended in the second round when he was defeated 6-3, 6-4 by Frenchman Benoit Paire.

Miami Open: Pliskova, Cibulkova cruise into third around

Miami Open: Pliskova, Cibulkova cruise into third around

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Pliskova, a finalist at last year's US Open who reached the semi-finals at Indian Wells last week, relied on her booming groundstrokes and strong returning to dispatch her American opponent in 59 minutes.

Neymar's Prediction: Messi will increase MLS popularity

Neymar's Prediction: Messi will increase MLS popularity

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Messi announced to take his talents to South Beach after his contract with PSG expires at the end of this month.

Serena Williams takes another step to ninth Miami title

Serena Williams takes another step to ninth Miami title

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Serena Williams won her 750th career match to stay on track for her ninth Miami Open title when she beat Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan 7-5 6-3 in the third round in Florida on Saturday. The world number one improved her career record to 750-125, seventh on the all-time list and just three match wins behind Lindsay Davenport's 753. Martina Navratilova sits atop the all-time list with 1,442 wins. The 34-year-old Williams will meet Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova in the fourth round. The 15th seed defeated France's Caroline Garcia 4-6 6-2 7-6(6). Unlike the last time they met, when Williams required 54 minutes and Diyas won just two games, the 22-year-old Kazak gave the American some trouble in the heat and humidity of Miami.

Shock defeats send Williams, Murray crashing out of Miami Open

Shock defeats send Williams, Murray crashing out of Miami Open

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Photos from the matches played at the Miami Open on Monday

Miami Heat ground Rockets

Miami Heat ground Rockets

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

Dwyane Wade scored 25 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out seven assists as the Miami Heat defused the Houston Rockets 88-84.