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Serena pulls out of Miami Open following oral surgery

Serena pulls out of Miami Open following oral surgery

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Serena Williams said on Sunday she will not compete at this week's Miami Open as the 23-times Grand Slam champion is recovering from oral surgery.

What a super week for Australia's 'Special Ks'!

What a super week for Australia's 'Special Ks'!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis, nicknamed the 'Special Ks' as juniors, claimed their first major title

Spy Dramas. Social Comedies. Thrillers.

Spy Dramas. Social Comedies. Thrillers.

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Spy dramas, social comedies, star-studded delights, new seasons of beloved series -- Sukanya Verma lists a fun, fun weekend for you on OTT.

'Special Ks' roll into Australian Open doubles final

'Special Ks' roll into Australian Open doubles final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis were nicknamed the 'Special Ks' as juniors

England's Bairstow on yet another batting collapse

England's Bairstow on yet another batting collapse

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Sent in to bat on a grassy MCG pitch on Sunday, England were skittled for 185

PHOTOS: Radha demolishes SL with career-best 4-23

PHOTOS: Radha demolishes SL with career-best 4-23

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Images from the women's T20 World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka, in Melbourne, on Saturday.

Aus Open PIX: Raducanu, Murray ousted; Medvedev advances

Aus Open PIX: Raducanu, Murray ousted; Medvedev advances

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park.

Must See: Obama's favourite BOOKS of 2019

Must See: Obama's favourite BOOKS of 2019

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Barack Obama recently unveiled his list of 19 favourite books from 2019.

England's record-breaker who fell short at tournaments

England's record-breaker who fell short at tournaments

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

While the 31-year-old achieved every honour in the club game, eclipsing Bobby Charlton as Manchester United's leading scorer, his career with England was always more problematic, even though he ended as their most prolific goalscorer and most capped outfield player.

Warner, Warne watch on as Nadal makes history

Warner, Warne watch on as Nadal makes history

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Stars made their way to the Australian Open to cheer on Rafael Nadal.

Nations League Soccer: England draw in Germany; Italy win

Nations League Soccer: England draw in Germany; Italy win

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Images from the Nations League matches played on Tuesday.

PICS: Australia vs India Second Test, Day 3

PICS: Australia vs India Second Test, Day 3

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between Australia and India, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Monday.

Football Focus: Liverpool's Van Dijk to undergo knee surgery

Football Focus: Liverpool's Van Dijk to undergo knee surgery

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Van Dijk was substituted early in the game when Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made a reckless challenge in the box, which left Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp fuming.

Has Mourinho become easy target for criticism?

Has Mourinho become easy target for criticism?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has become an easy target for criticism after his club's slow start to the season, but the players themselves must take more responsibility, according to former Reds striker Wayne Rooney.

Pain-free Djokovic reaches ninth Aus Open final

Pain-free Djokovic reaches ninth Aus Open final

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Djokovic has never failed to win the tournament after making the semi-finals and he will be heavily favoured to claim a record-extending ninth title at his favourite Slam on Sunday.

Warner reckons Mankading is 'spirit of cricket issue'

Warner reckons Mankading is 'spirit of cricket issue'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

England fast bowler Stuart Broad has also endorsed Warner's views.

Root expects more fight, belief from Eng to save Ashes

Root expects more fight, belief from Eng to save Ashes

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

'The Ashes are on the line here, if that is not motivation, I don't know what is.'

PHOTOS: Pujara puts India in control in Adelaide

PHOTOS: Pujara puts India in control in Adelaide

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli thwarted Australia in a diligent partnership to push India to a position of strength and a 166-run lead at the close of day three of the first Test.

Djokovic needs to prove exemption or go home: Australian PM

Djokovic needs to prove exemption or go home: Australian PM

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Djokovic announced on Tuesday he received an exemption to play in the Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne and said he was heading to Australia.

Playing with intent puts pressure on bowlers: Gill

Playing with intent puts pressure on bowlers: Gill

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

In the recent intra-squad match simulation in Southampton, he struck an impressive 85 which eventually earned him a place in the 15-man Indian squad for the final and almost guaranteed his position as the opener.

Archer Kapil tests positive for COVID-19

Archer Kapil tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Archer Kapil, who is part of the ongoing national camp at the Army Sports Institute (ASI) in Pune, has tested positive for COVID-19.

No Ash Wednesday as Barty knocked out in Aus Open quarters

No Ash Wednesday as Barty knocked out in Aus Open quarters

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The Czech was a player transformed after a medical timeout in the second set and rallied to secure a place in her first Grand Slam semi-final, where she will meet the winner of the clash between Americans Jennifer Brady and Jessica Pegula.

Heartbreak for Aus Open runner-up Danielle Collins

Heartbreak for Aus Open runner-up Danielle Collins

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Danielle Collins spoke of the challenges of plotting matches without a coach but will still head off with lessons learnt.

All about Australian Open champion Ash Barty

All about Australian Open champion Ash Barty

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Ash Barty ended Australia's 44-year wait for a home winner at the Australian Open when the world number one staved off a fightback from American Danielle Collins to complete a 6-3, 7-6(2) win.

Age no bar at this fashion show

Age no bar at this fashion show

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Age, colour, weight didn't matter at the Arid Garden Runway as part of Melbourne Fashion Week.

Crowd buzz missing as players grind it out at Aus Open

Crowd buzz missing as players grind it out at Aus Open

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Play at the Australian Open continued amid the lockdown, but fans were banned through Wednesday. Thousands were forced to leave mid-matches before midnight on Friday.

Shane Warne, God of Spin, Dead At 52

Shane Warne, God of Spin, Dead At 52

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Warne's management released a brief statement saying that he passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand.

Giggly Pant gets Wade's goat

Giggly Pant gets Wade's goat

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'He just laughs all the time. He doesn't really say much, he's just always laughing at you. I don't know what's so funny, it must be my batting.'

Nostalgic! Sachin Tendulkar bats after 5 years!

Nostalgic! Sachin Tendulkar bats after 5 years!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Sachin Tendulkar faced six deliveries for raising funds for Bushfire charity

FA Cup PIX: Moura rescues Tottenham, Chelsea progress

FA Cup PIX: Moura rescues Tottenham, Chelsea progress

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Curtin Jones's 71st-minute strike saw Liverpool edge past Everton in a derby tie at Anfield.

Five Indian players to watch for in the Test series

Five Indian players to watch for in the Test series

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Five Indian players to watch in the Test series against Australia, which begins in Adelaide on December 17:

De Villiers denies racist conduct in report by social justice commission

De Villiers denies racist conduct in report by social justice commission

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The issue came to light after Boucher and former spinner Paul Adams testified that the latter was given a nickname which has racial overtones by his national team-mates, including the current head coach.

Why football has been unfair to Spain...

Why football has been unfair to Spain...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Spain coach Luis Enrique said football had been unfair to his side after Thursday's dramatic 3-2 defeat in Croatia left them in danger of failing to reach the UEFA Nations League finals.

Don't compare Shubman to anyone: Jaffer

Don't compare Shubman to anyone: Jaffer

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Gill impressed with his solid batting on his Test debut at the MCG in the 2nd Test of the series.

PHOTOS: Dominant India finish off Australia at MCG; take 2-1 series lead

PHOTOS: Dominant India finish off Australia at MCG; take 2-1 series lead

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

India captured Australia's last two wickets after a rain-delayed start to day five of the third Test on Sunday to complete an emphatic 137-run win and take a 2-1 series lead.

PHOTOS, 3rd Ashes Test: England get a pounding at MCG on Boxing Day

PHOTOS, 3rd Ashes Test: England get a pounding at MCG on Boxing Day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test played in Melbourne on Sunday.

Djokovic into Aus Open final; Osaka downs Serena

Djokovic into Aus Open final; Osaka downs Serena

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Osaka will play Jennifer Brady for the title.

'IPL will be a nice build-up for T20 WC'

'IPL will be a nice build-up for T20 WC'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Talking of his role as Australia's interim coach, McDonald said he has yet to hold formal discussions with governing body Cricket Australia about the possibility of taking up the full-time role following the exit of Justin Langer.

Ashes PIX: Richardson shines as Australia rout England

Ashes PIX: Richardson shines as Australia rout England

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Pacer Jhye Richardson picked up five wickets as Australia beat England by 275 runs in the day-night second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval on Monday to go 2-0 up in the five-match series.