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Djokovic in his prime and threatening record books

Djokovic in his prime and threatening record books

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The 28-year-old Serb's initial slow accumulation of major silverware after his breakthrough at the 2008 Australian Open has accelerated to such an extent that talk of him surpassing the likes of Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal and even Roger Federer is no longer fanciful.

Grand Slam question: Who can challenge Serena?

Grand Slam question: Who can challenge Serena?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Serena Williams has been vulnerable this Grand Slam season but unbeaten in the year's first three major championships.

PHOTOS: Women's World Cup will have its share of parties

PHOTOS: Women's World Cup will have its share of parties

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

The women's World Cup final between the United States and Japan on Sunday may not rival the Super Bowl, but soccer fans, wild with excitement.

Williams must avoid drama to complete Serena Slam

Williams must avoid drama to complete Serena Slam

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Twelve months on from making the most bizarre of exits from Wimbledon, drama queen Serena Williams will be back at the All England Club next week eager to complete the "Serena Slam".

For Serena Slam, there will have to be no lapses from Williams

For Serena Slam, there will have to be no lapses from Williams

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

'Even though she's still playing arguably her best tennis, you have to wonder at a certain point how long that can keep up.'

Radwanska upset by Polish uproar to nude photo shoot

Radwanska upset by Polish uproar to nude photo shoot

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska is upset and surprised about the negative reaction in her home country after posing nude for ESPN The Magazine's "Body Issue."

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Conor McGregor said on Tuesday he was retiring from the sport, five months after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a controversial title fight

McEnroe wants Nadal seeded fourth at Wimbledon

McEnroe wants Nadal seeded fourth at Wimbledon

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Wimbledon's seeding committee should use its power to promote 11-times Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal into the top four, according to three-times former champion John McEnroe.

Mayweather makes U-turn on re-match; calls Manny sore loser, coward

Mayweather makes U-turn on re-match; calls Manny sore loser, coward

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Two days after saying he would be open to a re-match with Manny Pacquiao, unbeaten American Floyd Mayweather Jr. reversed course on Thursday while describing the Filipino as 'a sore loser'.

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Norne Morkel, who has now retired from the international cricket, has said that he is keen to play in the Big Bash and Sheffield Shield having relocated to Sydney with his family.

Dare to Bare: When celebs stripped for a cause!

Dare to Bare: When celebs stripped for a cause!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

A look at celebrities who have gone naked for a good cause.

World football plagued by racist, abusive fans

World football plagued by racist, abusive fans

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

AC Milan youth players subjected to alleged racist abuse; Argentine fan punches player.

Davis final: Federer-Wawrinka 'patch up' as Switzerland look to tame France

Davis final: Federer-Wawrinka 'patch up' as Switzerland look to tame France

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Switzerland's potential Davis Cup fairytale this weekend was clouded by uncertainty over the fitness of Roger Federer and rumours of a strained relationship between the all-time great and his teammate Stanislas Wawrinka. But all seems to be fine now in the Swiss camp as this picture suggests.

Sports Shorts: US team doctor Nassar pleads guilty to sexual conduct

Sports Shorts: US team doctor Nassar pleads guilty to sexual conduct

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

How kabaddi challenges cricket's might

How kabaddi challenges cricket's might

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Kabaddi may now be behind only cricket in the popularity stakes.

Sony scores as soccer fever grips India

Sony scores as soccer fever grips India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Five matches of the first three days of the World Cup aired on Sony Six and Sony Aath reached 14.8 mn Indian viewers

Sports Shorts: Nike panned after basketball star's shoe splits

Sports Shorts: Nike panned after basketball star's shoe splits

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Sports Shorts: Villa makes surprise return to Spain squad

Sports Shorts: Villa makes surprise return to Spain squad

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

Woods set to pass Nicklaus before swing change, Player Says

Woods set to pass Nicklaus before swing change, Player Says

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Golf legend Gary Player believes Tiger Woods, before he changed his swing, was on target to smash Jack Nicklaus's record of 18 major championship victories.

Playing the perfect 'cover' drive

Playing the perfect 'cover' drive

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Vanity Fair's August issue, featuring Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as 1976 Olympic gold medal-winning decathlon champion Bruce Jenner, on the cover was the magazine's best-selling issue in years. Covers featuring tennis aces Serena Williams, Sania Mirza and Maria Sharapova also delighted in 2015. Check them out.

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Eagles stun Patriots

AMAZING Super Bowl PIX: Families take centre-stage after Eagles stun Patriots

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

For the Eagles, who previously lost title games in 1981 and 2005, the win capped a remarkable late-season charge that most observers considered unthinkable when starting quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending injury in December.

World Cup Diary: How a pet proved pivotal in rise of Ireland's O'Brien

World Cup Diary: How a pet proved pivotal in rise of Ireland's O'Brien

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Niall O'Brien, the sturdy batting backbone during Irish cricket's meteoric rise, owes much of his World Cup success to the timely arrival of a pet dog.

Rogers Cup: Djokovic continues Monfils mastery; Halep in final

Rogers Cup: Djokovic continues Monfils mastery; Halep in final

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Novak Djokovic maintained his unbeaten record against Frenchman Gael Monfils with a 6-3, 6-2 win in the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup in Toronto on Saturday, while Japan's Kei Nishikori also reached the final after beating Swiss second seed Stan Wawrinka.

Indian Wells: Nadal to face Djokovic in semis; Serena cruises into final

Indian Wells: Nadal to face Djokovic in semis; Serena cruises into final

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Fourth seed Rafael Nadal survived a few anxious moments before booking his place in the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open with a see-sawing 6-4, 6-3 victory over Japanese Kei Nishikori at Indian Wells in California on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Asiad gold medallist Panghal nominated for Arjuna

Sports Shorts: Asiad gold medallist Panghal nominated for Arjuna

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

From 'playboy' to fugitive

From 'playboy' to fugitive

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Back in the thick of action, former Indian Premier League boss Lalit Modi will be in his element now

Commentary with Sunny, Ravi, Harsha: Alan Wilkins reveals all

Commentary with Sunny, Ravi, Harsha: Alan Wilkins reveals all

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

'Sunny Gavaskar is very mischievous, Harsha Bhogle is like a schoolboy," sports broadcaster Alan Wilkins tells Rediff.com/Norma Godinho in an exclusive interview.

High-flying Chelsea keep focus, United still hopeful of EPL title

High-flying Chelsea keep focus, United still hopeful of EPL title

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Antonio Conte brushed aside the praise being heaped upon him and his high-flying Chelsea team on Friday, adamant that he would not let the plaudits distract them in their surge towards the English Premier League title.

Football Roundup: Mourinho targets 15-year stay at Man United

Football Roundup: Mourinho targets 15-year stay at Man United

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of footbal.

Shah Rukh Khan's KKR tops in brand value

Shah Rukh Khan's KKR tops in brand value

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

MS Dhoni-led team has lost its number one position to Kolkata Knight Riders.

Miami Open PHOTOS: Azarenka to face Kuznetsova in final; Krygios stuns Raonic

Miami Open PHOTOS: Azarenka to face Kuznetsova in final; Krygios stuns Raonic

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

In-form Victoria Azarenka battled past an ailing but determined second seed Angelique Kerber to set up a Miami Open final showdown against Svetlana Kuznetsova with a 6-2, 7-5 victory on Thursday.

Amazon, Jio, Facebook, Star, Sony in IPL fray

Amazon, Jio, Facebook, Star, Sony in IPL fray

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

'The IPL is by the biggest sports property in the country and having it will give any digital video player an edge.'

US Open PHOTOS: Federer cruises, Murray swats aside Kyrgios

US Open PHOTOS: Federer cruises, Murray swats aside Kyrgios

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Roger Federer glided to victory on another hot, steamy day at the US Open, the envy of a clutch of men's players made to work overtime on Tuesday at the season's final Grand Slam.

Pacquiao faces possible sanctions for hiding shoulder injury

Pacquiao faces possible sanctions for hiding shoulder injury

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The fallout from the "Fight of the Century" became murkier on Monday with possible lawsuits in the works and Manny Pacquiao likely to face disciplinary action for failing to disclose a pre-bout shoulder injury.

Did Harsha Bhogle pay the price for VCA spat?

Did Harsha Bhogle pay the price for VCA spat?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

'This little incident might seem trivial to most people. But when such things happen in the BCCI's own backyard...'

Twitter IPO pegs valuation at modest $11 billion

Twitter IPO pegs valuation at modest $11 billion

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The valuation was more conservative than the $15 billion some analysts had expected for the social media phenomenon, potentially attracting investors who might consider the money-losing company's listing price a better deal, with room to rise.

Snubbed by BCCI, Srinivasan is 2nd most influential man in Asian Sport

Snubbed by BCCI, Srinivasan is 2nd most influential man in Asian Sport

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

A definitive guide to the movers and shakers who sit at the helm of the Asian sports boom.

US Open PHOTOS: Williams scripts ruthless win; Djokovic, Nadal advance

US Open PHOTOS: Williams scripts ruthless win; Djokovic, Nadal advance

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Photos from the US Open matches played on Monday

Football friendlies: Suarez scores on international return; Donovan bids farewell

Football friendlies: Suarez scores on international return; Donovan bids farewell

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Luis Suarez returned for Uruguay for the first time since his infamous World Cup biting incident and scored in a 1-1 friendly draw against Saudi Arabia.

Less than stars, more than actors

Less than stars, more than actors

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Saurabh Shukla, Piyush Mishra and Sanjay Mishra are not likely to be in the limelight when a film releases, but they are the ones who eventually light up the movie.