Top seed Kim Clijsters edged past Jelena Jankovic, while Maria Sharapova beat fellow Russian Vera Zvonareva at the Acura Classic.
Sania Mirza, seeded ninth, advanced with a 6-1, 0-6, 6-1 victory over Finland's Emma Laine.
Here's a look at some of the weirdest photos from out there!
Shooter Shreyasi Singh entered the 2010 Commonwealth Games shattered and with grief, gloom for company following the sudden demise of her father.
The 61-year-old flamboyant businessman, already out on bail on an extradition warrant executed by the Metropolitan Police earlier this year, was released on the same bail conditions as before to appear for his trial on December 4.
Scroll down to see the list of other awardees and cricketers who glamed up the night in their sartorial best.
Lalita Babar failed to reproduce her fine showing in the qualification round and finished 10th in the women's 3000m Steeplechase final as Indians continued to disappoint in track and field at the Rio Olympics on Monday. Babar clocked 9:22.74 seconds, nearly three seconds outside her National record of 9:19.76s, set in the qualification round on Saturday.
The allegations against the 80-year-old Oscar winning actor range from inappropriate touching to suggestive comments and were brought by entertainment reporters -- including a CNN reporter who co-wrote the story -- as well as people in the entertainment industry.
From thigh slits to cleavage baring gowns, the MTV Movie And TV Awards saw it all.
Anuja Thakur defeated Lynette Horsburgh of Scotland 243-136 in the summit clash
Ranjit Singh Power's family in Britain fears he may have been kidnapped after he uncharacteristically failed to stay in contact with them and did not catch his return flight from Amritsar on May 14.
The diamond merchant, who has been behind bars at HMP Wandsworth in south-west London ever since his first bail application was rejected on March 20, can apply for a high court bail appeal at any time until his next remand hearing on April 26.
The judge confirmed that the bulk of the evidence submitted by the Indian authorities will be admissible
Members of Ireland's women's soccer team threatened on Tuesday to boycott their next international match unless the country's football association tackles what they described as "humiliating" working conditions.
Clare Montgomery, Modi's barrister, made a series of offers to try and convince the judge to grant bail.
From Typhoons soaring over the snowy mountains of the Falkland Islands to Red Arrows flying over Buckingham Palace, the images submitted in the Royal Air Force Photographic Competition captures the heroics and skills of Britain's frontline fighters. Over 1,000 photos and 25 videos were submitted by military and civilian photographers alike across 13 categories before being whittled down by a panel of judges. Here are some of the favourites.
'For Mallya, it seems 'the night is dark and full of terrors' and if you believe his lawyers, he's only looking for some sunshine,' says Veer Arjun Singh.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday
The 19-year-old Mbappe followed up a domestic treble with Paris St Germain with a string of impressive performances in France's World Cup winning campaign.
The trial, which opened at the London court on December 4, is aimed at laying out a prima facie case of fraud against the 61-year-old embattled businessman, who has been based in the UK since March 2016.
The process, to be heard in the Royal Courts of Justice in London, could take months as the listing of a hearing will depend on the availability of judges and other factors.
The highlights of the glamorous Brit awards, right here.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
Australia won the first women's rugby sevens Olympic gold medal by beating New Zealand 24-17 in the final at the Deodoro Stadium in Rio on Monday.
Raja Sen takes stock of the Oscar 2015 nominations.
Sports stars around the world joined in the celebrations of the New Year and took to social media to wish their fans and followers a Happy New Year.
The Indian girl and Alisa Kleybanova defeated Emma Laine of Finland and Nadja Pavic of Crotia 6-1, 6-2 in the quarters.
From Beckham to Nyong'o and Lopez to Lawrence, we look back at the year gone by through these red carpet outings. Don't forget to tell us who your favourite is at the end of this page!
'The appellant (Mallya) has five business days to apply for oral consideration. If a renewal application is made, it will be listed before a high court judge and dealt with at a hearing,' a spokesperson for the UK judiciary said.
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Karl Lagerfeld erected a Parisian boulevard and had models stage a protest! His latest show for Chanel made a bold statement.
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