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Garcia's fried chicken jibe 'hurtful', says Woods

Garcia's fried chicken jibe 'hurtful', says Woods

Rediff.com22 May 2013

The feud between world number one Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia deepened when Woods described the Spaniard's "fried chicken" jibe as "wrong, hurtful and inappropriate" on Wednesday.

Sergio Garcia triumphs at Sawgrass

Sergio Garcia triumphs at Sawgrass

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Sergio Garcia, arguably the best current player yet to win a major, enhanced his status with a playoff victory at the prestigious Players Championship on Sunday.

Paris Paralympics: STUNNING PIX!

Paris Paralympics: STUNNING PIX!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Images from Day 5 of the Paralympic Games in Paris on Monday, September 2, 2024.

Evergreen Venus rallies past Garcia to set up Wozniacki final

Evergreen Venus rallies past Garcia to set up Wozniacki final

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Venus Williams rallied from the disappointment of losing a tight first set to blast her way past Caroline Garcia 6-7(3), 6-2, 6-3 and set up a WTA Finals title showdown against Caroline Wozniacki on Saturday.

Garcia apologises for 'fried chicken' jibe at Woods

Garcia apologises for 'fried chicken' jibe at Woods

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Spaniard Sergio Garcia has apologised after a "fried chicken" jibe aimed at world number one Tiger Woods during a European Tour awards dinner on Tuesday.

Distracted Garcia fumes at Woods after losing lead

Distracted Garcia fumes at Woods after losing lead

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Sergio Garcia blamed a roar from the crowd watching Tiger Woods for an errant shot that saw him lose the lead at the Players Championship on Saturday.

Miami Open: Swiatek, Gauff stunned in fourth round

Miami Open: Swiatek, Gauff stunned in fourth round

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Iga Swiatek's hopes of landing another 'Sunshine Double' ended in a 6-4, 6-2 fourth round loss to Ekaterina Alexandrova on Monday as the world number one joined third seed Coco Gauff in making an early exit from the Miami Open.

Russia bars FIFA's Garcia over human rights abuse

Russia bars FIFA's Garcia over human rights abuse

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Russia made clear on Thursday that FIFA's chief investigator Michael Garcia is barred from entering the country because he is one of the Americans blacklisted in a bitter dispute with the United States over human rights.

PIX: Real Madrid held to draw; Napoli rally to victory

PIX: Real Madrid held to draw; Napoli rally to victory

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Real Madrid paid for defensive mistakes as they were held to a 3-3 draw at lowly local rivals Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

FIFA rejects Garcia's appeal against handling of WC corruption report

FIFA rejects Garcia's appeal against handling of WC corruption report

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Former US prosecutor Michael Garcia's appeal against the handling of his alleged corruption around the Russian and Qatar bids for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups has been rejected by FIFA.

Lack of proper training affected Indian footballers: Garcia

Lack of proper training affected Indian footballers: Garcia

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

ISL team Atletico de Kolkata's marquee player Luis Garcia said Indian footballers have talent but lack of proper training impedes their success.

FIFA to publish Garcia report in 'appropriate form'

FIFA to publish Garcia report in 'appropriate form'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

FIFA's executive committee has unanimously agreed to publish an 'appropriate' version of a report into the bidding process for the 2018/2022 World Cups but said Russia and Qatar would still stage the tournaments.

'Important for Indian players to compete against different footballing cultures'

'Important for Indian players to compete against different footballing cultures'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Spain and Liverpool legend Luis Garcia believes that Indian football can touch global heights if the players are given exposure to different leagues abroad and nourish young talents and coaches methodically.

Qatar triumph could herald amazing year, says Garcia

Qatar triumph could herald amazing year, says Garcia

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Former World No 2 Sergio Garcia is hoping his Qatar Masters victory is an encouraging sign of good things to come for the Spaniard this season.

FIFA agrees to publish Garcia report in appropriate form

FIFA agrees to publish Garcia report in "appropriate form"

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

FIFA's executive committee has voted to allow publication of former ethics investigator Michael Garcia's investigation into the bidding process for the 2018/2022 World Cups, president Sepp Blatter said in a statement on Friday.

Garcia's header helps Kolkata beat NorthEast United

Garcia's header helps Kolkata beat NorthEast United

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Luis Garcia fired in a stunning header in the second-half to help Atletico de Kolkata end their four-match winless run by registering a 1-0 win over NorthEast United FC in their return leg ISL fixture at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.

All about US champion Aryna Sabalenka

All about US champion Aryna Sabalenka

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Aryna Sabalenka claimed her third Grand Slam title after winning the Australian Open twice.

Nadal thrashes Kyrgios to win China Open; Unseeded Garcia shocks Halep

Nadal thrashes Kyrgios to win China Open; Unseeded Garcia shocks Halep

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

World number one Rafael Nadal produced a ruthless performance to win his 75th singles title, beating Australian Nick Kyrgios 6-2, 6-1 in the China Open final on Sunday.

Briton Khan knocked out in fourth round by Garcia

Briton Khan knocked out in fourth round by Garcia

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

American Danny Garcia knocked out Britain's Amir Khan in the fourth round to add the WBA light-welterweight crown to his WBC super-lightweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Rybakina joins missing list from Olympic tennis

Rybakina joins missing list from Olympic tennis

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The Olympic tennis competition suffered another blow as women's third seed Elena Rybakina joined a lengthy list of non-starters hours after the draw took place at Roland Garros on Thursday

Augusta Masters: Rose, Garcia lead as Spieth lurks

Augusta Masters: Rose, Garcia lead as Spieth lurks

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Rose, the 2013 US Open champion, conjured up seven birdies, including two at the last two holes, in a day's best round of 67.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 3, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 3, 2024

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

A summary of India's athletes' showing at the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday.

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Barcelona made a disappointing start to their Champions League campaign by losing 2-1 to AS Monaco on Thursday.

Tennis roundup: Sharapova takes revenge, Garcia wins Wuhan title

Tennis roundup: Sharapova takes revenge, Garcia wins Wuhan title

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova avenged her US Open loss to Anastasija Sevastova with a 7-6(3), 5-7, 7-6(7) victory over the Latvian in the China Open first round on Saturday.

Thailand Open Golf: Garcia holds off Stenson to pocket title

Thailand Open Golf: Garcia holds off Stenson to pocket title

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

Spaniard Sergio Garcia carded a final-round 68 to cruise to a four-stroke win at the Thailand Golf Championship on Sunday for his first title of the year.

Barcelona continue winning run in La Liga

Barcelona continue winning run in La Liga

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Barca will now visit seventh-placed Osasuna on Saturday before hosting Young Boys in the Champions League next week, when they will look to rebound following a 2-1 loss in their opening match at Monaco.

Augusta Masters: Garcia, Leishman take lead as Tiger lurks

Augusta Masters: Garcia, Leishman take lead as Tiger lurks

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Sergio Garcia and surprise package Marc Leishman seized joint control in Thursday's opening round at the Masters, though tournament favourite Tiger Woods was lurking just four shots off the pace.

Nobel laureate author Gabriel Garcia Marquez no more

Nobel laureate author Gabriel Garcia Marquez no more

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

Literary giant Gabriel Garcia Marquez has died, Mexico's state-run news agency reports. He was 87.

Google doodles Spanish writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Google doodles Spanish writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Spanish-language writer Gabriel Garca Marquez was born on March 06, 1927.

Somdev stuns Garcia-Lopez at Eastbourne

Somdev stuns Garcia-Lopez at Eastbourne

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Indian ace Somdev Devvarman stormed into the second round of the Eastbourne International men's singles, beating Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain on Tuesday. The Asian Games gold medallist shocked the fourth seeded Spaniard 6-3, 6-4 to make up for the disappointment of losing in the first round at Queen's Club last week, where he lost to Australian qualifier Matthew Ebden.

Crude imports from US rebound as Russia sanctions get tighter

Crude imports from US rebound as Russia sanctions get tighter

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Even as Russia and West Asia have been slugging it out for market share in India to sell their crude oil, the US is quietly making its moves on the sidelines. The US has doubled its share of the Indian crude market in the past few months, according to industry sources and ship-tracking data. Some of the increase in America's market share may have come at the expense of Russia, India's biggest crude oil supplier, said industry sources.

Garcia snaps PGA Tour drought, qualifies for Ryder Cup

Garcia snaps PGA Tour drought, qualifies for Ryder Cup

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Sergio Garcia snapped a four-year PGA Tour title drought with victory at the rain-delayed Wyndham Championship in North Carolina on Monday that secured the Spaniard a spot on the European Ryder Cup team.

Atwal falters; Garcia way ahead

Atwal falters; Garcia way ahead

Rediff.com8 May 2005

Indian ace Arjun Atwal failed to build on a good start on the front nine and slid to tied 69th place in the Wachovia Championship.

Naomi Osaka's candid confessions post-defeats

Naomi Osaka's candid confessions post-defeats

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Naomi Osaka said ahead of the Qatar Open that the only way was up from here.

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks; Frankfurt defies Bayern

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks; Frankfurt defies Bayern

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Roundup of the matches being held across major football leagues in Europe on Sunday

Nadal overpowers Garcia-Lopez in Barcelona opener

Nadal overpowers Garcia-Lopez in Barcelona opener

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

World No 2 Rafael Nadal swept into the third round of the Barcelona Open when he thrashed Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-1, 6-2 as he began his quest for a seventh Conde de Godo trophy in eight years on Wednesday.

High profile breakups: Garcia offers McIlroy support

High profile breakups: Garcia offers McIlroy support

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Sergio Garcia has been involved in two high-profile breakups during his career and is ready to provide a shoulder for Rory McIlroy to lean on following his split from fiancee Caroline Wozniacki.

Garcia wins, Wiratchant oldest to take home Order of Merit

Garcia wins, Wiratchant oldest to take home Order of Merit

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Spain's Sergio Garcia fired a sparkling 11-under-par 61 to claim the weather-hit Iskandar Johor Open golf tournament on Sunday as Thailand's Thaworn Wiratchant became the oldest winner of the Asian Tour's Order of Merit title.

Walkers Priyanka, Akshdeep qualify for Paris Olympics

Walkers Priyanka, Akshdeep qualify for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

kshdeep Singh and Priyanka Goswami qualified for Paris Olympics by virtue of their 18th place finish at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships.