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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

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.

Beckham confirms interest in buying Miami MLS team

Beckham confirms interest in buying Miami MLS team

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Retired England soccer star David Beckham told a live online Facebook event in London on Wednesday that he is "very interested" in launching a Major League Soccer team in Miami, appearing to confirm media reports he had chosen the Florida city over other destinations.

Miami Heat clinch second consecutive NBA title

Miami Heat clinch second consecutive NBA title

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

The Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday to clinch the National Basketball Association championship.

David Beckham back in Miami eyeing a Major League Soccer team

David Beckham back in Miami eyeing a Major League Soccer team

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Retired English soccer star David Beckham toured potential stadium sites in Miami on Wednesday, signalling he is forging ahead with his interest in owning a new Major League franchise in the United States.

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.

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).

Miami Masters: Cilic, Del Potro, Venus advance, Dimitrov beaten

Miami Masters: Cilic, Del Potro, Venus advance, Dimitrov beaten

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

IMAGES from the matches played at the Miami Masters on Sunday

NBA: Applause and defeat for LeBron in Miami return

NBA: Applause and defeat for LeBron in Miami return

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

The Miami Heat got the better of LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 101-91 victory in the Christmas Day return of the two-time NBA champion to his former team.

Miami levels Eastern finals

Miami levels Eastern finals

Rediff.com26 May 2005

Dwyane Wade poured in 40 points as the Miami Heat registered a 92-86 win over the Detroit Pistons to level the Eastern Conference finals at 1-1.

Miami Open: Sania-Strycova battle through to final

Miami Open: Sania-Strycova battle through to final

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Sania Mirza combined with her partner Barbora Strycova to stave off a strong challenge from Martina Hingis and Chan Yung-Jan and reach the women's double final at the Miami Open tennis tournament.

Sharapova powers through to Miami quarters

Sharapova powers through to Miami quarters

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Maria Sharapova powered her way past another opponent at the Sony Open in Miami on Monday as the Russian world number two remains on target to finally claim a tournament that has brought her plenty of heartbreak.

Spotted: John Abraham in Miami

Spotted: John Abraham in Miami

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

Reader Gauri Jain sends us a photograph.

Mourning headed for Miami

Mourning headed for Miami

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

This season, Mourning averaged 10.4 points and 7.1 rebounds in 18 games.

Paes, Bhupathi advance in Miami

Paes, Bhupathi advance in Miami

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi had to strain their sinews before the Indian duo, along with their respective partners, cleared the opening round hurdle in the men's doubles event of the Miami Masters.

Djokovic beaten in Miami opener

Djokovic beaten in Miami opener

Rediff.com27 Mar 2010

Former champion and world number two Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Sony Ericsson Open on Friday, falling 6-2, 6-7, 6-4 to Belgian Olivier Rochus in his opening match.

Miami Open: Nadal crashes out; Murray wins

Miami Open: Nadal crashes out; Murray wins

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

A struggling and edgy Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Miami Open.

Spotted: Abhishek Bachchan in Miami

Spotted: Abhishek Bachchan in Miami

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Reader Naweed Ahmed sends us a photograph.

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.

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

Clasico: Barca down Ronaldo-less Real Madrid in Miami

Clasico: Barca down Ronaldo-less Real Madrid in Miami

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

The historic rivals will meet again twice in August in the Spanish Super Cup and this International Champions Cup match set the entertainment bar high, with Barcelona maintaining their 100 per cent record in pre-season.

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 beats Jankovic for fifth Miami title

Serena beats Jankovic for fifth Miami title

Rediff.com6 Apr 2008

Serena Williams retained her Sony Ericsson Open title with a 6-1, 5-7, 6-3 win over fourth seed Jelena Jankovic in windy conditions on Saturday. The eighth-seeded American, who is now tied with Germany's Steffi Graf for the record of five Miami titles, triumphed on her eighth match point with an overhead smash.

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.

LeBron James eager for role with Beckham's Miami franchise

LeBron James eager for role with Beckham's Miami franchise

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Miami Heat forward LeBron James, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, said on Wednesday he hoped to be involved with David Beckham's plan to bring a Major League Soccer (MLS) team to Miami.

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.

Murray breezes past Berdych, to face Djokovic in Miami final

Murray breezes past Berdych, to face Djokovic in Miami final

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic will face Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the Miami Open for a third time on Sunday after the pair triumphed in their semi-finals.

Paes, Sania advance in Miami

Paes, Sania advance in Miami

Rediff.com28 Mar 2009

Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy made a spectacular start to their campaign in the US $4,500,000 Miami Masters, storming into the doubles pre-quarter-finals after a crushing 6-2, 6-2 victory over Fernando Gonzalez and Juan Monaco. In the women's event, Sania Mirza and Chinese Taipei's Chia-Jung Chuang earned a hard-fought 6-4, 7-5 win over the Czech combination of Iveta Benesova and Barbora Strycova Zahlavova to advance to the pre-quarter-finals.

Messi, Mbappe, Haaland finalists for FIFA Best Player award

Messi, Mbappe, Haaland finalists for FIFA Best Player award

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Erling Haaland helped Manchester City win three major trophies.

Age won't determine when I retire: Messi

Age won't determine when I retire: Messi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'If I feel good, I will try to continue competing because it's what I like and what I know how to do.'

Bhupathi-Knowles in Miami final

Bhupathi-Knowles in Miami final

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles beat Martin Damm and Pavel Vizner to set up a meeting with top seeds Bob and Mike Bryan in the final of the US $377,0000 Sony Ericsson Open. Bhupathi and Knowles beat their sixth seeded Czech opponents 7-6(5), 4-6, 11-9 to secure their fourth consecutive match tie-break victory.

Serena Williams eases through in Miami

Serena Williams eases through in Miami

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Serena Williams made a triumphant return to the WTA Tour on Thursday, crushing China's Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-3 in the second round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

Tennis' oldest No. 1s, share secrets to success

Tennis' oldest No. 1s, share secrets to success

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The ATP Tour brought the world number ones for a short conversation as they prepared for the prestigious tournament.

Priyanka wraps up Baywatch shoot in Miami

Priyanka wraps up Baywatch shoot in Miami

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

A Show Of Support For Trump

A Show Of Support For Trump

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Former US President Donald Trump has been indicted in an investigation into his handling of classified documents after he left the White House.

Bhambri-Olivetti pair exits Marrakech Open with semifinal defeat

Bhambri-Olivetti pair exits Marrakech Open with semifinal defeat

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

India's Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti crashed out of Marrakech Open after losing the hard-fought semifinal to second seeds Lucas Miedler and Alexander Erler of Austria.

Verstappen steals the show at Imola

Verstappen steals the show at Imola

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Max Verstappen held off a late charge by McLaren's Lando Norris to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

NBA: LeBron helps Miami turn heat on Bucks

NBA: LeBron helps Miami turn heat on Bucks

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

LeBron James helped Miami finally find a way past the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 35 points in the Heat's 114-96 victory on Monday.

Miami: Bopanna-Qureshi in pre-quarters

Miami: Bopanna-Qureshi in pre-quarters

Rediff.com27 Mar 2011

Rohan Bopanna and his Pakistani partner Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi warded off late resistance from the German-American pair of Philipp Kohlschreiber and Rajeev Ram to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

Miami Open: Williams sisters head into last eight

Miami Open: Williams sisters head into last eight

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Sisters Serena and Venus Williams marched into the quarter-finals of the Miami Open after straight-set wins at Key Biscayne on Monday.