News for 'Miami'

Kuznetsova upsets Sharapova to win Miami title

Kuznetsova upsets Sharapova to win Miami title

Rediff.com2 Apr 2006

Kuznetsova won the battle of Russians to secure her first WTA trophy since triumphing in Bali in September 2004.

Sports Shorts: Pictograms unveiled 500 days before start of Tokyo 2020

Sports Shorts: Pictograms unveiled 500 days before start of Tokyo 2020

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Same old story as Sharapova walloped by Serena

Same old story as Sharapova walloped by Serena

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

A stone-faced Sharapova was left to ponder a 6-1, 6-1 drubbing that proved once again Williams has all the answers when the pair meet on court.

Trump won't join virtual debate with Biden, calls it 'waste of time'

Trump won't join virtual debate with Biden, calls it 'waste of time'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates said that the second presidential debate scheduled in Miami on October 15 will take the form of a town meeting, in which the candidates would participate from separate remote locations.

Beckham invests in esports with London-based start-up

Beckham invests in esports with London-based start-up

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Former England soccer captain David Beckham is moving into the virtual world as co-owner of London-based start-up Guild Esports. Guild said in a statement on Thursday that it will launch player academies and run teams in various esports arenas including Rocket League, EA Sports, FIFA and Fortnite.

Del Potro knocks out Nadal in Miami thriller

Del Potro knocks out Nadal in Miami thriller

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro scored a dramatic 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 victory over world number one Rafael Nadal in Miami on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the Sony Ericcson Open. Big-serving Del Potro, who came back from 3-0 down in the third set, will face Andy Murray for a place in the final after the Briton crushed Spain's Fernando Verdasco 6-1, 6-2.

Nadal leads march of top seeds in Miami

Nadal leads march of top seeds in Miami

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal needed two tie-breaks to outlast Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6 7-6 at the Sony Ericsson Open on Tuesday, the Spaniard's win completing an ominous march into the quarter-finals for the top seeds.

Kamala Harris grossly incompetent: Trump

Kamala Harris grossly incompetent: Trump

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Trump, a Republican, said during the Democratic primaries no one treated Biden as badly as Harris.

Federer to miss French Open after knee surgery

Federer to miss French Open after knee surgery

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Roger Federer has revealed he underwent knee surgery and will be out of action until the summer.

Thiem was better when it really mattered: Federer

Thiem was better when it really mattered: Federer

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

'I am not too disappointed. I feel like he had to come up with the goods, and it did feel like to some extent it was on my racquet, I just came up against somebody who was, on the day, a bit better when it really mattered'

PIX: When celebrities got ARRESTED!

PIX: When celebrities got ARRESTED!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

What happens when celebrities get on the wrong side of the law? Well, before the legalities and fines come the mugshots.

Djokovic parts ways with coach Agassi

Djokovic parts ways with coach Agassi

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The split means Djokovic is now left with his part-time coach and former world number eight Radek Stepanek.

Soccer Extras: Wenger joins FIFA as global development chief

Soccer Extras: Wenger joins FIFA as global development chief

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Miami Open PHOTOS: Federer shocked by Nishikori; Djokovic bundles out Murray

Miami Open PHOTOS: Federer shocked by Nishikori; Djokovic bundles out Murray

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Photos from the Miami Masters Sony Open played on Wednesday.

This woman conquered 7 marathons in 7 days over 7 continents

This woman conquered 7 marathons in 7 days over 7 continents

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Susannah Gill battles brutal conditions to claim World Marathon title

How Osaka is sticking to the plan at Australian Open

How Osaka is sticking to the plan at Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Osaka said her dominance in the rematch showed how much better she had become at sticking to a plan rather than relying on her instincts.

Scenes from Priyanka Chopra's life

Scenes from Priyanka Chopra's life

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Here's looking at some lovely memories from PeeCee's life.

Beckham gets six-month driving ban for using phone

Beckham gets six-month driving ban for using phone

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Former England soccer captain David Beckham was banned from driving for six months on Thursday after admitting using his mobile phone while driving.

Tennis: Federer obliterates Albot to reach Basel quarter-finals

Tennis: Federer obliterates Albot to reach Basel quarter-finals

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The 38-year-old, who has lost six games so far in the tournament, dispatched his hapless opponent in only 62 minutes winning the second-round match 6-0, 6-3.

F1 crash: Fittipaldi to replace Grosjean

F1 crash: Fittipaldi to replace Grosjean

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Pietro Fittipaldi will make his Formula One race debut with the Haas team at the Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain next weekend as replacement for Romain Grosjean

Clijsters beats Henin to line up Venus in Miami

Clijsters beats Henin to line up Venus in Miami

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Kim Clijsters won a dramatic semi-final battle of the Belgians against Justin Henin to reach the final of the Sony Ericsson Open on Thursday.

Sania closes in on main draw of Miami WTA tournament

Sania closes in on main draw of Miami WTA tournament

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Sania Mirza moved in to the second and final round of the qualifying event of the Sony Ericsson Open, a WTA Premier event, with a straight set victory over 18th seed Irina Falconi.

Football: Guardiola calls for fewer teams in EPL

Football: Guardiola calls for fewer teams in EPL

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

De Bruyne out for up to six weeks due to injury, says Guardiola.

Henin and Williams to renew rivalry in Miami

Henin and Williams to renew rivalry in Miami

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

Henin and Williams have met eight times in their careers but Saturday's clash will be the first since the muscular American won a semi-final meeting with the Belgian at Wimbledon nearly four years ago.

Lebron James leads Heat to consecutive NBA championship

Lebron James leads Heat to consecutive NBA championship

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

The Miami Heat repeated as National Basketball Association (NBA) champions on Thursday with a 95-88 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the decisive seventh game of an epic series.

Sania closing in on world No 1 ranking

Sania closing in on world No 1 ranking

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Sania Mirza took a giant leap towards becoming the world number one player in the doubles by pocketing 1000 ranking points, following her stupendous title win in the Miami Open with partner Martina Hingis.

Trump to announce SC pick by this week

Trump to announce SC pick by this week

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

This would be Trump's third Supreme Court nominee in his first term. Unlike India where Supreme Court judges have a retirement age, judges to the US Supreme Court are appointed for life. The president has already said that he will nominate a woman for the position.

Here's what to WATCH on OTT

Here's what to WATCH on OTT

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Food, family, politics, superheroes, serial killers, there's a little bit of everything. Sukanya Verma recommends what to catch on OTT this week.

Sports Shorts: Superfan dies with unfulfilled Tokyo 2020 dream

Sports Shorts: Superfan dies with unfulfilled Tokyo 2020 dream

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Phelps says world records unlikely in Tokyo Olympics

Phelps says world records unlikely in Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

Disgruntled Paire hits out at 'ridiculous' ATP Tour

Disgruntled Paire hits out at 'ridiculous' ATP Tour

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Paire, ranked 29 in the world, said the sport had become a 'tasteless job'.

LeBron James named NBA Finals Most Valuable Player

LeBron James named NBA Finals Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Miami Heat forward LeBron James won his second successive NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) award after leading his team to victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Thursday's championship decider.

Oscars 2021: Amanda Seyfried walks the red carpet

Oscars 2021: Amanda Seyfried walks the red carpet

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The 93rd Annual Academy awards was held across two venues in Hollywood -- the Dolby Theatre and Union Station -- and saw a lot of glamour on the red carpet.

Beckham hints may come out of retirement to play in new MLS team

Beckham hints may come out of retirement to play in new MLS team

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

England football legend David Beckham has hinted that he may come out of retirement to play for his new Major League Soccer (MLS) in Miami.

Meet the top women's contenders at French Open

Meet the top women's contenders at French Open

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Penpix of the top women's contenders at the 2021 French Open which begins on Sunday

World Breastfeeding Week: When mums breastfed at work

World Breastfeeding Week: When mums breastfed at work

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

These photographs send out a powerful message.

PIX: Kansas City end 50-year Super Bowl drought

PIX: Kansas City end 50-year Super Bowl drought

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

The Kansas City Chiefs ended a half-century Super Bowl drought with a dramatic 31-20 comeback win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday to write a breathtaking finish to the National Football League's 100th season. With the Chiefs trailing 20-10 in the fourth quarter, quarterback Patrick Mahomes engineered three touchdown drives in just over five minutes, hitting Travis Kelce and Damien Williams with short touchdown passes to take the lead.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Jabeur, Norrie cruise in Round 2

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Jabeur, Norrie cruise in Round 2

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships played on Monday.

Former Wimbledon champion Bartoli announces return to tennis

Former Wimbledon champion Bartoli announces return to tennis

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli announced on Tuesday that she would return to professional tennis in 2018 after more than four years in retirement.

Djokovic survives tricky test, Nishikori off to flying start

Djokovic survives tricky test, Nishikori off to flying start

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic survived a second set fightback from Slovak Martin Klizan before winning his opening match at the Miami Open 6-0, 5-7, 6-1.