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PICS: Swiatek, Pegula race into US Open fourth round

PICS: Swiatek, Pegula race into US Open fourth round

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Poland's world number one Iga Swiatek swatted aside 25th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-2 with a near-flawless performance to reach the round of 16 for a fourth straight year at the U.S. Open on Saturday.

Aus Open: Gauff fights to live another day!

Aus Open: Gauff fights to live another day!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

A thrilling seventh game had both players scrambling in long rallies as the momentum shifted back and forth until Gauff fired a backhand winner and screamed in triumph.

Copa America PIX: Colombia, Brazil in quarter-finals

Copa America PIX: Colombia, Brazil in quarter-finals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Images from the Copa America Group D matches between Brazil-Colombia and Paraguay-Costa Rica.

Suarez Sparks Ugly Scenes After Leagues Cup Final

Suarez Sparks Ugly Scenes After Leagues Cup Final

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Suarez appeared to be caught on camera spitting at the staffer in video that went viral on social media.

US Open PIX: Zheng triumphs in a thriller; Gauff out!

US Open PIX: Zheng triumphs in a thriller; Gauff out!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

China's Zheng Qinwen is bidding to become the fourth woman to win Olympic gold and the US Open title in the same year

LeBron James Makes NBA History

LeBron James Makes NBA History

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

History was made at the Los Angeles Lakers-Oklahoma City Thunder game at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, February 7, 2023

LeBron James hits 40,000 points, rewriting NBA legacy

LeBron James hits 40,000 points, rewriting NBA legacy

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The four-time champion "King James" became the league's scoring king just over a year ago when he passed Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

PIX: Alcaraz flees the bees at Indian Wells

PIX: Alcaraz flees the bees at Indian Wells

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Carlos Alcaraz swatted aside a swarm of bees and world number six Alexander Zverev to reach the semi-finals at Indian Wells.

US Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka cruise; Zheng stretched

US Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka cruise; Zheng stretched

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Wednesday.

What's Priyanka Doing At Wimbedon?

What's Priyanka Doing At Wimbedon?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Watching unseeded Marketa Vondrousova script history at Wimbledon were several tennis and movie celebrities including our very own Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

US Open PIX: Sinner battles into quarters; Medvedev cruises

US Open PIX: Sinner battles into quarters; Medvedev cruises

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Images from the men's singles Round of 16 matches at the US Open on Monday.

US Open PICS: Swiatek, Pegula, Muchova cruise into quarters

US Open PICS: Swiatek, Pegula, Muchova cruise into quarters

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Images from Monday's Round of 16 women's singles matches at the US Open.

Aus Open: Anisimova downs Wang, sets up quarters date with Pegula

Aus Open: Anisimova downs Wang, sets up quarters date with Pegula

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

It will be an all-American quartet in the last eight at Melbourne as fourth seed Amanda Anisimova beat China's dark horse Wang Xinyu in their fourth round match on Monday.

21-year-old Lim Si-hyeon sets World, Olympic archery mark

21-year-old Lim Si-hyeon sets World, Olympic archery mark

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Lim Si-hyeon delivered an emphatic statement on Thursday that she is the woman to beat at the Paris Olympics as the mighty South Korean archery team warmed up for another assault on the medal podium.

PIX: Dimitrov stuns Alcaraz to reach Miami Open semis

PIX: Dimitrov stuns Alcaraz to reach Miami Open semis

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Carlos Alcaraz's hopes for a Sunshine Double came undone in spectacular fashion as the top-seeded Spaniard was beaten by Grigor Dimitrov.

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Lionel Messi was presented to fans during a glitzy event called 'The Unveil' at Miami's home stadium.

Mexican referee seeks Messi's autograph; disciplined!

Mexican referee seeks Messi's autograph; disciplined!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Mexican referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava found out the hard way that there are consequences for seeking an autograph from eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup winner Lionel Messi -- he was hit with a CONCACAF disciplinary sanction.

Coffees, gaming, singing Fijians: Inside the Paris Olympic Village

Coffees, gaming, singing Fijians: Inside the Paris Olympic Village

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Thousands of athletes and staff roamed the Olympic village freely, mingling at cafes and swapping souvenir pins.

Miami In Love With Messi Already!

Miami In Love With Messi Already!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Messi mania engulfs Miami over the Argentine soccer superstar's arrival.

PIX: Chebet sinks 10,000m mark; Kerr, Richardson shine

PIX: Chebet sinks 10,000m mark; Kerr, Richardson shine

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Kenyan Beatrice Chebet shattered the women's 10,000 metres world record at the Prefontaine Classic on Saturday, as Britain's Josh Kerr beat arch-rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the mile race at the Eugene Diamond League meet.

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

From bold colour-blocking to sleek silhouettes, US Open 2024's collections feature the latest trends in tennis fashion.

US Open: 10 Images to Remember

US Open: 10 Images to Remember

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

10 scenes from Flushing Meadows this year.

Copa America: Panama stun US; Uruguay rout Bolivia

Copa America: Panama stun US; Uruguay rout Bolivia

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Panama pulled off a shock 2-1 victory over the United States in a heated Group C encounter at the Copa America on Thursday.

PIX: Biles wins 5th Olympics gymnastics gold as Team US reign

PIX: Biles wins 5th Olympics gymnastics gold as Team US reign

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Simone Biles clinched her fifth Olympic gold medal as she made a triumphant return to the women's gymnastics team final at the Paris Games on Tuesday, reinforcing her status as one of the greatest athletes just three years after withdrawing from the same event at the Tokyo Games.

Indians endure tough outing at Tata Steel Masters

Indians endure tough outing at Tata Steel Masters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh slumps to another defeat against Giri

Copa America: Venezuela edge out 10-man Ecuador

Copa America: Venezuela edge out 10-man Ecuador

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Venezuela struck twice in the space of 10 minutes in the second half to come from behind and earn a 2-1 victory over Ecuador.

On This Day, Eiffel Tower Was Open To Public

On This Day, Eiffel Tower Was Open To Public

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The Eiffel Tower was opened to the public today, May 6 in 1889, during the Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) held in Paris to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.

Who Wins The Fashion Grand Slam?

Who Wins The Fashion Grand Slam?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The real fashion standout is Carlos Alcaraz, the 20-year-old sensation, who has adopted a unique sleeveless look.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

IMAGES from all the action on Day 8 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

Halep to skip AO, delay start of season due to injury

Halep to skip AO, delay start of season due to injury

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Simona Halep will delay her start to the 2025 season and skip the Australian Open due to pain in her knee and shoulder, the former world number one said on Thursday.

World Championship showdown: Neeraj Chopra hunts gold again

World Championship showdown: Neeraj Chopra hunts gold again

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Neeraj Chopra is set to face Nadeem for the first time after the 2024 Paris Olympics, giving him a chance to avenge his second-place finish in the French capital.

PIX: Rune battles past Fritz to set up Medvedev showdown at Indian Wells

PIX: Rune battles past Fritz to set up Medvedev showdown at Indian Wells

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Holger Rune rallied from a set down and saved a match point to defeat former champion Taylor Fritz 2-6 7-6(2) 6-3 on Wednesday and reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals where he will meet fourth seed Daniil Medvedev.

US Open: Medvedev restores order, Sinner whips O'Connell to make Round 4

US Open: Medvedev restores order, Sinner whips O'Connell to make Round 4

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

World number one Jannik Sinner's bid for a second Grand Slam title continued to gain momentum as he thumped Christopher O'Connell 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the US Open fourth round.

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Unlike for previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium.

Diksha Dagar poised for fine finish in Dutch Ladies golf

Diksha Dagar poised for fine finish in Dutch Ladies golf

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Indian golfer Diksha Dagar is in position for another fine finish as she carded a fine 2-under 70 to be placed tied ninth at the Dutch Ladies Open in Hilversum (the Netherlands).

Copa America: Uruguay stun Brazil on penalties, meet Colombia in semis

Copa America: Uruguay stun Brazil on penalties, meet Colombia in semis

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

James Rodriguez scored one goal and set up two more as Colombia thoroughly dismantled Panama in a 5-0 win at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday to march into the Copa America semi-finals.

Bopanna-Sriram to face Monfils-Vasselin in doubles

Bopanna-Sriram to face Monfils-Vasselin in doubles

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

World No 30 has Monfils stepped in to replace injured Fabien Reboul

Colombia edge Uruguay to enter Copa America final

Colombia edge Uruguay to enter Copa America final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Colombia beat Uruguay 1-0 in their Copa America semi-final on Wednesday despite being reduced to 10 men for 45 minutes to book a title decider against defending champions Argentina thanks to a first-half header from Jefferson Lerma.

Tennis World No 1 faces doping ban

Tennis World No 1 faces doping ban

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

WADA has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against an independent tribunal's decision in August to clear world number one Jannik Sinner of wrongdoing after he failed drug tests

Copa America: Brazil held to 0-0 draw; Colombia win

Copa America: Brazil held to 0-0 draw; Colombia win

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Brazil missed a string of chances and were left to rue a lack of quality in the final third after they were held 0-0 by Costa Rica.