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When tennis stars trade their rackets for microphones

When tennis stars trade their rackets for microphones

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Nick Kyrgios is providing commentary by the court for ESPN and trading barbs with critics on social media. The Australian has not been shy to express an opinion.

US Congressmen back India's right to respond to terrorism

US Congressmen back India's right to respond to terrorism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The lawmakers also hailed the strong strategic partnership between India and the US during a meeting with an all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who briefed them on the cross-border terrorism faced by India and the country's strong and resolute stance in the fight against terror.

Messi mess: Another Argentina friendly cancelled

Messi mess: Another Argentina friendly cancelled

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Argentina's friendly against Ivory Coast, scheduled to be held in Beijing in March, has been cancelled, the Chinese city's football association said on Saturday, following a backlash against Lionel Messi's failure to play in a match in Hong Kong.

2-time PGA tour winner American golfer Murray dies at 30

2-time PGA tour winner American golfer Murray dies at 30

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Grayson Murray died on Saturday, a day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas

I think I made a lot of mistakes: Alcaraz after shock exit

I think I made a lot of mistakes: Alcaraz after shock exit

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Alcaraz, winner of the last two Grand Slams at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, had made it to at least the quarter-final stage at every major in which he has competed since winning the US Open two years ago.

They're Hip, They're Young And They Love Fashion

They're Hip, They're Young And They Love Fashion

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

These fashion-forward youngsters are redefining style.

US Open draw: Alcaraz could meet Sinner; Gauff slated to face Swiatek

US Open draw: Alcaraz could meet Sinner; Gauff slated to face Swiatek

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

World number one Carlos Alcaraz faces a potential quarter-final clash with old foe Jannik Sinner in his US Open title defence, and American Coco Gauff is on a collision course with defending champion Iga Swiatek on the women's side.

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.

Alcaraz and Djokovic rekindle their rivalry

Alcaraz and Djokovic rekindle their rivalry

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Carlos Alcaraz said he enjoys a good friendship with Novak Djokovic away from the court but the Spaniard also relishes the intense rivalry

'BCCI ready to fund couple of Olympic disciplines'

'BCCI ready to fund couple of Olympic disciplines'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

BCCI wants to adopt Olympic sports; Govt mulling approval to OCI athletes

Italy's Errani-Paolini win women's doubles tennis gold

Italy's Errani-Paolini win women's doubles tennis gold

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Italy's Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini beat Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider 2-6, 6-1, (10-7) to win Olympic gold in the women's doubles tennis on Sunday.

Can Alcaraz upset Djokovic's reign at Australian Open?

Can Alcaraz upset Djokovic's reign at Australian Open?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Alcaraz will hope to bury memories of an injury-plagued start to last year when he missed the Australian Open

Raducanu doubles withdrawal brings curtain down on Murray's Wimbledon

Raducanu doubles withdrawal brings curtain down on Murray's Wimbledon

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Andy Murray will not get another chance to feature on court in his farewell at the Grand Slam.

US Open PIX: Swiatek, Osaka, Kenin through to Round 2

US Open PIX: Swiatek, Osaka, Kenin through to Round 2

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

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

PIX: Alcaraz ends Purcell's dream run; Djokovic crushes Fritz

PIX: Alcaraz ends Purcell's dream run; Djokovic crushes Fritz

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Carlos Alcaraz ended Australian qualifier Max Purcell's dream run to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals

PICS: Murray's farewell begins with emotional doubles defeat

PICS: Murray's farewell begins with emotional doubles defeat

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

It may not quite be the end for British great Andy Murray at Wimbledon but it felt like it as the 37-year-old received an emotional farewell after he and brother Jamie were beaten in the first round of the men's doubles on Thursday.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka survive heat, opponents

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka survive heat, opponents

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of 2025 Wimbledon Championships played at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

Golfer Aditi Ashok aims for consistency ahead of Paris Olympics

Golfer Aditi Ashok aims for consistency ahead of Paris Olympics

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

'My results have been average. I have played good in streaks but not for all four days. I do feel I'm playing well so I'm looking forward to the summer events leading up to the Olympics...'

PIX: Messi volleys Inter Miami to victory

PIX: Messi volleys Inter Miami to victory

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Lionel Messi scored in his third consecutive match for Inter Miami in a 3-1 victory over Orlando City.

'Cribbers Will Crib, But India Is the....'

'Cribbers Will Crib, But India Is the....'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

India's four-wicket win over New Zealand in Dubai cemented their status as a dominant force, adding another ICC title to their growing collection.

Israel-Iran: What Are Trump's Options?

Israel-Iran: What Are Trump's Options?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Trump has a major decision to take in coming days -- specifically, how to rescue Israel from the attritional war that lies ahead, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

USA Gymnastics says CEO out in latest post-scandal shakeup

USA Gymnastics says CEO out in latest post-scandal shakeup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

USA Gymnastics said on Tuesday that its chief executive, Kerry Perry has left the sport's national governing body as the organization tries to recover from a scandal in which one of its team doctor sexually abused hundreds of female athletes.

Machac stuns Djokovic in Geneva Open semis

Machac stuns Djokovic in Geneva Open semis

Rediff.com24 May 2024

World No 1 Novak Djokovic was beaten by Tomas Machac in the Geneva Open semi-finals.

PIX: Lyles matches Bolt with sprint double!

PIX: Lyles matches Bolt with sprint double!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

American Noah Lyles stormed to his third consecutive world 200 metres title on Friday to underline his status as the best in the business since Usain Bolt.

Republic Day special: Nishant Dev's KO rocks Vegas

Republic Day special: Nishant Dev's KO rocks Vegas

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Indian boxer Nishant Dev made a smashing professional debut, defeating Alton Wiggins of the USA by technical knockout in the super-welterweight category at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. Dev dominated the fight, knocking Wiggins down twice before the referee stopped the bout with 20 seconds left in the first round.

US Open: Pegula stunned as Keys powers into quarters

US Open: Pegula stunned as Keys powers into quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Madison Keys stunned third seed Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-3 in an all-American clash

MI see this CSK mystery spinner as a massive challenge

MI see this CSK mystery spinner as a massive challenge

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

'You've got to be quite smart against him. If he gets on a roll, he's pretty tough to stop. As we've seen, he has bowled extremely well'

'Same 50g': Olympic champ Higuchi consoles Vinesh Phogat

'Same 50g': Olympic champ Higuchi consoles Vinesh Phogat

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Japan's Olympic champion Rei Higuchi offered his support to Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was debarred from her final in the Paris Games for being 100gm above the prescribed weight limit.

'My heart dies every time I lose'

'My heart dies every time I lose'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Naomi Osaka has four major titles under her belt but the second round at Flushing Meadows, Wimbledon and Roland Garros was as good as it got this year for the Japanese 26-year-old, who exited the Australian Open in the first round.

Huihua betters Mirabai Chanu's World record

Huihua betters Mirabai Chanu's World record

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Chinese lifter Jiang Huihua obliterated Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu's clean and jerk world record by lifting 120kg at the World Championships in Riyadh on Tuesday.

Nadal skips Wimbledon; targets last Olympics

Nadal skips Wimbledon; targets last Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Nadal will team up with newly-crowned French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz to play in the doubles at the Olympics.

The Sardar Who Won Over Kochi's Tummy

The Sardar Who Won Over Kochi's Tummy

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'We are Indians irrespective whether we are Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayali or Tamilian.' 'I am the best example of this integration.'

Olympics: Russell takes 100m hurdles gold by a whisker

Olympics: Russell takes 100m hurdles gold by a whisker

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

American Masai Russell won the Olympic 100 metres hurdles title in a blanket finish on Saturday.

Alcaraz, Swiatek advance at Indian Wells

Alcaraz, Swiatek advance at Indian Wells

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz moved into the fourth round at Indian Wells on Sunday with a 6-2 6-3 win over Felix Auger-Aliassime.

US Open PIX: Gauff flattens Gracheva; Sabalenka cruises

US Open PIX: Gauff flattens Gracheva; Sabalenka cruises

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the US Open played Flushing Meadows, New York, United States, on Monday.

US Open: 10 Images to Remember

US Open: 10 Images to Remember

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

10 scenes from Flushing Meadows this year.

Jack Sinner cruises to first Masters 1000 title

Jack Sinner cruises to first Masters 1000 title

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Italian seventh seed Jannik Sinner secured his first Masters 1000 title with a dominant 6-4 6-1 win over Australian Alex de Minaur in the Canadian Open final on Sunday.

Neeraj Chopra gears up for Diamond League despite injury

Neeraj Chopra gears up for Diamond League despite injury

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Nursing a long-standing groin injury, Neeraj Chopra claimed a silver medal in the Paris Olympics.

Veterans, newcomers chase Olympic pin glory in Paris

Veterans, newcomers chase Olympic pin glory in Paris

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Pin collecting and trading goes as far back as 1896 when the first modern Olympics were held.

PIX: Stephens stuns Garcia, Jabeur survives scare

PIX: Stephens stuns Garcia, Jabeur survives scare

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

American Sloane Stephens battled back to defeat defending champion Caroline Garcia at the Cincinnati Open.