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The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Former champion Naomi Osaka is wearing a different facemask for each of her matches at the US Open this year.

The 'fearless' Indian golfer who has a 'flawless game'

The 'fearless' Indian golfer who has a 'flawless game'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Shiv Kapur joined the chorus in showering praise on young Shubhankar Sharma, describing him as an 'exceptional talent' with maturity beyond his age.

Wawrinka storms back to win Geneva tournament

Wawrinka storms back to win Geneva tournament

Rediff.com27 May 2017

World number three Stanislas Wawrinka stormed back from a set down to beat German qualifier Mischa Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 and retain the men's title in Geneva on Saturday.

American evangelist attacks Hinduism

American evangelist attacks Hinduism

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Activists of the Indian-American community and the Hindu American Foundation have denounced Reverend Franklin Graham, the son and heir apparent of celebrated evangelist Reverend Billy Graham, for maligning Hinduism during an interview.

Deepika back in training just 20 days after having baby!

Deepika back in training just 20 days after having baby!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

That Deepika uses a heavy bow of 44-pound, an excess of four pounds from what the women archers normally use, is also adding to her misery.

Seven Russian swimmers ineligible for Rio Games: FINA

Seven Russian swimmers ineligible for Rio Games: FINA

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

FINA has ruled that seven Russian swimmers, including breaststroke medal hopeful Yulia Efimova, are ineligible to compete in the Rio Olympics, world swimming's governing body said on Monday.

US Open PICS: Federer, Djokovic battle through in brutal heat

US Open PICS: Federer, Djokovic battle through in brutal heat

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

A summary of Tuesday's action at the US Open.

Surging Tsitsipas to face Nadal in Toronto final

Surging Tsitsipas to face Nadal in Toronto final

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas slayed another tennis giant on Saturday, saving a match point as he toppled big-serving Kevin Anderson 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(7) in a thriller to set up a Rogers Cup final against top seed Rafael Nadal.

Inter Milan sign Argentina midfielder Banega

Inter Milan sign Argentina midfielder Banega

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Inter Milan have signed Argentina midfielder Ever Banega on a three-year contract, the Serie A club said on Wednesday. The 28-year-old, who helped Sevilla lift their third straight Europa League title last season, scored five league goals in 25 appearances as they finished seventh in La Liga.

Federer cruises, Tsitsipas falls in Cincinnati

Federer cruises, Tsitsipas falls in Cincinnati

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Roger Federer cruised to a 6-4, 6-4 win over Peter Gojowczyk in his first appearance since losing in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

Clint Eastwood mocks Caitlyn Jenner

Clint Eastwood mocks Caitlyn Jenner

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Hollywood actor-filmmaker Clint Eastwood poked fun at Caitlyn Jenner at the Spike TV Guys' Choice awards.

NBA round-up: 76ers snap Bucks' 16-game winning streak

NBA round-up: 76ers snap Bucks' 16-game winning streak

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Milwaukee led by 18 in the third quarter before Philadelphia used a 23-9 run to tie the game at 108 mid-way through the final period.

PICS: Sabalenka overpowers Kvitova as cull of top seeds continues

PICS: Sabalenka overpowers Kvitova as cull of top seeds continues

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Fourth seed Angelique Kerber's bid for consecutive Grand Slam titles ended when 29th seed Dominika Cibulkova defeated the German 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the US Open third round on Saturday.

Swiatek stays perched at No 1 with march into Montreal quarters

Swiatek stays perched at No 1 with march into Montreal quarters

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Alcaraz outlasts Hurkacz, Ruud stunned at Canadian Open

'Lord Ram Will Protect The Constitution'

'Lord Ram Will Protect The Constitution'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'Rama is Lord God of maryada. Today's maryada is the Constitution.'

Birthday boys: Bush and Raghubir

Birthday boys: Bush and Raghubir

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

Image of Bush sharing his birthday with Indian journalist.

How FIFA plans to boost women's football

How FIFA plans to boost women's football

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

FIFA said in a statement that it would work closely with member associations through workshops and special initiatives to "encourage female empowerment" through football.

Federer pulls out of Tokyo Olympics

Federer pulls out of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'During the grass court season, I unfortunately experienced a setback with my knee, and have accepted that I must withdraw from the Tokyo Olympic Games.'

Coleman 'not ready to replace' Bolt

Coleman 'not ready to replace' Bolt

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

'There are so many guys who are hungry, want to win, are competitive, really talented and great athletes. It doesn't necessarily have to be one guy.'

Zverev rolls into Miami final, will battle Isner

Zverev rolls into Miami final, will battle Isner

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

German fourth seed Alexander Zverev beat Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta 7-6(4) 6-2 on Friday to set up a Miami Open final showdown against big-serving American John Isner, who earlier overwhelmed Juan Martin del Potro.

World Cup quarters a step too far for underdogs Poland

World Cup quarters a step too far for underdogs Poland

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Lewandowski huffed and puffed, but he cut a lonely and frustrated figure

Gillette will not renew Woods endorsement contract

Gillette will not renew Woods endorsement contract

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Procter & Gamble Co's Gillette brand will not renew its endorsement contract with golfer Tiger Woods, which ends on Dec. 31, a company spokesman confirmed on Thursday.

PICS: Super Serena makes second straight US Open final

PICS: Super Serena makes second straight US Open final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Overpowers Svitolina to reach second straight US Open final

PHOTOS: Serena sees off Witthoeft to set up Venus clash

PHOTOS: Serena sees off Witthoeft to set up Venus clash

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Serena Williams overpowered German Carina Witthoeft 6-2, 6-2 to set up a third-round clash with big sister Venus at the US Open on Wednesday.

Meet Canada's next great hope for Grand Slam glory!

Meet Canada's next great hope for Grand Slam glory!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu's Indian Wells triumph was not shown on television in her home country but that did not dampen the excitement across a nation where the future of women's tennis is suddenly looking as bright as ever.

Barack Obama is popular once again!

Barack Obama is popular once again!

Rediff.com4 May 2011

More than nine in 10 Americans approve of the US military action that killed bin Laden on Sunday, and 79 per cent say his killing is "extremely" or "very important" to the US, according to a USA Today/Gallup poll released on Wednesday.

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open on Day 3.

UFC cuts bout after fighter tests positive for coronavirus

UFC cuts bout after fighter tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com9 May 2020

UFC has withdrawn a bout from Saturday's card in Jacksonville after middleweight Jacare Souza and two of his cornermen tested positive for the new coronavirus, the mixed martial arts promotion said. Brazilian-born Souza was supposed to fight American Uriah Hall at UFC 249, which was originally scheduled for April 18 in New York but postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak.

I'm depressed, says ailing Serena

I'm depressed, says ailing Serena

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Serena Williams is "at the end of (her) rope" after several physical setbacks that have kept her off the court since July.

Barty-Vandeweghe denied chance to celebrate title

Barty-Vandeweghe denied chance to celebrate title

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

A golden moment for Australian Ashleigh Barty and American CoCo Vandeweghe was tinged with disappointment when tournament officials did not let them speak to the crowd after winning the U.S. Open women's doubles final on Sunday.

World Hindu Congress renounces 'Hinduism'!

World Hindu Congress renounces 'Hinduism'!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The World Hindu Congress on Friday renounced the word Hinduism, contending that the term reflected oppressive and discriminatory and embraced Hindutva and Hindu Dharma to refer to the 'eternal' religion.

US Open PIX: Djokovic one win away from Grand Slam

US Open PIX: Djokovic one win away from Grand Slam

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Daniil Medvedev dominated Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 on Friday to reach the US Open final courtesy of a dozen aces in just a little over two hours.

Tennis: Medvedev set to reclaim world number one spot in Miami

Tennis: Medvedev set to reclaim world number one spot in Miami

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Thiem, Wawrinka stay positive after defeats on return

Angelina Jolie to play Cleopatra

Angelina Jolie to play Cleopatra

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

With the 35-year-old beauty in in mind, film producer Scott Rudin has purchased the film rights to upcoming biography Queen of the Nile, Cleopatra: A Life opposite Brad Pitt.

Coco Gauff's Journey To French Open Final

Coco Gauff's Journey To French Open Final

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Coco Gauff, 18, is the youngest finalist at Roland Garros since Kim Clijsters in 2001.

Iga Swiatek's Journey To French Open Final

Iga Swiatek's Journey To French Open Final

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The Pole, who won the crown in 2020 and hasn't lost since February, matched Serena Williams's winning run from 2013 in the process, having now lost only two sets in her last four tournaments.

US' Afghan war costs escalate pass Iraq: Report

US' Afghan war costs escalate pass Iraq: Report

Rediff.com14 May 2010

America's Afghan war costs are showing no signs of letting up. And now it has overtaken previous records of Iraq war.

Doping Saga: Russian figure skater's Olympic gold stripped

Doping Saga: Russian figure skater's Olympic gold stripped

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Russian figure skater Valieva banned for doping, ROC loses Olympic gold

PHOTOS: Jamaica to meet Mexico in CONCACAF final

PHOTOS: Jamaica to meet Mexico in CONCACAF final

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Darren Mattocks and Giles Barnes scored first-half goals to propel Jamaica to an upset 2-1 victory over the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-finals in Atlanta on Wednesday. The victory ensured Jamaica became the first Caribbean team to reach the Gold Cup Final since its inception in 1991.

Serena falls in generational clash against Emma; Osaka out

Serena falls in generational clash against Emma; Osaka out

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Williams has just one professional tournament remaining before she drops the curtain on her historic career