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NBA: Stephen Curry hits nine 3s in Warriors' rout of Nets

NBA: Stephen Curry hits nine 3s in Warriors' rout of Nets

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Andrew Wiggins added 19 points for the Warriors. Jordan Poole contributed 17 while Draymond Green collected 11 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

3 invaluable lessons from top CEOs

3 invaluable lessons from top CEOs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Successful second acts are rare in business. Here are three big ideas that can help you beat the odds.

Wawrinka fights back to beat Djokovic in US Open final

Wawrinka fights back to beat Djokovic in US Open final

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Third seed Stan Wawrinka battled back after losing the first set to beat top-seeded defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-7(1-7), 6-4, 7-5, in the men's singles final of the US Open final at Flushing Meadows on Sunday.

US Open: Alcaraz crushes Zverev; Medvedev outlasts Rublev

US Open: Alcaraz crushes Zverev; Medvedev outlasts Rublev

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 10 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York.

A rollercoaster 2020 season for Djokovic so far...

A rollercoaster 2020 season for Djokovic so far...

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic was disqualified from his US Open fourth round match against Pablo Carreno Busta on Sunday after the Serbian struck a line judge with a ball following a point.

Djokovic disqualification: US Open referee says 'no other option'

Djokovic disqualification: US Open referee says 'no other option'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

US Open Tournament Referee Soeren Friemel said there was "no other option" but to disqualify world number one Novak Djokovic on Sunday after he struck a line judge with a ball.

Meet the new No 1 in women's tennis

Meet the new No 1 in women's tennis

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Iga Swiatek said capturing the women's world number one ranking was a 'surreal' achievement

Paris Masters: Tsitsipas retires with arm issue

Paris Masters: Tsitsipas retires with arm issue

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

'My arm has been -- I have had an issue there for quite a while now. It has gotten bigger in the last couple of weeks, so I'm just trying to protect it.'

Major General S C N Jatar: An Unsung Hero

Major General S C N Jatar: An Unsung Hero

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Major General S C N Jatar, who passed into the ages on Monday night, thwarted anti-national forces at the peak of the Assam agitation. Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) salutes this officer and gentleman.

Serena's path to Grand Slam record blocked by teenager

Serena's path to Grand Slam record blocked by teenager

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

A clash of generations will decide the US Open on Saturday with Serena Williams taking a fourth crack at Grand Slam history against teenager Bianca Andreescu, who was not even born when the American lifted her first Flushing Meadows trophy.

Boston Marathon moved to September due to coronavirus

Boston Marathon moved to September due to coronavirus

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The world's most prestigious marathon, which is now due to take place on September 14, generally draws more than 30,000 runners from all over the world ranging from decorated professionals and Olympians to amateur runners.

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer cruise; Kohlschreiber stuns Zverev

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer cruise; Kohlschreiber stuns Zverev

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Roger Federer handed Nick Kyrgios a 6-4 6-1 7-5 tennis masterclass by storming into the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Saturday with a ruthless display that left the Australian talking to himself and waving the white flag.

What's the core competence of your wealth manager?

What's the core competence of your wealth manager?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

A good wealth manager is as important as a right mix of asset allocation in creating wealth in your lifetime.

Is Sinner the next big thing in tennis?

Is Sinner the next big thing in tennis?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Roberto Bautista Agut predicted a great future for Jannik Sinner after going down to the Italian teenager

What to expect at US Open Day 2

What to expect at US Open Day 2

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Federer, Djokovic headline Day 2 at Flushing Meadows

Nadal confident ahead of US Open title defence

Nadal confident ahead of US Open title defence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The World No 1 told reporters on Friday that his strong performances this season -- including clinching yet another Roland Garros title in June -- have given him momentum heading into the fourth major of the year next week.

Zlatan shines on debut as Galaxy battle back to beat LAFC

Zlatan shines on debut as Galaxy battle back to beat LAFC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice on his LA Galaxy debut, including a winner in stoppage time, as his new team battled back from three goals down to defeat the upstart LAFC 4-3 in a thrilling match on Saturday.

'Mumbai attack was a jehadi fundraiser'

'Mumbai attack was a jehadi fundraiser'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

'Three days of terror, beamed live around the world. There's a lot of money in it.'

PIX: Tyson fights to draw with Jones Jr. in exhibition

PIX: Tyson fights to draw with Jones Jr. in exhibition

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Mike Tyson showed age has not robbed him of his power as the former heavyweight champion, in his long-awaited return to the ring, dominated Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition fight on Saturday in Los Angeles that was surprisingly ruled a draw.

'You can't curse,' Gauff admonishes dad

'You can't curse,' Gauff admonishes dad

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Coco Gauff turned the tables on her father

Ready for big clash of styles in US Open men's final?

Ready for big clash of styles in US Open men's final?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Novak Djokovic heads into his US Open final clash with Juan Martin del Potro on Sunday knowing he faces a challenge - a very big challenge indeed.

Russia looks at India for help as China refuses aircraft parts delivery

Russia looks at India for help as China refuses aircraft parts delivery

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

After the Russian aviation sector was hit by crippling Western sanctions for war against Ukraine, China refused to supply Russia with aircraft parts.

PIX: Raptors down Warriors to win their first NBA title

PIX: Raptors down Warriors to win their first NBA title

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Canada's only NBA team put the finishing touches to a remarkable 4-2 series upset that denied the Warriors a fourth championship in five years.

Amid border issue, China shouldn't expect...: Jaishankar

Amid border issue, China shouldn't expect...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

You don't want to fight and do trade at the same time. Meanwhile, diplomacy is going on and sometimes solutions to difficult situations do not come in haste, Jaishankar asserted.

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The honorees smiled, held hands and exchanged hugs as they filled the stage at the glitzy event attended by top athletes and celebrities in downtown Los Angeles.

High jump pioneer and icon Dick Fosbury dies at 76

High jump pioneer and icon Dick Fosbury dies at 76

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Olympic high jump champion Dick Fosbury, who revolutionised the event with a radically different jumping technique that was eventually named after him, died on Sunday aged 76.

Was upset but it's not in anyone's hand: Axar on missing out on World Cup

Was upset but it's not in anyone's hand: Axar on missing out on World Cup

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

India spinner Axar Patel has admitted that he was upset after missing out on the ODI World Cup at home due to an injury and it took him about a week to get over the disappointment and focus on recovery.

PICS: Fabbiano stuns Thiem; Nadal solid and sure

PICS: Fabbiano stuns Thiem; Nadal solid and sure

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

A summary of the second day's play at the US Open.

NBA: Paul George returns, sparks Clippers to comeback win

NBA: Paul George returns, sparks Clippers to comeback win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Mavericks 128, Lakers 110

US Open: Pliskova crushes Croatian teen to reach semis

US Open: Pliskova crushes Croatian teen to reach semis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Karolina Pliskova, a grand slam underachiever, took a big step towards shedding that unwanted label by sweeping past Croatian teenager Ana Konjuh 6-2 6-2 on Wednesday to roar into the semi-finals of the U.S. Open.

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The week gone by has been full of drama and here we bring you all the action from the sporting field in pictures!

Asian Athletics C'ship: Jyothi scripts history as India bag three gold medals

Asian Athletics C'ship: Jyothi scripts history as India bag three gold medals

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Jyothi Yarraji opened India's gold medal account in the Asian Athletics Championships

Cilic to face Donskoy in Kremlin Cup semi-finals

Cilic to face Donskoy in Kremlin Cup semi-finals

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

World No 14 Marin Cilic is through to the semi-finals of the Kremlin Cup after the Croat easily beat Russia's Andrei Kuznetsov 6-2, 6-1 on Friday.

Indian set to win lawsuit against Facebook

Indian set to win lawsuit against Facebook

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Divya Narendra, along with two other former Harvard students, founders of ConnectU, brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, had sued Facebook, the fast-growing social networking site. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. A Facebook spokeswoman said the company would not comment on legal matters.

Barty regroups, romps into Cincinnati semi-finals

Barty regroups, romps into Cincinnati semi-finals

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Top seed Ash Barty rallied from a set down to power into the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters on Friday.

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

In yet another deadly attack on Indians and Indian-Americans in the United States in recent months, a 34-year-old trained classical dancer from India and a student of Washington University, was shot dead in St Louis, Missouri.

Future uncertain but the incredible Simone Biles won't give up

Future uncertain but the incredible Simone Biles won't give up

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in world championship history, said she had returned to the gym this week after about seven or eight weeks away

Federer happy to find higher gear against Cilic

Federer happy to find higher gear against Cilic

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The 20-time Grand Slam champion smoothly pressed the accelerator to take the tiebreak and outclassed Cilic in the fourth set to claim a 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2 win.

Cincinnati Open: Medvedev grinds down Shapovalov; Swiatek out

Cincinnati Open: Medvedev grinds down Shapovalov; Swiatek out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Medvedev suffered a jarring early exit from the Canadian Masters last week but overcame some initial problems in a tricky tie against Shapovalov to edge both sets and book a meeting with American Fritz.

India cap isn't far away from Rinku's head: Bhajji

India cap isn't far away from Rinku's head: Bhajji

Rediff.com11 May 2023

KKR batter Rinku Singh has been in sizzling form and Harbhajan Singh believes an India call-up isn't too far away.