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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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

Novak Djokovic: Repeat. Three-peat.

Novak Djokovic: Repeat. Three-peat.

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

He is the first player to win an ATP tournament three times in succession on seven different occasions!

Fish joins Safin as first round loser in Miami

Fish joins Safin as first round loser in Miami

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

American qualifier Bobby Reynolds became the latest player to frustrate former world number one Marat Safin with a 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 first-round win at the Sony Ericsson Open on Thursday. Mardy Fish, who stunned top-ranked Roger Federer in a straight-set victory in the Pacific Life Open last week, went down 6-3, 6-3 to Frenchman Arnaud Clement.

The Fifth Major...and doing the double

The Fifth Major...and doing the double

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

What makes winning in Indian Wells and Miami difficult is the fact that the two tournaments are held back-to-back, over four weeks, and in completely different directions. No wonder they are sometimes labeled as the 'Fifth Major'.

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.

Indian-American pleads guilty to funding Al Qaeda

Indian-American pleads guilty to funding Al Qaeda

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

A 31-year-old Indian-American, caught in a Federal Bureau of Investigation sting operation, faces up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to providing thousands of dollars in material support to three terror groups operating under the Al Qaeda in war-torn Syria and Somalia.

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.

Tennis roundup: Svitolina ends Osaka's run; Halep survives scare

Tennis roundup: Svitolina ends Osaka's run; Halep survives scare

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Ukrainian second seed Elina Svitolina ended Naomi Osaka's remarkable recent run with a 6-4, 6-2 triumph over the Indian Wells champion in the second round of the Miami Open on Friday.

Serena, Osaka ready to write history in US Open final

Serena, Osaka ready to write history in US Open final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

A year after Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka were both caught up in a whirlwind of conflicting emotions, both will be trying to make history in the US Open final on Saturday.

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans (left) shoots over Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (right) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida.

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.

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE LAST 24 HOURS

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE LAST 24 HOURS

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Miami Heat's Norris Cole (centre) moves between Chicago Bulls Joakim Noah (left) and Carlos Boozer (right) in the first half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida.

Isabeli flaunts sexy curves on mag cover

Isabeli flaunts sexy curves on mag cover

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

The Brazilian supermodel looked surf-ready on the cover.

NBA: Wade to rescue as Heat repel Magic

NBA: Wade to rescue as Heat repel Magic

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Dwyane Wade dazzled in the fourth quarter to lift the Miami Heat to a 91-81 home victory over the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference showdown on Sunday.

Doing the 'double'... in the fifth major

Doing the 'double'... in the fifth major

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

The 'Indian Wells - Miami' tournaments are often labelled as the fifth major and players take pride in achieving the double. Here's a list the other players who have achieved the double in the same year.

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Miami Heat's LeBron James hangs on the rim after his dunk near New York Knicks Tyson Chandler during their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida.

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

Federer whips De Minaur for record 10th Basel title

Federer whips De Minaur for record 10th Basel title

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Roger Federer clinched a record-extending 10th Swiss Indoors championship title in his hometown of Basel with a crushing 6-2, 6-2 victory over Australia's Alex de Minaur on Sunday.

NBA: Heat burn down Bulls in season-opening win

NBA: Heat burn down Bulls in season-opening win

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The Miami Heat got their NBA championship rings, watched a video tribute to last season's record-setting campaign and then went out and showed why they are still the team to beat.

Rest key for ageing Federer before French Open approaches

Rest key for ageing Federer before French Open approaches

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

'I'm not 24 anymore so things have to change in a big way and I probably won't play any clay court events except the French. I need a rest, my body needs healing. I need time to prepare'

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov knocked out of Madrid Open

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov knocked out of Madrid Open

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Murray to practise with Djokovic in Rome before return from injury.

Sports Shorts: Green inspires Spurs come-from-behind win over Heat

Sports Shorts: Green inspires Spurs come-from-behind win over Heat

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Danny Green scored 11 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter to spark the San Antonio Spurs to a 110-95 come-from-behind victory over the Miami Heat in the opening game of the NBA Finals on Thursday.

What are Shah Rukh, Priyanka up to?

What are Shah Rukh, Priyanka up to?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Star and their busy life.

Becker backs Federer's decision to skip French Open

Becker backs Federer's decision to skip French Open

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Roger Federer's decision to skip this year's French Open has been applauded by Boris Becker, who believes the decision means the Swiss will be a strong favourite at Wimbledon.

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna stuns Carlsen before four losses

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna stuns Carlsen before four losses

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

News of all people and events who made news on Saturday.

Heat tame Bulls for 2-1 lead

Heat tame Bulls for 2-1 lead

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Chris Bosh scored 34 points and LeBron James added 22 as Miami Heat beat Chicago Bulls 96-85 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday night. Miami now leads 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

Djokovic back with a bang!

Djokovic back with a bang!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

It was Novak Djokovic's first match this year after his Australian Open hopes were dashed when he was deported following an 11-day saga revolving around his decision not to have a COVID-19 vaccination.

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.

First Look: Bhupathi, Bopanna with NBA star Wade

First Look: Bhupathi, Bopanna with NBA star Wade

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Indian tennis duo Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna got a photo op with Miami Heat's star Dwayne Wade.

All about Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic

All about Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic endured a fierce challenge to his Melbourne Park reign before overhauling Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to clinch an eighth Australian Open crown and reclaim the world number one ranking. While Rafa Nadal rules Roland Garros with 12 titles, Djokovic holds sway in the title match at Rod Laver Arena having never lost a final in Melbourne Park.

Sports Shots: Barca star Rafinha set to miss crucial month

Sports Shots: Barca star Rafinha set to miss crucial month

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

A summary of sports stories from across the globe

Slow recovery further delays Murray's return

Slow recovery further delays Murray's return

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'I don't want to rush anything or put a timeline on my recovery. I'm going to listen to my body and step back on the court to compete when the time is right'

A spoilsport in a time of genocide remembrance

A spoilsport in a time of genocide remembrance

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

'The response to savagery and mass injustice is never a persistent howl.' 'There will be, among the victims, those who choose to forget the scars, those who go on living, those who challenge the overall environment of sentimentality.' 'And the more effort you put into including these other voices, into assimilating these spoilsports, the more balanced your depiction of the tragedy in question will be,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Senate confirms Dr Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General

Senate confirms Dr Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Dr Murthy, 43, would occupy the position of America's Surgeon General for the second time. In 2011, president Barack Obama tapped him to serve on the advisory group on prevention, health promotion, and integrative and public health.