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PIX: Olympic champ Phelps throws ceremonial first pitch

PIX: Olympic champ Phelps throws ceremonial first pitch

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Phelps has 28 total Olympic medals, showed on Thursday he could also throw a useful baseball pitch.

PIX: Kyrgios produces another showstopper; Swiatek out

PIX: Kyrgios produces another showstopper; Swiatek out

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Australian Nick Kyrgios produced another extraordinary performance to demolish compatriot Alex de Minaur 6-2, 6-3 at the Canadian Masters on Thursday, a day after stunning world number one Daniil Medvedev.

Top seeds advance; Tsonga to retire after Roland Garros

Top seeds advance; Tsonga to retire after Roland Garros

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Paula Badosa of Spain, earned second-round wins

PICS: Rapinoe double takes US past France into semis

PICS: Rapinoe double takes US past France into semis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Megan Rapinoe struck twice as the United States beat hosts France 2-1 in the women's World Cup quarter-finals at the Parc des Princes on Friday to set up a last-four clash with England.

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

America has never in its history before had a female President and Vice President so it remains to be seen what formal title -- 'Second Gentleman, Second Husband' -- will be given to the first male spouse of an elected leader.

PIX: Woods, Manning beat Mickelson and Brady in charity match

PIX: Woods, Manning beat Mickelson and Brady in charity match

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning held off a late challenge to beat Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady 1Up in a charity golf match in Florida on Sunday that raised $20 million for COVID-19 relief efforts.

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.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this eye-catching photo feature.

Fernandez wins hearts with tribute to NYC on 9/11 anniversary

Fernandez wins hearts with tribute to NYC on 9/11 anniversary

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

'Leylah asking for the mic back to acknowledge 9/11 was one of the classiest, most empathetic, and mature things I've ever seen in a post-game moment ... and she's only 19. I'm blown away'

Osaka shocks Serena in dramatic final for US Open crown

Osaka shocks Serena in dramatic final for US Open crown

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams 6-2, 6-4 in a dramatic women's singles final at the US Open to claim her first career Grand Slam title on Saturday.

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

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Novak Djokovic took a first unsteady step toward completing the calendar-year Grand Slam on Tuesday as the Serb laboured into the second round of the US Open with a 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-1 win over dashing Danish teenager Holger Rune.

PICS: Shoulder injury puts Djokovic out of US Open

PICS: Shoulder injury puts Djokovic out of US Open

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Images from Day 7 at the US Open.

NBA roundup: Lakers rally past Pistons after LeBron ejected

NBA roundup: Lakers rally past Pistons after LeBron ejected

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook led the Lakers from 17 points down in the second half. Davis had 30 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while Westbrook supplied 26 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. Carmelo Anthony added 18 points.

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'From India to Indiana, there has always been a sense of hope, optimism, and goodness.'

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 trinity of heat, age and Millman brings FedEx to a halt

The trinity of heat, age and Millman brings FedEx to a halt

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

More shocking than his departure was the manner of the 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7), 7-6,(3) loss to the Australian, with Federer simply wilting in the suffocating humidity and exiting a Grand Slam before the quarter-finals for just the fifth time since 2004.

'Next Gen' of tennis fall without a threat at the US Open

'Next Gen' of tennis fall without a threat at the US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

On Saturday, the young guns showed no signs of breaking the stranglehold of the three men who collectively own 50 Grand Slam titles and also split the season's first three majors.

Murray returns, claims first singles win since hip surgery

Murray returns, claims first singles win since hip surgery

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Murray claimed his first singles victory since returning from hip surgery with a 6-0, 6-1 drubbing of French novice Imran Sibille

BEST Sports Photos of the Week

BEST Sports Photos of the Week

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this eye-catching photo feature.

Tiger Woods calls Floyd killing 'shocking tragedy'

Tiger Woods calls Floyd killing 'shocking tragedy'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Numerous prominent athletes, including Tiger Woods, NBA great Michael Jordan, have spoken out as anti-police brutality marches and rallies boiled over across the country.

PICS: Lightning Lyles, Jackson blaze to World 200m gold

PICS: Lightning Lyles, Jackson blaze to World 200m gold

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Thursday, Day 7.

'Kobe, Kobe, Kobe': All-Star Game crowd pays tribute to NBA legend

'Kobe, Kobe, Kobe': All-Star Game crowd pays tribute to NBA legend

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

A jam-packed United Center fell silent for eight seconds before Sunday's 69th NBA All-Star game as some 21,000 fans joined hands to pay their respects to the late Kobe Bryant, the global sports icon who dominated professional basketball for two decades. The silence was broken by a string of thunderous "Kobe, Kobe, Kobe," chants that rocked the stadium as they honored Bryant, who wore the No. 8 and No. 24 during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers that was highlighted by five National Basketball Association championships.

PICS: Djokovic whips Del Potro for third US Open crown

PICS: Djokovic whips Del Potro for third US Open crown

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

In winning his third New York crown, he joined 14-times Grand Slam winner Pete Sampras in third on the all-time list, trailing only Roger Federer (20) and Rafael Nadal (17).

PHOTOS: Osaka's Grand Slam dream proves a nightmare for Serena

PHOTOS: Osaka's Grand Slam dream proves a nightmare for Serena

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

US Open champion Naomi Osaka grew up dreaming of competing against Serena Williams in a Grand Slam final but never would have dared to go as far as to think her idol would be reduced to tears in a drama-filled match.

Indian Wells Tennis: Murray wins opener; Raducanu ousted

Indian Wells Tennis: Murray wins opener; Raducanu ousted

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Raducanu falls in first match since US Open triumph.

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.

Olympics Boxing: Surmeneli, Yafai, Sousa steal show

Olympics Boxing: Surmeneli, Yafai, Sousa steal show

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Britain's Galal Yafai and Bulgaria's Stoyka Zhelyazkova Krasteva won first boxing golds for their countries at the Tokyo Olympics after dominant displays in their flyweight finals on Saturday.

US Open PICS: Serena crushes Venus in sisters' showdown

US Open PICS: Serena crushes Venus in sisters' showdown

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Serena Williams crushed older sister Venus 6-1, 6-2 in a shockingly subdued third round clash at the US Open on Friday to stay on track for a record equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

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.

US Open: Barty survives first-round fright; Nishikori cruises into second round

US Open: Barty survives first-round fright; Nishikori cruises into second round

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Barty survived a first-round scare at the US Open on Monday

Shorts: Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze at WC

Shorts: Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze at WC

Rediff.com30 May 2022

In other India-related news, Manish Kaurav (KL3 men 200m) and Manjeet Singh (VL2 men 200m) made it to the finals of their respective events for the first time in the history of the tournament.

US Open PIX: Serena whips Sharapova; easy for Djokovic

US Open PIX: Serena whips Sharapova; easy for Djokovic

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

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

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday, Day 4.

Iga Swiatek ready to handle pressure of No 1 ranking

Iga Swiatek ready to handle pressure of No 1 ranking

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Pole says she feels much better prepared to handle the pressure of her latest career milestone.

Ibrahimovic sent off for slapping opponent

Ibrahimovic sent off for slapping opponent

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Zlatan Ibrahimovic received a red card for slapping an opposing player in the head on Monday but the LA Galaxy were still able to eke out a 1-0 win over the Montreal Impact without their marquee acquisition.

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Grizzlies, who had nine players score in double figures, stretched their winning streak to three. They managed the record blowout despite the absence of their leading scorer, Ja Morant, who is sidelined due to a knee injury.

PHOTOS: The many expressions of Nadal, Thiem during their thrilling US Open quarters

PHOTOS: The many expressions of Nadal, Thiem during their thrilling US Open quarters

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

It was a battle of wills out on court at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday, with the proceeding stretching to nearly 5 hours -- four hours and 50 minutes precisely.

Gauff handles media questions like a controlled, stylish forehand

Gauff handles media questions like a controlled, stylish forehand

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'Right now I'm focused on going to sleep tonight and winning the next Uno match and then tomorrow we focus back on practice and then get ready for the quarter-finals.'