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Meet the world's ugliest dog

Meet the world's ugliest dog

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Nine-year-old Zsa Zsa loves Chipotle Mexican grill.

Grand Slam record not motivator for Nadal

Grand Slam record not motivator for Nadal

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'I am playing tennis because I love to play tennis'

Hamilton wins US GP but made to wait for title

Hamilton wins US GP but made to wait for title

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Mercedes won the Formula One constructors' title for the fourth year in a row on Sunday but Lewis Hamilton was made to wait despite cruising to a U.S. Grand Prix victory at one of his favourite circuits.

Federer eases past Medvedev into Miami quarters

Federer eases past Medvedev into Miami quarters

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

A clinical Roger Federer took a confident step towards a fourth Miami Open title on Wednesday, easing past 13th-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-2 to book a spot in the quarter-finals.

Same old story as Sharapova walloped by Serena

Same old story as Sharapova walloped by Serena

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

A stone-faced Sharapova was left to ponder a 6-1, 6-1 drubbing that proved once again Williams has all the answers when the pair meet on court.

Federer to meet Wawrinka in all-Swiss final at Indian Wells

Federer to meet Wawrinka in all-Swiss final at Indian Wells

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Roger Federer continued his sizzling form on Saturday to set up an all-Swiss final against Stan Wawrinka at the BNP Paribas Open in California.

Shiv Nadar biography shelved before publication

Shiv Nadar biography shelved before publication

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The book was scheduled to hit the stands in October 2013 but has since been aborted.

Salah's scoring return pleases Klopp

Salah's scoring return pleases Klopp

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp hailed Mohamed Salah's impact as the playmaker made a scoring return in their 2-1 pre-season win over Premier League rivals Manchester City.

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.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Federer, Serena cruise into last 16

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Federer, Serena cruise into last 16

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Serena Williams moved another step closer to a record-tying 24th career Grand Slam title with a comfortable 6-3, 6-2 victory over Czech Karolina Muchova on Friday to reach the last 16 at the US Open.

Injured Osaka withdraws from Western & Southern final

Injured Osaka withdraws from Western & Southern final

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'This has been an emotional week and I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of support.'

PICS: Captivating sports images of the week!

PICS: Captivating sports images of the week!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Rediff.com brings you some of the highlights from the sporting events held last week...

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.

US Open: Kyrgios on another self-berating spree after 2nd round loss

US Open: Kyrgios on another self-berating spree after 2nd round loss

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'He probably deserves a player that is probably more dedicated to the game than I am. He deserves a better athlete than me'

VOTE: Agassi says Federer 'class above' Sampras. Do you agree?

VOTE: Agassi says Federer 'class above' Sampras. Do you agree?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Tennis great Andre Agassi has said that seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer is 'a class above' Pete Sampras and that Rafael Nadal could eventually be better than the Swiss.

Fed Cup: Serena loses in return but says 'on the right track'

Fed Cup: Serena loses in return but says 'on the right track'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Williams, who played an exhibition match last December in the United Arab Emirates, where she lost to French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, said in addition to working on her serve and returns, she needs to manage her time better now that she has her daughter in tow.

Armstrong admits to doping during Winfrey interview

Armstrong admits to doping during Winfrey interview

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

His fall nearly complete, disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong finally confessed to using performance-enhancing drugs in an interview on Monday with Oprah Winfrey.

With mature youngsters, tennis healthier now: Cilic

With mature youngsters, tennis healthier now: Cilic

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'The governing bodies, especially Grand Slams, need to allocate enough funds to support lower-ranked players, low-level tournaments, futures, challengers and I believe there is enough funds for those too.'

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the US Open in New York, on Monday.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

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

Federer downs Nadal to claim Miami Open final

Federer downs Nadal to claim Miami Open final

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The 35-year-old Swiss, showing no sign of losing his edge, improved to 19-1 this year, winning the Australian Open in five sets over Nadal, and BNP Paribas Open in straight sets over fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka.

PICS: Passing shots from the US Open

PICS: Passing shots from the US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Rediff.com takes a look at some interesting highlights of the tournament.

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.

Day 4: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 4: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Chen scores world record for massive lead over shocked Hanyu

Drogba storming up a row at Montreal

Drogba storming up a row at Montreal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

A disgruntled Didier Drogba refused to play for the Montreal Impact on Sunday after learning that he would not be in the starting lineup, coach Mauro Biello said.

US Open: Sharapova hits back at Wozniacki

US Open: Sharapova hits back at Wozniacki

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Maria Sharapova has shrugged off Caroline Wozniacki's criticism of US Open organisers for giving the Russian centre court billing in her return to Grand Slam tennis after a doping ban.

For Armstrong, legal headaches could worsen in wake of admission

For Armstrong, legal headaches could worsen in wake of admission

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

An admission by Lance Armstrong that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career could create new legal headaches for the former seven-time Tour de France champion, according to legal experts.

Armstrong to admit to doping in Oprah interview

Armstrong to admit to doping in Oprah interview

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Lance Armstrong plans to admit to doping throughout his career in an interview with Oprah Winfrey next week, the American cyclist's first interview since being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles, USA Today reported on Saturday.

Coach Tiger Woods coming to your living room soon...

Coach Tiger Woods coming to your living room soon...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Tiger Woods next year will begin producing weekly golf instructional videos and give fans a glimpse into his life on the PGA Tour as part of a new partnership with Discovery's GOLFTV, the network said on Tuesday.

Yuki Bhambri shocks Monfils at Citi Open

Yuki Bhambri shocks Monfils at Citi Open

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

India's Yuki Bhambri produced one of the biggest wins of his career as he shocked World No. 22 Gael Monfils in the second round of the Citi Open.

Pavic-Siegemund win US Open mixed doubles title

Pavic-Siegemund win US Open mixed doubles title

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Croatia's Mate Pavic and Germany's Laura Siegemund claimed the first silverware of the U.S. Open on Friday, landing the mixed doubles title with a 6-4, 6-4 upset win over the seventh-seeded US partnership of Rajeev Ram and Coco Vandeweghe.

Meet MLS's top-paid player for third straight year

Meet MLS's top-paid player for third straight year

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Orlando City midfielder Kaka is the highest-paid Major League Soccer player for a third consecutive year with over $7 million in annual earnings, according to figures released by the MLS Players Union on Tuesday.

'Racist' cartoon of Serena gets all clear from Aus watchdog

'Racist' cartoon of Serena gets all clear from Aus watchdog

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The caricature of an angry Williams -- with exaggerated lips and tongue and a wild plume of curly hair rising above her head as she stomped on her tennis racket -- was condemned as racist by civil rights leaders, celebrities and fans.

Tennis Round-up: Dominant Del Potro into third round at rainy Cincinnati

Tennis Round-up: Dominant Del Potro into third round at rainy Cincinnati

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Halep through but Stephens exits in Cincinnati

Neon yellow outfits turn heads at US Open

Neon yellow outfits turn heads at US Open

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

After the 'lingerie' outfit during the Wimbledon, Nike is back with fluorescent yellow gear for players, both male and female.

Halep 'highly unlikely' to play US Open

Halep 'highly unlikely' to play US Open

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the USTA would take "extraordinary precautions" to protect players, including robust testing, additional cleaning, extra locker room space and dedicated accommodation.

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.

NFL's Cowboys beat United, Real to be ranked world's most valuable sports team

NFL's Cowboys beat United, Real to be ranked world's most valuable sports team

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Soccer teams Manchester United ($4.12 billion), Real Madrid ($4.09 billion) and Barcelona ($4.06 billion) occupied the next three spots.

Rio to make new flags for China after criticism over flaws

Rio to make new flags for China after criticism over flaws

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The Rio 2016 organising committee is making new flags for China after Chinese citizens watching the ceremony on television complained that the stars were incorrectly positioned.

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Political analysts believe that an aggressive Harris, 55, will easily prevail over Pence, 61, during the only vice-presidential debate and help her running mate Joe Biden, 77, to widen his lead over Trump, 74.