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Copa America: 'Noodle' Di Maria hoping to be 'al dente' for final

Copa America: 'Noodle' Di Maria hoping to be 'al dente' for final

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Angel Di Maria is working hard on his fitness for the chance to play a part in Argentina's Copa America Centenario final against title holders Chile on Sunday after bad luck in two previous finals.

Red-hot Muguruza eager to solve US Open puzzle

Red-hot Muguruza eager to solve US Open puzzle

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Now with Serena sidelined for the impending birth of her first child, the two-time grand slam winner is delivering on the promise that could see her become the new face of women's tennis.

Sports Shorts: Casey wins Valspar as Woods finishes one stroke behind

Sports Shorts: Casey wins Valspar as Woods finishes one stroke behind

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Woods, who finished one stroke behind Casey, lamented a "couple of putts here and there" that could have led to his 80th PGA Tour victory.

Sports Shorts: Koepka holds off Woods to win PGA Championship

Sports Shorts: Koepka holds off Woods to win PGA Championship

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Why Djokovic should seek Federer's advice

Why Djokovic should seek Federer's advice

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

A floundering Novak Djokovic should seek advice from evergreen Swiss maestro Roger Federer in order to rediscover his vintage self, the Serb's former Davis Cup coach Bogdan Obradovic said.

Miami Open: Federer, Anderson advance; Andreescu retires

Miami Open: Federer, Anderson advance; Andreescu retires

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Roger Federer overcame a sluggish start to defeat Filip Krajinovic 7-5, 6-3 and Kevin Anderson's booming serve proved too much for Joao Sousa as the big names advanced to the fourth round of the Miami Open on Monday.

Copa America: Rodriguez stars for Colombia, US hammers Costa Rica

Copa America: Rodriguez stars for Colombia, US hammers Costa Rica

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Colombia became the first side to book a spot in the Copa America Centenario quarter-finals on Tuesday after beating Paraguay in Pasadena, while the United States kept their hopes of advancing alive by thrashing Costa Rica 4-0. Colombia's 2-1 win put them top of Group A on six points, with the United States on three and the other two teams on one point each. After losing their opener 2-0 to Colombia, the United States were in clinical form against the Costa Ricans in Chicago and scored three times in the first half through Clint Dempsey, Jermaine Jones and Bobby Wood. Substitute Graham Zusi added a fourth in the 86th minute to cap the win and improve the hosts' goal difference.

Tennis Roundup: Nadal routs Paire; Pliskova, Kerber upset

Tennis Roundup: Nadal routs Paire; Pliskova, Kerber upset

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Rafael Nadal was made to wait before his second-round Rogers Cup match due to several rain delays but did his part to put the schedule back on track with a speedy 6-2 6-3 win over Frenchman Benoit Paire on Wednesday.

Birthday boys: Bush and Raghubir

Birthday boys: Bush and Raghubir

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

Image of Bush sharing his birthday with Indian journalist.

PIX: Kobe Bryant's death leaves sports world stunned

PIX: Kobe Bryant's death leaves sports world stunned

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A true global superstar, the depth of Kobe Bryant's popularity quickly surfaced as reports were confirmed that the Los Angeles Lakers great had been killed along with his daughter Gianna and seven others when his helicopter crashed in a remote field near the city of Calabasas.

'Woods' best golf will never be repeated'

'Woods' best golf will never be repeated'

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Tiger Woods in his prime played the best golf ever seen and it is highly unlikely those heights will ever be reached again, Phil Mickelson said.

Tennis: Djokovic, Federer roll along in Cincinnati

Tennis: Djokovic, Federer roll along in Cincinnati

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Defending champion Djokovic fired his 15th ace on match point to defeat Querrey but his serve had been an issue earlier in their second-round encounter.

A billionaire plans to light up homes in India with e-bikes!

A billionaire plans to light up homes in India with e-bikes!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Bhargava is set to distribute 10,000 free electric battery-equipped bikes in India in 2016.

'It's just the beginning; I can be a contender to win Grand Slams'

'It's just the beginning; I can be a contender to win Grand Slams'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Serena Williams said the latest chapter in her tennis life was "just beginning" on Saturday after seeing her hopes of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title dashed in the Wimbledon final.

'I deserve to be in the semi-finals; I don't want to stop here'

'I deserve to be in the semi-finals; I don't want to stop here'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Novak Djokovic felt he was a different player to the Wimbledon winner of old but comparisons were inevitable on Wednesday as the Serb rolled into the semi-finals for the first time since 2015.

Serena and Wozniacki's paths to the U.S. Open final

Serena and Wozniacki's paths to the U.S. Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Paths to the final in the women's singles at the U.S. Open (prefix denotes seedings)

Tiger registers for US Open but return date still unknown

Tiger registers for US Open but return date still unknown

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Tiger Woods has registered to play in June's US Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania but has not set a timetable for his return to the PGA Tour.

Kyrgios serves up a show to down Tsitsipas

Kyrgios serves up a show to down Tsitsipas

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

The first meeting between Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas lived up to the hype on Saturday as the Australian saved a match point in a wildly entertaining 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(7) win to reach the Citi Open final.

Sports Shorts: W Series leader Chadwick joins Williams F1

Sports Shorts: W Series leader Chadwick joins Williams F1

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Muhammad Ali's son detained at Florida airport for his 'Arabic-sounding name'

Muhammad Ali's son detained at Florida airport for his 'Arabic-sounding name'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

He was badgered for two straight hours, where he was repeatedly asked 'Where did you get your name from?' and 'Are you Muslim?'

PHOTOS: Lyles brightens dark day with 200m gold; Brazier wins 800m

PHOTOS: Lyles brightens dark day with 200m gold; Brazier wins 800m

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

American Noah Lyles shot to 200 meters world championships gold on Tuesday, providing a bright finish to a day darkened by yet another doping scandal.

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