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Formula One: Mercedes boss Wolff cuts ties with Williams

Formula One: Mercedes boss Wolff cuts ties with Williams

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff has sold his remaining stake in the Williams Formula One team to US shareholder and healthcare executive Brad Hollinger, both parties said on Wednesday.

All eyes on Rahul as LSG face DC in play-offs battle

All eyes on Rahul as LSG face DC in play-offs battle

Rediff.com13 May 2024

There has been a lot of speculations about K L Rahul's future as LSG skipper after his 'public reprimand' by team owner Sanjiv Goenka.

What People Munch On At Half-Time

What People Munch On At Half-Time

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

What do we eat when we watch football?

US Open: Serena Williams heads women's field

US Open: Serena Williams heads women's field

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

World No 1 Serena Williams, coming off a surprise third round loss at Wimbledon, heads the women's field for the US Open, which starts in New York in late August.

Soccer PIX: Atletico return to winning ways; Leverkusen go 10 points clear

Soccer PIX: Atletico return to winning ways; Leverkusen go 10 points clear

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Atletico Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday thanks to an own-goal by Rui Silva and a header by Alvaro Morata as Diego Simeone's side ended a three-game winless run in all competitions.

Sunita Williams discusses space walk and 'samosas'

Sunita Williams discusses space walk and 'samosas'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

She holds a world record for the longest space flight by a woman. But as a child, Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams never wanted to become an astronaut.

Williams sweeps aside Kerber in WTA Championships

Williams sweeps aside Kerber in WTA Championships

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

World No 1 Serena Williams showed her determination to defend her WTA Championships title by sweeping to a 6-3, 6-1 win over Angelique Kerber at the season-ending event on Tuesday.

Jarry takes down Tsitsipas in Rome

Jarry takes down Tsitsipas in Rome

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Swiatek downs Gauff to meet Sabalenka in Italian Open final

PIX: Venus Williams leads American charge at US Open

PIX: Venus Williams leads American charge at US Open

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

With the American men experiencing their longest US Open title drought in the Open era, Venus Williams led the American charge into round two on Monday with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 win over Viktoria Kuzmova of Slovakia.

Robbie Williams, Ronaldo to perform at FIFA World Cup opening

Robbie Williams, Ronaldo to perform at FIFA World Cup opening

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The 44-year-old said in a statement on Monday that performing at the World Cup was "a boyhood dream" and it would be "an unforgettable show".

WTA Finals: Williams, Halep enjoy opening wins

WTA Finals: Williams, Halep enjoy opening wins

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Serena Williams shook off the rust and a feisty challenge from Serbia's Ana Ivanovic to open the defence of her WTA Finals title with a 6-4, 6-4 victory in the opening match of the elite eight-player tournament on Monday.

Prince William is on Facebook

Prince William is on Facebook

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Prince William appears to have registered last week with the increasingly addictive site where friends can check out your latest snaps, by posting a photograph of himself in sunglasses and a ski hat.

Sunita Williams to return from space today

Sunita Williams to return from space today

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Record-setting Indian-American National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut Sunita Williams along with two other cosmonauts will return to earth on Sunday, after four months in orbit.

Venus Williams accuses Wimbledon of sex discrimination

Venus Williams accuses Wimbledon of sex discrimination

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Venus Williams accused Wimbledon officials of discriminating against its women champions and wants "equality" when it comes to scheduling matches on its two biggest showcourts.

PHOTOS: Prince William and Kate attend NBA game

PHOTOS: Prince William and Kate attend NBA game

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton took time during their trip to New York to attend an NBA game.

Karthikeyan tests for Williams

Karthikeyan tests for Williams

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

The Indian was faster than German rookie Nico Rosberg who has secured the team's second race drive for 2006.

Prince William undertakes first rescue mission

Prince William undertakes first rescue mission

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Britain's Prince William, who is second in line to the throne, has successfully undertaken his first mission as a Royal Air Force search and rescue helicopter co-pilot, lifting an ill worker from an off-shore gas rig, his office said on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: It's baby shower time for mommy-to-be Serena Williams!

PHOTOS: It's baby shower time for mommy-to-be Serena Williams!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Sister Venus, actress Eva Longoria; singer Ciara, singer Kelly Rowland, of Destiny's Child fame and wife of New York Knicks' star Carmelo Anthony, LaLa, were the group of girls who were part of the soiree that was held at a local diner in Florida.

Rogers Cup PHOTOS: Williams shines; Djokovic, Wawrinka fall

Rogers Cup PHOTOS: Williams shines; Djokovic, Wawrinka fall

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

World No 1 Serena Williams cruised into the quarter-finals of the Rogers Cup with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Lucie Safarova on Thursday but the Montreal tournament lost two of her potential title rivals when Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova were knocked out.

Williams sign Barrichello and Hulkenberg

Williams sign Barrichello and Hulkenberg

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Brazilian Rubens Barrichello will begin a new chapter in his record-breaking Formula One career next year as a Williams' driver alongside German rookie Nico Hulkenberg.

Heidfeld wins Williams drive

Heidfeld wins Williams drive

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

Germany's Nick Heidfeld will race for Williams this season alongside Australian Mark Webber.

I deserve top ranking, says Serena Williams

I deserve top ranking, says Serena Williams

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Even though she won four big titles during the year, Serena Williams will still end 2012 ranked No 3 behind Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova. After backing up her victories at Wimbledon, the Olympics and the US Open with the WTA Championships title on Sunday, Williams concurred with Sharapova and World No 8 Li Na that she is in fact the world's top female tennis player.

Ngidi sidelined; South Africa's bowling woes continue

Ngidi sidelined; South Africa's bowling woes continue

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

South Africa's Lungi Ngidi ruled out of India T20 series

WTA Finals: Ruthless Serena Williams avenges loss to Halep

WTA Finals: Ruthless Serena Williams avenges loss to Halep

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Serena Williams destroyed Romania's Simona Halep 6-3, 6-0 on Sunday to win the WTA Finals championship in Singapore, proving once again why she remains the most formidable force in women's tennis.

Google doodles chemist Sir William Henry Perkin

Google doodles chemist Sir William Henry Perkin

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Perkin is credited with discovering synthetic dye at a young age of 18.

South Africa hope newbies 'find their feet quickly'

South Africa hope newbies 'find their feet quickly'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'As long as the guys understand the way that we want to try play as a team and can keep that close to them when playing in different leagues and tournaments. Then hopefully by the time we meet up for the World Cup, the guys are used to that brand and how we want to operate as a team.'

Why You Must Visit This Mumbai Landmark

Why You Must Visit This Mumbai Landmark

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Mumbai's Church of St John the Evangelist or Afghan Church looks today as good as it did 158 years ago.

Heidfeld tests for Williams

Heidfeld tests for Williams

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

Scattered showers marred Nick Heidfeld's test drive for Williams in southern Spain.

Sharapova primed for Wimbledon after Williams exit

Sharapova primed for Wimbledon after Williams exit

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

The shock losses suffered by top two seeds Serena Williams and Li Na have left Maria Sharapova with a smooth passage and the Russian is primed to win her second Wimbledon title, 10 years after winning her first as a 17-year-old.

It's That Man Salt Again!

It's That Man Salt Again!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

With 343 runs (in 8 innings) Phil Salt has the most runs by an overseas player in IPL 2024.

Williams sisters join US Olympic team

Williams sisters join US Olympic team

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Serena and Venus Williams were among six players nominated for the US Olympic women's team to compete in next month's London Olympics, the US Tennis Association (USTA) said on Tuesday.

Sunita Williams heads back to space

Sunita Williams heads back to space

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The astronaut, who will take over as the commander of the International Space Station, says she is not nervous but 'psyched'. Suman Guha Mozumder reports

Williams gets kind draw for WTA Finals defence

Williams gets kind draw for WTA Finals defence

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

World No 1 Serena Williams was handed the best possible draw for her WTA Finals title defence with the 33-year-old American grouped with two injury doubts and avoiding the in-form players.

French Open: Muguruza stuns Serena Williams to win women's final

French Open: Muguruza stuns Serena Williams to win women's final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Spanish fourth seed Garbine Muguruza claimed her maiden Grand Slam title when she beat World No 1 and defending champion Serena Williams 7-5, 6-4 in the French Open final on Saturday.

WTA Finals: Serena Williams battles past Ivanovic in opener

WTA Finals: Serena Williams battles past Ivanovic in opener

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Serena Williams shook off the rust and a feisty challenge from Serbia's Ana Ivanovic to open the defence of her WTA Tour Finals title with a 6-4, 6-4 victory in the opening match of the elite eight-player tournament on Monday.

Williams to meet Vandeweghe in Stanford final

Williams to meet Vandeweghe in Stanford final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

Wimbledon champion Serena Williams advanced to the Stanford Classic final after she crushed Sorana Cirstea 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday and will meet fellow American Coco Vandeweghe who made her first WTA final after she overpowered Yanina Wickmayer 6-2, 3-6, 6-2.

IPL: RCB eye fifth win in a row against Pant-less Delhi Capitals

IPL: RCB eye fifth win in a row against Pant-less Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Pushed into a tight corner, Royal Challengers Bengaluru rose above their frailties to notch four wins on the trot and stay alive in the race to play-offs. However, a volatile Delhi Capitals offer them a different challenge in their penultimate IPL league match in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Williams celebrates shock win

Williams celebrates shock win

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

'Thank you for the decades of entertainment, Robin Williams'

'Thank you for the decades of entertainment, Robin Williams'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The Hollywood actor, who has been battling severe depression, passed away early this morning.

Kuznetsova ousts Williams

Kuznetsova ousts Williams

Rediff.com5 May 2007

The third seeded Russian rallied to beat the American to reach the semi-finals of the Warsaw Cup.