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During the changeover between sets, Williams called for a trainer who worked on her. (Photo: AP)

Indian Wells Open: Serena Williams retires in 3rd round due to viral illness

It's the second time in four years that Serena Williams has withdrawn from the tournament.

11 Mar 2019 2:40 PM

Nadal, playing his third tournament of a year that started with a crushing loss to Djokovic in the Australian Open final and included an early exit in Acapulco. (Photo: File)

Indian Wells Open: Nadal speeds into 3rd round, Federer battles hard for victory

Federer, who is seeking to break out of a tie with top seed Novak Djokovic for most titles in the California desert.

11 Mar 2019 2:28 PM

Officials did not identify the men, aged 61 and 43. (Representational Image)

Colliding mid-air, 2 paragliders fall to death in US

Two paragliders collided in midair above one of the most popular paraglider ports in the United States.

11 Mar 2019 11:55 AM

Djokovic went down an early break to the 128th-ranked Fratangelo, but leveled the set with a break for 5-5. (Photo: AP)

Djokovic finishes Fratangelo to enter Indian Wells 3rd round

The second-round clash was the world number one's first match since he won his seventh Australian Open title in January.

10 Mar 2019 3:56 PM

The Czech appeared to have taken control of the stadium court slugfest when she broke Williams for a 4-3 lead in the third. (Photo: AFP)

Indian Wells Open: Venus Williams topples Petra Kvitova to reach 3rd round

Venus booked a third-round clash with fellow American Christina McHale.

10 Mar 2019 1:47 PM

Asked in an on-court interview to describe the encounter, the 38-year-old former world number one was almost at a loss for words. (Photo: AFP)

Indian Wells Masters: Venus Williams comes back from illness, defeats Andrea Petkovic

Venus Williams received medical attention from a trainer late in the first set, saved her best tennis for the biggest moments.

08 Mar 2019 3:07 PM

Djokovic will open in the second round against 128th-ranked American Bjorn Fratangelo. (Photo: AP)

Djokovic aims to win record sixth Indian Wells Masters trophy

Djokovic is making his first start since winning his third Grand Slam title on the trot at the Australian Open in January.

08 Mar 2019 12:04 PM

Another post-career priority will be his foundation, which supports children’s education programs around the world. (Photo: File)

'My priority will always be my family', says Federer

Federer said while he tries to be the best ambassador for tennis, he also needs to think about himself sometimes.

07 Mar 2019 5:11 PM

She was looking forward to taking on 10th-seeded Williams, who like all the seeds in the combined WTA and ATP Masters event has a first-round bye. (Photo: AP)

Indian Wells champ Azarenka sets up second-round meeting with Serena

Azarenka, the former world number one said she started a little too passive in dropping the first two games against her fellow Belarussian.

07 Mar 2019 3:42 PM

An aerial view of singer Michael Jackson's Neverland Valley Ranch on June 25, 2001 in Santa Ynez, California. (Photo: AFP)

Michael Jackson’s ‘Neverland’ renamed

Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch back on market, being offered for sale at a steep discount.

01 Mar 2019 1:41 PM

Actress Emma Thompson wrote to management at California's Skydance studios to protest the decision to bring on John Lasseter, who is accused of sexual harassment. (Photo: AFP)

Emma Thompson reiterates her stand against sexual harassment

British actor refuses to work with ex-Disney animation chief over harassment accusations.

28 Feb 2019 3:17 PM

Producers accept the best picture Oscar for 'Green Book,' which has taken more than USD 140 million in box offices worldwide but sparked controversy. (Photo: AFP)

The Oscar controversy thickens

'Green Book' best picture win overshadows diverse Oscars.

26 Feb 2019 5:52 PM

Microsoft said in a statement that it always appreciates employee feedback. (Photo: AP)

Microsoft workers demand it drop USD 480 million US Army contract

Microsoft won a contract in November to supply the Army with at least 2,500 prototypes of augmented reality headsets.

23 Feb 2019 11:52 AM

A California couple pleaded guilty on Friday to imprisoning and torturing 12 of their 13 children in a grisly "house of horrors" case that gained international attention. (Photo:Facebook)

Couple plead guilty to torturing their own kids at US 'House of Horror'

David Allen Turpin, 57, and his wife Louise Anna Turpin, 50, pleaded guilty to 14 felony counts.

23 Feb 2019 10:43 AM

This undated photo provided by the Newport Beach Police Department shows Linda O'Keefe. James Neal, 72, was arrested in Colorado Springs, Colo., and charged with murder with special circumstances in the death of O'Keefe, who was found strangled in 1973.(Photo: AP)

Cops finally arrest murderer of 11-year-old girl after 45 years

More than 4 decades later, authorities in Southern California said that Colorado man has been arrested and charged with killing her in 1973.

21 Feb 2019 10:55 AM

The Trump administration argued Tuesday that the state hasn’t provided required matching dollars and can’t complete certain construction work by a 2022 deadline. (Photo: File)

Trump administration wants California to pay back USD 2.5 billion for bullet train

'California, state that has wasted billions on their out of control Fast Train, with no hope of completion, seems in charge!' Trump tweeted.

20 Feb 2019 11:14 AM

Instagram, Facebook-owned video and photo sharing platform, stood out as the single biggest platform.

Instagram creators made USD 5.6 million: study

Creators on platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, and more made a combined worth of nearly USD 7 billion.

19 Feb 2019 5:17 PM

Apple’s stock has risen about 13 per cent since its quarterly earnings report on Jan 29.

Scoot over Microsoft: Apple again the most valuable US company

Apple edged up 0.03 per cent, putting its market value at USD 821.5 billion.

07 Feb 2019 10:20 AM

Alphabet shares were down 3.3 per cent to USD 1,103.50 in after-market trades that followed release of the earnings figures from the final three months of last year.

Google parent Alphabet hit by rising costs

Alphabet reported a profit of USD 8.9 billion in the fourth quarter on revenue that was up 22 per cent to USD 39.3 billion.

05 Feb 2019 1:57 PM

Kelleth Cuthbert claims that she did not sign away her rights to 'Fiji Water Girl'. (Photo: instagram/kellethcuthber)

'Fiji Water girl' now serves a lawsuit to Fiji Water Co

The hostess at the Gloden Globes 2019 is suing the company over unauthorised use of her images.

02 Feb 2019 3:55 PM

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