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The Mumbaikar who connects the NBA with India

The Mumbaikar who connects the NBA with India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Vivek Ranadive, the Sacramento Kings's India-born owner, believes basketball can become India's No 2 sport.

Coronavirus crisis: NBA to cancel season?

Coronavirus crisis: NBA to cancel season?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

NBA team owners are concerned with liability issues and are conflicted about whether or not to give up on the current season. many owners have no desire to return because other sources of revenue are down and despite a massive media rights deal, teams are still reporting losses.

Kohli and Co Chill in Durham

Kohli and Co Chill in Durham

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

'Dur'hum' saath saath hai,' Anushka captioned the picture on Instagram.

Kobe Bryant's widow breaks silence on NBA superstar's death

Kobe Bryant's widow breaks silence on NBA superstar's death

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Three days after Los Angeles basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others perished in a helicopter crash, his wife, Vanessa, broke her silence with an Instagram message saying she was "completely devastated" by their loss. Kobe Bryant and the couple's second daughter, nicknamed Gigi, died on Sunday when the helicopter they were flying in en route to the Mamba Sports Academy for a girl's basketball tournament crashed in foggy weather on a hillside northwest of Los Angeles.

'Pentagon didn't have to be asked': Biden if Putin uses nukes

'Pentagon didn't have to be asked': Biden if Putin uses nukes

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Biden, while not ruling out the meeting Putin at G20 meet, said that there are conditions attached.

Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa wishes 'this nightmare would be over'

Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa wishes 'this nightmare would be over'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Vanessa Bryant said in an Instagram post on Monday that she was both grieving and angry over the loss of her husband, NBA star Kobe Bryant, and 13-year-old Gianna in a helicopter crash last month. Vanessa Bryant, 37, has made few public appearances since the crash that killed her husband, daughter and seven others and said in the social media post that she had been "reluctant" to put her feelings into words.

Dravid invited to speak at MIT sports analytics conference

Dravid invited to speak at MIT sports analytics conference

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

At this virtual conference, Dravid will also be joined by former cricketer and coach Gary Kirsten and former England women's cricketer and commentator Isa Guha.

'I don't think I am a fashion icon'

'I don't think I am a fashion icon'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Disha Patani's candid confessions!

'Soccer without fans sadder than dancing with your sister'

'Soccer without fans sadder than dancing with your sister'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Luis Enrique is no fan of playing matches without spectators Yet he did admit that having live sport to watch on television would provide relief to millions of people who are confined to their homes for most of the day due to lockdowns imposed by governments to fight the spread of the virus.

Ishant's sweet birthday wish for his wife

Ishant's sweet birthday wish for his wife

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Pratima is a basketball player who has represented India and Delhi.

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Bajrang furious with doctors at World Championships

Bajrang furious with doctors at World Championships

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Bajrang lost the bout to the American by technical superiority to go out of the gold medal race. Later he won a bronze medal, coming through repechage round.

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.

US to exempt foreign athletes from coronavirus-related entry bans

US to exempt foreign athletes from coronavirus-related entry bans

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Besides the athletes, the exemption applies to the sporting leagues' essential staff, spouses and dependents, the statement said.

LA mourns on first anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death

LA mourns on first anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The death of Bryant stunned the sports world and led to an outpouring of emotion in the city

Former NBA star trying to broker deal to ship masks to New York

Former NBA star trying to broker deal to ship masks to New York

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Beijing-based retired basketball star Stephon Marbury is arranging an urgent shipment of surgical masks from China to New York to fight the coronavirus. He wanted to help his home city solve its reported shortage of masks.

Enough is enough, Henry on racism

Enough is enough, Henry on racism

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'Why is this still happening in 2020? Why do the same racists applaud any ethnic minority who plays for the team they support but abuse the same minorities on the street?'

The FABULOUS life of Lara Dutta

The FABULOUS life of Lara Dutta

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

As Lara Dutta celebrates her birthday today, we take a peek into her FABULOUS life through her Instagram feed!

Soldier wounded in border clash with India at Beijing torch relay

Soldier wounded in border clash with India at Beijing torch relay

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

While many Western countries, including the United States, Britain and Australia, are diplomatically boycotting the Winter Olympics over China's human rights record, Putin will join a number of Beijing-friendly leaders at the Games.

IOA claims 'grave injustice' in CWG 2026 programme

IOA claims 'grave injustice' in CWG 2026 programme

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The exclusion of shooting, wrestling and archery from the initial programme of 2026 Commonwealth Games as "grave injustice" to the country

Tokyo Games: EXTRAORDINARY Pix!

Tokyo Games: EXTRAORDINARY Pix!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Scenes from the 2020 Olympics.

It's Bubbly Time For the Aussies!

It's Bubbly Time For the Aussies!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Scenes from the post triumph celebrations after Australia won its first T20 World Cup championship at the Dubai international cricket stadium on Sunday.

Biles, Messi and Hamilton take top honours at Laureus Awards

Biles, Messi and Hamilton take top honours at Laureus Awards

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi were declared joint winners of the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award in Berlin on Monday, with the voting tied for the first time in the awards' 20-year history. Mercedes driver Hamilton won his sixth world championship in 2019, with 11 race wins and 17 podium finishes, while Messi was crowned the world's best player for a record sixth time when he won the Ballon d'Or. American gymnast Simone Biles, who became the most decorated gymnast in world championship history when she won her 25th medal last year, won her third Sportswoman of the Year gong after winning the award in 2017 and 2019.

Tokyo Games: LIVELY Pix!

Tokyo Games: LIVELY Pix!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

How Spain's media, sports icons reacted to Nadal's triumph

How Spain's media, sports icons reacted to Nadal's triumph

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

'What a heart, what a mindset, what guts, what everything, what a REFERENCE you are! I'm at your feet!'

Michael Jordan pledges $100 million to fight for racial equality

Michael Jordan pledges $100 million to fight for racial equality

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Protesters have taken to the streets in US cities over systemic racism and police brutality.

What caused the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant?

What caused the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board began arriving in the area on Sunday to launch separate crash investigations.

Noisy delegations make up for absent fans at Games

Noisy delegations make up for absent fans at Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Chinese supporters have been visible and vocal.

Like Kajal's Pregnancy Pillow?

Like Kajal's Pregnancy Pillow?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Mamata's fangirl moment with Raveena... Bhumi meets Smriti... Ashwiny praises Saiyami...

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

First lady Jill Biden cheered her countrywomen to an upset victory over the French in the debut of 3x3 basketball at the Olympics as President Emmanuel Macron watched on from the sidelines.

PHOTOS: Royals Harry and Meghan watch Invictus Games in Sydney

PHOTOS: Royals Harry and Meghan watch Invictus Games in Sydney

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The Invictus Games, founded by Harry, is an international paralympic-style event for military personnel wounded in action.

How Kohli celebrated Diwali

How Kohli celebrated Diwali

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Another fine gesture from the skipper!

Murray backs Federer's 'sensible decision' to pull out of French Open

Murray backs Federer's 'sensible decision' to pull out of French Open

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Federer decided to end his Roland Garros campaign on Sunday, a day after winning a gruelling third-round match against Dominik Koepfer.

Sports at Academy Awards: Oscar gongs for NBA star Bryant, Russia dope docu

Sports at Academy Awards: Oscar gongs for NBA star Bryant, Russia dope docu

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The sports field saw two special mentions at the 90th Oscar Awards on Sunday night.

Complete list of Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' winners

Complete list of Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' winners

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Following is a list of winners of the Sportsperson of the Year award by Sports Illustrated magazine.

Like Varun Dhawan's casual look?

Like Varun Dhawan's casual look?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Film folk are stepping into the outdoors again and truly appreciating it.

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games given the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses.'

Tokyo Games: SUPER Pix!

Tokyo Games: SUPER Pix!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Action from the 2020 Olympics.

Former NBA star Rodman arrives in Singapore for Trump-Kim summit

Former NBA star Rodman arrives in Singapore for Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Former US National Basketball Association star Dennis Rodman arrived in Singapore late on Monday for a summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying he was 'excited to be part of it'.

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.