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PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 3 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 3 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The events on Day 1 and Day 2 of the Games were well captured and here we document all the action from Day 3, in pictures...

NBA star Durant aplogises to India for '20 years behind' comment

NBA star Durant aplogises to India for '20 years behind' comment

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The 2017 NBA Most Valuable Player claimed that he only spoke about his imagination of India and what he actually saw after landing in New Delhi.

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Former United States President Barack Obama has been free from the pressures of running the nation for two years now. However, while in office and even out of it, Obama has always enjoyed each moment. As he celebrates his 57th birthday (August 4), here are some of his lighter moments enjoying life.

What Abhishek Bachchan is PASSIONATE about!

What Abhishek Bachchan is PASSIONATE about!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'I had seen my father playing kabbaddi in Ganga Ki Saugandh. I was fascinated. Somehow, that picture of Paa playing kabbaddi stayed.'

Stranger Things 4 Review

Stranger Things 4 Review

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Stranger Things Season 4 is dedicatedly macabre and menacing, its deadly ambitions and volatile tempo keeps the mood edge-of-the-seat, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Kohli only Indian in world's highest paid athletes' list

Kohli only Indian in world's highest paid athletes' list

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli is the sole sportsperson from the country to feature among the world's 100 highest paid athletes in the latest Forbes list topped by soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Aus Open in numbers: Rod Laver Arena to allow 14k spectators

Aus Open in numbers: Rod Laver Arena to allow 14k spectators

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

This year's Australian Open will be allowed to admit up to 30,000 fans a day, around 50% of usual capacity, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Djokovic, wife Jelena test negative for COVID-19

Djokovic, wife Jelena test negative for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena have tested negative for COVID-19, nine days after returning a positive test, the world number one tennis player's media team said on Thursday. Djokovic, along with Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki, tested positive after playing in the Adria Tour, an exhibition tournament organised by the 17-times Grand Slam champion.

This beauty queen wants to go out on a date with Dhoni

This beauty queen wants to go out on a date with Dhoni

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'I want to know all about his life.'

Former US President Obama applauds LeBron's leadership

Former US President Obama applauds LeBron's leadership

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Former US President Barack Obama congratulated LeBron James a day after he picked up his fourth NBA title, as prominent figures in sports, politics and beyond celebrated the Los Angeles Lakers championship.

Trump, Biden, PM Modi among most tweeted in 2020

Trump, Biden, PM Modi among most tweeted in 2020

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The prime minister occupied seventh place on the list.

How A 50-Year-Old Cop Became Mr Tamil Nadu

How A 50-Year-Old Cop Became Mr Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Two years ago, Inspector Stephen Jose told his colleagues he was going to participate in a body-building contest. He was 48. They didn't think he was serious. But he was. In January 2022, he became Mr Tamil Nadu.

WNBA star Griner pops the big question to her girlfriend!

WNBA star Griner pops the big question to her girlfriend!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Brittney Griner's life is bubbling. This 23-year-old basketball star player is used to the spotlight but these days it has increasingly exceeded.

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Grizzlies, who had nine players score in double figures, stretched their winning streak to three. They managed the record blowout despite the absence of their leading scorer, Ja Morant, who is sidelined due to a knee injury.

Meet The Finalists, Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Meet The Finalists, Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Some of the Shortlisted finalists for the Sony World Photography Awards.

PIX: The most fashionable sports stars are here!

PIX: The most fashionable sports stars are here!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The list pays tribute to the most stylish athletes in sport, including stars at the top of their games in tennis, basketball, football, golf and more.

Parents, Beware Of These RED FLAGS!

Parents, Beware Of These RED FLAGS!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

If parenting becomes a mission to control children, then it is a red flag, warns Dr Aarti Bakshi.

COVID-19 infected Coric still without symptoms

COVID-19 infected Coric still without symptoms

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Djokovic, Coric, Grigor Dimitrov and Viktor Troicki all tested positive for COVID-19 after playing in the event in Serbia and Croatia, which drew big crowds and saw the players pose for pictures together.

India-born Satnam Singh makes NBA history

India-born Satnam Singh makes NBA history

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Satnam Singh Bhamara became the first Indian-born player to be selected in the NBA draft by Dallas Mavericks.

NBA D-League tryouts: Will Punjab's Palpreet leave a lasting impression?

NBA D-League tryouts: Will Punjab's Palpreet leave a lasting impression?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Palpreet Singh Brar, standing 6'9 can be an intimidating figure. But sit with him for a chat and his easy-going demeanor and straight-faced humour will have you alter any perceptions harboured of the 21-year-old.

CWG: Gymnasts Pranati, Rakesh disappoint

CWG: Gymnasts Pranati, Rakesh disappoint

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

India's gymnast Pranati Nayak failed to qualify for the women's vault finals after finishing last in the event at the 21st Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Sunday.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 4

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 4

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Sunday.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 3

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 3

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 3 of Commonwealth Games.

NBA aims to fight global pandemic with 'NBA Together'

NBA aims to fight global pandemic with 'NBA Together'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

NBA aims to launch 'NBA Together' - a global community and social engagement campaign that aims to support, engage, educate and inspire youth, families and fans in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

What YOU Must Watch on OTT

What YOU Must Watch on OTT

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The pandemic situation in India has reached a breaking point and the only thing one can do now is stay safe and stay indoors. Here's everything OTT has to offer to keep you distracted this week.

Padma Shri for TT player Mouma Das, six other sportspersons

Padma Shri for TT player Mouma Das, six other sportspersons

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

P Anitha, Madhavan Nambiar, Sudha Hari Narayan Singh, Virender Singh, and KY Venkatesh have also been awarded the prestigious award.

India's Palpreet Singh picked in NBA D-League Draft

India's Palpreet Singh picked in NBA D-League Draft

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Palpreet Singh, winner of the ACG-NBA Jump National Finals, India's first national basketball talent search program, was selected 11th in the fourth Round of the NBA D-League Draft held in New York.

What Dravid said at the MIT Sports Conference

What Dravid said at the MIT Sports Conference

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Topics ranged from how data is helping players train and stay fit to how scoring 4s and 6s has changed team decisions, similar to basketball's 3-point revolution.

Gym closures force Kenyan sports champions to train by roadside

Gym closures force Kenyan sports champions to train by roadside

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Kenya taekwondo champion Vincent Ochieng usually trains in school sports halls in Kisumu, but now he is working out with hundreds of other people on the gritty surface of the western city's biggest highway flyover. The government closed sports facilities in March as part of measures to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, leaving athletes like Ochieng, who was looking forward to representing Kenya at the World Taekwondo Championships in China in October, with nowhere to train.

Michael Jordan's first Air Jordan sneakers sold for record $560,000

Michael Jordan's first Air Jordan sneakers sold for record $560,000

Rediff.com18 May 2020

NBA great Michael Jordan's autographed game-worn sneakers from his rookie season fetched a record $560,000 (463,380 pounds) in an online auction, Sotheby's said on Sunday. The Air Jordan 1s, designed for Jordan in 1985 and the first ever signature sneakers, were expected to sell for between $100,000 and $150,000 in the auction.

China bans big sports events to curb second wave of infections

China bans big sports events to curb second wave of infections

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Sports bodies in China have been banned from organising events that will draw large crowds until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak, the country's National Sports Bureau said in a directive issued on Tuesday. In a letter sent to sporting bodies across China, the bureau said mass participation events were not to proceed as the country aimed to avoid a second wave of infections being brought in from overseas.

NBA looking to win clicks and eye-balls of cricket-obsessed Indians

NBA looking to win clicks and eye-balls of cricket-obsessed Indians

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Now, with an aim to make basketball the second-most followed sport in India, the NBA launched its customized NBA.com in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

Suns rope in former All-Star guard Redd

Suns rope in former All-Star guard Redd

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

The struggling Phoenix Suns have signed former All-Star guard Michael Redd to boost their scoring depth, the National Basketball Association team said on Thursday.

Dad told young Kyle he would be famous one day...

Dad told young Kyle he would be famous one day...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

New Zealand's 6-foot-8-inch pace sensation Kyle Jamieson's father savours his son's memorable Test debut against India in which he snared 3 for 38 on Day 1 of the first Test.

'China unlikely to follow Canada's Olympic withdrawal'

'China unlikely to follow Canada's Olympic withdrawal'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Chinese Olympic Committee is unlikely to follow the example of their Canadian counterparts and withdraw from this summer's Tokyo Olympics, a former high-ranking official was quoted as saying on Monday as opposition to holding the event grows.

Spanish football club confirm 15 positive coronavirus cases

Spanish football club confirm 15 positive coronavirus cases

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

La Liga side Alaves have confirmed a total of 15 positive coronavirus cases, a club statement said on Wednesday. The news comes after the Basque club revealed on Saturday that two members of their coaching staff had tested positive for the virus. None of those affected have displayed any symptoms, they added.

Will coronavirus affect Tokyo Olympics in July-Aug?

Will coronavirus affect Tokyo Olympics in July-Aug?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that the government will keep in close touch with all relevant groups to ensure a virus outbreak does not have affect the Summer Olympics. Olympics Minister Seiko Hashimoto said organisers are not considering cancelling the Olympics, which start on July 24.

Thiem 'extremely sorry' for Adria Tour antics

Thiem 'extremely sorry' for Adria Tour antics

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

World number three Dominic Thiem is "extremely sorry" for the way players conducted themselves at Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour exhibition event after which four players tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Austrian said on Thursday. Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki tested positive after playing in the charity tournament in Serbia and Croatia, which drew big crowds and saw players pose for pictures together.

At 6'9, she is the tallest model in the world

At 6'9", she is the tallest model in the world

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

This Russian model has been officially declared to have the 'world's longest legs'.