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NBA: LA Lakers fire coach Brown after dismal start

NBA: LA Lakers fire coach Brown after dismal start

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown has been fired after a 1-4 start to the season, the 16-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champions said on Friday.

Jordan Olympic shoes sell for record $190,373

Jordan Olympic shoes sell for record $190,373

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The Converse shoes were said to be used by the NBA legend in the gold medal game against Spain in the 1984 Olympics, according to ESPN.

Satnam ready to rub shoulders with the cream of NBA

Satnam ready to rub shoulders with the cream of NBA

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Following Satnam's historic draft into the Dallas Mavericks for the 2015 NBA season, the mystery of Satnam will hopefully be unravelled in the upcoming season.

NBA: Weakened Mavericks stun Lakers

NBA: Weakened Mavericks stun Lakers

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

The heavily anticipated new era of Los Angeles Lakers basketball began with a whimper as their much vaunted team bristling with All-Stars were beaten 99-91 by an under-strength Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.

Not so easy as it looked for US men

Not so easy as it looked for US men

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

The US men's and women's basketball teams made their expected sweep of London gold but it was not an open and shut case for the NBA stars in a tough test in the gold medal game against a polished Spain team.

Hey '80s kids, THIS will make you feel old!

Hey '80s kids, THIS will make you feel old!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Did you realise that Hip Hip Hurray was 20 years ago?

NBA: Lebron James named MVP winner

NBA: Lebron James named MVP winner

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Miami Heat forward LeBron James was named on Saturday as the National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player for the 2011-12 season.

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 5

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 5

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on the fifth day of the Asian Games.

Nigeria stun Greece to move closer to London Games

Nigeria stun Greece to move closer to London Games

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Double European champions Greece made a shock exit from the Olympic basketball qualifiers on Friday following a narrow 80-79 defeat against Nigeria.

Murray takes inspiration from LeBron James

Murray takes inspiration from LeBron James

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Britain's great Wimbledon hope Andy Murray compared himself with NBA great LeBron James on Wednesday after moving within two victories of his first major title.

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

NBA: Adversaries become teammates as Olympics heats up

NBA: Adversaries become teammates as Olympics heats up

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Now that LeBron James and the Miami Heat have capped off the NBA season with a glorious title run, the spotlight turns to the next great stage for basketball, the London Olympics.

NBA PHOTOS: Sizzling Heat crack Thunder to claim title

NBA PHOTOS: Sizzling Heat crack Thunder to claim title

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

LeBron James led an outstanding team effort as the Miami Heat demolished the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to win the National Basketball Association title on Thursday, the new champions reeling off four straight victories to take the series 4-1.

FACTBOX: MVP LEBRON JAMES

FACTBOX: MVP LEBRON JAMES

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Factbox on the Miami Heat, who won the National Basketball Association (NBA) championship on Thursday by beating Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1 in the best-of-seven final series.

Cage cricket: Botham's initiative that targets urban youth

Cage cricket: Botham's initiative that targets urban youth

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Former England cricket captain Ian Botham wants to encourage children from tough urban areas to play the game by promoting a condensed form tailored for school gyms or basketball courts.

NBA: Heat scorch Celtics to reach finals

NBA: Heat scorch Celtics to reach finals

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

The Miami Heat secured a berth in the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals for a second consecutive year with a series-clinching 101-88 win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday.

David Cameron to teach Obama cricket. Can you help?

David Cameron to teach Obama cricket. Can you help?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Sports can be a novel way of strengthening bilateral relations. Barack Obama and David Cameron seem to have gone ahead and taken the initiative.

Veteran Olympians reunite after 64 years!

Veteran Olympians reunite after 64 years!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Olympians from China and Britain have been reunited in London -- 64 years after they competed against each other at basketball in the 1948 Olympic Games.

Olympians reunite in London after 64 years

Olympians reunite in London after 64 years

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Olympians from China and Britain have been reunited in London -- 64 years after they competed against each other at basketball in the 1948 Olympic Games.

Teen Gauff set for 'dream' debut against idol Venus

Teen Gauff set for 'dream' debut against idol Venus

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

15-year-old Cori Gauff, the youngest at this year's Wimbledon will play her opening round match against the oldest player at the Championships - Venus Williams. The duel is billed as 'clash of the generations'.

SPOTTED! Djokovic's dinner date with Deepika Padukone

SPOTTED! Djokovic's dinner date with Deepika Padukone

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Actress Deepika Padukone is making waves in Los Angeles.

Football Briefs: Mourinho takes swipe at United's detractors

Football Briefs: Mourinho takes swipe at United's detractors

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

PIX: Barack and Michelle Obama's special moments

PIX: Barack and Michelle Obama's special moments

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

We bring you a few special moments that the first couple has shared in the past that were caught on camera.

Pics: Who will win Miss India 2017?

Pics: Who will win Miss India 2017?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

They came, they wowed and won our hearts with these gorgeous outfits representing their states.

Dr App: Software for healthy living

Dr App: Software for healthy living

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Stress, hypertension, obesity and other lifestyle diseases have been dogging all of us. But with a little help from your mobile phone, you can now track how many calories you intake on a daily basis, your exercise routine, the miles you have run or cycled and much more.

The Longest Hollywood Marriages That Went Kaput

The Longest Hollywood Marriages That Went Kaput

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Johnny Depp may soon join the list, if rumours are to be believed.

NBA: Miami beat Oklahoma City to clinch title

NBA: Miami beat Oklahoma City to clinch title

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The Miami Heat demolished the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 on Thursday to win the National Basketball Association championship 4-1, sweeping the last four games of the series.

NBA: Heat beat Thunder to take 2-1 Finals lead

NBA: Heat beat Thunder to take 2-1 Finals lead

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

The Miami Heat held off Oklahoma City Thunder after a scintillating fourth-quarter battle to claim a 91-85 Game Three victory and seize a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven National Basketball Association Finals on Sunday.

NBA: Thunder strike down Spurs, advance to finals

NBA: Thunder strike down Spurs, advance to finals

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

The Oklahoma City Thunder booked their place in the National Basketball Association finals on the back of a furious second-half comeback led by Kevin Durant to take a series-clinching 107-99 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.

PIX: Raptors down Warriors to win their first NBA title

PIX: Raptors down Warriors to win their first NBA title

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Canada's only NBA team put the finishing touches to a remarkable 4-2 series upset that denied the Warriors a fourth championship in five years.

BCCI only interested in making money out of cricket: OCA

BCCI only interested in making money out of cricket: OCA

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

BCCI's decision to not send Indian teams for the Asian Games drew sharp criticism from the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on Saturday, which accused the influential cricket board of treating the sport just as a business venture.

NBA dispute sorted, season to commence on Christmas Day

NBA dispute sorted, season to commence on Christmas Day

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

National Basketball Association (NBA) players and owners ratified a new collective bargaining agreement on Thursday, formally ending a five-month lockout and ensuring the season will start on Christmas Day.

Soccer Extras: Serie A chief apologises for anti-racism ape artwork

Soccer Extras: Serie A chief apologises for anti-racism ape artwork

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

NBA: Rose injury gives Bulls major concern

NBA: Rose injury gives Bulls major concern

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Chicago and Miami opened the National Basketball Association post-season with comfortable wins on Saturday but the Bulls paid a steep price for their victory when Derrick Rose was ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

NBA sues players' union over labour dispute

NBA sues players' union over labour dispute

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

The National Basketball Association filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the players' union seeking a ruling that the lockout of players does not violate antitrust laws.

Hiring former employees is beneficial

Hiring former employees is beneficial

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

According to two studies co-written by a University of Illinois expert, organisations of all types are beginning to recognise and embrace the value of recruiting and welcoming back former employees.

Kim Kardashian 'handing over wedding gifts to charity'

Kim Kardashian 'handing over wedding gifts to charity'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here.

Will Smith, wife buy minority stake in NBA team

Will Smith, wife buy minority stake in NBA team

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Hollywood celebrity couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have bought a minority stake in NBA basketball team Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA: Extra day for mediation talks between owners and players

NBA: Extra day for mediation talks between owners and players

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Mediation talks between National Basketball Association (NBA) owners and players continued unexpectedly on Wednesday for a second straight day in New York in a bid to resolve the bitter labour dispute.

Brazilian pride soars after opening ceremony and first medal

Brazilian pride soars after opening ceremony and first medal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

To begin with, the opening ceremony drew praise from all quarters. Then there were parties all over Rio de Janeiro and finally, the hosts nation Brazil's first medalist.