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How the Tokyo Games might look in 2021

How the Tokyo Games might look in 2021

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

With neither partner seemingly willing to consider scrapping the event as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc globally, we consider the options available, and possible scenarios:

Yuvraj jogs down memory lane, recalls hitting six sixes off Broad

Yuvraj jogs down memory lane, recalls hitting six sixes off Broad

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

On September 19, 2007, in the World T20 match in Durban, Yuvraj's had hit six sixes off Broad in an over during his cameo of 58 runs off 16 balls.

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.

PHOTOS: Djokovic tries his hand at cricket

PHOTOS: Djokovic tries his hand at cricket

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The 29-year-old Serbian tried his hand at different sports including cricket, football, wheelchair tennis and basketball during 'A Night with Novak' at the Margaret Court Arena on Wednesday night.

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.

Sports Shorts: FC Barcelona to offer Messi lifetime deal

Sports Shorts: FC Barcelona to offer Messi lifetime deal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

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.

Japan says Olympics on track as Abe, Trump hold talks on coronavirus

Japan says Olympics on track as Abe, Trump hold talks on coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Donald Trump talked by phone for about 50 minutes Friday morning and agreed to 'strengthen cooperation' on fighting the novel coronavirus, but did not discuss postponing the Olympics or holding them without spectators, Japanese officials said.

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Woods suffered serious injuries to both legs in Tuesday's wreck and was initially listed in serious but stable condition, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby told reporters. CNN reported Woods sustained compound fractures to his legs.

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.

After Ozil's remarks, would Arsenal suffer?

After Ozil's remarks, would Arsenal suffer?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Ozil called minority Uighur Muslims 'warriors who resist persecution', has not gone down well with China. China is EPL's most lucrative overseas market. Could Arsenal suffer fallout?

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.

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.

LeBron calls Trump a bum

LeBron calls Trump a bum

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

President Donald Trump and the sports world engaged in an intensifying spat on Saturday after he called for National Football League owners to fire players who protest during the U.S. national anthem and disinvited a National Basketball Association star from a White House visit.

Sports Shorts: World champ Gatlin OK after hamstring scare

Sports Shorts: World champ Gatlin OK after hamstring scare

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

SAG 2019: Rampaging India closes in on 300-medal mark

SAG 2019: Rampaging India closes in on 300-medal mark

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

India clinched 42 medals, including 27 gold, on the penultimate day of competitions to inch closer to 300-mark as they look set to finish on top spot for the 13th time on the trot in the South Asian Games, in Kathmandu, on Monday. India has topped every edition of the South Asian Games since its inception in 1984.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking for an entry-level fitness band?

Looking for an entry-level fitness band?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The Riversong Wave O2 looks good and feels nice to wear. But it has a few drawbacks, says Debashish Pachal.

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.

NBA season may be in jeopardy

NBA season may be in jeopardy

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern warned on Thursday that the entire season could be in jeopardy if significant progress toward a collective agreement is not made early next week.

Obama-Cameron 'bromance' NAUSEATING, says UK oppn

Obama-Cameron 'bromance' NAUSEATING, says UK oppn

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

British Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed that United States President Barack Obama 'tucked him up in bed' while he was on board Air Force One during his recent trip to America.

Lakers' Kobe hurts wrist, uncertain for opener

Lakers' Kobe hurts wrist, uncertain for opener

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant tore a ligament in his right wrist in Monday's preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers and is considered day-to-day, the National Basketball Association club said on Wednesday.

Asiad 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 2

Asiad 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 2

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Following is India's schedule on Day 2 of competitions at the 18th Asian Games on Monday.

Battle for Russia: A billionaire challenges Putin's might

Battle for Russia: A billionaire challenges Putin's might

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

He is Russia's third richest person. This 6 feet 8 inches 'giant' has survived many scandals, and currently sits on an empire worth $18 billion (about Rs 95,300 crore). On Monday, he told the media in Moscow that he was taking the most important decision of his life.

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.

Second batch of foreign envoys tours Kashmir

Second batch of foreign envoys tours Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The fresh batch of diplomats also includes EU representatives, and their participation assumes significance as the EU Parliament recently initiated to bring a joint draft resolution on the Citizenship Amendment Act and Kashmir, the vote on which was later deferred.

NBA: Lin feels the heat in Miami

NBA: Lin feels the heat in Miami

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Jeremy Lin and the New York Knicks were swept aside 102-88 by the Miami Heat on Thursday as the National Basketball Association's latest sensation was given a reality check in Miami's eighth straight win.

Lockout: NBA season put off till Dec 15

Lockout: NBA season put off till Dec 15

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

The National Basketball Association has notified teams that regular season games through to December 15 have been cancelled because of the labour dispute that has locked out players for nearly five months, a league spokesman said on Tuesday.

NBA players reject offer, to disband union and sue league

NBA players reject offer, to disband union and sue league

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

NBA players rejected the league's latest contract offer on Monday and will disband as a union, a move that could wipe out the entire NBA season with the sides taking their labour dispute into the court of law.

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.

NBA: Labour dispute talks continue well after deadline

NBA: Labour dispute talks continue well after deadline

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

National Basketball Association (NBA) owners and players continued their last-ditch labour dispute talks in New York on Wednesday well after commissioner David Stern's deadline had passed.

NBA: Lakers coach suspended, to miss 76ers game

NBA: Lakers coach suspended, to miss 76ers game

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without head coach Mike Brown on Monday for a key game against the Philadelphia 76ers after he was suspended and fined by the National Basketball Association.

NBA: League fines Heat owner following lockout tweet

NBA: League fines Heat owner following lockout tweet

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

The National Basketball Association (NBA) said on Tuesday that Miami Heat owner Micky Arison has been fined following reports that he used his Twitter account to comment on the league's four-month-old lockout.

Kim Kardashian files for divorce

Kim Kardashian files for divorce

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

The reality TV star was married for only 72 days.