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Campbell wins chaotic 100m by a whisker

Campbell wins chaotic 100m by a whisker

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Jamaica's Veronica Campbell won the 100 metres title following a blanket finish to the final and chaotic scenes at the world championships on Monday.

Sports Shorts: Verma, Rankireddy-Shetty win Hyderabad Open badminton titles

Sports Shorts: Verma, Rankireddy-Shetty win Hyderabad Open badminton titles

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Indians largest ethnic minority group in Greater L

Indians largest ethnic minority group in Greater L

Rediff.com9 Dec 2007

Indians are the largest ethnic minority group living in Greater London, according to the official figures.

EXPOSED! FIFA scandal stinks up the Caribbean

EXPOSED! FIFA scandal stinks up the Caribbean

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

'There is a Jack Warner or two in every Caribbean parliament today.'

Gayle to lead Windies in Zimbabwe

Gayle to lead Windies in Zimbabwe

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Chris Gayle will captain the West Indies for their five one-day matches on their tour of Zimbabwe this month.

Former record holder Powell tests positive - agent

Former record holder Powell tests positive - agent

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Jamaica's former world 100 meters record holder Asafa Powell tested positive for a stimulant at last month's national championships, his agent said.

Trusted player of the day:  Mahela Jayawardene

Trusted player of the day: Mahela Jayawardene

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Mahela Jayawardene, back to his openers role blossomed with a sparking century to lead Sri Lanka to a convincing 161-run victory against India in the third match of the tri-nation series in Jamaica, on Tuesday.

Pakistan discuss coaching post with Whatmore

Pakistan discuss coaching post with Whatmore

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Pakistan are talking to Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore about their national coaching post left vacant following Bob Woolmer's death at the World Cup.

The hottest holiday destinations

The hottest holiday destinations

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Be it Goa or Mauritius, the backwaters or snow-clad mountains, adventure sports or treks -- tell us YOUR all-time favourite holiday/getaway destination.

Sebrle wins elusive decathlon title

Sebrle wins elusive decathlon title

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Roman Sebrle of the Czech Republic confirmed his reputation as the best all-round athlete by winning the decathlon at the world championships on Saturday.

Gay storms to sprint treble in US gold rush

Gay storms to sprint treble in US gold rush

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Tyson Gay tore up the track to complete a rare sprint treble at the world championships on Saturday and help the United States to the 4x100m relay crown.

Gay on course for sprint double

Gay on course for sprint double

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The American stayed on course for a world championship sprint double by qualifying fastest for the 200 metres final.

Gay crushes Powell to win world 100m title

Gay crushes Powell to win world 100m title

Rediff.com26 Aug 2007

American Tyson Gay surged past Jamaica's Asafa Powell to win gold in the men's 100 meters at the world championships.

Indian-American Kamala Harris scripts history, wins US Senate

Indian-American Kamala Harris scripts history, wins US Senate

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

She is the first black woman elected to the upper chamber in more than two decades.

Defar sets 5,000m record

Defar sets 5,000m record

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

Ethiopia's Meseret Defar smashed her own 5,000 metres world record by nearly eight seconds and Jamaica's Asafa Powell cruised to a sub-10-second victory in the men's 100 at a Golden League meeting on Friday.

Lara apologises to WICB

Lara apologises to WICB

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Brian Lara apologised to the West Indies Cricket Board for his public outburst after the Test series loss to India.

Modi to participate in G20 in Argentina from Nov 28-Dec 2, to meet Xi

Modi to participate in G20 in Argentina from Nov 28-Dec 2, to meet Xi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The meeting with Xi is being held amid the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.

WICB to probe Lara's comments

WICB to probe Lara's comments

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Brian Lara faces a probe for criticising selection policies and pitch conditions during the Test series against India

Former India cricketer Deepak Shodhan passes away

Former India cricketer Deepak Shodhan passes away

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Deepak Shodhan, who was the first Indian to score a hundred on Test debut against Pakistan at Eden Gardens, has died aged 87.

India score maiden Test win in South Africa

India score maiden Test win in South Africa

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

India cantered to a historic 123-run victory over South Africa in the first Test.

Kohli is cricket's Cristiano Ronaldo: Brian Lara

Kohli is cricket's Cristiano Ronaldo: Brian Lara

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'His batting skills are unbelievable. He is a guy you cannot leave out in any era. If a guy is averaging 50 plus in all versions of the game, then that is something which is unheard of'

Injured Gayle hopes to be fit for India Tests

Injured Gayle hopes to be fit for India Tests

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

West Indies' swashbuckling opener Chris Gayle is hoping to be fit in time for the Test series against India starting on October 30.

Injuries won't affect team: Dravid

Injuries won't affect team: Dravid

Rediff.com17 May 2006

The Indian captain said his side has enough talent to cushion the loss of Ramesh Powar and S Sreesanth for the first ODI.

Windies series live on All India Radio

Windies series live on All India Radio

Rediff.com10 May 2006

The state broadcaster has acquired the radio rights of the five ODIs and four Tests.

1st T20I vs WI: Captain Kohli steers India to easy victory

1st T20I vs WI: Captain Kohli steers India to easy victory

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Fearless Hetmyer guides West Indies to challenging 207/5

Nine nude cricketers arrested

Nine nude cricketers arrested

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Zimbabwean police arrested nine players for dancing nude in the rain in the middle of the cricket ground in the northwestern town of Hwange.

Muhammad Ali's son detained at Florida airport for his 'Arabic-sounding name'

Muhammad Ali's son detained at Florida airport for his 'Arabic-sounding name'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

He was badgered for two straight hours, where he was repeatedly asked 'Where did you get your name from?' and 'Are you Muslim?'

Evolution of the men's 100 meters world record

Evolution of the men's 100 meters world record

Rediff.com17 Aug 2008

Some of the fastest men to run the 100 metres in under ten seconds.

India in a tight corner

India in a tight corner

Rediff.com1 Jul 2006

India elect to bat in fourth Test

India elect to bat in fourth Test

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

Both teams retained the eleven that played in the drawn third Test at St Kitts.

Taylor's five-wicket feat inspired by Walsh

Taylor's five-wicket feat inspired by Walsh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor, who took his second five wicket haul in Pakistan on Monday, says he draws his inspiration from paceman Courtney Walsh.

Sehwag is in good form: Dravid

Sehwag is in good form: Dravid

Rediff.com22 May 2006

"I think he (Sehwag) is in good form, he has been batting well at the nets. We are not very worried," Dravid said.

India are set 199 to win 2nd ODI

India are set 199 to win 2nd ODI

Rediff.com21 May 2006

Ramnaresh Sarwan's unbeaten 98 lifted the West Indies from a precarious position in the second ODI.

India elect to field

India elect to field

Rediff.com20 May 2006

India included Ramesh Powar in place of Rudra Pratap Singh for the second ODI.

Kemp earns Test recall for Australia tour

Kemp earns Test recall for Australia tour

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

The South African all rounder played the last of his three Tests against the West Indies in Jamaica in April 2001.

Powar out of first two ODIs

Powar out of first two ODIs

Rediff.com17 May 2006

The off-spinner twisted his ankle during practice in Montego Bay (Jamaica) on Monday.

Hot curves ahead: Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Hot curves ahead: Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

We're back... Round Two of the line up of Miss Universe 2016 contestants.

World swimming: Hungarian Hosszu wins fourth gold, sets record

World swimming: Hungarian Hosszu wins fourth gold, sets record

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Hungary's Katinka Hosszu won her fourth gold medal of the event, and broke the world record, in the 200 metres individual medley at the world short-course swimming championships.

Botched relay adds to Schippers' Rio misery

Botched relay adds to Schippers' Rio misery

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Dafne Schippers' Olympic disappointment turned into a nightmare as she took responsibility for a botched relay handover that cost her a chance for redemption at the Rio Games.