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Zee to inform court first about Board meet

Zee to inform court first about Board meet

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

The company will make public the outcome of its Board meeting on telecast rights only after it files an affidavit in court.

UCLA basketball players arrested in China

UCLA basketball players arrested in China

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Three UCLA men's basketball players were arrested in China for shoplifting on Tuesday, a day ahead of US President Donald Trump's first official visit there, according to several media reports.

Zee alleges conspiracy

Zee alleges conspiracy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

It said it will take legal action against the BCCI's decision to go in for a fresh tender for its telecast rights.

Kumble starts new innings as a TV analyst

Kumble starts new innings as a TV analyst

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Former India Test captain Anil Kumble will join his former teammate Sourav Ganguly behind the microphone as an expert analyst for ESPN Star Sports in the ICC World Twenty20 which begins in England on Friday.

US Open will go ahead without fans amid COVID-19: reports

US Open will go ahead without fans amid COVID-19: reports

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The United States Tennis Association will hold the US Open this year without fans amid the COVID-19 outbreak even though some top players have expressed concerns about attending the tournament due to the virus, according to multiple reports.

Jaiswal, Bishnoi, Tyagi in U-19 WC Team of Tournament

Jaiswal, Bishnoi, Tyagi in U-19 WC Team of Tournament

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The prolific Yashasvi Jaiswal and highest wicket-taker Ravi Bishnoi were among three Indians named in the ICC Under-19 World Cup Team of the Tournament on Monday. Besides left-handed opener Jaiswal and leg-spinner Bishnoi, right-arm pacer Kartik Tyagi is the other Indian to figure in the 12-member team, led by World Cup-winning Bangladesh skipper Akbar Ali.

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Former ESPN Star Sports MD Sawhney has already been working alongside outgoing Chief Executive Richardson for the last six weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

Phelps may be allowed to race at World championships

Phelps may be allowed to race at World championships

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Michael Phelps may be handed a chance to compete at this year's world championships in Russia once he completes his suspension for a drink driving conviction, a United States Swimming official said.

Sri Lanka Cricket name Ratnayake as interim coach

Sri Lanka Cricket name Ratnayake as interim coach

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Ratnayake taking the role means that the future of current coach, Chandika Hathurusingha, is uncertain in the team.

NBA player Bryce Dejean-Jones killed in Dallas shooting

NBA player Bryce Dejean-Jones killed in Dallas shooting

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Rookie New Orleans Pelicans basketball player Bryce Dejean-Jones died after being shot early on Saturday when he broke into a Dallas apartment, authorities said.

Meet the first cricketer to reach a milestone in T20Is

Meet the first cricketer to reach a milestone in T20Is

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

She displayed an all-round performance enabling Australia to register a seven wicket-win over England in the second T20I in Brighton, England, on Sunday.

16 NBA players in 'self-isolation' after testing positive for COVID-19

16 NBA players in 'self-isolation' after testing positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Sixteen NBA players tested positive for COVID-19, the league said on Friday, a little over a month before the 2020 season is set to resume in Florida on the same day the state reported a record of almost 9,000 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours.

Cricket: News channels can air footage

Cricket: News channels can air footage

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

News channels may now be able to telecast footage of international cricket matches for longer durations, following the Delhi High Court's dismissal of a petition by sports broadcaster ESPN Star Sports in this matter.

Heavyweight world champion Fury 'tests positive for cocaine'

Heavyweight world champion Fury 'tests positive for cocaine'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Heavyweight world boxing champion Tyson Fury has tested positive for cocaine, ESPN reported on Friday citing a leaked letter sent by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA).

Maradona hospitalised after watching intense Argentina victory

Maradona hospitalised after watching intense Argentina victory

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

According to reports, the 57-year-old was seen being from his seat, before collapsing into a chair inside the stadium.

Rahane is brave, smart and born to lead: Ian Chappell

Rahane is brave, smart and born to lead: Ian Chappell

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

'...the one that turned the match firmly in India's favour was the Johnny Mullagh medal-winning contribution from Rahane. The captain's century came at a time when India could easily have faded to a two-nil deficit, and it was this performance that gave his team the conviction that victory was attainable.'

Olympics postponement could delay retirement for Paes

Olympics postponement could delay retirement for Paes

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Veteran Indian tennis player Leander Paes is contemplating extending his career by another year to bid for an eighth Olympic appearance following the postponement of the Tokyo Games to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Paes, who will turn 47 in June, announced late last year that 2020 would be his "farewell year" as a professional before he hangs up his racket.

Pujara was a huge deciding factor for India in Australia: Cummins

Pujara was a huge deciding factor for India in Australia: Cummins

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Australia pace spearhead Pat Cummins describes Cheteshwar Pujara as a 'brick wall', whose wicket he targeted once captain Virat Kohli returned home after the first Test during the recent series against India.

India's schedule at the Games - August 10

India's schedule at the Games - August 10

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Two Indian athletes will be in action at the 2012 Olympics on Friday. Check out their schedule.

Maradona off to a winning start in Mexico

Maradona off to a winning start in Mexico

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

A hat-trick from Vinicio Angulo helped get Diego Maradona's managerial career in Mexico off to the perfect start on Monday as his new club Dorados beat Tapachula 4-1 in Culiacan.

SA series: 66 cable operators restrained

SA series: 66 cable operators restrained

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

The Delhi high court restrained the operators from unauthorised broadcast of the India-South Africa cricket series, an ESPN STAR Sports statement said.

Eden to host opening Sri Lanka Test

Eden to host opening Sri Lanka Test

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Kolkata's Eden Gardens will host the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, starting November 16, which also will be the island nation's first five-day game at the iconic ground.

India's schedule at the Games on July 27

India's schedule at the Games on July 27

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The schedule of Indian athletes at the London Olympics 2012 on Friday, July 27, 2012.

Djokovic says press briefs part of sport

Djokovic says press briefs part of sport

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Mixed reactions pour in as Osaka debate rages on.

Court bars 92 cable operators

Court bars 92 cable operators

Rediff.com20 Jun 2006

Bolt rejects soccer deal offer from Maltese club

Bolt rejects soccer deal offer from Maltese club

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

The 32-year-old Jamaican is hoping to win a contract at Australian side Central Coast Mariners

Talent, not age should be the sole criteria for selection: Tendulkar

Talent, not age should be the sole criteria for selection: Tendulkar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The batting legend believes that throwing a young cricketer to the deep end of the pool is a good thing.

Will Chelsea's Hazard join Real Madrid?

Will Chelsea's Hazard join Real Madrid?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard still hopes he can one day fulfil his dream of playing for Real Madrid.

CAS pricing: Zee to move TDSAT

CAS pricing: Zee to move TDSAT

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

Sports Shorts: Venus Williams, Tomas Berdych bare it all

Sports Shorts: Venus Williams, Tomas Berdych bare it all

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Tennis stars Venus Williams and Tomas Berdych have posed naked for ESPN The Magazine's Body Issue.

Steve Smith speaks up about Kohli's support

Steve Smith speaks up about Kohli's support

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Kohli admitted that he apologised to Smith on behalf of the fans.

Can former champion Clijsters reclaim past glory at US Open?

Can former champion Clijsters reclaim past glory at US Open?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

A factor that could work in the Belgian's favour is the unprecedented nature of this year's Grand Slam.

Tiger Woods cleared by doctors to return to golf: report

Tiger Woods cleared by doctors to return to golf: report

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The 41-year-old American has only played six competitive rounds in the past two years while trying to recover from multiple back surgeries.

Boxer Pacquiao to come back from retirement later this year?

Boxer Pacquiao to come back from retirement later this year?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Manny Pacquiao is planning to fight again later this year, just three months after announcing his retirement from boxing, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

India's schedule at the Games - August 9

India's schedule at the Games - August 9

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Monday. Check out their schedule.

India's schedule at the Games - August 7

India's schedule at the Games - August 7

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Monday. Check out their schedule.

Tennis Buzz: The one title Serena wants to 'win so bad'...

Tennis Buzz: The one title Serena wants to 'win so bad'...

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

This will be her first appearance at the tournament since she was ousted in the second round in 2017.

'India would want to have some confidence ahead of the World Cup'

'India would want to have some confidence ahead of the World Cup'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Former India captain Rahul Dravid has said that the Indian team should better win some ODI matches or else they will be confused about the team combination going into the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Sports Shorts: Serena in Stanford last four, Venus exits

Sports Shorts: Serena in Stanford last four, Venus exits

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

Top seed Serena Williams came from a set down to book her place in the Stanford Classic semi-finals with a hard-earned 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 win against fifth-seeded Serb Ana Ivanovic on Friday.

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

US First Lady Michelle Obama plays mini-tennis during a "Let's Move!" faith and communities physical activity at Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida.