News for '-thompson'

Hamilton slams F1 after 'rushed' anti-racism gesture

Hamilton slams F1 after 'rushed' anti-racism gesture

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Lewis Hamilton, who won from pole position to take the championship lead after three races, again took a knee while wearing a Black Lives Matter T-shirt, but some drivers were either too late or remained standing.

Bolt up against Farah for IAAF World Athletes of Year award

Bolt up against Farah for IAAF World Athletes of Year award

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, who is set to retire after the World Championships in London next year, has been shortlisted for the 2016 IAAF World Athletes of the Year award.

Salahis to face penalty if they don't testify

Salahis to face penalty if they don't testify

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

A Congressional committee has moved ahead with the process to issue subpoenas for Tareq and Michele Salahi, after the Virginia refused to turn up for testimony before the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Hamilton condemns Ecclestone's 'ignorant' racism comments

Hamilton condemns Ecclestone's 'ignorant' racism comments

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'It makes complete sense to me now that nothing was said or done to make our sport more diverse or to address the racial abuse I received throughout my career'

Sports Shorts: Lyles pips Coleman in 100m photo finish

Sports Shorts: Lyles pips Coleman in 100m photo finish

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

F1: Team prospects for 2019 season

F1: Team prospects for 2019 season

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Champions Mercedes are chasing a sixth successive double, and Lewis Hamilton his sixth drivers' title, but the task looks tougher than ever.

F1: A landmark race turns nightmare for Mercedes

F1: A landmark race turns nightmare for Mercedes

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The five-time world champion went from pole position to last on a chaotic afternoon, the Briton hitting the barriers and spinning before finishing 11th in a race won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

F1 to hold Miami Grand Prix in 2021

F1 to hold Miami Grand Prix in 2021

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

The race would be a second Grand Prix in the United States after the one in Austin, Texas.

PHOTOS: Coric stages incredible comeback to stun Tsitsipas

PHOTOS: Coric stages incredible comeback to stun Tsitsipas

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Croatian Borna Coric saved six match points as he rallied from 5-1 down in the fourth set to stun Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-7(2), 6-4, 4-6, 7-5, 7-6(4) and send the fourth seed tumbling out of the US Open in the third round on Friday.

FA will investigate West Ham crowd trouble during EPL match

FA will investigate West Ham crowd trouble during EPL match

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The Football Association will investigate reports of crowd trouble among West Ham United supporters at Saturday's Premier League game against Watford.

When Thor met a real life Wonder Woman

When Thor met a real life Wonder Woman

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Do you know who the wonder woman is?

F1 British Grand Prix: Hamilton on pole at home

F1 British Grand Prix: Hamilton on pole at home

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen will join the Mercedes driver on the front row, with championship-leading teammate Sebastian Vettel qualifying third.

Indians at Aus Open: Paes-Hingis advance, Bopanna out

Indians at Aus Open: Paes-Hingis advance, Bopanna out

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Leander Paes and Martina Hingis won their mixed doubles opener at the Australian Open tennis tournament on Sunday.

F1: Here's what inspired Hamilton to almost impossible win in Germany

F1: Here's what inspired Hamilton to almost impossible win in Germany

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

That was only the 12th time that a driver had started that low and won.

Just who is Rhea Chakraborty?

Just who is Rhea Chakraborty?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

As the case gets nastier by the day -- with the coverage on some news television channels getting shriller and uglier -- Namrata Thakker finds out more about the woman at the centre of it all.

How reigning F1 champ Hamilton is spending downtime

How reigning F1 champ Hamilton is spending downtime

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'I'm excited to get back in, I really do miss it. This has been almost a blessing on one side because it gives you more appreciation for the things that you love and do.'

Wasim Akram's new wife learning Urdu

Wasim Akram's new wife learning Urdu

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Pakistani pace legend Wasim Akram has revealed that his newly-wedded Australian wife has converted to Islam and is learning Urdu.

Aus GP in doubt after McLaren team member tests positive

Aus GP in doubt after McLaren team member tests positive

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The McLaren Racing team has withdrawn from this weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix after a team member tested positive for coronavirus, the team said on Thursday. The positive test at McLaren follows four crew members of fellow Formula One team Haas being quarantined due to the outbreak.

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Agneepath, Hum and Khuda Gawah are a testament to the Bachchan-Mukul Anand actor-director chemistry. Of the three, Hum is a natural crowd-pleaser, says Sukanya Verma.

Bill Gates steps down as chairman; Nadella takes over

Bill Gates steps down as chairman; Nadella takes over

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Microsoft Corporation on Tuesday announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Satya Nadella as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors effective immediately.

F1 makes advance payments to teams

F1 makes advance payments to teams

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Liberty Media president and CEO Greg Maffei told analysts on a conference call that the move was the most efficient way of putting cash into the business, with Formula One getting a net cash payment of $1.4 billion.

Day 2: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 2: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Home favourite Su Yiming of China made his Olympic debut on Sunday and received a standing ovation in return.

Watch out for Ferrari this F1 season!

Watch out for Ferrari this F1 season!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Ferrari's times were eye-catching, and quicker than anything from last year's weather-affected first four-day test at the Circuit de Catalunya.

Hamilton aims for another F1 record in Hungary

Hamilton aims for another F1 record in Hungary

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Red Bull's Max Verstappen will be doing all he can to stop six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton completing a Mercedes hat-trick and matching another of Michael Schumacher's Formula One records in Hungary this weekend.

'News about Schumacher not good'

'News about Schumacher not good'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The latest news about the health of seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher is not good, his former Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo said on Thursday. The German is still receiving intensive treatment far from the public eye at his home in Switzerland following severe head injuries that he suffered in a skiing accident in France in December 2013. "I have news and unfortunately it is not good," Montezemolo told reporters without giving any further details.

F1 season could be behind closed doors

F1 season could be behind closed doors

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Formula One is considering holding closed races without spectators, most likely at European circuits, once the season is able to start after being stalled by the new coronavirus pandemic. Formula One has brought forward and extended its August break from March through to May to clear the European summer for a rescheduled calendar that could see races on successive weekends and into the New Year.

Rashid and Hales lead England rout of Ireland

Rashid and Hales lead England rout of Ireland

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Leg-spinner Rashid took five wickets to help bowl Ireland out for 126 before Hales struck 55 off 39 balls to lead England to their easy target.

Bale takes a dig at former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo

Bale takes a dig at former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The Welsh winger is thriving in the absence of Ronaldo and Madrid have three wins from four La Liga matches.

Vettel has nothing to fear but plenty to do

Vettel has nothing to fear but plenty to do

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

The German is 40 points adrift of Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton with six races remaining and is running out of time to reassert himself in the battle of the four times world champions.

PHOTOS: Lyles brightens dark day with 200m gold; Brazier wins 800m

PHOTOS: Lyles brightens dark day with 200m gold; Brazier wins 800m

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

American Noah Lyles shot to 200 meters world championships gold on Tuesday, providing a bright finish to a day darkened by yet another doping scandal.

Jamaica sprinters fail to fire as England rule Gold Coast relays

Jamaica sprinters fail to fire as England rule Gold Coast relays

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Yohan Blake had to settle for a second bronze and Elaine Thompson a single silver as Jamaica's vaunted sprinters failed to fire in the relays on the final day of athletics at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday.

India, US agree to build 6 nuclear power plants in India

India, US agree to build 6 nuclear power plants in India

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

India and the US signed a historic agreement to cooperate in civil nuclear energy sector in October 2008.

PHOTOS: Snow hits Formula One testing

PHOTOS: Snow hits Formula One testing

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Snow hit the third day of Formula One's pre-season testing on Wednesday, with no cars on track for the first two hours while the medical helicopter remained grounded in near-freezing temperatures.

EPL PICS: City ease past Fulham; Everton eke out draw at Burnley

EPL PICS: City ease past Fulham; Everton eke out draw at Burnley

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Proud Nicole kisses Hamilton to celebrate his world title win

Proud Nicole kisses Hamilton to celebrate his world title win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Nicole Scherzinger is often seen by Hamilton's side at his biggest races and she did turn heads as she arrived to support her man in Abu Dhabi.

Hewitt happy to end Davis Cup exile of 'different' Kyrgios

Hewitt happy to end Davis Cup exile of 'different' Kyrgios

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Kyrgios earned a suspended six-month ban in September for those transgressions but it only applies to the ATP Tour and not the Davis Cup.

Hungarian GP: Double points finish for Force India

Hungarian GP: Double points finish for Force India

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

By virtue of this show, Sahara Force India collected six points from the race and consolidate its fourth position at the Constructor's standings with 101 points.

F1: Vettel to replace Alonso at Ferrari in 2015

F1: Vettel to replace Alonso at Ferrari in 2015

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel will replace Fernando Alonso at Ferrari next season after signing a three-year deal, the Italian team said on Thursday.

Holy smoke! Can you feel the chemistry between Kriti and Kartik?

Holy smoke! Can you feel the chemistry between Kriti and Kartik?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

We bring you the hottest couple covers of 2019.

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The circuit agreed last year an extension to cover this year's race, which was held in August and without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after fears it would drop off the calendar.