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Simona Halep splits with coach Darren Cahill

Simona Halep splits with coach Darren Cahill

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Cahill took to his Instagram to reveal that he will be taking a 12-month break for personal reasons.

US Open champ Raducanu's 'just enjoying the moment'

US Open champ Raducanu's 'just enjoying the moment'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

'I definitely think it's the time to just switch off from any future thoughts or any plans, any schedule. I've got absolutely no clue. Right now, no care in the world, I'm just loving life.'

How the 21st Century Fox deal will change Disney's fortune in India

How the 21st Century Fox deal will change Disney's fortune in India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The move will catapult Disney as the country's largest media and entertainment broadcaster, with over $1.3 billion of additional India revenue.

Murali bigger threat than Mendis: Harbhajan

Murali bigger threat than Mendis: Harbhajan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

Harbhajan Singh does not doubt mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis' potentials but the star off-spinner believes it is old trickster Muttiah Muralitharan who would pose bigger threat for the Indian batsmen in the forthcoming Test series. Harbhajan heaps praise on Mendis, who ran through India's batting order in the Asia Cup final in Karachi, and said it was an extraordinary display of quality spin bowling.

Unprecedented demand for IPL broadcast rights

Unprecedented demand for IPL broadcast rights

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

The IPL broadcast rights -- internet, TV and mobile -- are expected to fetch the BCCI a massive sum of around Rs. 20,000 crore-plus.

No retreat likely on DTH regulations

No retreat likely on DTH regulations

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Under the new provisions, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has made it mandatory for the broadcasters to offer their channels on a-la-carte basis (individual channels) and bouquets.

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Norne Morkel, who has now retired from the international cricket, has said that he is keen to play in the Big Bash and Sheffield Shield having relocated to Sydney with his family.

Beckham more global than me: Woods

Beckham more global than me: Woods

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The American golfer was voted the "ultimate sports star" in a survey conducted last month by ESPN TV.

Neymar target of racist chants: Iniesta

Neymar target of racist chants: Iniesta

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Barcelona star Neymar was subjected to allegedly racist chants during Saturday draw at local rivals Espanyol, his teammate Andres Iniesta confirmed. Though manager Luis Enrique declined to comment on the chants, Neymar's teammates called for the individuals responsible to be punished.

Beckham says he is unlikely to face Chelsea

Beckham says he is unlikely to face Chelsea

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

The England midfielder has been struggling to recover from an injury to his left ankle.

Zee may launch sports channel

Zee may launch sports channel

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

India's biggest listed media firm, Zee Telefilms Ltd., is considering launching a sports channel with Time Warner Inc.'s Turner International to take on ESPN and Star Sports.

Meet America's new sweetheart...

Meet America's new sweetheart...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Football's Carli Lloyd seen as marketing darling, analysts say.

SC leaves HITS-based transmission by Siti to MRTPC

SC leaves HITS-based transmission by Siti to MRTPC

Rediff.com9 Sep 2003

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside an interim order of the MRTPC directing Star, Sony and ESPN to provide the signals of their satellite channels to Siti Cable, which has switched over to HITS-based transmission from the terrestrial mode.

Cable TV: SC reserves order on MRTPC ruling

Cable TV: SC reserves order on MRTPC ruling

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its judgement on petitions filed by Star, Sony and ESPN, which hold rights for content broadcast of major satellite channels.

Cricketers to popularise hockey

Cricketers to popularise hockey

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

It is the cricketers who have been roped in to appear in the promos of the Premier Hockey League beginning next week at Hyderabad.

SC order on HITS row on Wednesday

SC order on HITS row on Wednesday

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

Mitchell Marsh 'booed' at MCG

Mitchell Marsh 'booed' at MCG

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Australia batsman Travis Head was, on Wednesday, 'disappointed' at the booing of Mitchell Marsh

Pay channel rates not viable, say cable guys

Pay channel rates not viable, say cable guys

Rediff.com19 Jun 2003

Kolkata's cable operators and multi-system operators have termed the rates (to be applicable in the CAS regime) forwarded by Star, Sony, and ESPN to the Centre as 'impracticable'.

When consumers go out of focus

When consumers go out of focus

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The $385 million acquisition of TEN Sports is set to make Sony Pictures Networks a major cricket broadcaster in Asia as it seeks to expand its Twenty20-dominated portfolio. Sony Corp-owned SPN holds broadcast rights for the annual cash-rich Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament while also having the rights for the domestic leagues in South Africa and the West Indies.

Twitter, Facebook purchase tenders for IPL media rights

Twitter, Facebook purchase tenders for IPL media rights

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The rights on offer are Indian Sub-continent Television Rights from 2018 to 2027 (10 IPL seasons), Indian sub-continent Digital Rights from 2018 to 2022 (5 IPL seasons) and Rest of the World Media Rights from 2018 to 2022 (5 IPL seasons).

Buzz: Ashwin all set to join Delhi Capitals

Buzz: Ashwin all set to join Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Inexperience cost England, feels Morgan

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The honorees smiled, held hands and exchanged hugs as they filled the stage at the glitzy event attended by top athletes and celebrities in downtown Los Angeles.

DD to continue telecasting World Cup matches

DD to continue telecasting World Cup matches

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Cricket fans across the country will continue to watch the World Cup matches on Doordarshan.

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Miami Marlins, who opened their season on Friday in Philadelphia, were scheduled to return home on Sunday ahead of their scheduled Monday home opener but put off traveling after a number of their players tested positive for the virus.

Sports Shorts: Russian boxer Dadashev dies after fight

Sports Shorts: Russian boxer Dadashev dies after fight

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Can win over Thiem mark turning point in Ramanathan's career?

Can win over Thiem mark turning point in Ramanathan's career?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

It will motivate him to keep working hard and move to the top 100, feels India's Davis Cup captain Mahesh Bhupathi

Somewhere in my heart I feel, it's end of my career: Saina

Somewhere in my heart I feel, it's end of my career: Saina

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Making a comeback after undergoing a knee surgery, top Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal says that she sometimes feels her badminton career could come to an end due to the injuries she has suffered. Saina, recently made a member of the International Olympic Committee's Athletics Commission, is returning to action at the China Super Series Premier starting November 15. The 26-year-old Saina had developed a knee problem a week before she was to leave for Rio Olympics and she carried the injury through the Games before she made an early exit by losing her second match.

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

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

Former Olympic champ says his new name is Caitlyn!

Former Olympic champ says his new name is Caitlyn!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Former Olympic athlete and reality TV star Bruce Jenner, who is transitioning to life as a woman.

Michael Jordan's 'flu game' sneakers auctioned off for record amount

Michael Jordan's 'flu game' sneakers auctioned off for record amount

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

A pair of autographed shoes worn by basketball star Michael Jordan in the famous 1997 'flu game' during the NBA finals sold at auction on Thursday for a record-breaking $104,765.

Tennis round-up: Sabalenka wins maiden title in Connecticut

Tennis round-up: Sabalenka wins maiden title in Connecticut

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

In the crucial ninth game Suarez Navarro seemingly held but Sabalenka challenged an ace at 40-15 and won the discussion.

BCCI issues tender for team sponsorship

BCCI issues tender for team sponsorship

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

After a bitter split with sponsors Sahara, the BCCI on Saturday invited tenders for the sponsorship rights of the Indian team for all the Board, ICC and Asian Cricket Council events from January 2014 to March 2017.

How kabaddi challenges cricket's might

How kabaddi challenges cricket's might

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Kabaddi may now be behind only cricket in the popularity stakes.

Free-kick maestro Messi equals Koeman's mark at Barcelona

Free-kick maestro Messi equals Koeman's mark at Barcelona

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The 28-year-old Argentine has scored seven goals from direct free-kicks in this year's La Liga, the latest in Sunday's 5-0 triumph over Espanyol.

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

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

Buzz: ICC urges people to donate in Aus bushfire relief fund

Buzz: ICC urges people to donate in Aus bushfire relief fund

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the cricket field

Argentina cancel final World Cup warmup against Israel

Argentina cancel final World Cup warmup against Israel

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Argentina have cancelled their final World Cup warmup match against Israel, striker Gonzalo Higuain said on Tuesday, as political pressure grew ahead of Saturday's scheduled fixture in Jerusalem.

Should have left UCLA players in jail in China: Trump

Should have left UCLA players in jail in China: Trump

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Trump's comments on Twitter came the day after LaVar Ball, the father of LiAngelo Ball, downplayed Trump's involvement in the three athletes' release.

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom to hit your TV screens soon

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom to hit your TV screens soon

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday