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Chopra prioritises training, skips Paris Diamond League

Chopra prioritises training, skips Paris Diamond League

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Neeraj Chopra said he is focussing on training and strengthening his blocking leg.

Zee, Ten, ESPN for ICC's telecast rights

Zee, Ten, ESPN for ICC's telecast rights

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

The three leading broadcasters have bid for cricket telecast and marketing rights for eight years, starting 2007, including two World Cups.

ATP Slammed Over Sinner's Doping Let-Off

ATP Slammed Over Sinner's Doping Let-Off

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'I guess only the top players' images matter. I guess only the independent tribunal's opinion on the top players is taken as sound and right.'

Taskin blames team selection, not oversleeping, for missing India tie

Taskin blames team selection, not oversleeping, for missing India tie

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Taskin was dropped from T20 WC match against India after missing team bus, pacer denies

ESPN looks to score with cricket in the United States, WT20 final to be aired live

ESPN looks to score with cricket in the United States, WT20 final to be aired live

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

ESPN is experimenting to see if the sport can gain traction in the United States, where professional and college football are king while cricket, with its loyal but small fan base, is viewed as being on the fringe.

World No 1 Sinner fires trainer, physio amid doping row

World No 1 Sinner fires trainer, physio amid doping row

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

'Now, because of these mistakes, I'm not feeling that confident to continue with them. I was struggling a lot in the last months. I was waiting for the result. The only thing I need right now is some clean air.'

Star, ESPN bag BCCI sponsorship rights for 2013-14 season

Star, ESPN bag BCCI sponsorship rights for 2013-14 season

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India awarded the title sponsorship for all international series and the domestic tournaments in India for the year 2013-14 to Star Private Ltd. and ESPN at the base price of Rs two crore per fixture, considerably low compared to their previous deal with Airtel on Thursday.

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

This year's US Open runs from Aug. 28-Sept. 10.

'I think India has taken a risk...'

'I think India has taken a risk...'

Rediff.com31 May 2024

India will start their T20 World Cup campaign on June 5 against Ireland at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

LeBron's Teenage Son Has Cardiac Arrest

LeBron's Teenage Son Has Cardiac Arrest

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Bronny James, NBA legend LeBron James's 18-year-old son, suffered a cardiac arrest while practicing with the University of Southern California basketball team and was in stable condition.

IPL 2024: Injured Maxwell unlikely to play against KKR

IPL 2024: Injured Maxwell unlikely to play against KKR

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Glenn Maxwell pulled out of RCB's previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad stating that 'physical and mental toll probably just wore me down a little bit'.

Pietersen joins ESPN-STAR analysis team for T20 World Cup

Pietersen joins ESPN-STAR analysis team for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Ousted from the England squad, controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen will trade his willow for a microphone in the upcoming Twenty20 World Championships as he has been signed by the event's official broadcasters ESPN-STAR Sports for a "presentation and analysis" stint.

ESPN-Star hopes to rake in $2.7 bn

ESPN-Star hopes to rake in $2.7 bn

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

This means the channel could garner over $1.8-2.7 billion from cricket advertising alone in the next 8-9 years.

Prasar Bharati in tie-up with ESPN-Star, Zee

Prasar Bharati in tie-up with ESPN-Star, Zee

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

The public broadcaster has ensured Doordarshan gets the feed for all ODIs by signing agreements the top contenders for BCCI's telecast rights.

Wagner's 'forced' retirement signals unrest in the Kiwi camp

Wagner's 'forced' retirement signals unrest in the Kiwi camp

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

New Zealand's former star batter Ross Taylor has suggested that fast bowler Neil Wagner's retirement was "forced", hinting at the possibility of unrest in the Kiwi camp.

ESPN Star pay $1bn for Twenty20 Champions League

ESPN Star pay $1bn for Twenty20 Champions League

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

ESPN Star Sports will shell out nearly $1 billion (570 million pounds) for the commercial and marketing rights for the Twenty20 Champions League.

Will in form Dhoni carry on for two more years?

Will in form Dhoni carry on for two more years?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

The Australian was Dhoni wanted to to stick around in the transition phase as Gaikwad was handed the captaincy.

Action Packed OTT This Week!

Action Packed OTT This Week!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Monsters, sharks, psychopaths, jedis, hybrids, undercover cops, special agents, brace yourself for tons of action on OTT this week.

Soccer: Mohun Bagan beat Bangladesh Army FT in Durand opener

Soccer: Mohun Bagan beat Bangladesh Army FT in Durand opener

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'We tried to keep him, but there is nothing we can do'

Copa America: Is security in the US broken?

Copa America: Is security in the US broken?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Fans raise questions over USA's ability to control crowds after the chaos at Copa America final and hoped that the organisers of the 2026 World Cup, being co-hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada, would take steps to prevent a repeat of the same.

'Hope India don't pick Kohli for T20 WC... it'll be great not to face him!'

'Hope India don't pick Kohli for T20 WC... it'll be great not to face him!'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Australian and RCB all-rounder Glenn Maxwell expressed that his franchise cricket teammate and Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli is the "most clutch player" he has played against.

The biggest piece of rubbish I have heard...: Finch on chatter around Kohli

The biggest piece of rubbish I have heard...: Finch on chatter around Kohli

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Former Australian captain Aaron Finch on Wednesday slammed critics for questioning India batter Virat Kohli's place in Men in Blue's T20I set-up, calling the chatter around his spot "the biggest rubbish he has ever heard".

US Open PIX: Rusty Djokovic eases to victory; Thiem out

US Open PIX: Rusty Djokovic eases to victory; Thiem out

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title kicked off on Monday with an easy win over qualifier Radu Albot in the US Open first round.

IPL Auction: Aussie World Cup stars keep base price at Rs 2 crore

IPL Auction: Aussie World Cup stars keep base price at Rs 2 crore

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Australia's World Cup heroes Travis Head, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc have all kept their respective base prices in the highest bracket of Rs 2 crore.

How To Train Spelling Bee Dragons

How To Train Spelling Bee Dragons

Rediff.com31 May 2024

"You can memorize 1000s of words, but what do you do if you get a word that you don't know?"

Kohli vs Robinson: How Ollie Robinson aims to tame India's run machine

Kohli vs Robinson: How Ollie Robinson aims to tame India's run machine

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Robinson dismissed Virat Kohli thrice in England and he is again looking forward to challenging the Indian great's 'ego'.

Pujara suspended after Sussex docked points for 'on-field behaviour'

Pujara suspended after Sussex docked points for 'on-field behaviour'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

India international Cheteshwar Pujara has been suspended from one county game after his team Sussex was docked 12 points in the County Championship.

PIX: Climate protesters disrupt US Open semi-final

PIX: Climate protesters disrupt US Open semi-final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Climate protesters halted the US Open women's semi-final between American Coco Gauff and Czech Karolina Muchova for nearly an hour on Thursday.

It seemed after 2022 World Cup I was retiring, but now...: Messi

It seemed after 2022 World Cup I was retiring, but now...: Messi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is not thinking about his international future beyond next year's Copa America, where he will try to lead the country to a second successive continental title at the tournament in the United States.

Theekshana out of Asia Cup final due to injury

Theekshana out of Asia Cup final due to injury

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Maheesh Theekshana will miss the Asia Cup final against India after sustaining a hamstring injury

Pele hospitalised but daughter says no worry

Pele hospitalised but daughter says no worry

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The 82-year-old had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021 and has since been in and out of the hospital for treatment on a regular basis.

Mike Tyson involved in altercation on plane

Mike Tyson involved in altercation on plane

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Mike Tyson was involved in a scuffle with another passenger on an airplane at San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday.

New mom Naomi Osaka reveals ambitious comeback plan

New mom Naomi Osaka reveals ambitious comeback plan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

New mother Osaka targets Grand Slam return at Australian Open

Serena in the broadcast booth? The ball is in her court...

Serena in the broadcast booth? The ball is in her court...

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Serena Williams could easily walk off the court and into the broadcast booth if she wants to, pocketing a handsome paycheck and boosting ratings for a sport that is losing star power, those in the business say.