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Shoaib threatens legal action against ESPN

Shoaib threatens legal action against ESPN

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

The sports channel used a Hindi phrase that annoyed the temperamental fast bowler.

Sachin Tendulkar inspires new generation of American cricketers

Sachin Tendulkar inspires new generation of American cricketers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar, presented the Championship trophy to the victorious Chicago Cricket Club as the National Cricket Championship ended on a memorable note.

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Michael Clarke expressed that if star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fail to perform during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they could retire

ESPN STAR, advertisers on a sticky wicket

ESPN STAR, advertisers on a sticky wicket

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

At least a dozen advertisers, including Reliance Communications, Nokia, Pepsi, Hero Honda, Maruti and Visa among others, and host broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports may find themselves on a sticky wicket with India's exit from the current world Twenty20 cricket tournament.

ESPN launches Premier League Junior football

ESPN launches Premier League Junior football

Rediff.com14 Jan 2003

Participating teams have been named after English Premiership sides.

Swiatek, Zheng, Rybakina among top US Open contenders

Swiatek, Zheng, Rybakina among top US Open contenders

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Iga Swiatek has been not been at her world-beating best in the months leading up to the U.S. Open but the Pole has both the talent and mentality to lift her game for the final Grand Slam of the year, tennis great Chris Evert said.

BCCI happy with Star-ESPN title sponsorship deal

BCCI happy with Star-ESPN title sponsorship deal

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Despite just one bid and the sponsorship rights going for its base price, the Board of Control for Cricket in India expressed satisfaction with its deal with Star India Pvt Ltd and ESPN for all 13 home international fixtures till March 2014.

ESPN, Nimbus, Sony bid for IPL telecast

ESPN, Nimbus, Sony bid for IPL telecast

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

The country's leading sports broadcasters -- ESPN, Nimbus and Sony -- have made presentations to Board of Control for Cricket in India on their marketing plans for promotion of its upcoming Twenty20 Indian Premier League ahead of a tendering process for telecast rights expected to start by the month-end.

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.

'Messi has been the boost that MLS has needed'

'Messi has been the boost that MLS has needed'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Lionel Messi has more than proven his worth for the league and his team at a vitally important time for the sport in North America, where the FIFA World Cup will be staged in 2026.

Messi says he won't play for Argentina at Paris Olympics

Messi says he won't play for Argentina at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Lionel Messi said he will not be part of Argentina's squad for the Paris Olympics.

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.

Bangladesh's hero reveals his biggest fear ahead of India series

Bangladesh's hero reveals his biggest fear ahead of India series

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Litton Das believes that facing the red 'SG Test' in India would present an entirely different and more difficult test for the team.

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.

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.

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

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

'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.

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'.

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.

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'

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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".