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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.

Zee says no to fresh bid

Zee says no to fresh bid

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

Further arguments in the BCCI telecast right case will take place on September 16.

Telecast rights: Zee ups bid price

Telecast rights: Zee ups bid price

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Sensing competition for the telecast rights of the cricket matches being played in India, Subhash Chandra's Zee group has upped its offer by Rs 94.5 crore

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.

India's schedule at the Games - August 8

India's schedule at the Games - August 8

Rediff.com8 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 5

India's schedule at the Games - August 5

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

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

England's Kane wants to end career as NFL kicker

England's Kane wants to end career as NFL kicker

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Kane is a fan of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and was at the Super Bowl this year, watching from the stands as the 41-year-old won his sixth title.

Moeen withdraws from IPL auctions after talking to Strauss

Moeen withdraws from IPL auctions after talking to Strauss

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has withdrawn his name from next month's Indian Premier League auction after discussions with former captain and ECB's Director of Cricket Andrew Strauss. According to an ESPN Cricinfo report, Strauss got in touch with Moeen and his representatives yesterday to discuss his involvement in the tournament as January 21 is the last date for entry into the auctions. Strauss reportedly told Moeen that while the final decision was his, he should also be aware of hectic schedule of the tournament for more than month and half.

Cricket betting surfaces only in Asia: Boycott

Cricket betting surfaces only in Asia: Boycott

Rediff.com24 May 2013

India should legalise betting to stamp out corruption in cricket, says former England captain Geoffrey Boycott.

Shikhar Dhawan sad after Test axing

Shikhar Dhawan sad after Test axing

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The Delhi opener is confident that India will do well in the four-Test series beginning December 6 at Adelaide.

How poor air could hit players in long matches at Aus Open

How poor air could hit players in long matches at Aus Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chris Evert - along with John McEnroe - told reporters that air quality should be paramount in tournament organisers' minds.

Look who is making a splash at US Open

Look who is making a splash at US Open

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Ana Konjuh has opened some eyes at Flushing Meadows as the 18-year-old former world number one junior emerged to reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final at the US Open.

Prithvi set to return for Mumbai after serving doping ban

Prithvi set to return for Mumbai after serving doping ban

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Opening batsman Prithvi Shaw is likely to return to Mumbai's squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after serving his eight-month suspension for a doping violation.

'We demand silverware at Liverpool now'

'We demand silverware at Liverpool now'

Rediff.com31 May 2019

This is Liverpool's second consecutive Champions League final and their fourth in 14 years, last winning the coveted trophy in 2005.

US skier at Winter Olympics keeping flag flying for LGBT community

US skier at Winter Olympics keeping flag flying for LGBT community

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The 26-year-old told Reuters on Sunday he was excited about representing the United States as well as the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community at the ongoing Games in South Korea.

Russian qualifier Rublev thrashes Federer in 62 minutes

Russian qualifier Rublev thrashes Federer in 62 minutes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

It was Roger Federer's fastest defeat since losing to Franco Squillari in 54 minutes in Sydney in 2003.

India's schedule at the Games - August 3

India's schedule at the Games - August 3

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

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

Why Cricket South Africa won't sack captain Faf du Plessis

Why Cricket South Africa won't sack captain Faf du Plessis

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Faf du Plessis will remain as the skipper of the Test side and he would be in charge of the team scheduled to tour India later this year.

PHOTO: Tennis ace Radwanska bares it all!

PHOTO: Tennis ace Radwanska bares it all!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Agnieszka Radwanska has bared it all. The world No.4 has revealed herself in the latest edition of ESPN The Magazine Body Issue.

Ex-USADA boss rejects Armstrong denial over cash offer

Ex-USADA boss rejects Armstrong denial over cash offer

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is not telling the truth by denying his representatives offered a six-figure cash donation to the U.S. Anti Doping Agency (USADA), the body's former chief executive Terry Madden said on Saturday.

Smith regains his mojo ahead of World Cup

Smith regains his mojo ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Finch is happy that both Smith and David Warner have done incredible work during their time off the field which is showing off

Kobe Bryant, daughter 'Mambacita' died pursuing basketball dream

Kobe Bryant, daughter 'Mambacita' died pursuing basketball dream

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant called his daughter Gianna "Mambacita" after his own court nickname, "Black Mamba," confident she would follow in his footsteps and become a professional basketball player. On Sunday, the 41-year-old five-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist died with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash northwest of Los Angeles as they pursued that dream.

India's schedule at the Games - August 2

India's schedule at the Games - August 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

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

India's schedule at the Games - August 1

India's schedule at the Games - August 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

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

India's schedule at the Games - July 31

India's schedule at the Games - July 31

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

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

India's schedule at the Games - July 29

India's schedule at the Games - July 29

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

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

Pietersen rejected four-month contract before axe

Pietersen rejected four-month contract before axe

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen rejected a four-month contract offer from the England and Wales Cricket Board, hours before his ouster from the 16-member squad for the Test tour of India.

Get fit: Traditional Indian games to tone up

Get fit: Traditional Indian games to tone up

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

It's time to put those cricket bats and footballs away and make room for sports that will push you to your physical and mental limits. We bring you to five sports from India that will both tone your body and fire your imagination.

I am never going to give up bowling: Watson

I am never going to give up bowling: Watson

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Shane Watson has realised he can never give up bowling completely in his career after watching his teammates getting butchered by the Indian batsmen during the first Test.

PIX: Shane Warne, Liz Hurley party with Shilpa Shetty

PIX: Shane Warne, Liz Hurley party with Shilpa Shetty

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The Australian cricketer and his girlfriend Liz Hurley were invited to a private bash hosted by Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra.

India's schedule at the Games - August 6

India's schedule at the Games - August 6

Rediff.com6 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 4

India's schedule at the Games - August 4

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

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

India's schedule at the Games - July 30

India's schedule at the Games - July 30

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

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

India's schedule at the Games - July 28

India's schedule at the Games - July 28

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

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

Boxer Ruiz wants Joshua rematch in New York

Boxer Ruiz wants Joshua rematch in New York

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn, who said this week that both parties had signed up to the fight in Diriyah, near Riyadh, raised the threat of legal action if the Mexican-American refused the terms set out.

100 million plus Indians watched World Cup!

100 million plus Indians watched World Cup!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Females contributed to 47 per cent of the tournament reach.

Evert stunned by Sharapova's admission, but claims doping exists in tennis

Evert stunned by Sharapova's admission, but claims doping exists in tennis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Chris Evert said on Monday she was stunned to hear that Maria Sharapova failed a doping test, but not by the fact that there is doping in tennis, claiming that she knew players who doped during her career.

Highest base price for Yuvraj, KP, Marsh at IPL auction

Highest base price for Yuvraj, KP, Marsh at IPL auction

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

11 other players have quoted the highest base price for this year's auction to be held on February 6 in Bangalore.

Supporting CLT20 helps Aus cricket significantly: CA

Supporting CLT20 helps Aus cricket significantly: CA

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Cricket Australia (CA) has made it clear that it doesn't intend to roll back its commitment to the Champions League, despite the impact on Test preparations, insisting that the money generated by the tournament is important to develop the game at the grassroots level.