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Ad rush to cricket kicks off again

Ad rush to cricket kicks off again

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

Big advertisers are betting big on cricket again, after India's dismal performance in the World Cup

Cincinnati Masters: Keys claims title; Medvedev beats Goffin

Cincinnati Masters: Keys claims title; Medvedev beats Goffin

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

American Madison Keys overcame late leads by Svetlana Kuznetsova in both sets to defeat the Russian for the Cincinnati Masters title on Sunday.

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

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.

Cable operators face CAS crunch

Cable operators face CAS crunch

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Broadcasters to see 30% drop in subscription revenue.

Blue is the colour (of money)

Blue is the colour (of money)

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

Can Peter Kenyon turn Chelsea into a global brand to compete with the likes of Real Madrid and his former employer Manchester United.

Ferrari to protest previous F1 results?

Ferrari to protest previous F1 results?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

Ferrari has threatened to pull the closest F1 battle in several years off the race-track and into the appeal courts.

Ten Sports to telecast UEFA Champions League

Ten Sports to telecast UEFA Champions League

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

The Dubai-based sports channel bagged the exclusive rights in the Indian subcontinent for the next three seasons.

Brawn returns to Formula One in management role

Brawn returns to Formula One in management role

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Former Ferrari technical director and world championship-winning team principal Ross Brawn stepped back into the Formula One arena on Monday in the new role of managing director for motorsport.

Ranieri: I'm off

Ranieri: I'm off

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Claudio Ranieri delivered an emotional farewell to his stunned Chelsea players on Monday after finally admitting he will be sacked this summer.

Aksh ties up with Star for IPTV

Aksh ties up with Star for IPTV

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd has already launched IPTV in Delhi. Its partner, Aksh, may soon tie up with Zee and ESPN too since content and pricing will hold the key to success as others join the fray.

Football on TV draws advertisers

Football on TV draws advertisers

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Di Maria reveals he did not share a good relationship with Van Gaal

Di Maria reveals he did not share a good relationship with Van Gaal

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Angel Di Maria has admitted to clashing with former manager Louis Van Gaal during his ill-fated stint at Manchester United and hinted that his poor relationship with the Dutchman contributed to a dip in his performance.

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.

DDCA apex council slams Ombudsman's order reinstating Rajat

DDCA apex council slams Ombudsman's order reinstating Rajat

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ravikant Chopra, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) PC Vaish, GM, Cricket Operations, Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) members Yashpal Sharma and Sunil Valson also took the charge on Monday after taking back their resignations.

Schumacher leaves hospital after crash

Schumacher leaves hospital after crash

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

Ralf Schumacher left the San Rafaele hospital in Milan today after crashing his Williams-BMW in testing at Monza.

Rajinder to stay till 2006 WC

Rajinder to stay till 2006 WC

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

IHF President KPS Gill also said that he was not in favour of having a foreign coach for the team.

Sports Shorts: Olympic champ 'fine' after emergency C-section

Sports Shorts: Olympic champ 'fine' after emergency C-section

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

BCCI plans own broadcast

BCCI plans own broadcast

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

After controversy over the telecast rights, the BCCI is planning to make arrangements to broadcast the India-Australia series.

Zee files writ petition in Supreme Court

Zee files writ petition in Supreme Court

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

The petition sought an order from the apex court restraining the BCCI from awarding the telecast rights to any other channel.

A chance to watch World Cup live

A chance to watch World Cup live

Rediff.com10 May 2006

Eleven lucky Indians will get an opportunity to watch a match as part of ESPN Star Sports' "Gyarah Hindustani" contest.

EPL: Costa accuses Chelsea of pricing him out of Atletico move

EPL: Costa accuses Chelsea of pricing him out of Atletico move

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Costa has not played for Chelsea since the FA Cup final in May, following which he claims manager Antonio Conte sent him a text telling him he was not in his plans for the new season.

F1 bosses fear arrest warrants

F1 bosses fear arrest warrants

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

Formula one team bosses are considering boycotting Grand Prix races in Europe over new European Union rules relating to deaths on the track.

Cancellation of tender process 'unjust, illegal'

Cancellation of tender process 'unjust, illegal'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

The Madras high court came down heavily on former BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya for termination of the tender process for telecasting cricket matches in the country.

Terrorist fear for Bahrain GP

Terrorist fear for Bahrain GP

Rediff.com24 Dec 2003

The inaugural Bahrain Grand Prix could be at risk from a terrorist attack, the Foreign Office has warned.

ESS threatens to sue Prasar Bharati

ESS threatens to sue Prasar Bharati

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

ESPN-Star Sports may take legal action against Prasar Bharti for denying to provide match highlights.

HC gives telecast rights to Prasar Bharti

HC gives telecast rights to Prasar Bharti

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

The High Court also gave the BCCI the freedom to engage any producer for the purpose of live feed except Zee Telefilms Ltd and ESPN Star Sports.

Decision on TV rights on Thursday

Decision on TV rights on Thursday

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

The Madras HC will pass orders for interim arrangements for telecasting the India-Pakistan series on Thursday.

Star Sports plans a makeover

Star Sports plans a makeover

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

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.

Shoaib could be called again: Gavaskar

Shoaib could be called again: Gavaskar

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar said no bowler with suspect action is ever cleared for good and open to scrutiny at any time.

Can Beckham get an Oscar?

Can Beckham get an Oscar?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

David Beckham's Hollywood ambitions are on the verge of being realised. We can only hope.

Villeneuve may face race-off for drive

Villeneuve may face race-off for drive

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

Jacques Villeneuve may have to take part in a Fame Academy-style contest if he wants to keep his Formula One seat.

Evert has no issue with Sharapova wildcards

Evert has no issue with Sharapova wildcards

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Former American great Chris Evert has no issue with tournaments handing Maria Sharapova wildcard entries as the Russian former world number one makes her way back from a doping ban, she said on Wednesday.

Djokovic beats Pouille to reach Cincinnati semi-finals

Djokovic beats Pouille to reach Cincinnati semi-finals

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Novak Djokovic wore down Lucas Pouille after an even first set, dispatching the Frenchman 7-6(2), 6-1 in a Cincinnati Masters quarter-final in Ohio on Friday.

Buzz: 'Pollard as WI skipper is step in right direction'

Buzz: 'Pollard as WI skipper is step in right direction'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The 50-year-old Lara also gave his opinion as to what the team is required to do to become successful in the longest format of the game.

Zee Sports to telecast Lanka Tests

Zee Sports to telecast Lanka Tests

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

The deal was clinched after a meeting with top BCCI officials where all the bidders were present.