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Boxer Mayweather charged with domestic battery

Boxer Mayweather charged with domestic battery

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

American Floyd Mayweather Jr was charged with four felonies, including domestic violence, on Thursday over accusations by his ex-girlfriend that he beat her and threatened their three children.

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The order comes in the wake of rioters defacing and destroying historical sites, monuments and statues in the country as violence erupted following the brutal custodial death of African-American George Floyd on May 25.

I saw Lance Armstrong using drugs: Landis

I saw Lance Armstrong using drugs: Landis

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

Taking his accusations against cycling ace Lance Armstrong to the airwaves for the first time, Floyd Landis slammed the seven-time Tour de France champion with his most blunt attack yet.

Aus great Chappell recalls brush with racism in cricket

Aus great Chappell recalls brush with racism in cricket

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Chappell also went on to say that during his playing days, several cricketers were racially abused but they opted to stay silent.

Jason Mohammed replaces injured Andre Russell

Jason Mohammed replaces injured Andre Russell

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Mohammed is making his comeback after more than a year's gap -- he last played against Bangladesh in an ODI in July last year. The 32-year-old has played nine T20Is and also captained the side in the shortest format.

White people should apologise for racism: Guardiola

White people should apologise for racism: Guardiola

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'We should send a thousand million messages for the black people. I'm embarrassed and ashamed of what the white people have done for the black people'

Armstrong dismisses Landis doping claims

Armstrong dismisses Landis doping claims

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Seven-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has dismissed claims by former team-mate Floyd Landis that he used performance-enhancing drugs.

Mayweather jailed in battery case

Mayweather jailed in battery case

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

US boxing champion was arrested on Friday in Las Vegas on suspicion of grand larceny and domestic battery after an ex-girlfriend accused him of beating her in front of their children, according to police and court documents.

Trump leaves White House with unprecedent tainted legacy

Trump leaves White House with unprecedent tainted legacy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The 74-year-old real estate mogul-turned politician, who radically changed politics in the corridors of power in Washington, DC over the past four tumultuous years, was impeached for a second time on the charges of 'incitement of insurrection' for the violent storming of the United States Capitol by his supporters just days before the end of his four-year term.

International arrest warrant issued against Landis

International arrest warrant issued against Landis

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

A French judge has issued an international arrest warrant against American rider Floyd Landis for suspected hacking into an anti-doping laboratory computer, French anti-doping agency head Pierre Bordry said on Monday.

#GadgetWatch: Top four impressive speakers

#GadgetWatch: Top four impressive speakers

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

From the X-mini SUPA to the TAGG Loop, these are sound devices you can't ignore, says Abhik Sen.

Landis admits doping during Tour: report

Landis admits doping during Tour: report

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Disgraced Tour de France winner Floyd Landis has sent a series of e-mails to cycling officials and sponsors admitting to the use of performance enhancing drugs, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. The report said the American's e-mails detailed his systematic use of the drugs during his career.

It's Archer versus Gayle as England and West Indies renew rivalry

It's Archer versus Gayle as England and West Indies renew rivalry

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Archer, who has played his junior cricket in the Caribbean and qualified to play for England only in April, is a familiar figure for the West Indies camp and it knows what the 24-year-old is capable of.

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

With 28 Grammy wins in total, Beyonce breaks the record set by veteran singer Alison Krauss.

Boxing legend Ali sends a reminder to Mayweather

Boxing legend Ali sends a reminder to Mayweather

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali may have taken a swipe at unbeaten US boxing champion Floyd Mayweather after the latter claimed that he is the greatest fighter of all-time.

I felt Pacquaio won, says Hamilton

I felt Pacquaio won, says Hamilton

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he can see something of himself in Manny Pacquiao, even if the Filipino lost the 'Fight of the Century' last weekend.

Ready to pay knockout prices for Mayweather-Pacquiao megafight?

Ready to pay knockout prices for Mayweather-Pacquiao megafight?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Tickets for the megafight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao finally hit the market on Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Rooney decided on United future; Rossi recovering

Sports Shorts: Rooney decided on United future; Rossi recovering

Rediff.com26 May 2017

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

Reifer to skipper ad-hoc Windies team

Reifer to skipper ad-hoc Windies team

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) scrambled to get a team together for the first Test against Bangladesh starting on Thursday after the selected players decided to boycott the match due to contract disputes.

How to teach your child the value of money

How to teach your child the value of money

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

This is a basic concept which we as adults understand and we should try explaining to our kids, so they understand the value of money.

Against India we will give 110 per cent: Afridi

Against India we will give 110 per cent: Afridi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Captain Shahid Afridi has said that Pakistan will play out of their skin against India in their second match on Saturday.

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Rihanna, who has frequently spoken out on issues such as LGBTQIA+ rights and racism, is the fourth most followed person, with 101.3 million followers, on Twitter after former US president Barack Obama and singers Justin Bieber and Katy Perry. Her tweet on India's farmers received hundreds of thousands of retweets and likes.

Rain wrecks Day 1 of Windies Test

Rain wrecks Day 1 of Windies Test

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Rain restricted play between West Indies and Bangladesh to just 18.5 overs on the first day of the first Test on Thursday after the tourists won the toss and chose to bat making 42 without loss.

Barmy Army warming up for Aussies

Barmy Army warming up for Aussies

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Raucous Edgbaston is about as far removed from the refined surrounds of Lord's as it can get

PIX: Trump leaves White House without welcoming Biden

PIX: Trump leaves White House without welcoming Biden

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Donald Trump, known for his unpredictable leadership style, divisive rhetoric targeting both allies and opponents, and the only US president to be impeached twice, left the White House on Wednesday with a tainted legacy never seen before in American political history.

Chris Gayle named in Windies squad for India ODIs

Chris Gayle named in Windies squad for India ODIs

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Gayle has been named in West Indies' 14-man squad for the three One-day International series (ODIs) against India.

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

I'm a counter-puncher: Somdev

I'm a counter-puncher: Somdev

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

India's new tennis sensation Somdev Devvarman, who pulled off the biggest win of his career over former French Open champion Carlos Moya in the second round of the Chennai Open on Thursday, has warned opponents they have to play really hard to beat him. Somdev, playing for the first time before the home crowd since turning pro last year, upset sixth-seed Moya 4-6, 7-5, 6-4.

Jeff Horn stuns Manny Pacquiao to win WBO welterweight world title

Jeff Horn stuns Manny Pacquiao to win WBO welterweight world title

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Australia's Jeff Horn stunned Filipino Manny Pacquiao in a bloody Brisbane battle to claim a unanimous 12-round decision and win the WBO world welterweight title in front of 50,000 fans at Lang Park on Sunday.

Desperate Sri Lanka clash with West Indies in must-win game

Desperate Sri Lanka clash with West Indies in must-win game

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka need to win their final two games, and hope for favourable outcomes in England and Pakistan's next fixtures.

Review: Rock On

Review: Rock On

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Rock On rocks big time. If you liked Dil Chahta Hai and if you ever thought music can change the world, don't miss this new movie.

Does he have it in him to eclipse Ronaldo?

Does he have it in him to eclipse Ronaldo?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

I'll eclipse Ronaldo as highest paid athlete: McGregor

Hatton, Mayweather ready for 'biggest' fight

Hatton, Mayweather ready for 'biggest' fight

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Ricky Hatton and World Boxing Council welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr meet for the WBC title at the 16,800-seat MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday.

When a fighter promoted whiskey at raucous press conference

When a fighter promoted whiskey at raucous press conference

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Conor McGregor sipped whiskey and boasted he would need just one round to defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov and reclaim the UFC lightweight title during a typically wild news conference to promote his return to the octagon on Thursday.

Indian boxing fans WILL WATCH Manny v Mayweather megafight

Indian boxing fans WILL WATCH Manny v Mayweather megafight

Rediff.com2 May 2015

The fans can watch the bout live on Indian television.

'I have never seen police beat people'

'I have never seen police beat people'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'I have many times bought meals for the accused, and the police pay for it.'

The rising EMI burden

The rising EMI burden

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

In the last couple of years, interest rates have been rising consistently. Home loan borrowers -- both existing and potential -- are a baffled lot because of the sheer speed of the escalation.

Masterful Mayweather defeats Alvarez to remain unbeaten

Masterful Mayweather defeats Alvarez to remain unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

American Floyd Mayweather produced a masterclass as he outboxed Saul Canelo Alvarez to take the Mexican's WBA and WBC super welterweight titles by majority decision in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Until we educate the entire human race, racism will not stop: Holding

Until we educate the entire human race, racism will not stop: Holding

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

An emotional Michael Holding didn't hold back as he delivered a powerful message against racism on Wednesday, asserting that the black race has been dehumanised and its accomplishments wiped off from a history "written by people who do the harm." Holding, who will retire from commentary at the end of next year, talked about racism as cricket restarted amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Southampton with the first England-West Indies Test.

Doping scandal puts off sponsors

Doping scandal puts off sponsors

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006