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Images: Australia vs West Indies, Champions Trophy

Images: Australia vs West Indies, Champions Trophy

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

Images from the ICC Champions Trophy Group A match between Australia and West Indies in Johannesburg, on Saturday.

Former world champion Hatton hangs up gloves

Former world champion Hatton hangs up gloves

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Britain's former two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton called time on his 14-year professional boxing career on Thursday.

'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.'

'Liar, clown': Trump, Biden trade insults in chaotic presidential debate

'Liar, clown': Trump, Biden trade insults in chaotic presidential debate

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

During the first of the three presidential debates in Cleveland, Ohio, Trump and Biden clashed over each other's personality, past record, family and their visions.

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

With just hours to go before the United States presidential election all eyes are turning stateside as Donald Trump seeks a second term in the White House and Democratic candidate Joe Biden campaigns to become America's 46th president. If you're struggling to wrap your head around the presidential election and how it compares to India, which competing parties will be vying for the White House, and how a winner is selected, scroll on for a comprehensive guide that details all there is to know about the upcoming elections.

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

Dravid is the oldest player to make T20 debut

Dravid is the oldest player to make T20 debut

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Rahul Dravid became the oldest player to make Twenty20 International debut for a Test-playing country in the one-off T20 match between India and England.

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.

Trump 'wrong' president for US: Michelle Obama

Trump 'wrong' president for US: Michelle Obama

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The former first lady urged those who did not come out to vote in 2016 to make their vote count this time.

Landis calls for legalised doping

Landis calls for legalised doping

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Disgraced Tour de France winner Floyd Landis has called on cycling authorities to legalise doping because he believes testers will always struggle to uncover the cheats.

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.

Armstrong not losing sleep over doping allegations

Armstrong not losing sleep over doping allegations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2011

Lance Armstrong is not losing any sleep over a US federal investigation into allegations of doping in his team, the seven-times Tour de France champion said on Saturday ahead of his final international race.

Football: Inter sign Vidal from Barcelona for 1 million euros

Football: Inter sign Vidal from Barcelona for 1 million euros

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Irrepressible Ibrahimovic scores twice as Milan win opener

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

"The granting of the Freedom of the City of London recognises how they have added their voices to the growing global movement to stamp out racism."

Armstrong confident investigation will go his way

Armstrong confident investigation will go his way

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Lance Armstrong is confident the ongoing federal investigation into alleged doping will go his way, the seven-times Tour de France champion said on Thursday. The American rider has hired criminal defence attorney Brian Daly, a former US federal prosecutor, following allegations made by fellow countryman and ex-team mate Floyd Landis.

Upma gets US Top Chef honour for Indian American

Upma gets US Top Chef honour for Indian American

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Floyd Cardoz, the chef behind the New York restaurant Tabla, has taken home the top prize in the third season of Top Chef Masters.

Football Focus: 'Booing players taking a knee was not racist'

Football Focus: 'Booing players taking a knee was not racist'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Armstrong hits back at Landis over doping claims

Armstrong hits back at Landis over doping claims

Rediff.com22 May 2010

Lance Armstrong fired back at former team mate Floyd Landis, who has publicly accused him of using performance enhancing drugs, following reports he is now working with law enforcement agencies. Armstrong's lawyers issued a statement on the cyclist's team's website countering Landis' claims that Armstrong cheated during his seven Tour de France wins.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'4 more years of Trump': Pence accepts Republican Party's nomination for VP

'4 more years of Trump': Pence accepts Republican Party's nomination for VP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Pence and Trump will challenge Democratic Patry's presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris in the November election.

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.

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.

Joe Biden names Indian-American Kamala Harris as running mate

Joe Biden names Indian-American Kamala Harris as running mate

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

By naming the 55-year-old lawyer and politician from California as his running mate, Biden made history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket. If elected she would be the first ever women to be the vice president of the US and the first ever Indian-American and African vice president of the country.

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.

COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate

COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

While there were no surprises on policy issues from either side, there were far less interruptions and tense moments between Pence, 61, who comes from Indiana and his Democrat challenger Harris, 55, who is from California.

Sports Shorts: Force India complete 2019 grid with Stroll

Sports Shorts: Force India complete 2019 grid with Stroll

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Manny Pacquiao too good for Broner

Manny Pacquiao too good for Broner

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao delivered a dominant performance to earn a unanimous decision victory over Adrien Broner on Saturday in Las Vegas.

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

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.