News for 'Hall of Fame'

Tennis doubles legend to be probed for sex abuse

Tennis doubles legend to be probed for sex abuse

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

The International Tennis Hall of Fame has begun an investigation into claims of sexual abuse by one of its members, doubles legend Bob Hewitt, the organisation's executive director said on Tuesday.

Baseball legend Yogi Berra dies aged 90

Baseball legend Yogi Berra dies aged 90

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

He played almost his entire 19-year baseball career for the New York Yankees.

Knicks great Ewing out of hospital after positive COVID-19 test

Knicks great Ewing out of hospital after positive COVID-19 test

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Ewing, a seven-foot center, was the number one pick in the 1985 NBA draft and was inducted into the Hall of Fame. He also won two Olympic gold medals as a member of the US 'Dream Team'.

'Rod Marsh one of Australia's greatest ever'

'Rod Marsh one of Australia's greatest ever'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I thought he was invincible. He was my absolute idol and hero and inspiration as to why I pursued what I did,' said Adam Gilchrist.

Rohan-Ramkumar upset top seeds to win title

Rohan-Ramkumar upset top seeds to win title

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

The Indian pair defeated Dodig and Melo in straight sets to win the tournament.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week

BEST Sports Photos of the Week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Ashton Agar, Martina Hingis and more...

PICS: Warner beats Smith by ONE vote for Allan Border Medal

PICS: Warner beats Smith by ONE vote for Allan Border Medal

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Dashing opening batsman David Warner won his third Allan Border Medal, while Ellyse Perry claimed her second Belinda Clark Award at the Australian Cricket Awards, in Melbourne, on Monday.

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Messi's image is everywhere, adorning the sides of buildings.

Where Does Sachin Stand Among The Great Batters?

Where Does Sachin Stand Among The Great Batters?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Tendulkar's sterling performances, his fascinating duels for supremacy with contemporaries -- Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, Inzamam-ul Haq, Jacques Kallis among batsmen; Shane Warne, Muttiah Muralitharan, Wasim Akram among bowlers -- embellished modern cricket and globalised the game, asserts Ayaz Memon who has observed the cricketing colossus from the day he made his Test debut in November 1989.

PM celebrates Diwali with troops in J-K's Rajouri

PM celebrates Diwali with troops in J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Modi visited the border district in Jammu region, his first to Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, coinciding with Infantry Day celebrations.

Kapil Dev discharged from hospital

Kapil Dev discharged from hospital

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Kapil Dev was discharged from a city hospital, two days after undergoing angioplasty following a heart attack.

Wisden honour for Bumrah, Mandhana

Wisden honour for Bumrah, Mandhana

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The other winners from Asia are Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman, Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne and Afghanistan Rashid Khan.

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Canada's new Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum glows during dusk in Calgary, Alberta.

'Thomas Cup Win Shows India Is A Great Badminton Nation'

'Thomas Cup Win Shows India Is A Great Badminton Nation'

Rediff.com24 May 2022

'You can't just have one single player who is individually doing well and be able to win the World Championship or the Olympics.' 'In the Thomas Cup, you need a group of players performing at the same time at their highest level.' 'So that shows how difficult it is, and what a great achievement that is for a country like India to be able to win it.'

Aussie sports legends slam Ponting

Aussie sports legends slam Ponting

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Their desire to win at all costs is beginning to blur their moral compass, Hall of Famer John Bertrand said.

Boxing ace Griffith who killed opponent in ring dies

Boxing ace Griffith who killed opponent in ring dies

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Former welterweight champion Emile Griffith, best known for the brutal 1962 world title fight that claimed the life of bitter rival Benny Paret, died Tuesday. He was 75.

Starc wins maiden Allan Border medal; Gardner bags Belinda Clarke award

Starc wins maiden Allan Border medal; Gardner bags Belinda Clarke award

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Senior pacer Mitchell Starc claimed his maiden Allan Border medal, while Ashleigh Gardner became the first indigenous person to win the Belinda Clarke award, the top two honours at Cricket Australia (CA) Awards.

Govt warns Twitter for showing Leh in China

Govt warns Twitter for showing Leh in China

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The IT secretary has reminded Twitter that Leh is the headquarter of Union Territory of Ladakh and both Ladakh as well as Jammu and Kashmir are integral and inalienable parts of India

Kasparov, Klitschko speak out on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Kasparov, Klitschko speak out on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'There's no going back in time, but I hope those who ignored, downplayed, and appeased Putin for so long feel some shame today. Enough at least to do everything possible to stop him now.'

ATP, WTA and ITF extend suspensions due to COVID-19

ATP, WTA and ITF extend suspensions due to COVID-19

Rediff.com15 May 2020

ATP events in Hamburg, Bastad, Newport, Los Cabos, Gstaad, Umag, Atlanta and Kitzbuhel will not go ahead as scheduled.

Rishabh Pant voted inaugural ICC Player of the Month

Rishabh Pant voted inaugural ICC Player of the Month

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Pant blazed his way to a breath-taking 91 on the third day of the ongoing first Test between India and England in Chennai.

Check out our Sports Quiz!

Check out our Sports Quiz!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Take a crack at our not-so-tough sports quiz...

Shane Warne, God of Spin, Dead At 52

Shane Warne, God of Spin, Dead At 52

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Warne's management released a brief statement saying that he passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand.

What's cooking between Dravid and the BJP?

What's cooking between Dravid and the BJP?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Nadda also met Chandrashekar Kambar, a Jnanpith award recipient as part of the BJP's ongoing nationwide campaign on the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Malala done with Oxford; now it's Netflix and sleep!

Malala done with Oxford; now it's Netflix and sleep!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner who once took a bullet for campaigning for girls' education in Pakistan, was over the moon on Friday after completing her degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Britain's prestigious Oxford University.

Australian tennis great Cooper dies at 83

Australian tennis great Cooper dies at 83

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Wielding a potent backhand and renowned for his fitness, the serve-volleying Cooper beat Neale Fraser for his maiden Grand Slam title at the 1957 Australian Championships and again for the Wimbledon trophy the following year.

American legend Miller event ambassador of Mumbai Marathon

American legend Miller event ambassador of Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Seven-time Olympic medallist and nine-time World Champion American gymnast Shannon Miller was on Friday named the international event ambassador for the 17th edition of Tata Mumbai Marathon. Miller, 42, is the only female athlete to be inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame twice -- in 2006(individual) and 2008 (team) respectively.

Make way for the stunningly sexy Ranveer and Deepika cover

Make way for the stunningly sexy Ranveer and Deepika cover

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

We couldn't take our eyes off them, what about you?

PIX: Aishwarya, at an award ceremony

PIX: Aishwarya, at an award ceremony

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Check out the arrivals.

Is it a bird, is it a plane? It's 'super' Trudeau!

Is it a bird, is it a plane? It's 'super' Trudeau!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Upon revealing his Superman shirt, he said in both English and French: "You know, gotta do it."

PIX: Sonam, Janhvi, Katrina win big!

PIX: Sonam, Janhvi, Katrina win big!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Bollywood dazzled on the red carpet of the Hello! Hall of Fame Awards 2019.

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'He grew up poor and faced racism as he worked to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Hank never let the hatred he faced consume him.'

Hello Ash, Deepika, Kangna!

Hello Ash, Deepika, Kangna!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Shane Warne's exclusive poker lessons for Hurley

Shane Warne's exclusive poker lessons for Hurley

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne is hell bent on turning his actress fianc Elizabeth Hurley into a sports enthusiast.

Kobe Bryant memorial expected to draw thousands

Kobe Bryant memorial expected to draw thousands

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Billed as a 'Celebration of Life' follows a series of remembrances, including a private family funeral earlier this month.

PIX: Brentford stun Arsenal for dream Premier League start

PIX: Brentford stun Arsenal for dream Premier League start

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard scored midway through each half to spark wild celebrations by the home fans who have waited so long to take their place in their new 17,500-capacity home and even longer to watch top-flight football.

Becker's trophy auction raises over 680,000 pounds

Becker's trophy auction raises over 680,000 pounds

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The 51-year-old was declared bankrupt by a British court in 2017 in connection to a debt to private bankers Arbuthnot Latham & Co, and the company dealing with his bankruptcy decided to auction 82 items from his collection.

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

What these elections prove beyond any doubt (if ever there was one) that Modi's hold over public mind and Shah's mastery of election management are unparalleled. It doesn't seem likely that they will be matched any time soon in the Indian political scene, reaffirms Shreekant Sambrani.

Alia, Malaika, Sonam: AMAZING March fashion

Alia, Malaika, Sonam: AMAZING March fashion

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Take some cue from these B-town ladies and get your fashion game on point!

Pant, Root nominated for ICC Player of the Month

Pant, Root nominated for ICC Player of the Month

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

India's Rishabh Pant and England's Joe Root have found a place in the men's category.