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Harmanpreet Kaur first Indian to win ICC women's player of month

Harmanpreet Kaur first Indian to win ICC women's player of month

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India's inspirational captain Harmanpreet Kaur claimed the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for September 2022.

Game-changer! Kane highlights AI's impact on injury reduction

Game-changer! Kane highlights AI's impact on injury reduction

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Harry Kane believes artificial intelligence (AI) could be the future of injury prevention in soccer

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Two-time World Cup winner and ICC Hall of Famer Lisa Sthalekar has revealed the first five players she would select if choosing a dream ODI XI with the World Cup 2023 just a month away.

Griner finally released from Russian detention

Griner finally released from Russian detention

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Staley watched Griner grow from a first-overall WNBA draft pick in 2013 to one of the dominant forces in the league and an American superstar who collected two World Cup golds on top of her Olympic titles.

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Hasaranga, Gardner win ICC 'Player of the Month' award

Brook pips Jadeja to win ICC Player of Month Award

Brook pips Jadeja to win ICC Player of Month Award

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

England's Harry Brook bagged his second player of the month award after his exploits in New Zealand Test series,

Abdul-Jabbar showers praise on 'dominant' LeBron

Abdul-Jabbar showers praise on 'dominant' LeBron

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar praised LeBron James after he vaulted to the top of the NBA's all-time scorers list

US Open: Like Serena, Like Olympia

US Open: Like Serena, Like Olympia

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Alexis Olympia Ohanian donned braids with white beads on them, just as her mother Serena did when she first won the US Open as a teenager in 1999.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week

BEST Sports Photos of the Week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Ashton Agar, Martina Hingis and more...

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Shubman Gill named ICC Men's Player of January

44 years ago today: When Lord's hosts first women's ODI

44 years ago today: When Lord's hosts first women's ODI

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

England played Australia. England won by 8 wickets and 22 balls to spare.

Akram, Miandad to conduct online sessions for Pakistan cricketers

Akram, Miandad to conduct online sessions for Pakistan cricketers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday said that former greats like Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram will be holding online sessions with current and emerging cricketers in Pakistan to help them remain focused in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown. These sessions have been arranged by the Pakistan national men's cricket team management in collaboration with the International Cricket Operations Department as they are looking at innovative ideas to ensure its elite players and future prospects remain connected with the game.

'Your legacy in the cricket world will forever inspire'

'Your legacy in the cricket world will forever inspire'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Even as a commentator, Bedi continued to rail against spinners with dodgy bowling action and called chucking a bigger threat than illegal betting.

Boxing legends, Klitschko brothers to fight in the war for Ukraine

Boxing legends, Klitschko brothers to fight in the war for Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Vitali Klitschko said Kyiv was under threat and the main priority was to work with police and military forces to support critical infrastructure including the delivery of electricity, gas and water for its citizens.

Sports Shorts: Boxer Amir Khan robbed at gunpoint in London

Sports Shorts: Boxer Amir Khan robbed at gunpoint in London

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

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

Vijender set for US debut; to work with Mike Tyson's trainer

Vijender set for US debut; to work with Mike Tyson's trainer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The Indian boxing ace will train at the World famous boxing club 'The Wild Card Boxing Club' in Hollywood CA under legendary coach Freddie Roach -- a 2012 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee.

Injured Serena withdraws from US Open

Injured Serena withdraws from US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Serena withdraws from US Open

NBA: What next for Lakers after tumultuous season?

NBA: What next for Lakers after tumultuous season?

Rediff.com3 May 2013

After enduring a roller-coaster season described by Hall of Famer Earvin 'Magic' Johnson as "one of the worst" in franchise history, Los Angeles Lakers fans are scratching their heads over what may happen next.

Lebron shines brightest on every stage

Lebron shines brightest on every stage

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

LeBron James finally captured an elusive National Basketball Association title to cap a year where he silenced his critics and shared the spotlight with some unlikely players.

'I will win this thing' Tiafoe vows after US Open defeat

'I will win this thing' Tiafoe vows after US Open defeat

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

An emotional Frances Tiafoe promised to one day hoist the US Open trophy after his Cinderella story came to a premature end on Friday with a semi-final loss to Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz.

Look who dropped in to support Roger Federer at US Open...

Look who dropped in to support Roger Federer at US Open...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Roger Federer launched his bid for an 18th grand slam title with a workmanlike 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) win over Marinko Matosevic to ease into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday, with NBA great Michael Jordan leading the cheering.

NBA: Kobe Bryant becomes youngest scorer of 30,000 points

NBA: Kobe Bryant becomes youngest scorer of 30,000 points

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant become the youngest player to score 30,000 NBA career points during his team's 103-87 road win against the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday.

PIX: England cricket team receives WWE championship title

PIX: England cricket team receives WWE championship title

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The custom WWE Championship Title will remain with the ECB as a permanent fixture at Lord's.

Michael Jordan on George Floyd's death: 'We have had enough'

Michael Jordan on George Floyd's death: 'We have had enough'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Michael Jordan said his heart went out to the family of Floyd and others who have died through acts of racism.

PIX: Kobe Bryant's death leaves sports world stunned

PIX: Kobe Bryant's death leaves sports world stunned

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A true global superstar, the depth of Kobe Bryant's popularity quickly surfaced as reports were confirmed that the Los Angeles Lakers great had been killed along with his daughter Gianna and seven others when his helicopter crashed in a remote field near the city of Calabasas.

Jordan agrees to purchase Charlotte Bobcats

Jordan agrees to purchase Charlotte Bobcats

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Hall of Famer Michael Jordan has agreed to buy a controlling interest in the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, majority owner Bob Johnson said on Saturday. Johnson said further details would come from the NBA. Owners of the NBA's 29 other franchises must approve the sale.

Lawrence Taylor pleads guilty to sexual assault

Lawrence Taylor pleads guilty to sexual assault

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges he paid an underage girl for sex and must register as a sex offender, prosecutors said on Thursday.

O'Neal calls it quits after 19 years in the paint

O'Neal calls it quits after 19 years in the paint

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

A larger than life figure both on and off the court, the announcement from Shaquille O'Neal that he is retiring leaves a void from the basketball aficionado to the casual fan who merely laughed at the antics of the future Hall of Famer.

Michael Jordan pledges $100 million to fight for racial equality

Michael Jordan pledges $100 million to fight for racial equality

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Protesters have taken to the streets in US cities over systemic racism and police brutality.

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Cricket will mark its return to the Commonwealth Games after a gap of 24 years with India taking on Australia on July 29 in the 2022 Birmingham edition.

Ex NFL star Taylor charged for sex with minor

Ex NFL star Taylor charged for sex with minor

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Former NFL great Lawrence Taylor was charged on Thursday with third-degree rape of a 16-year-old girl brought to him in a New York suburb by a pimp, and could face up to four years in prison.

Why professional athletes can be good CEOs

Why professional athletes can be good CEOs

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Building a winning career in the corporate world requires the same leadership it takes to rally teammates for a big game.

Che Bella! Wimbledon champ GarbIne Muguruza scorches red carpet at the Oscars!

Che Bella! Wimbledon champ GarbIne Muguruza scorches red carpet at the Oscars!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

US Olympian skier Lindsay Vonn also walked the red carpet, but her choice of outfit was open to debate on social media.

ICC to replace 'batsman' with 'batter' from T20 World Cup

ICC to replace 'batsman' with 'batter' from T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The International Cricket Council on Thursday decided to replace 'batsman' with gender-neutral term 'batter' in all its playing conditions starting with this month's men's T20 World Cup.

Ichiro shatters baseball record

Ichiro shatters baseball record

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

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.'

US win women's football

US win women's football

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

An extra-time goal gave them a 2-1 victory over Brazil in the gold medal match at the Olympics.

Vijender scores 12th successive professional win

Vijender scores 12th successive professional win

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Indian boxing star Vijender Singh demolished Ghana's former Commonwealth champion Charles Adamu to claim his 12th successive victory and ensure his four-year unbeaten streak in the professional circuit remained intact, in Dubai, on Friday.

Aus great Sthalekar angered by BCCI's treatment of Veda

Aus great Sthalekar angered by BCCI's treatment of Veda

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Lisa Sthalekar said being looked after has become more important at the moment, with the pandemic wreaking havoc across the world.

Vijender hopes to be back in the ring by October

Vijender hopes to be back in the ring by October

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

More than six months have passed since he last stepped into the ring but Indian boxing star Vijender Singh is hopeful of getting back to competition in the next three months after his US-based promoter restarted bouts earlier this month. Signed by Hall of Famer Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions in 2018, Vijender was last seen in action in November 2019 when he defeated Ghana's Charles Adamu to keep his unbeaten record intact in the professional circuit.