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Why this cricketing great needs your help

Why this cricketing great needs your help

Rediff.com22 May 2021

'When I first met him, I felt he had given up on life, but now his willingness to live has enhanced.'

Russia's Olympics ban will scare drug cheats, says Bolt

Russia's Olympics ban will scare drug cheats, says Bolt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The ban on Russia's track and field athletes from the Rio Games will scare drug cheats and help cleaning up the sport, Jamaica's six-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt said.

World Athletics: Ayana denies Dibaba with stunning 5,000m gold

World Athletics: Ayana denies Dibaba with stunning 5,000m gold

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana put on a brilliant display of front-running to win the women's 5,000 metres at the world championships on Sunday and deprive compatriot Genzebe Dibaba of an unprecedented double gold.

Covid surge in India heartbreaking, US determined to help: Kamala Harris

Covid surge in India heartbreaking, US determined to help: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Describing the surge of COVID-19 infections and deaths in India as 'nothing short of heartbreaking', Vice President Kamala Harris said on Friday that India's welfare is critically important to the US.

Kamala Harris as vice president was long overdue: Biden

Kamala Harris as vice president was long overdue: Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

The 56-year-old Democratic Senator from California, who on Saturday became America's first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect, represents a new face of political power.

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

America has never in its history before had a female President and Vice President so it remains to be seen what formal title -- 'Second Gentleman, Second Husband' -- will be given to the first male spouse of an elected leader.

World C'ships: Fraser-Pryce blazes to history; Taylor claims fourth triple jump gold

World C'ships: Fraser-Pryce blazes to history; Taylor claims fourth triple jump gold

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce powered her way to 100 metres gold on Sunday to become the first person to win four gold medals over the distance at the athletics world championships.

Kohli makes it count, while Rahane grabs chances in series win

Kohli makes it count, while Rahane grabs chances in series win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'Special mention to Rahane, who has come back after a while and he was outstanding...'

Miss World 2018 is a Mexican beauty

Miss World 2018 is a Mexican beauty

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Mexico's Vanessa Ponce de Leon was crowned Miss World 2018.

After De Grasse exit, who can stop Bolt and Van Niekerk?

After De Grasse exit, who can stop Bolt and Van Niekerk?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Andre De Grasse's withdrawal through injury has only boosted the chances of Usain Bolt and Wayde Van Niekerk stamping themselves as the headline acts of the World Athletics Championships that start in London on Friday.

Pant, Kuldeep picked for WI tour; Rohit and Bumrah rested

Pant, Kuldeep picked for WI tour; Rohit and Bumrah rested

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Interestingly, the two players were named in the 15-member squad in place of Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India not specifying any reason for leaving out the two players.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Bolt getting jiggy, Bell being castled and some other exciting action from last week encapsulated by Rediff.com!

West Indies' Thomas wants to be counted among the greats

West Indies' Thomas wants to be counted among the greats

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Oshane Thomas was named a reserve in West Indies' 25-member squad for the England tour, where they will engage in a three-Test series with the hosts, starting July 8 at Southampton.

Bolt sets sights on lowering sprint records

Bolt sets sights on lowering sprint records

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

Jamaica's triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt believes he can take the 100 metres world record down to 9.58 seconds and go below 19 seconds in the 200 metres.

2nd Test PICS: India close in on big win over Windies

2nd Test PICS: India close in on big win over Windies

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2nd Test between West Indies and India in Kingston, Jamaica, on Sunday

Kamala Harris hit by the return of 'birther movement'

Kamala Harris hit by the return of 'birther movement'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The conspiracy theory about Harris started following a Newsweek Op-Ed by Dr John Eastman, who ran in the Republican primary to be California's attorney general in 2010. Trump did not give his opinion on it but acknowledged that he has heard about such claims circulating on social media that Harris is not eligible to be the president of the United States.

Will stand with India in confronting threats it faces: Biden

Will stand with India in confronting threats it faces: Biden

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

"Fifteen years ago, I was leading the efforts to approve the historic civil nuclear deal with India. I said that if the US and India became closer friends and partners, then the world will be a safer place," Biden, who was vice-president in the Obama administration, said while addressing the Indian-American community on India's Independence Day.

Fans will expect more once cricket resumes: Simmons

Fans will expect more once cricket resumes: Simmons

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'There's a lot of old games being shown and people are enjoying that, but they're looking forward to live sport; so, there's a lot of hope it happens, but that depends on how things are put together.'

World Championships: Bolt takes centre stage in 100 metres gold bid

World Championships: Bolt takes centre stage in 100 metres gold bid

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The Jamaican will need to start better than in Friday's heats but remains hot favourite to triumph at London Stadium in his final individual race.

Kamala Harris sworn in as America's first woman vice president

Kamala Harris sworn in as America's first woman vice president

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Harris, the daughter of an Indian immigrant from Chennai, scripted history by becoming the first-ever woman Vice President of the United States. She is also the first female, first Black and first South Asian American vice president.

Woolmer inquest set for October

Woolmer inquest set for October

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The long-awaited coroner's inquest into the death of former Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer will begin on October 16.

What caused Bolt's injury in his farewell race

What caused Bolt's injury in his farewell race

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Usain Bolt's Jamaican team mates complained that a 45-minute wait in the call room before the race had hampered their preparations.

Day 7: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 7: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Several events were postponed or rescheduled, including Nordic combined, biathlon and Alpine skiing, and more than 60 tents were damaged by winds with a speed of seven metres per second as organisers warned of flying debris.

West Indies all-rounder Russell pulls out of Pakistan T20 series

West Indies all-rounder Russell pulls out of Pakistan T20 series

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has pulled out of the upcoming three-T20I series against Pakistan citing 'personal' reasons.

Gayle to become first-time dad, will miss next two IPL matches

Gayle to become first-time dad, will miss next two IPL matches

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

West Indian opener Chris Gayle will miss the next two matches for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League after flying back to Jamaica for the birth of his first child.

U-19 World Cup star Alzarri Joseph to join WI squad

U-19 World Cup star Alzarri Joseph to join WI squad

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Uncapped teenage fast bowler Alzarri Joseph will join the 13-member West Indies squad for the second Test against India starting in Kingston, Jamaica on July 30, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said. The 19-year-old Joseph has performed outstanding bowling feats for the U-19 side where he snared 13 wickets to lead West Indies to their World Cup title in Bangladesh. No other changes have been made to the Jason Holder-led squad which looked inexperienced against India's supremacy in the first game as they were thrashed by an innings and 92 runs.

Captain Kohli would rather finish than entertain

Captain Kohli would rather finish than entertain

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

India's captain Virat Kohli says his priority is to help India win matches than just play 'slam-bang cricket' for the sake of entertaining the crowd in the Twenty20 game.

Sprinter Bolt trains at Norwegian club Stromsgodset

Sprinter Bolt trains at Norwegian club Stromsgodset

Rediff.com30 May 2018

He also hopes to play some part in a friendly against the club's Under-19 side.

PHOTOS: Kuchina takes high jump gold, Malachowski ends long wait

PHOTOS: Kuchina takes high jump gold, Malachowski ends long wait

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Mariya Kuchina won thewomen's high jump with a clearance of 2.01 metres on Saturday to become Russia's second gold medallist at this world championships. The 22-year-old from Moscow had a blemish-free card to that height, her lifetime best performance.

Five Jamaicans test positive for banned drugs - sources

Five Jamaicans test positive for banned drugs - sources

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Five Jamaican athletes, including two Olympic medallists, tested positive for banned performance-enhancing drugs at last month's national championships, sources close to Jamaican athletics said.

Bolt to warm up for Rio Olympics at London Anniversary Games

Bolt to warm up for Rio Olympics at London Anniversary Games

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has announced that he will return to the London Anniversary Games next year in a bid to warm up for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Cutting 200m from Olympics just stupid idea: Bolt

Cutting 200m from Olympics just stupid idea: Bolt

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt said on Wednesday reports suggesting the 200 metres is among five athletics events at risk of being cut from the Olympic programme is 'ridiculous' and must not happen.

PHOTOS: Glasgow revels in Bolt buzz and inspiring stories...

PHOTOS: Glasgow revels in Bolt buzz and inspiring stories...

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The Glasgow Commonwealth Games proved to be much more than just 'Friendly' as Scottish culture, sport and six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt combined to create a memorable 11-day event.

Former West Indies pacer deported from New Zealand

Former West Indies pacer deported from New Zealand

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Former West Indies Test cricketer Franklyn Rose was deported from New Zealand today after being held in prison five weeks for overstaying a work visa. The 44-year-old Rose, a fast bowler who played 19 Tests and 27 one-day internationals, had lived in New Zealand since 2011 when he was granted a work visa to coach at Auckland University Cricket Club. His visa expired in 2012 and he worked as a volunteer cricket coach at Auckland schools before being given a deportation order in 2014.

Hat-trick man Bumrah earns high praise from West Indies

Hat-trick man Bumrah earns high praise from West Indies

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

West Indies captain Jason Holder tipped his cap to Jasprit Bumrah after the India pace bowler bagged a hat-trick on Day 2 of the second Test, in Kingston, on Saturday. Bumrah had figures of 6 for 16 as the West Indies collapsed to 87 for seven at stumps in their first innings, still 329 runs in arrears of India's first innings score.

Copa America PHOTOS: Higuain gives Argentina win; Paraguay hold Uruguay

Copa America PHOTOS: Higuain gives Argentina win; Paraguay hold Uruguay

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Paraguay drew 1-1 with Uruguay at the Copa America to go top of Group B, one point ahead of Argentina before the tournament favourites take on eliminated Jamaica later on Saturday.

God I'm sorry, says 'lightning' Bolt

God I'm sorry, says 'lightning' Bolt

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Even god was sidelined, as a church in Hatfield, Manchester, in Jamaica, allowed its members to leave the Sunday service earlier than normal to watch Usain Bolt run in the men's 100 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow, on Sunday.

Congratulate Team India on their Lord's win!

Congratulate Team India on their Lord's win!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Team India beat England by 95 runs in the second Test at Lord's. It's the first overseas Test win for MS Dhoni and Co. since they beat West Indies at Sabina Park, Jamaica, in July 2011.

Kamala Harris recalls childhood visits to Chennai

Kamala Harris recalls childhood visits to Chennai

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Harris, 55, who is the first black to be selected as a vice-presidential candidate of a major party, took a trip down the memory lane, mentioning her 'long walks' in Madras (now Chennai) with her grandfather who would tell her about the 'heroes' responsible for the birth of the world's largest democracy.

Felix gets record fifth gold as US win relay

Felix gets record fifth gold as US win relay

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Allyson Felix became the first woman to collect five athletics gold medals.