News for 'Jamaican'

Woolmer's widow claims he was murdered

Woolmer's widow claims he was murdered

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Gill Woolmer also rubbished the notion that her husband was about to blow the whistle on match-fixing.

Football Roundup: Mourinho satisfied with United's progress; Ajax hold Nice

Football Roundup: Mourinho satisfied with United's progress; Ajax hold Nice

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football

Renegades may bring back Gayle despite 'don't blush' furore

Renegades may bring back Gayle despite 'don't blush' furore

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Renegades coach David Saker said that while Gayle's behaviour was wrong it would not factor into his recruiting decisions.

Chris Gayle Windies Cricketer of the Year

Chris Gayle Windies Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

while Daren Ganga walked away with the Test Player of the Year award at the WIPA 2006 awards function in Barbados on Tuesday.

I wanted to retire after Rio but might go one more year: Bolt

I wanted to retire after Rio but might go one more year: Bolt

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, may continue competing until the 2017 world championships in London, the Jamaican has told the BBC.

Not Sydney, Lara picks the best-ever Test knock he's played

Not Sydney, Lara picks the best-ever Test knock he's played

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

He also picked that knock over the monumental 375 and 400 not out against England, and he had his reasons.

After narrow defeat to RCB Russell wants to bat at 4

After narrow defeat to RCB Russell wants to bat at 4

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Describing their narrow defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore as a sweet and sour feeling, Kolkata Knight Riders's impact player Andre Russell questioned his team's decision to send him lower down the order.

World 100m champion Gatlin in new doping scandal

World 100m champion Gatlin in new doping scandal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

World 100 metres champion Justin Gatlin said on Tuesday he is "shocked and surprised" at doping allegations made against his coach Dennis Mitchell, like Gatlin a convicted doper, but added that he sacked him as soon as he heard about the issue.

Bolt wins 100m at London Anniversary Games despite slow start

Bolt wins 100m at London Anniversary Games despite slow start

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Usain Bolt returned to the scene of his triple Olympic glory and duly delivered for 60,000 camera-flashing fans as he overcame a slow start to win the 100 metres and give the London Anniversary Games the Friday finale it demanded.

'Sluggish' Bolt does enough to win 100m heats

'Sluggish' Bolt does enough to win 100m heats

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt won his 100metres heat after what he called a "sluggish" start on Saturday, but looked pained after the race as he prepared to fend off the challenge of American Jason Gatlin for the Olympic crown.

IPL PIX: Rabada leads Delhi to Super Over win

IPL PIX: Rabada leads Delhi to Super Over win

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Andre Russell endured a beamer blow but still produced a blistering knock to lift Kolkata to a fighting 185 for 8 against Delhi Capitals in an IPL match, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

'Ishant can improve if he consistently works harder at the nets'

'Ishant can improve if he consistently works harder at the nets'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

West Indies pace legend Courtney Walsh feels that Indian speedster Ishant Sharma needs to work harder in the nets in order to iron out his flaws and achieve consistency.

Powell equals 100m world record

Powell equals 100m world record

Rediff.com19 Aug 2006

The 23-year-old Jamaican destroyed his rivals in Zurich to equal the record of 9.77 seconds he shares with American Justin Gatlin.

Kings XI, Rajasthan Royals in fight to end losing run

Kings XI, Rajasthan Royals in fight to end losing run

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Kings XI Punjab will be looking to get their campaign back on track after a couple of defeats when they lock horns with bottom-placed Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League in Indore on Sunday.

Bucknor dismisses criticism of his umpiring

Bucknor dismisses criticism of his umpiring

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

The Jamaican umpire said he is 'pretty comfortable at the moment' with his form.\n\n

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.

Powell equals men's 100m world record

Powell equals men's 100m world record

Rediff.com11 Jun 2006

The Jamaican clocked 9.77 seconds at the British Grand Prix meeting in Gateshead.

World's fastest man Bolt loses opening race of season

World's fastest man Bolt loses opening race of season

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The Jamaican world record holder could not make up a 10 metre deficit on a University of Technology team, which won in 38.23 seconds.

Windies spin great Valentine passes away

Windies spin great Valentine passes away

Rediff.com12 May 2004

The ace spinner of the 1950s and 60s died at his home in Orlando, Florida, at the age of 74.

Get ready for Usain Bolt the footballer!

Get ready for Usain Bolt the footballer!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt expects an onset of nerves when he makes his debut for Australia's Central Coast Mariners against an amateur side on Friday and says he is still short of fitness and struggling with the speed of the game.

Are you single? No UK visa for you

Are you single? No UK visa for you

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

Gayle smashes 12-ball 50, equals Yuvraj Singh's World record

Gayle smashes 12-ball 50, equals Yuvraj Singh's World record

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle smashed fifty from 12 balls for the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League on Monday to match India's Yuvraj Singh's record for the fastest half-century in Twenty20 cricket.

Tight security for Indian team

Tight security for Indian team

Rediff.com13 May 2006

The Indian team will be accorded top-class security for their warm-up game against the WIPA Masters.

Bolt to bid adieu to sprinting in 2017

Bolt to bid adieu to sprinting in 2017

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Usain Bolt will retire after the 2017 World Championships in London.

Rio Olympics: Injured Bolt to learn fate on Thursday

Rio Olympics: Injured Bolt to learn fate on Thursday

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Usain Bolt is still in contention to compete in the 200 metres at next month's Olympics in Rio despite missing his country's trials through injury, the Jamaican athletics team boss said on Saturday.

World Cup 2015: Know the West Indies cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the West Indies cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix of the West Indies squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

I am the best sprinter: Gatlin

I am the best sprinter: Gatlin

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

Gayle could be banned from playing future BBL tournaments

Gayle could be banned from playing future BBL tournaments

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Big-hitting West Indies batsman Chris Gayle is set to be banned from future Big Bash League tournaments as a fallout of his controversial TV interview with Channel 10 journalist Mel McLaughlin.

IOC denies covering up 2008 Olympic doping cases

IOC denies covering up 2008 Olympic doping cases

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The IOC said it had not detected any significant abuse of clenbuterol after finding "very low levels" of the banned substance during re-testing of samples from the Beijing Olympics.

Bolt, Farah in line for Athlete of the Year

Bolt, Farah in line for Athlete of the Year

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

A big prize is up for grabs and competition in fierce in the world of athletics as Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, joined world high jump champion Bohdan Bondarenko and double Olympic and world 10,000 and 5,000 metres champion Mo Farah in the shortlist for the male Athlete of the Year award announced on Monday.

Will Kohli's knock spur his teammates?

Will Kohli's knock spur his teammates?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli's hundred in the first Test against England provides just the kind of inspiration that a struggling Indian batting line-up needed, feels Chris Gayle.

Sports Shorts: Fraser-Pryce announces pregnancy, to miss world champs

Sports Shorts: Fraser-Pryce announces pregnancy, to miss world champs

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The two-times Olympic 100m gold medallist and three-times world 100m champion said she will return to competition in 2018.

Controversial Gayle's Big Bash League return quashed

Controversial Gayle's Big Bash League return quashed

Rediff.com25 May 2016

With Chris Gayle struggling to set aside an array of controversies surrounding him, Big Bash League club Melbourne Renegades have decided to not re-sign the West Indies controversial batsman for the T20 tournament's next season.

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Harris, 54, would beat Trump most handily -- by a 10-point margin -- if the election were held now, according to an online poll carried out by Axios.

Shorts: Kashyap in Canada Open SF; Lyles sets 200m high

Shorts: Kashyap in Canada Open SF; Lyles sets 200m high

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

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

IPL PHOTOS: Iyer, Dhawan lift Delhi Capitals to victory

IPL PHOTOS: Iyer, Dhawan lift Delhi Capitals to victory

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Delhi Capitals avenged their shocking first-leg defeat with a five-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab, brightening their prospects of making the play-offs of the Indian Premier League.

I have no reason to stay in athletics, says Bolt

I have no reason to stay in athletics, says Bolt

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

'I've just done everything I wanted to do in the sport'

Bucknor relaxed ahead of 100th Test

Bucknor relaxed ahead of 100th Test

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005