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Australian Open: Local Jones holds off Spieth, Scott to win

Australian Open: Local Jones holds off Spieth, Scott to win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Matt Jones held off World No 1 Jordan Spieth and a charging Adam Scott on his home course to win the 100th edition of the Australian Open by a stroke after a dramatic final round on Sunday.

Adani Ports to enter Sensex from June 24; Wipro to move out

Adani Ports to enter Sensex from June 24; Wipro to move out

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Gautam Adani-owned Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) will replace IT major Wipro in the 30-share BSE Sensex from June 24, according to an official announcement on Friday. This marks the first inclusion of any Adani Group firm in Sensex. The group has 10 listed firms with a combined market valuation surpassing Rs 17 lakh crore.

Marion Jones qualifies for Athens

Marion Jones qualifies for Athens

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

The sport's top female athlete soared an impressive 7.11 metres, the second best leap in the world this year.

Olympics PIX: St Lucia's Alfred storms to women's 100m gold

Olympics PIX: St Lucia's Alfred storms to women's 100m gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Julien Alfred won the women's 100 metres final to claim Saint Lucia's first-ever Olympic medal.

Anti-Doping Agency to meet Jones

Anti-Doping Agency to meet Jones

Rediff.com21 May 2004

Jones's lawyer Joseph Burton had accused the USADA and the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) of creating a "witch-hunt."

Marion Jones flops in US trials

Marion Jones flops in US trials

Rediff.com11 Jul 2004

The Olympic champion failed to make the 100 metres team for Athens after she finished fifth in the US trials.

Jones's MCL not to compete with Tendulkar-Warne league

Jones's MCL not to compete with Tendulkar-Warne league

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Jones said both the leagues have "their own space" and can co-exist.

Dean Jones confirms applying for Pakistan coach

Dean Jones confirms applying for Pakistan coach

Rediff.com6 Oct 2011

Former Australian batsman Dean Jones has confirmed applying for Pakistan team coach's job and said if appointed he would make full use of the "wonderful" pool of talent in Pakistan cricket.

Jones to long jump in Athens

Jones to long jump in Athens

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

Ex-Olympian Marion Jones released by women's team

Ex-Olympian Marion Jones released by women's team

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Disgraced Olympic sprinter Marion Jones has been released by the Tulsa Shock, putting her Women's National Basketball Association career in jeopardy, the team said on Thursday.

Jones praises Zaheer, rates batting as 'substandard'

Jones praises Zaheer, rates batting as 'substandard'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones said he was impressed by Indian pace spearhead Zaheer Khan in the first Test but found the visiting team's famed batting "substandard".

T20 World Cup: Babar on what went wrong for Pakistan vs USA

T20 World Cup: Babar on what went wrong for Pakistan vs USA

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

2009 champions Pakistan were stunned by debutants USA in the Super Over.

Jones gets six months in prison

Jones gets six months in prison

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

Disgraced Olympic sprinter Marion Jones was sentenced to six months in prison on Friday for lying to federal prosecutors about her steroid use.

T20 WC: Ireland seek redemption against Canada

T20 WC: Ireland seek redemption against Canada

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Canada, though coming off a defeat to the USA, will be buoyed by their 10-wicket victory over Ireland in the 2019 T20 World Cup Qualifiers

News Corp completes acquisition of Dow Jones

News Corp completes acquisition of Dow Jones

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Dow Jones said shares representing approximately 60.3 per cent of the outstanding voting power of the company were cast on Thursday in favour of the merger. Announcing the approval, Dow Jones said the stockholders' vote satisfies the final condition for the completion of the deal. The two companies had signed an agreement and plan of merger on July 31. The merger became effective on Thursday.

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.' 'You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are Indian.' 'But then Indians don't find my work Indian.'

No takers for Norah Jones in Hollywood?

No takers for Norah Jones in Hollywood?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Norah Jones, daughter of sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, has received mostly negative reviews for her work in the bleak love story of sorts. It marks the English-language debut of Hong Kong-based filmmaker Wong Kar Wai.

PICS: Zeta-Jones, Thurman fall under Nadal's spell

PICS: Zeta-Jones, Thurman fall under Nadal's spell

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Here are a few famous faces that watched Nadal go one step close to matching Roger Federer's 20 Grand Slam titles...

Marion Jones pleads guilty in steroid case

Marion Jones pleads guilty in steroid case

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

The US track superstar admitted using steroids, which could cost her the five medals she won in the 2000 Olympics.

Murdoch buys Dow Jones

Murdoch buys Dow Jones

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is all set to purchase Dow Jones and Co., publishers of the Wall Street Journal, for $5 billion, ending the century-long ownership of the Bancroft family.

No Rashford in England's provisional Euro 2024 squad

No Rashford in England's provisional Euro 2024 squad

Rediff.com21 May 2024

While England boast a formidable attacking threat, there are concerns about their defence which is perhaps why Southgate is prepared to look at new candidates before he has to make his final call for the tournament.

Australia need Steve Waugh as coach: Jones

Australia need Steve Waugh as coach: Jones

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Lambasting the decision-making in Cricket Australia post Ashes debacle, former cricketer Dean Jones on Friday said the national team needs Steve Waugh as its coach for resurrection.

T20 World Cup: South Africa relieved to overcome Gous scare!

T20 World Cup: South Africa relieved to overcome Gous scare!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Aiden Markram conceded that Andries Gous made life difficult for his side after the United States put the seasoned South Africans under tremendous stress in their T20 World Cup Super Eight match.

US National Security Adviser Jones to visit India

US National Security Adviser Jones to visit India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2010

United States National Security Adviser General (Retired) James Jones will travel to India next week to lay the groundwork for President Barack Obama's visit in November, the White House has said. During his three-day trip following the invitation of his Indian counterpart Shivshankar Menon, Jones will hold discussions on a full range of strategic partnership being developed between the two countries.Jones will be visiting New Delhi from July 14 to 16.

Wade key to Australia's success in India: Jones

Wade key to Australia's success in India: Jones

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Former batsman Dean Jones believes wicketkeeper Mathew Wade's performance against India in Australia's grueling Tests series could be key to their chances of winning the four-match series.

Norah Jones ready with star-studded album

Norah Jones ready with star-studded album

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

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Dean Jones is back

Dean Jones is back

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Dean Jones joined the likes of Arjuna Ranatunga and Javagal Srinath in the studio panel for the India-Sri Lanka series.

Learn basics from Tendulkar, Jones tells Aussies

Learn basics from Tendulkar, Jones tells Aussies

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar's dominance in batting is well known, but what makes him a genius and separates him from other batsmen in world is his ability to perform the basics in a better manner, and that too also in pressure conditions, according to Australian legend Dean Jones.

Cricket is popular, wealthier because of BCCI: Jones

Cricket is popular, wealthier because of BCCI: Jones

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

Former Australian batsman Dean Jones feels international cricket has become one of the world's most popular sports in recent years due to the influence of India, which he says "generates 80 per cent" of the revenues.

Manchester United sign teenager Jones

Manchester United sign teenager Jones

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Manchester United have agreed to sign teenage defender Phil Jones from Blackburn Rovers on a five-year deal, the Premier League champions said on Monday.

Man United's Jones ruled out of Real match

Man United's Jones ruled out of Real match

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Manchester United's Phil Jones will miss the Champions League last 16 second leg at home to Real Madrid after failing to recover from an ankle injury, manager Alex Ferguson said on the eve of Tuesday's match.

Dean Jones pays tribute to 'unflappable, enigmatic' Dhoni

Dean Jones pays tribute to 'unflappable, enigmatic' Dhoni

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

He does not have the grace of a Sachin Tendulkar nor the "silky soft hands" behind stumps like Syed Kirmani but Mahendra Singh Dhoni will retire as one of India's top three players of all time, feels former Australian cricketer Dean Jones.

Marion Jones still undecided on future

Marion Jones still undecided on future

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

The 31-year-old American is not in training, even though most of the world's elite sprinters have already begun preparations for the 2007 season.

Anand shines in victory over Jones in TATA Steel Masters

Anand shines in victory over Jones in TATA Steel Masters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

With his third victory in the event, Anand came back within striking distance of the leaders. His tally of six points out of ten is only one point less than Holland's Anish Giri, Norway's Magnus Carlsen and Azerbaijan's Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, all who have seven points apiece.

Catherine Zeta Jones, Michael Douglas separate

Catherine Zeta Jones, Michael Douglas separate

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

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Jones too out of first Test

Jones too out of first Test

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

The Glamorgan player fell during practice on Monday and hurt his knee.

Du Plessis warns England; Roland-Jones to make England debut

Du Plessis warns England; Roland-Jones to make England debut

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

New England batsman Tom Westley has been promised a debut to remember when he makes his first test appearance in Thursday's third Test against South Africa at The Oval.

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

Rediff.com31 May 2024

T20 World Cup Squads

Injured Jones to miss 5th ODI

Injured Jones to miss 5th ODI

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

England's wicketkeeper strained his left thigh while batting in the fourth ODI and it is highly unlikely he will play in Guwahati, England media manager said.