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Bollywood's celebrities gear up for F1

Bollywood's celebrities gear up for F1

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrites are tweeting.

Former NBA player Crittenton sought for murder

Former NBA player Crittenton sought for murder

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Javaris Crittenton, a former National Basketball Association athlete who once played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards, is wanted on a murder charge over the death of a woman in Georgia, the FBI said on Monday.

NBA league fines Bryant $100,000 for anti-gay slur

NBA league fines Bryant $100,000 for anti-gay slur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was fined $100,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for comments directed at a referee during a recent game that have been strongly criticised by a leading gay rights group.

What caused the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant?

What caused the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board began arriving in the area on Sunday to launch separate crash investigations.

Wishes pour in for Kumble on 49th birthday

Wishes pour in for Kumble on 49th birthday

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Many India cricketers, past and present took to Twitter to extend birthday wishes for the spinner who has more than 600 Test wickets to his credit.

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Black Lives Matter was stenciled onto NFL fields and NBA courts. Athletes raised fists and took the knee.

Maria Sharapova's engagement ring costs $ 250, 000

Maria Sharapova's engagement ring costs $ 250, 000

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Maria Sharapova was recently spotted with her new engagement ring, which was given to her by her fiancee L.A. Laker Sasha Vujacic.

NBA All-Star Gasol to visit India

NBA All-Star Gasol to visit India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Pau Gasol, a two-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion and a three-time All-Star, will travel to Mumbai and Delhi next week to further the growth of basketball and the NBA in the world's second-largest nation.

Beckham, the protective father

Beckham, the protective father

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

The Hollywood-based football star is starting to feel the pressure of the paparazzi.

Top seed Nadal rides out Kyrgios challenge to reach quarter-finals

Top seed Nadal rides out Kyrgios challenge to reach quarter-finals

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Nadal always looked like the most likely winner once he got his nose back in front.

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.

NBA: Miami Heat to host season opener

NBA: Miami Heat to host season opener

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

LeBron James and the Miami Heat will open the 2013-14 National Basketball Association season at home against the Chicago Bulls, the NBA announced 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.

Aravinda Madan meets Kobe Bryant

Aravinda Madan meets Kobe Bryant

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

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Sports Shorts: Bautista Agut beats Berdych to claim Qatar Open

Sports Shorts: Bautista Agut beats Berdych to claim Qatar Open

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

NBA: Spurs edge Mavs in San Antonio to open title defense

NBA: Spurs edge Mavs in San Antonio to open title defense

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The San Antonio Spurs raised their championship banner then elevated their game when it mattered to edge the Dallas Mavericks 101-100 in a season-opening win on Tuesday.

Sports at Academy Awards: Oscar gongs for NBA star Bryant, Russia dope docu

Sports at Academy Awards: Oscar gongs for NBA star Bryant, Russia dope docu

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The sports field saw two special mentions at the 90th Oscar Awards on Sunday night.

UCLA basketball players arrested in China

UCLA basketball players arrested in China

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Three UCLA men's basketball players were arrested in China for shoplifting on Tuesday, a day ahead of US President Donald Trump's first official visit there, according to several media reports.

Bryant still has battles ahead

Bryant still has battles ahead

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Judge dismisses Bryant rape case

Judge dismisses Bryant rape case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Sports Shorts: Nadal withdraws from Paris Masters citing personal reasons

Sports Shorts: Nadal withdraws from Paris Masters citing personal reasons

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Paris Masters ahead of the tournament's start on Monday for "personal reasons", the French Tennis Federation announced on Friday.

Lawyers protect Kobe's sexual past

Lawyers protect Kobe's sexual past

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

Lawyers for basketball star Kobe Bryant asked a judge on Monday to order attorneys for a Colorado woman who has sued him for rape not to ask the Los Angeles Laker about his sexual past.

Ex-NBA star found unresponsive at brothel

Ex-NBA star found unresponsive at brothel

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Former NBA star Lamar Odom was hospitalized on Tuesday after he was found unresponsive at a Nevada brothel, law enforcement officials said.

Kobe accused of sexual assault

Kobe accused of sexual assault

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant gave himself up to police in Colorado after a woman accused him of sexual assault in a hotel.

China TV drops NBA exhibition games; league defends free speech

China TV drops NBA exhibition games; league defends free speech

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

'It is inevitable that people around the world -- including from America and China -- will have different viewpoints over different issues'

Bryant accuser's name to be disclosed - judge

Bryant accuser's name to be disclosed - judge

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

The young woman who accused basketball star Kobe Bryant of rape must disclose her identity in her civil case against him, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.

Kobe Bryant accuser sues

Kobe Bryant accuser sues

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

The woman sued him in federal court on Tuesday for an unspecified amount of monetary damages, raising a question of whether a criminal trial will take place.

Bryant faces eventful day in court

Bryant faces eventful day in court

Rediff.com11 May 2004

Kobe Bryant charged with rape

Kobe Bryant charged with rape

Rediff.com19 Jul 2003

Bryant proclaimed his innocence in an emotional appearance with his wife at his side, but admitted to adultery.

Decision on Bryant case today

Decision on Bryant case today

Rediff.com18 Jul 2003

Prosecutors in Colorado will decide NBA star Kobe Bryant's fate in the sexual assault case today.

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

Bryant lawyers want court hearing closed

Bryant lawyers want court hearing closed

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

They feel the matters to be discussed could taint the jury pool.\n\n

Bryant's lawyers play hardball

Bryant's lawyers play hardball

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

The defense in the rape cae launched an all-out effort to cast the 19-year-old accuser in the worst light possible.

All you need to know about NBA champion Golden State Warriors

All you need to know about NBA champion Golden State Warriors

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Profile of the Golden State Warriors, who beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday to win their second NBA championship in three seasons.

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Rediff.com brings these and other big news from the sporting world, encapsulated in this photo feature...

Sports Shorts: Czech Republic pair stun Brazil for first Major Series title

Sports Shorts: Czech Republic pair stun Brazil for first Major Series title

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Sports Shorts: Pakistan averts hockey Asiad boycott over allowance payments

Sports Shorts: Pakistan averts hockey Asiad boycott over allowance payments

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Sports Shorts: Ex Commissioner made NBA 'truly global brand' dies

Sports Shorts: Ex Commissioner made NBA 'truly global brand' dies

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday