News for 'Los Angeles Games'

Lakers sink Celtics to trim deficit

Lakers sink Celtics to trim deficit

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

The Los Angeles Lakers kept their title hopes alive with a 103-98 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday to trim their NBA Finals deficit to 3-2. Kobe Bryant scored five of his 25 points in the final 2:14 to help extend the Lakers' season and send the best-of-seven series back to Boston for Game Six on Tuesday.

Galaxy reject Milan's first Beckham offer

Galaxy reject Milan's first Beckham offer

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

Los Angeles Galaxy have rejected AC Milan's first offer for David Beckham, the Italian club's chief executive Adriano Galliani said on Saturday. The 33-year-old England midfielder is on loan at Milan until March 9 but has said he wants to stay with the Serie A team permanently.

Bryant shines as Lakers triumph

Bryant shines as Lakers triumph

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

Kobe Bryant poured in a game-high 31 points to spark the Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-96 win over Minnesota Timberwolves.

USA is starting to embrace cricket

USA is starting to embrace cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.'

Heat burn Lakers in Christmas showdown

Heat burn Lakers in Christmas showdown

Rediff.com26 Dec 2010

The Miami Heat gave their fans some Christmas cheer with a dominating 96-80 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.

Beckham and Milan take almighty risk

Beckham and Milan take almighty risk

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

The 33-year-old midfielder has no experience of Italian football and it is not easy to see how he would fit into AC Milan's plans with famous Brazilians Kaka and Ronaldinho already with the Rossoneri.

Budapest withdraws bid to host 2024 Olympic Games

Budapest withdraws bid to host 2024 Olympic Games

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Budapest ended its bid to host the 2024 Olympics on Wednesday, citing a lack of unity after a political movement opposing the move collected more than a quarter of a million signatures to force a referendum on the issue.

Beckham on target as Galaxy rock Earthquakes

Beckham on target as Galaxy rock Earthquakes

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

David Beckham scored one goal and set up another in a 2-0 Los Angeles Galaxy win over the San Jose Earthquakes on Thursday. The England midfielder played the full 90 minutes, helping the home side win their first game of the Major League Soccer season.

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.

How to laugh your way to success

How to laugh your way to success

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

Creator of Misha, mascot of 1980 Moscow Olympics, dies at 84

Creator of Misha, mascot of 1980 Moscow Olympics, dies at 84

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Viktor Chizhikov, a children's book illustrator, is best known for having created Misha, a brown bear sporting a belt in the colours of the five Olympic rings, for the Moscow Games.

1st World Beach Games in San Diego!!!

1st World Beach Games in San Diego!!!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

San Diego will host the inaugural World Beach Games in 2017 after the general council of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) voted on Friday to back the bid of the city in Southern California.

Beckham's LA Galaxy bow out

Beckham's LA Galaxy bow out

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

David Beckham's first campaign in Major League Soccer ended when the Los Angeles Galaxy lost 1-0 to the Chicago Fire.

Beckham unable to lift Galaxy in 3-0 defeat

Beckham unable to lift Galaxy in 3-0 defeat

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

The globe-trotting David Beckham was unable to prevent Los Angeles Galaxy from losing their Major League Soccer (MLS) match 3-0 to Chivas USA on Thursday.

Cameroon football chief Eto'o apologises for 'losing temper'

Cameroon football chief Eto'o apologises for 'losing temper'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

There was no immediate response to a request for comment from Eto'o, the Cameroon Football Federation nor any immediate comment from Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, which organised the World Cup.

Beckham's Galaxy lose goal feast

Beckham's Galaxy lose goal feast

Rediff.com19 Aug 2007

LA Galaxy lost 4-5 to New York Red Bulls in the MLS league game.

Beckham set for first Galaxy start

Beckham set for first Galaxy start

Rediff.com15 Aug 2007

David Beckham, who has been hampered by an injured left ankle for the last two months, expects to make his first start for Los Angeles Galaxy in their SuperLiga semi-final against D.C. United on Wednesday.

Tursunov wins Indianapolis final

Tursunov wins Indianapolis final

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

Russian third seed Dmitry Tursunov won his second career title with a 6-4 7-5 victory over Frank Dancevic of Canada at the Indianapolis championship on Sunday.

Injured Beckham ruled out of Guadalajara match

Injured Beckham ruled out of Guadalajara match

Rediff.com28 Jul 2007

David Beckham has been ruled out of Los Angeles Galaxy's SuperLiga match against Mexican side Chivas de Guadalajara at LA Coliseum on Saturday.

Spotted: Lisa Leslie in Chicago

Spotted: Lisa Leslie in Chicago

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

Reader Satya Puppala sent us this picture.

Beckham injured in Real friendly

Beckham injured in Real friendly

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

It's the end of an era...

It's the end of an era...

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant, arguably the best player of his generation, announced on Sunday he will retire after the 2015-16 National Basketball Association season.

Lakers down Trail Blazers

Lakers down Trail Blazers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

NBA champion Detroit Pistons eased past the Wizards 105-96 for their fourth consecutive win.

Bryant hurt in Lakers win

Bryant hurt in Lakers win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

Kobe Bryant, the NBA's second leading scorer, left the game in the opening quarter after he severely twisted his right ankle fighting for a rebound under the Cleveland basket.

Chelsea lose to All-Stars

Chelsea lose to All-Stars

Rediff.com6 Aug 2006

Chelsea's pre-season program got off to a disappointing start when they lost 1-0 to the Major League Soccer All-Stars.

Olympic Legends: Carl Lewis

Olympic Legends: Carl Lewis

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

Lewis in full flow was the finest sight in track and field for more than a decade.

Heroes are supposed to be immortal

Heroes are supposed to be immortal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'I'm tempted to say that he's in a better place now, but I'm quite sure he's not.' 'There was no better place for him than the basketball court, and now he'll never set foot on one again. Because he's gone,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Erratic Lakers eagerly await return of ace closer Bryant

Erratic Lakers eagerly await return of ace closer Bryant

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

While the Los Angeles Lakers have made a better start to this season than many had expected in the absence of Kobe Bryant, there is no question that their 15-time All-Star shooting guard has been sorely missed.

Warne's Warriors too good for Sachin's Blasters in Game 2

Warne's Warriors too good for Sachin's Blasters in Game 2

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Andrew Symonds bagged four wickets and Saqlain Mushtaq two as Warne Warriors easily defeated Sachin Blasters by 57 runs in Game 2 of the Cricket All-Stars series in Houston on Wednesday night.

Marion Jones on the comeback trail

Marion Jones on the comeback trail

Rediff.com10 Jan 2004

No evidence of U.S. doping cover-up: report

No evidence of U.S. doping cover-up: report

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

The USOC has indicated that in all but one of the cases the athlete 'already served a suspension' or was disciplined.

1900: Cricket's only date with the Olympics

1900: Cricket's only date with the Olympics

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Cricket and the Olympics made for strange bedfellows when the sport featured in its roster for the first and only time in the 1900 edition of the games in Paris.

Van Nistelrooy thanks surgeon

Van Nistelrooy thanks surgeon

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy had a chance to thank knee surgeon Richard Steadman who saved his career.

ICC looking to be permanent member of Olympic Movement: Greg Barclay

ICC looking to be permanent member of Olympic Movement: Greg Barclay

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is looking to become a permanent member of the Olympic Movement following the inclusion of T20 cricket in the programme of 2028 Olympics, its chairman Greg Barclay said on Monday.

Rose leads Raptors past Lakers

Rose leads Raptors past Lakers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005

Jalen Rose scored 26 points as the Toronto Raptors upset the Los Angeles Lakers 108-102.

Lakers fall to Cavaliers

Lakers fall to Cavaliers

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

Zydrunas Ilgauskas picked up 30 points and LeBron James added 25 points, nine assists and eight rebounds to help the Cleveland Cavaliers pound the Los Angeles Lakers 103-89 Sunday.

Pistons overwhelm Lakers

Pistons overwhelm Lakers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

Tayshaun Prince scored 25 points as the Detroit Pistons crushed the Los Angeles Lakers 103-81 in a rematch of last year's NBA finals.

IOC mulling return of anti-war Russian athletes

IOC mulling return of anti-war Russian athletes

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Earlier on Friday, the IOC voiced serious concerns over the amateur boxing world body IBA's ban of the Ukraine National Federation, saying it would conduct a full review at its next meeting in December.

Agassi takes revenge on Haas

Agassi takes revenge on Haas

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

Gonzalez, Nalbandian exit LA on day of upsets

Gonzalez, Nalbandian exit LA on day of upsets

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

American Zack Fleishman produced the biggest upset of the Los Angeles Classic when he knocked out top seed Fernando Gonzalez of Chile 7-6, 6-4 in the opening round on Tuesday.