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Son breaks down in final Spurs game

Son breaks down in final Spurs game

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The 33-year-old Son, who is under contract until 2026, is set to leave Spurs after a decade.

UCLA shooter acted on his own, say cops

UCLA shooter acted on his own, say cops

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

"We have not been able to determine any trigger event that would lead to this or the murder of his wife," Captain William Hayes of the Los Angels Police Department said.

'Zohran Mamdani Has A Very Complicated Identity'

'Zohran Mamdani Has A Very Complicated Identity'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'He knew the world's eyes were on him, and he had to speak directly to the fears that immigrants in New York feel right now.'

Media baron Sanjog Gupta is ICC's new CEO

Media baron Sanjog Gupta is ICC's new CEO

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'I look forward to contributing to the next phase of cricket's evolution, expanding its global footprint, enhancing the fan experience, and working closely with ICC Member Boards to build on our strong foundations.'

HISTORIC: India men win first World compound archery gold

HISTORIC: India men win first World compound archery gold

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

India's men's compound archery team created history, winning its maiden gold medal at the World Championships, beating France in the final, in Gwangju, South Korea.

Boxing in danger of being excluded from next Olympics!

Boxing in danger of being excluded from next Olympics!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The boxing competition at the Paris Olympics is being run by the IOC after it stripped the International Boxing Association (IBA) of recognition last year over its failure to implement reforms on governance and finance.

Banita Looks Stunning At SAG Awards

Banita Looks Stunning At SAG Awards

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Banita Sandhu attended the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, February 23, at the Shrine auditorium in Los Angeles.

2-tier Test system; T20 WC expansion: Key points of ICC meeting

2-tier Test system; T20 WC expansion: Key points of ICC meeting

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The much-debated idea of a two-tier Test system, expansion of the T20 World Cup and ratification of new members are some of the topics that will be discussed in depth during the four-day AGM of the International Cricket Council.

'India's archers have a great shot at medals at LA 2028 Olympics'

'India's archers have a great shot at medals at LA 2028 Olympics'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

American great Brady Ellison believes India's archers are always "in hunt" for that elusive Olympic medal.

Val Kilmer Dies At 65

Val Kilmer Dies At 65

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Val Kilmer, who had been battling cancer for years, passed away on April 1 at his Los Angeles home.

Pro boxing fuels Nishant Dev's Olympic dream

Pro boxing fuels Nishant Dev's Olympic dream

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Nishant Dev, a 2023 World Championship bronze medalist, believes his stint in professional boxing will help achieve his Olympic dream at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Revealed! Why India Refused Handshakes With Pakistan

Revealed! Why India Refused Handshakes With Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The severe backlash that the Indian cricket team faced before its Asia Cup clash against Pakistan was a major contributing factor to the 'No Handshake Policy.

IOC blames Russia for Paris Olympics gender row

IOC blames Russia for Paris Olympics gender row

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

A gender row involving two female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics was the result of a Russian fake news campaign, said International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach.

Cricket gets a shot in the arm with USA hosting T20 WC

Cricket gets a shot in the arm with USA hosting T20 WC

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'The awareness that we're bringing in more elite cricket to the USA is something that's been a strategic priority for us.'

Trump Pops Up From A Manhole!

Trump Pops Up From A Manhole!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

The World Mourns Pope Francis

The World Mourns Pope Francis

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 in Rome on Monday, April 21, less than a day after delivering a brief Easter Sunday message in St Peter's Basilica, is remembered as a spiritual leader whose life and final moments were deeply intertwined with prayer and devotion.

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Jay Shah expressed his vision to grow the global reach of the sport with a particular focus on the opportunity of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

Sreejesh takes inspiration from Dravid

Sreejesh takes inspiration from Dravid

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Sreejesh broke into a wide grin that like his idol, his own skills earned him the sobriquet "The Great Wall of Indian Hockey".

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

In 2021, the Centre renamed the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. But many wonder, why despite the public sentiment the country's highest civilian honour continues to elude the man who put Indian hockey on the world map.

East Coast or West Coast? Cricket venue dilemma for LA28

East Coast or West Coast? Cricket venue dilemma for LA28

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

New York, on the East Coast, hosted several preliminary-round matches of the T20 World Cup earlier this year, which it co-hosted with the West Indies.

NBA: LeBron James moves up to second on all-time scoring list

NBA: LeBron James moves up to second on all-time scoring list

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

James, a four-times NBA champion and 18-times All-Star, is under contract with the Lakers for next season, which will be his fifth with Los Angeles and 20th overall.

All-format leadership beckons for Gill, but Samson's future in doubt

All-format leadership beckons for Gill, but Samson's future in doubt

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'Sanju was playing because Shubman and Yashasvi were not available at that point (and) so was Abhishek. (But) Abhishek's performances clearly make it hard to leave him out. Plus, his bowling (left arm spin) is handy.'

2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held at Kennedy Center

2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held at Kennedy Center

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

FIFA boss Infantino also presented President Trump with the very first ticket to the tournament's grand finale.

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The gigantic Stade de France resembled a concert hall hosting a party to celebrate the fortnight of sporting excellence as the breathtaking Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics kicked-off with athletes marching into the iconic stadium to thunderous applause in Paris on Sunday.

Diane Keaton Had My Heart

Diane Keaton Had My Heart

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

This weekend, we lost Diane Keaton, that piece of American heart, Hollywood's darling hummingbird. Thank God she is still alive in her films. Aseem Chhabra on the Hollywood star he was in love with.

No visa on 'omitting' social media info: US embassy

No visa on 'omitting' social media info: US embassy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Outlining each visa adjudication as a 'national security decision', the United States has asked applicants to share their social media usernames or handles of each platform they have used in the last five years.

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.

Ivanisevic predicts Djokovic's dominance to continue

Ivanisevic predicts Djokovic's dominance to continue

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic's triumphant Olympic campaign in Paris could motivate the 37-year-old

Deeksha sets new Indian record at LA athletics meet

Deeksha sets new Indian record at LA athletics meet

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Indian track athlete K M Deeksha set a new National record in the women's 1500 metres while Avinash Sable finished second in the men's 5000m event at the Sound Running Track Fest in Los Angeles on Saturday.

'Aamir And I Are Still Very Close'

'Aamir And I Are Still Very Close'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'After being married for almost 18 years, and since there was never any rancour between us, we are still very close, as parents of Azad, as colleagues in the film work that we do, and as friends.'

Meet India's new Olympic hopefuls

Meet India's new Olympic hopefuls

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

TJ, Animesh Kujur enter TOPS developmental group; Pranati named for TAGG

Four killed in LA restaurant shooting

Four killed in LA restaurant shooting

Rediff.com4 Apr 2010

A gunman, believed to be of Armenian descent, opened fire inside a packed restaurant in the North Hollywood district in Los Angeles, California, killing at least four people and injuring two others. The incident occurred on Saturday in the restaurant where a man walked in and opened fire, police were quoted as saying by the Los Angeles Times.

All about NBA's all-time top scorer LeBron James

All about NBA's all-time top scorer LeBron James

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer on Tuesday.

'Insurance companies will need more capital'

'Insurance companies will need more capital'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'I now see rates rising again, particularly after recent losses - especially the January wildfires in Los Angeles.'

Brittany Murphy's husband found dead

Brittany Murphy's husband found dead

Rediff.com24 May 2010

The bizarre event comes just five months after the death of his wife.

Some charges against designer Anand Jon dropped

Some charges against designer Anand Jon dropped

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

Prosecutors in Los Angeles have dropped half of the criminal counts in the sexual assault case against celebrity India-born fashion designer Anand Jon.The charges against Jon include forcible rape, lewd acts upon a child, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, sexual battery by restraint and attempted forcible oral copulation.Jon is a well-known figure in the celebrity fashion world and has designed clothes for Paris Hilton, singer Mary J Blige and others.

Boxing body accuses IOC of 'abusive behaviour' in Olympic market

Boxing body accuses IOC of 'abusive behaviour' in Olympic market

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The International Boxing Association (IBA) urged its national federations on Monday to join legal action in Switzerland against what it called the "abusive behaviour" of Olympic organisers.

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Let's work flat out and create a policy framework that fosters the growth of Indian non-family business VC and private equity firms. This will allow our Indian startups' dreams to flourish, explains Ajit Balakrishnan.

'US attack may not be enough to destroy Iran nuke sites'

'US attack may not be enough to destroy Iran nuke sites'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

China's official media on Sunday criticised United States bomb attacks on Iranian nuclear sites as a further step toward the abyss, while experts in Beijing said the American bunker-buster bombs used in strikes may not be enough to destroy Iran's nuclear plants hidden deep underground.

How Authentic Is Brad Pitt's F1 The Movie?

How Authentic Is Brad Pitt's F1 The Movie?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

How Lewis Hamilton and Apple brought F1 racing to the movie screen