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Modern athletes lack hunger, reckons legendary Mike Powell

Modern athletes lack hunger, reckons legendary Mike Powell

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

"There have always been good young talents out there but they don't have the same type of expectation and hunger that I had when I was competing," the legendary American athlete said.

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice to set his side on course for a 5-0 Champions League thrashing of Swiss side Young Boys on Tuesday as the Catalan giants bounced back from a 2-1 loss at AS Monaco in their opener.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

Ronaldo's influence off the charts; Messi hot on his heels

Ronaldo's influence off the charts; Messi hot on his heels

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo has yet again left the competition behind as the five-time Ballon D'Or winner was named Instagram's top earner for the third year in a row.

US will pay 'heavy price' for backing Taiwan's independence: China

US will pay 'heavy price' for backing Taiwan's independence: China

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

China on Tuesday warned the United States that it will pay a 'heavy price' for its attempts to show support to Taiwan's independence as a delegation of ex-American defence officials dispatched by President Joe Biden landed in Taipei amid apprehensions that Beijing may attempt action against the self-ruled island akin to Russia's military assault in Ukraine.

What A Turbulent Tenure You Had, Liz!

What A Turbulent Tenure You Had, Liz!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Glimpses from Liz's truncated reign as prime minister.

It's an Odd, Odd World

It's an Odd, Odd World

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Odd and unusual images from around the world.

Swimming star Michael Phelps gets engaged

Swimming star Michael Phelps gets engaged

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

US swimming star Michael Phelps announced his engagement to Nicole Johnson.

Americans can now go outside without a mask: CDC

Americans can now go outside without a mask: CDC

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

According to the agency, fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks during small, outdoor gatherings even if there's a mixture of vaccinated and unvaccinated people.

Jaadugar To Jane Austen: On OTT This Week

Jaadugar To Jane Austen: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

From jaadugars to Jane Austen, OTT offerings this week are as eclectic as it gets, says Sukanya Verma.

Ricky Kej Wins 3rd Grammy; Norah, Anoushka Don't

Ricky Kej Wins 3rd Grammy; Norah, Anoushka Don't

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

While Harry Styles got emotional when he took home the Album Of The Year award for Harry's House, Adele could not hold back her tears even though her boyfriend Rich Paul had told her not to cry if she won.

Swimming champ Phelps is going to be a father!

Swimming champ Phelps is going to be a father!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

US swimming star Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, took to Instagram, on Wednesday, to share the news that he and fiance Nicole Johnson, a former Miss California USA, are expecting their first child.

Peru's Garcia Leon wins first gold of World Athletics

Peru's Garcia Leon wins first gold of World Athletics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Peruvian Kimberly Garcia Leon won the first gold medal of the World Championships on Friday in the 20 kilometres race walk in a time of 1:26:58 seconds, with Poland's Katarzyna Zdzieblo claiming silver and China's Qieyang Shijie taking bronze.

China's Xi Jinping wishes Trump, Melania speedy recovery

China's Xi Jinping wishes Trump, Melania speedy recovery

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

In a message to Trump, Xi, 67, said that after learning US President Trump and Melania have tested positive for COVID-19, he and his wife Peng Liyuan extend sympathy to them and wish them a speedy recovery, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Mitch's wrist is at 45 degrees: Lawson

Mitch's wrist is at 45 degrees: Lawson

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Former Australian Test cricketers have termed struggling fast bowler Mitchell Johnson's second Ashes Test performance as "disgraceful" even as his captain Ricky Ponting stood firmly behind him.

Brett Lee set for pay cut in new CA contracts

Brett Lee set for pay cut in new CA contracts

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

In-form pacer Mitchell Johnson is all set to become the second highest paid player in the 25-man contract list of Cricket Australia, which might hand out pay cuts to injury-ravaged bowling spearhead Brett Lee and struggling batsman Mike Hussey.

When Shastri sledged the Aussies...

When Shastri sledged the Aussies...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks fun sledging through the decades.

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Olonga wasn't a cricketing great, not even Zimbabwe's best during the golden era of the country's cricket, but the beaded hair, a slinging action and a mean bouncer to get Sachin Tendulkar out on a lifeless Sharjah track made him a household name in India.

Priyanka beats Jennifer Lopez, Gal Gadot

Priyanka beats Jennifer Lopez, Gal Gadot

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Priyanka Chopra has beat Jennifer Lopez and Gal Godot and even her Baywatch co-stars Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron to grab the leading spot in the Top Actors Chart.

Oscars 2017: Like Priyanka Chopra's outfit? VOTE!

Oscars 2017: Like Priyanka Chopra's outfit? VOTE!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Do you think PeeCee slayed it yet again on the red carpet?

Factbox: Australia v South Africa third Test

Factbox: Australia v South Africa third Test

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Factbox on the third Test between Australia and South Africa, which begins on Friday.

Sydney bids farewell to seige victims at memorial service

Sydney bids farewell to seige victims at memorial service

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Two victims of the deadly Sydney siege were remembered on Tuesday by tearful mourners at private memorial services here, a week after a gunman held them hostage inside a downtown cafe in Australia.

Sania, Paes advance in doubles at US Open

Sania, Paes advance in doubles at US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

India's Leander Paes and Sania Mirza made it to the second round of the US Open with straight sets win in their respective doubles events, in New York, on Thursday night.

Trump says he is skipping Biden's inauguration on Jan 20

Trump says he is skipping Biden's inauguration on Jan 20

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The last US president to skip the inauguration of his successor was Andrew Johnson, in 1869.

Enhanced prize purse for Mumbai Marathon 2012

Enhanced prize purse for Mumbai Marathon 2012

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

The top Indian male and female finishers will now stand to gain $7,500 each.

PIX: US men, women storm to 4x400m World relay gold

PIX: US men, women storm to 4x400m World relay gold

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The Italian and Japanese battled shoulder-to-shoulder as the leading pair in the final 4km, but the Italian coped well with the pressure and accelerated in the final 300m to seal the gold medal.

When Maradona refused to cut football-shaped cake!

When Maradona refused to cut football-shaped cake!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Maradona's death resonated beyond football with sporting icons such as Mike Tyson and Magic Johnson paying rich tributes and recalling their encounters with the football wizard.

Woods makes hot start at Augusta Masters

Woods makes hot start at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

A near three-hour delay due to lightning and rain forced players off the course 25 minutes after the first groups teed off and ended any hope of completing first-round action on Thursday given the decreased November daylight.

'Virat can rub people the wrong way'

'Virat can rub people the wrong way'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'It is just a case of trying to put a real focus on the cricket rather than the noise that comes with it.'

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Images from the Nations League football matches played on Thursday.

Lee ignored; Haddin, Siddle back in Aus T20 squad

Lee ignored; Haddin, Siddle back in Aus T20 squad

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Injury-prone fast bowler Brett Lee on Monday failed to make a comeback to international cricket after being overlooked by the selectors for Australia's one-off Twenty20 tie against Sri Lanka.

Trump announces historic accord between Serbia, Kosovo

Trump announces historic accord between Serbia, Kosovo

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Although most of Kosovo is ethnically Albanian, many Serbs consider it their native homeland and a cradle of their culture. Some 13,000 people were killed in the 1998-1999 war, sparked by clashes between the forces of the rump Yugoslav state -- Serbia and Montenegro -- and Kosovo separatists. The conflict ended when NATO carried out an air campaign against Serbia.

Who'll be the most valuable Australia player at the IPL auction?

Who'll be the most valuable Australia player at the IPL auction?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Australia's pace sensation Mitchell Johnson will reportedly compete with teammate David Warner as the country's most valuable Twenty20 player at next month's Indian Premier League player auction following a successful return to the elite ranks of international cricket.

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday, Day 4.

J&J's loss may be good news for Indian pharmas

J&J's loss may be good news for Indian pharmas

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Dr Reddy's, Glenmark, Wockhardt have lined up alternatives for Zytiga

Ponting, Symonds, Hayden, Afridi sign up for IPL

Ponting, Symonds, Hayden, Afridi sign up for IPL

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Captain Ricky Ponting, his deputy Adam Gilchrist, Andrew Symonds, Matthew Hayden, Michael Clarke, Mike Hussey, Brett Lee, Nathan Bracken, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Johnson, Simon Katich, Jason Gillespie and Cameron White are the Australians who have joined the IPL.

Joe Biden takes oath as 46th US President

Joe Biden takes oath as 46th US President

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The 78-year-old veteran Democrat leader was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice John Roberts at the West Front of the Capitol -- the traditional location for presidential inaugural ceremonies where the deadly violence took place just two weeks ago.

Happy 60th, Carl Lewis!

Happy 60th, Carl Lewis!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

His 9-gold athletic haul at the Olympics remains unrivalled with Usain Bolt coming close with 8. Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry, salutes Carl Lewis, 'Sportsman of the 20th Century' on his 60th birthday.

NZ captain McCullum fit to play against Afghanistan

NZ captain McCullum fit to play against Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum batted with freedom in the nets on Wednesday and should be fit to play Sunday's ICC World Cup clash against Afghanistan.

New Zealand crush Australia by 10 wickets

New Zealand crush Australia by 10 wickets

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

New Zealand reached their victory target with 23 overs to spare, skipper Stephen Fleming ending on 70 not out and Lou Vincent hitting Mitchell Johnson for six to seal the win and finish unbeaten on 73.