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Has Venus Williams switched sports?

Has Venus Williams switched sports?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Tennis star Venus Williams plays soccer during a "Play with the Pros" event at EA Sports studios during the unveiling of their fall video games in Burnaby, British Columbia on Monday.

Spurs down Pistons in opener

Spurs down Pistons in opener

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'This remains an accident and an accident is not a crime. They do happen, unfortunately.'

Dhoni sole Indian on Forbes' most valuable athlete brand list

Dhoni sole Indian on Forbes' most valuable athlete brand list

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the sole Indian sportsman to figure on Forbes' list of the world's most valuable athlete brands, a list that has been topped by American basketball player LeBron James and includes golfer Tiger Woods and tennis stars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

How this dance crew did India proud

How this dance crew did India proud

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Mumbai-based V Unbeatable has clinched the golden buzzer at the reality show America's Got Talent 2019, making India proud on an international platform.

USA's basketball stars survive Australia scare in Rio

USA's basketball stars survive Australia scare in Rio

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Carmelo Anthony came to Team USA's rescue with a record-breaking effort on Wednesday as the defending Olympic basketball champions beat Australia 98-88 in a thrilling encounter to extend their overall winning streak to 20 games.

Use technology to ensure fairness: Ness Wadia tells BCCI

Use technology to ensure fairness: Ness Wadia tells BCCI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'If technology is not to be used for the fairness and transparency of the game and to ensure that it is equitable to all, then why use technology at all?'

LA mourns on first anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death

LA mourns on first anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The death of Bryant stunned the sports world and led to an outpouring of emotion in the city

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Denver Nuggets' Chris Andersen (left) kicks the ball from Delonte West (right) of Dallas Mavericks during their NBA Basketball game in Denver, Colorado.

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans (left) shoots over Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (right) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida.

E-sports pull in more viewers as coronavirus halts live sports

E-sports pull in more viewers as coronavirus halts live sports

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Sports fans and players across the world frustrated by cancelled matches because of the coronavirus epidemic are turning to e-sports, with professional real-world athletes joining virtual game tournaments of football, auto racing and basketball.

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.

Who should be part of bio-bubble in IPL?

Who should be part of bio-bubble in IPL?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The CEOs and owners, most of whom are yet to reach UAE, are also allowed in the bio-bubble but any SOP violation will send them into a seven-day quarantine.

Journalists could lose accreditation permanently for fake news: Centre

Journalists could lose accreditation permanently for fake news: Centre

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The Press Council of India and News Broadcasters Association, the two regulatory bodies for print and television media respectively, will determine whether the news is fake or not.

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Miami Heat's LeBron James hangs on the rim after his dunk near New York Knicks Tyson Chandler during their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida.

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE LAST 24 HOURS

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE LAST 24 HOURS

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Miami Heat's Norris Cole (centre) moves between Chicago Bulls Joakim Noah (left) and Carlos Boozer (right) in the first half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida.

Trump slams NFL, 'so proud' of NASCAR

Trump slams NFL, 'so proud' of NASCAR

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

US President Donald Trump praised fans of NASCAR racing on Monday morning after he triggered protests on football fields across the country with criticism of NFL and other athletes who kneel during the national anthem as unpatriotic.

It's love all as Sharapova gets engaged to NBA star Vujacic

It's love all as Sharapova gets engaged to NBA star Vujacic

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic is engaged to marry Maria Sharapova after the Slovenian told reporters before an exhibition game on Thursday that the Russian former tennis world number one had accepted his proposal.

NBA: Lakers go 3-1 up on Nuggets, 76ers, Knicks win

NBA: Lakers go 3-1 up on Nuggets, 76ers, Knicks win

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Ramon Sessions and Steve Blake landed clutch three-pointers in the final minute to give the Los Angeles Lakers a nail-biting 92-88 road victory over the Denver Nuggets and a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Blissful LeBron James shares 'first post-wedding' pictures!

Blissful LeBron James shares 'first post-wedding' pictures!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Newlywed Miami Heat star LeBron James posted romantic pictures of the happy couple on his Instagram feed.

LeBron James marries high school sweetheart Savannah Brinson

LeBron James marries high school sweetheart Savannah Brinson

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Two-time NBA champion LeBron James wed long-time girlfriend Savannah Brinson on Saturday at the exclusive Capella Chapel, at the Grand Del Mar Resort, in San Diego, California. The three-day nuptial celebrations, under a strict 'no phone or camera' policy, began with a welcome barbecue for guests on Friday, and concluded with a farewell brunch on Sunday.

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Last 24 hours

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Last 24 hours

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Rediff .com has the 10 Best Images of the day snapped right here...

Satnam scores as Dallas Mavericks lose again

Satnam scores as Dallas Mavericks lose again

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Satnam Singh made his second consecutive appearance for Dallas Mavericks as they ended up on the losing side against Portland Trail Blazers in the 2015 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas on Sunday night. Dallas Mavericks lost 80-93.

Six contenders for EPL title race

Six contenders for EPL title race

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Guardiola expects this season's Premier League title race to be more open than last season's

TOP CLICKS OF THE DAY

TOP CLICKS OF THE DAY

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) reaches to score over New Jersey Nets center Johan Petro in the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Newark, New Jersey on Monday night.

Lakers to pay tribute to Kobe at Friday's game

Lakers to pay tribute to Kobe at Friday's game

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The Los Angeles Lakers will pay tribute to Kobe Bryant on Friday when the team plays its first game since the NBA great died, although details of what that will entail remain unclear. Bryant perished along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others when the helicopter they were travelling in crashed in foggy weather on a hillside northwest of Los Angeles on Sunday.

ISL: ATK jumps to top of table with Balwant last-gasp header

ISL: ATK jumps to top of table with Balwant last-gasp header

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

ATK earn a dramatic 1-0 win over NorthEast United FC and reclaim the top spot

PHOTOS: Bold and bare -- athletes take centre stage in nude shoots

PHOTOS: Bold and bare -- athletes take centre stage in nude shoots

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Here is a list of athletes, some of who just turned up the heat while some created ripples with their bold photos. Scroll down to find out who these athletes are...

Laureus World Sports Awards in pictures

Laureus World Sports Awards in pictures

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Laureus World Sports Awards in pictures

Medha Patkar's strike enters 8th day

Medha Patkar's strike enters 8th day

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Unrelenting in her demand that work on the Sardar Sarovar Dam should be halted immediately, Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar's indefinite fast entered the eighth day Wednesday.

Medha Patkar calls off hunger strike

Medha Patkar calls off hunger strike

Rediff.com17 Apr 2006

Two more NBA activists - Jamsing Nargavekar and Bhagwati Patidar - who too had been on fast with Patkar, also ended their strike.

PIX: Woods, Manning beat Mickelson and Brady in charity match

PIX: Woods, Manning beat Mickelson and Brady in charity match

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning held off a late challenge to beat Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady 1Up in a charity golf match in Florida on Sunday that raised $20 million for COVID-19 relief efforts.

10 perfectly-timed photographs

10 perfectly-timed photographs

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Few things come close to capturing that perfect moment. Here are ten such pictures. Share yours too!

Nadal to carry Spain flag at Rio Games

Nadal to carry Spain flag at Rio Games

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Fourteen-time grand slam singles tennis champion, Rafael Nadal, will carry Spain's flag at the opening ceremony for this year Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, he said on Wednesday.

Kohli among world's highest-paid athletes; no women in top 100

Kohli among world's highest-paid athletes; no women in top 100

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

India cricket captain Virat Kohli is among the world's highest-paid athletes, according to a Forbes' compilation topped by American boxing champion Floyd Mayweather.

Why coronavirus poses serious risks to athletes

Why coronavirus poses serious risks to athletes

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Professional athletes could be particularly vulnerable to falling seriously ill with the new coronavirus, the head of a global union representing them said on Thursday. Brendan Schwab, the executive director of the World Players' Association, added that some players are being asked to sign away rights that would normally give them legal and financial protection should they fall ill.

Sports Shorts: FC Barcelona to offer Messi lifetime deal

Sports Shorts: FC Barcelona to offer Messi lifetime deal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Bolt, Ronaldo in contention for Laureus World Sports Awards

Bolt, Ronaldo in contention for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt, Rafael Nadal, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sebastian Vettel are among the top favourites to win the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award, to be announced in Kuala Lumpur on March 26.

Indian Wells tennis becomes first big US sports casualty of coronavirus

Indian Wells tennis becomes first big US sports casualty of coronavirus

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The Indian Wells tennis tournament was set to start on Tuesday, attracts the game's top players from both the men's and women's sides and drew a record 475,000 fans over its two-week run last year. It was cancelled over concerns about the spread of a coronavirus in Southern California.

Rodman in North Korea with basketball bash on Kim's birthday

Rodman in North Korea with basketball bash on Kim's birthday

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Former NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman arrived in North Korea on Monday with a team of retired professional basketball players to mark the birthday of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.