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Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Miami Marlins, who opened their season on Friday in Philadelphia, were scheduled to return home on Sunday ahead of their scheduled Monday home opener but put off traveling after a number of their players tested positive for the virus.

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.

Military, cultural strength on display at R-Day parade

Military, cultural strength on display at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

The nation celebrated the 71st Republic Day on Sunday with a grand military parade and exhibition of its history, cultural diversity and strategic weaponry at the Rajpath.

Tchau, Senhor Pele!

Tchau, Senhor Pele!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Emotional crowds bid soccer legend Pele a final farewell on Tuesday

Diplomatic chill as North hosts South Korea in World Cup qualifier

Diplomatic chill as North hosts South Korea in World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The football teams will be competing amid a tense political backdrop with international negotiations stalled over North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.

Check out the most BUZZED team in World Cup

Check out the most BUZZED team in World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

India most buzzed team in CWC while 'favourites' Australia fail to impress fans on Facebook.

The ticking time bombs in the Constitution

The ticking time bombs in the Constitution

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The Constitution is a terrific document, but it is also one that has suppressed the Hindu majoritarian sentiment. We are living through times when this suppression is being popularly rejected, notes Aakar Patel.

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!

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.

For Ram Madhav and RSS-BJP, Muslims will always be 'Yavana snakes'

For Ram Madhav and RSS-BJP, Muslims will always be 'Yavana snakes'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

BJP leader Ram Madhav's rant about Vice President Hamid Ansari's absence at the International Yoga Day celebrations goes deeper, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf, deep into their brain.

Kashmir needs a calming hand, not jingoist media

Kashmir needs a calming hand, not jingoist media

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

'Kashmir belongs to us all, even if we differ with each other.' 'Statesmanship demands that we sit together and let the left, right and centre of the political spectrum converge on the solution,' says former MP Tarun Vijay.

PM Modi meets Bhutan King

PM Modi meets Bhutan King

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk and the two discussed an entire gamut of ties to cement the "unique and special" bilateral relationship.

Barca to fight UEFA fine with all legal means

Barca to fight UEFA fine with all legal means

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Barcelona have vowed to use all legal means to fight a second fine imposed by UEFA after fans displayed pro-Catalan independence flags during September's Champions League Group E match at home to Bayer Leverkusen.

Russia to miss Tokyo Olympics after doping ban halved

Russia to miss Tokyo Olympics after doping ban halved

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Swiss court rejects Russia's appeal against Olympic doping ban. The Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said the sanctions, which also bar Russia from hosting or bidding for major sporting events during a two-year period, would come into force on Thursday and end on December 16, 2022.

'Ironic that KK started and ended his career with Pal'

'Ironic that KK started and ended his career with Pal'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'It's like he came on a Time Machine and left in the same vehicle. A fairytale ending, but not a happy one.'

HC dismisses plea to wear hijab in classroom, says practice not central to Islam

HC dismisses plea to wear hijab in classroom, says practice not central to Islam

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The Karnataka high court on Tuesday dismissed petitions filed by a section of Muslim students from the Government Pre-University Girls College in Udupi, seeking permission to wear the hijab inside the classroom.

Phelps, Bolt will not be the only big stories at Rio Olympics

Phelps, Bolt will not be the only big stories at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

When record Olympic champion Michael Phelps and the king of sprinting Usain Bolt resume their hunt for world records and gold medals at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics next month they will not be the only big stories in town.

We are proud Indian Muslims: Owaisi slams Pak PM

We are proud Indian Muslims: Owaisi slams Pak PM

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

According to Owaisi, the CAA was only made towards making India a Hindu Rashtra.

It's a wrap for Winter Olympics!

It's a wrap for Winter Olympics!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Olympic officials have showered praise on South Korea's Winter Games organisers for staging a successful event against the odds, but they have also left it with a warning: don't leave any white elephants behind.

Golden boy Rahul brings joy for drought-prone Beed

Golden boy Rahul brings joy for drought-prone Beed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The Commonwealth Games gold medallist wrestler's journey started in 2005 from a little known tehsil in Beed district called Patoda.

Australia backs Russia ban, athletes group unimpressed

Australia backs Russia ban, athletes group unimpressed

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The decision not to impose a blanket ban was not uniformly welcomed with Travis Tygart, head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency, describing it as "yet another devastating blow to clean athletes."

PHOTOS: Amid fireworks and razzmatazz, Copa America kicks off

PHOTOS: Amid fireworks and razzmatazz, Copa America kicks off

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

South America's top football competition kicked off on Thursday amid fireworks and razzmatazz.

Boxing: Conceicao secures golden first for Brazil

Boxing: Conceicao secures golden first for Brazil

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Robson Conceicao won host Brazil's first ever Olympic boxing gold medal on Tuesday, the lightweight drawing inspiration from a vociferous home support to secure a unanimous points victory over Sofiane Oumiha of France.

Football friendlies: Argentina trounce Hong Kong; Honduras draw with US

Football friendlies: Argentina trounce Hong Kong; Honduras draw with US

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The Hong Kong Football Association were left red-faced and out of pocket after only managing to sell half the tickets for Tuesday's glamour friendly against Argentina to mark their centenary.

Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Naomi Osaka has faced a backlash on social media after throwing her support behind the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody on May 25.

Gadkari faints on stage in Maha, attributes it to low oxygen

Gadkari faints on stage in Maha, attributes it to low oxygen

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

He attributed the episode to low sugar and low oxygen supply to his body as he was wearing convocation robes.

Goa Lusofonia Games postponed to Jan 2014

Goa Lusofonia Games postponed to Jan 2014

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The third Lusofonia Games, slated to be held in Goa in November, have been postponed to January due to the slow progress of infrastructure work. The Games of 'Lusophone' (Portuguese-speaking countries) will now be held from January 18 to 29, 2014.

Soccer Extras: Emery tells Xhaka to apologise after clash with fans

Soccer Extras: Emery tells Xhaka to apologise after clash with fans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

'Sad that our PM didn't condole death of PK, Chuni'

'Sad that our PM didn't condole death of PK, Chuni'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

With the nationwide lockdown in place to fight the spread of COVID-19, the first condolence meeting held on virtual platform. Banerjee had died on March 20 after a prolonged illness while Goswami succumbed to cardiac arrest on April 30.

LeBron celebrates his 'brother' Kobe in emotional speech

LeBron celebrates his 'brother' Kobe in emotional speech

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James delivered an emotional speech honoring his "brother" Kobe Bryant prior to the first Lakers game since the NBA great, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. James began by reading the names of all nine victims of the tragedy and then throwing a piece of paper containing his prepared remarks on the court.

All you need to know about Wing Commander Pooja Thakur

All you need to know about Wing Commander Pooja Thakur

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

This is the first time a woman officer has led the Guard of Honour.

CWG: NZ's Nyika, women's hockey team crash hosts' party

CWG: NZ's Nyika, women's hockey team crash hosts' party

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Heavyweight boxer David Nyika did more than just win his second Commonwealth Games gold medal on Saturday. He shut the parochial Australian crowd up.

Sports Shorts: Jayaram, Mithun enter Vietnam Open semi-finals

Sports Shorts: Jayaram, Mithun enter Vietnam Open semi-finals

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

'For Tagore, human beings were far more important than the concept of a nation'

'For Tagore, human beings were far more important than the concept of a nation'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

'Tagore repeatedly denounced the "My country, right or wrong" attitude.' 'We often use the phrase "unity in diversity" like a cliche and often make diversity secondary, giving precedence to unity.' 'You do not have to shout from the rooftops that we are very tolerant.'

It's OK to cry: Phelps consoles Held

It's OK to cry: Phelps consoles Held

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

When American Ryan Held needed a supportive shoulder to lean on after claiming an emotional first Olympic medal on Sunday, he found just what was needed in the man who has collected more than any other athlete in the history of sport.

Unique World Cup record this player wants to be rid of

Unique World Cup record this player wants to be rid of

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Officially timed at 52 seconds, Jose Batista remains the fastest sending off in World Cup history.

History in motion: Tricolour unfurled at Mumbai dargah

History in motion: Tricolour unfurled at Mumbai dargah

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Hundreds of Muslims chanted Bharat Mata Ki Jai and unfurled the national flag, in a historic gesture that will only strengthen the country's religious fabric.

IOC recommends banning Russian, Belarusian athletes

IOC recommends banning Russian, Belarusian athletes

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The International Olympic Committee said on Monday its executive board had recommended that international sports federations ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from competing in events.

Biden all set to be sworn in as 46th US President

Biden all set to be sworn in as 46th US President

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to Biden just after the clock strikes 12 (local time) at the West Front of the Capitol -- the traditional location -- under the unprecedented security umbrella of more than 25,000 National Guards, who have transformed the capital into a garrison city, mainly because of the threat of violent protest by Trump's supporters.

Doping probe keeps three locals away, no Gold Coast positive tests

Doping probe keeps three locals away, no Gold Coast positive tests

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) chief David Sharpe said a preventative task force funded to the tune of millions of dollars by the Australian government had conducted tests on 2,600 local athletes and 500 from overseas.