News for 'New York City Marathon'

US runner sues ex-coach, Nike over alleged abuse

US runner sues ex-coach, Nike over alleged abuse

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

In a statement, Nike said it did not comment on ongoing litigation.

She's 65... and she runs marathons across the world

She's 65... and she runs marathons across the world

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Lata Alimchandani is the first Indian woman over 60 to complete the World Marathon Majors. She's also among the world's elite marathon runners in her age group. But she won't stop running.

FBI warns of possible terror attack on US Election Day eve

FBI warns of possible terror attack on US Election Day eve

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Authorities in New York have been put on high alert after intelligence inputs about a possible terror attack by al-Qaeda militants in the city on the eve of the United States presidential elections next week, media reports said.

Paris mayor proves Seine is clean ahead of the Games

Paris mayor proves Seine is clean ahead of the Games

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'The water is very, very good, a little bit cool.'

This runner won despite stopping to return a rival's water bottle

This runner won despite stopping to return a rival's water bottle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Geoffrey Kirui and Edna Kiplagat produced a Kenyan sweep at the Boston Marathon, winning the men's and women's races on Monday by conquering the race's hilly final miles to establish their dominance.

Kenya's top runners urge fans to keep faith amid doping row

Kenya's top runners urge fans to keep faith amid doping row

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Kenya's top runners have urged athletics fans and sports enthusiasts across the world to keep faith in them, despite media allegations of widespread doping in the east African nation famed for its top-class runners.

PHOTOS: These WEIRD races will surely make you run

PHOTOS: These WEIRD races will surely make you run

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Tired of the boring marathons and races? Take a look at these weird-themed races from across the world.

Sports is where Infy plans to show its prowess

Sports is where Infy plans to show its prowess

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Such partnership will not only give the company an opportunity to showcase its expertise in new technology areas, they will also help in boosting its brand image with clients and employees

IS-inspired 'bad bitches' nabbed for planning New York bombing

IS-inspired 'bad bitches' nabbed for planning New York bombing

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Raising fears over the growing threat of home-grown extremism, three Americans, including two women, have been charged in separate cases of plotting terror strikes on United States soil using "weapons of mass destruction" and of travelling to Pakistan to fight against American forces.

Milkha Singh's daughter fights COVID-19 from frontline in NYC

Milkha Singh's daughter fights COVID-19 from frontline in NYC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'I am so proud of her. She says it is like running a marathon every day. She has been working five days a week, sometimes day shifts, sometimes night shifts, 12-hour shifts and it is tough but she has to do the job as best as she can'. 'It is my humble request to every citizen of the world to respect the frontline workers because they are there to help us, whether it is the doctors, police, people who pick up garbage ... we must be respectful, kind and grateful to them and make sure they are taken care of'.

Caroline Wozniacki's bikini-filled Bahamas vacation

Caroline Wozniacki's bikini-filled Bahamas vacation

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki have been enjoying an end of season break in a luxurious resort in the Bahamas. Both have been showing their fans some flesh, via their Instagram accounts.

DON'T MISS! 10 Best Photos of the week

DON'T MISS! 10 Best Photos of the week

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Rediff.com brings you a collection of some of the best sports images from around the world.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Ethiopian great Gebrselassie retires from competitive running again

Ethiopian great Gebrselassie retires from competitive running again

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Haile Gebrselassie said on Sunday he was retiring from competitive running.

The wonderfully weird world we live in!

The wonderfully weird world we live in!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The world is weird and we have the images to prove it!

Wozniacki leaves behind White House memories to halt slide

Wozniacki leaves behind White House memories to halt slide

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Since reaching the Australian Open semi-finals in 2011, Wozniacki had fallen one round earlier in each subsequent visit to Melbourne Park - which meant her journey to this season's opening Grand Slam was full of trepidation.

Over 1,000 deaths and 65,000 COVID-19 cases in US

Over 1,000 deaths and 65,000 COVID-19 cases in US

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

In addition to declaring a national emergency, US President Trump has approved major disaster declarations for New York, California, Washington, Iowa, Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas and Florida.

Nike launches new legal shoe to outrun 'tech doping' furore

Nike launches new legal shoe to outrun 'tech doping' furore

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Nike launched a new running shoe that complies with limits set by World Athletics after the governing body imposed a landmark ban on a version of the sportswear giant's Vaporfly shoes that was used to run the first sub-two hour marathon. The first-ever shoe ban by World Athletics (WA) last week addressed concerns that technology advances are giving athletes an unfair and unnatural advantage, described by some critics as "technological doping".

Leading coach Salazar gets four-year ban for doping violations

Leading coach Salazar gets four-year ban for doping violations

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

None of the athletes Salazar has worked with were mentioned in Monday's report.

PICS: Alcaraz, Ruud to clash for US Open crown, No. 1 spot

PICS: Alcaraz, Ruud to clash for US Open crown, No. 1 spot

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Norway's Casper Ruud harnessed his mighty forehand to reach his second Grand Slam final this year by beating Russia's Karen Khachanov 7-6(5), 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 at the US Open, keeping alive his hopes of reaching the top of the world rankings.

US Open: Wozniacki upsets Sharapova, Simon stuns Ferrer

US Open: Wozniacki upsets Sharapova, Simon stuns Ferrer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Caroline Wozniacki upset French Open champion Maria Sharapova in a groundstroke marathon to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals, while Gilles Simon registered the first big surprise in the men's draw.

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Images from Day 3 of the US Open, at Flushing Meadows, New York.

Hire American, lobby Indian

Hire American, lobby Indian

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

India's software industry mounts two-pronged campaign to tackle Trump administration. Ayan Pramanik & Karan Choudhury report.

PHOTOS: Nadal battles past Thiem in five-set epic to enter US Open semis

PHOTOS: Nadal battles past Thiem in five-set epic to enter US Open semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Defending champion Rafael Nadal failed to win a single game in the opening set of his US Open quarter-final against Dominic Thiem on Tuesday but fought back to beat the Austrian 0-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5) in match that ended past 2 am in New York.

Explosion rocks busy NYC neighbourhood; injures 29

Explosion rocks busy NYC neighbourhood; injures 29

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

As many as 29 people have been injured in an explosion that rocked New York's busy and upscale neighbourhood also frequented by tourists, authorities said about the "intentional act", hours before world leaders arrive in the city for the high-level UN General Assembly session.

IN PHOTOS: Fireworks, parades and protests mark US I-Day

IN PHOTOS: Fireworks, parades and protests mark US I-Day

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

We present stunning images from across the United States of America which celebrated its 237th Independence Day on Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Yuki back in top-100 after more than 2 years

Sports Shorts: Yuki back in top-100 after more than 2 years

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

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

'Your body actually craves for sugar and food'

'Your body actually craves for sugar and food'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Seasoned model Archana Akhil Kumar shares her experience at fashion weeks and how she keeps herself composed during this five-day-marathon.

Superstorm Sandy delays global launch of Titanic II

Superstorm Sandy delays global launch of Titanic II

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer on Friday delayed the roll-out of details for his Titanic II project out of respect for the victims of superstorm Sandy.

US charges Honduran football club chief with laundering drug money

US charges Honduran football club chief with laundering drug money

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The president of a top Honduras football club and two family members were charged by US authorities on Wednesday with engineering a decade-long scheme to launder drug trafficking and foreign bribery proceeds through US accounts.

REWIND: The week gone by

REWIND: The week gone by

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Anti-racism protests across the United States, the funeral procession of George Floyd in Houston, a defaced statue of King Leopold II in Brussels, unlocking of restrictions in Mumbai and much more. Scroll for the top moments from the week gone by.

Boston bomber Tsarnaev sentenced to death by lethal injection

Boston bomber Tsarnaev sentenced to death by lethal injection

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Tsarnaev, 21, was found guilty last month of 30 terrorism and other charges. Of those charges, 17 were eligible for the death penalty.

Shorts: Rublev outlasts Djokovic to claim Serbia Open crown

Shorts: Rublev outlasts Djokovic to claim Serbia Open crown

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

WTA chief promises 'strong reactions' to ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Boston is US pick to compete for 2024 Olympics

Boston is US pick to compete for 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Boston was selected on Thursday as the American candidate city that will bid to host the 2024 Olympics.

'Who up there is writing this script?'

'Who up there is writing this script?'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'How can so many misfortunes fall on one beautiful family?'

Africans rule but 'Strong Boston' echoes two years after bombing

Africans rule but 'Strong Boston' echoes two years after bombing

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Ethiopian runner Lelisa Desisa finished first in the Boston Marathon reclaiming the top spot in a race he last won two years ago when it was struck by a deadly bombing attack.

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The start to the 13 Tests long season could not have been better for India. A convincing win in their 500th Test over New Zealand with spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja weaving their magic on a turning track to hand India a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series. Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq receiving the Test mace for their meteoric rise to No.1 ranking in cricket's traditional format. Also, football took precedence once again, a struggling Manchester United ran riot at Old Trafford as they beat Premier League champions Leicester 4-1. An outstanding first-half performance by Arsenal helping them beat London rivals Chelsea. Other top teams like Manchester City and Liverpool also taking full points.

The NEW Way to know Bollywood's stars up close, and personal!

The NEW Way to know Bollywood's stars up close, and personal!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Twitter broke down the barrier between movie stars and their fans, says Aseem Chhabra.

18 INTERESTING photos from around the world

18 INTERESTING photos from around the world

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs of the week gone by.

Tennis: Murray loses, won't play US Open singles

Tennis: Murray loses, won't play US Open singles

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The Scot lost 6-4, 6-4 to Richard Gasquet in his first singles match since January before saying he had turned down a wild card into the men's draw at the year's final Grand Slam.