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Wimbledon PIX: Battling Norrie sets up Djokovic semis

Wimbledon PIX: Battling Norrie sets up Djokovic semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Images from Day 9 of the Wimbledon 2022 Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Tuesday.

IPL 2020: Disney-Star may earn Rs 20 billion

IPL 2020: Disney-Star may earn Rs 20 billion

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

95 per cent of advertising inventory has been sold on television and 18 on-air sponsors have been signed up so far, the highest for any season.

Amazing! India's Largest Cannon

Amazing! India's Largest Cannon

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The Top Videos of the Week!

First look: Ranveer Singh in Jayeshbhai Jordaar

First look: Ranveer Singh in Jayeshbhai Jordaar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

What do you think of the look? Let us know.

Coronavirus forces postponement of Azerbaijan F1 race

Coronavirus forces postponement of Azerbaijan F1 race

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has taken down another victim, with the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix being the latest sporting event to fall prey to the global pandemic. Postponement of the race in Baku leaves Azerbaijan without a major sporting event in a year that had promised plenty of action as they were four games of Euro 2020 that has now been postponed to 2021.

Pressure builds on Pardew as Newcastle entertain City

Pressure builds on Pardew as Newcastle entertain City

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Alan Pardew was hailed last season as a steady hand on the Newcastle United tiller but finds himself contemplating an impending relegation battle ahead of a clash with wounded champions Manchester City on Saturday.

Why Netflix Had To Cut Prices

Why Netflix Had To Cut Prices

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

As of December 2021, Netflix India stood at an estimated 5 million subscribers against 46 million for Disney+Hotstar and 19 million for Amazon Prime Video.

Jhajharia rewrites world record for Tokyo Paralympic berth

Jhajharia rewrites world record for Tokyo Paralympic berth

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

The Tokyo Paralympics slated to begin on August 24, will be Jhajharia's third Paralympics.

India Super Series: Saina reaches semis after entertaining thriller, Sindhu sinks

India Super Series: Saina reaches semis after entertaining thriller, Sindhu sinks

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Defending champion Saina Nehwal upstaged Korea's Sung Ji Hyun to reach the semi-finals but it was curtains for P V Sindhu in the women's singles of the India Open Super Series, in New Delhi, on Friday.

ISL: Bengaluru FC record classic win against NorthEast United

ISL: Bengaluru FC record classic win against NorthEast United

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

An entertaining 11 minutes ensued with four goals, two at either end. First up, Brazilian target man Silva made most of Udanta Singh's build-up play, to leave NorthEast defenders high and dry with a fine goal.

F1 makes advance payments to teams

F1 makes advance payments to teams

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Liberty Media president and CEO Greg Maffei told analysts on a conference call that the move was the most efficient way of putting cash into the business, with Formula One getting a net cash payment of $1.4 billion.

Aditya Birla group to take over Reebok's India operations

Aditya Birla group to take over Reebok's India operations

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

In a major expansion into sportswear and lifestyle wear segment, the Kumar Mangalam Birla-led Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Authentic Brand Group of New York, which has the marketing and branding rights of Reebok, to run the operations of the global sportswear, athletic and lifestyle major in the country and ASEAN markets. The new agreement between the largest domestic multi-brand fashion retailer and Authentic Brand is an extension of their existing relationship as ABFRL already markets and sells some ABG brands like Forever 21. The agreement follows the global transfer of ownership of the Reebok brand from Adidas to ABG, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022.

Sports Shorts: Ronaldo's agent claims he will never return to Manchester

Sports Shorts: Ronaldo's agent claims he will never return to Manchester

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Portugal's football team captain Cristiano Ronaldo's agent has revealed that the forward would play out the rest of his career at Real Madrid, shunning reports of a return to Manchester United.

The Great Cheetah Tamasha

The Great Cheetah Tamasha

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The Bengal Tiger, the Asiatic Lion and the more widespread leopard have had to swallow their pride. Rarely has the prime minister turned up in person, sun hat and camera at the ready, to welcome a member of the big cat family, notes Shyam G Menon.

Centre issues new Covid guidelines from Dec 1

Centre issues new Covid guidelines from Dec 1

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The guidelines said that keeping in view the recent spike in new cases in a few states and UTs, ongoing festival season and onset of winter, it is emphasised that to fully overcome the pandemic there is a need to maintain caution and to strictly follow the prescribed containment strategy.

West Bengal latest major state to impose Covid curbs

West Bengal latest major state to impose Covid curbs

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

The West Bengal government on Friday ordered the shutdown of all shopping malls, salons, restaurants, bars, sports complexes, gyms, spas and swimming pools in the state with immediate effect until further orders, amid the surge in Covid-19 cases.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Jabeur advance; Kerber out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Jabeur advance; Kerber out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Friday.

Aus Open: This man loves playing both hero and villain

Aus Open: This man loves playing both hero and villain

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Daniil Medvedev has tapped into the energy of the crowd at Melbourne Park by playing both hero and villain.

Boxing World C'ships: Sanjeet, Akash advance to last 16

Boxing World C'ships: Sanjeet, Akash advance to last 16

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Varinder had to pull out of his 60kg category bout due to high fever but he tested negative for COVID-19.

Nations League: Portugal hold Spain; Haaland fires Norway to win

Nations League: Portugal hold Spain; Haaland fires Norway to win

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Images from the Nations League matches played on Thursday.

No fans, just cows in campsites ahead of closed Austrian GP

No fans, just cows in campsites ahead of closed Austrian GP

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Sunday will be the first time that Austria has hosted a season-opener and the race will also be the latest start date to a championship.

HIT JODIS of a DIFFERENT KIND!

HIT JODIS of a DIFFERENT KIND!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at winning actor-director jodis, who have made Rs 100 crore movies and are returning for an encore.

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah marks his return to the national men's team as Pakistan on Wednesday announced an 18-member squad for next month's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Indian F1 Grand Prix to go ahead despite court hearing

Indian F1 Grand Prix to go ahead despite court hearing

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Indian Grand Prix organisers have confirmed that Sunday's race will go ahead even though the country's top court has agreed to hear a petition on Friday seeking its cancellation over tax issues.

Bolt's farewell race: Will he be 'Unbeatable. Unstoppable'?

Bolt's farewell race: Will he be 'Unbeatable. Unstoppable'?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Usain St Leo Bolt can still have his final sporting wish granted.

Shorts: Sakhir F1 GP to have alternate layout

Shorts: Sakhir F1 GP to have alternate layout

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

'It's like asking Harsha Bhogle to bat'

'It's like asking Harsha Bhogle to bat'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

'The common ground between a film-maker and a film critic is a mad masochistic love for the movie.'

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Manchester City's Abu Dhabi-controlled owner has agreed to sell a $500 million stake to US private equity firm Silver Lake, making it the world's most valuable soccer group with a $4.8 billion price tag.

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the US Open matches played on Day 1 at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

PIX: Cricket fans back in the stands in India

PIX: Cricket fans back in the stands in India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

With international cricket returning to India, the second Test of the four-match series is the first time that fans have been allowed to attend, considering the ever-improving COVID-19 situation in the country.

J-K plans mythological theme park near Vaishno Devi shrine

J-K plans mythological theme park near Vaishno Devi shrine

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir administration is planning to set up India's best mythological theme park near the famous Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district and has sought investors for the project, officials said.

Paralympics-bound Palak continues training in lockdown

Paralympics-bound Palak continues training in lockdown

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Palak is certain to make the cut for Tokyo Paralympics in women's doubles as she is currently ranked fifth in the world. The top six in the list to be published by International Paralympic Committee will get automatic qualification.

3 years, 3 Euro failures: What now for Ronaldo and Juventus?

3 years, 3 Euro failures: What now for Ronaldo and Juventus?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'Betrayed by Ronaldo'

Djokovic keeps top spot after edging past Auger-Aliassime

Djokovic keeps top spot after edging past Auger-Aliassime

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Top seed Novak Djokovic beat Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-5, 7-6(1) to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Friday and move within one win of 1,000 career victories.

'Shock and agony': Reactions to Warne's sudden death

'Shock and agony': Reactions to Warne's sudden death

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sports world expressed shock and agony over Warne's sudden demise. Here are some reactions:

Can CSK trump SRH in battle of strugglers?

Can CSK trump SRH in battle of strugglers?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

While Robin Uthappa had scored a fifty in one of the games, the likes of Moeen Ali and Ambati Rayudu have failed to capitalise on their starts.

Why ICC will hold T20 WC every two years...

Why ICC will hold T20 WC every two years...

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The International Cricket Council emphasized on Monday that a two-year T20 Word Cup cycle is important for the growth of the game, as it is the format that is contested by all its members.

How Airtel plans to take on Reliance JioFiber

How Airtel plans to take on Reliance JioFiber

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Airtel Xstream will allow its subscribers to access live TV, video, music, news and sports on an over-the-top smart stick, interned-enabled set top box, and handheld devices.

Amazon Prime bags India rights for all matches in New Zealand

Amazon Prime bags India rights for all matches in New Zealand

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Amazon Prime Video becomes the first Indian streaming service to secure exclusive live cricket rights from a major cricketing board.