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Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

It could reach more than 530 million viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online. But can it make money for Disney Star?

Bigg Boss 14: Rubina is in the DANGER ZONE!

Bigg Boss 14: Rubina is in the DANGER ZONE!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Rubina, along with Jasmin Bhasin, Abhinav Shukla, Shehzad Deol and Jaan Sanu have been nominated this week.

Indian boxers ready for Fight Nights

Indian boxers ready for Fight Nights

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

The marriage of entertainment and sport took cricket to heights never seen before with the highly-successful Indian Premier League. Now boxing is hoping to cash in on the same formula with the inception of Fight Nights.

Jankovic undecided on future after comeback at Djokovic event

Jankovic undecided on future after comeback at Djokovic event

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Jelena Jankovic teamed up with men's world number one Djokovic at his tennis complex in Serbia's capital and beat the duo of Serbia's Davis Cup captain Nenad Zimonjic and 19-year-old prospect Olga Danilovic 7-6 in a mixed doubles contest.

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

To watch Dada standing on the steps of the airplane ladder with a glittering trophy in hand was exhilarating, recalls Hemant Kenkre.

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

China has smothered most outbreaks within its borders, keeping new case numbers low.

Yusuf Pathan announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Yusuf Pathan announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Pathan was part of the inaugural T20 World Cup-winning side in 2007 and also the one that triumphed in the 2011 ODI World Cup at home.

Sony warms up for new game plan

Sony warms up for new game plan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

By winning FIFA broadcast rights and focusing on new genres, Sony Six hopes to create a niche.

Jordan agrees to purchase Charlotte Bobcats

Jordan agrees to purchase Charlotte Bobcats

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Hall of Famer Michael Jordan has agreed to buy a controlling interest in the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, majority owner Bob Johnson said on Saturday. Johnson said further details would come from the NBA. Owners of the NBA's 29 other franchises must approve the sale.

Viv Richards bats for cricket's inclusion in Games

Viv Richards bats for cricket's inclusion in Games

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Cricket should be included in the Commonwealth Games and Olympics to help the game grow around the world, West Indies cricketing great Viv Richards said on Wednesday.

Mercedes expect more of a fight from Ferrari

Mercedes expect more of a fight from Ferrari

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Formula One champions Mercedes can rack up their eighth successive victory on Sunday but even if they do, a winning streak must end for either Lewis Hamilton or Nico Rosberg in Bahrain. Rosberg is chasing his fifth win in a row after starting the season triumphantly in Australia to follow the three victories he racked up at the end of 2015. Hamilton, the triple world champion who finds himself behind his German team mate in the standings for the first time since 2014, is on for a hat-trick after winning in Bahrain for the past two years. The Briton is the favourite at a circuit that has yet to witness a Rosberg victory but Ferrari, who roared into the lead at the start in Melbourne with Sebastian Vettel followed by Kimi Raikkonen, also fancy their chances.

EPL PIX: Zaha double earns Palace shock win at Man Utd

EPL PIX: Zaha double earns Palace shock win at Man Utd

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Rodriguez whipped Everton in front from the edge of the box, and Michael Keane and Calvert-Lewin ensured it was two wins from two in the Premier League so far this season.

Wales winger Bale launches esports team

Wales winger Bale launches esports team

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Wales and Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale has launched a new esports organisation called Ellevens Esports, with a team from the franchise set to make their debut at the FIFA eClub World Cup in Milan this week.

Coming Up: The Bachchans Film Fest

Coming Up: The Bachchans Film Fest

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Father and son could have a movie release every month.

Indian contingent settling into the Olympic Village in Rio

Indian contingent settling into the Olympic Village in Rio

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

With the much-awaited Olympic Games getting underway next week, the Indian contingent members have begun trickling into the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro.

Buzz: Bangladesh to play T20I series in Pakistan, no Tests

Buzz: Bangladesh to play T20I series in Pakistan, no Tests

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Test cricket returned to Pakistan for the first time in ten years with the Sri Lankan team playing two matches in Rawalpindi and Karachi, with the hosts winning the second match to clinch the series 1-0 after the rain-curtailed first game ended in a draw.

Dear Los Angeles, you're welcome: Ibrahimovic

Dear Los Angeles, you're welcome: Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is ready to win silverware with Los Angeles Galaxy after a full-page advert in Friday's LA Times confirmed his move to the MLS club from Manchester United.

1st World Beach Games in San Diego!!!

1st World Beach Games in San Diego!!!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

San Diego will host the inaugural World Beach Games in 2017 after the general council of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) voted on Friday to back the bid of the city in Southern California.

Yoga gets a league, but will it work?

Yoga gets a league, but will it work?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

The centuries-old tradition of yoga is looking towards the reality television concept to increase its popularity

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