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Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Leonard, who also won the award in 2014 while playing for the San Antonio Spurs, joins basketball greats Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history to win Finals MVP with two different franchises.

Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton on pole for F1 title showdown

Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton on pole for F1 title showdown

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Lewis Hamilton lapped in a league of his own on Saturday to seize pole position for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix with Mercedes team mate and championship favourite Nico Rosberg joining him on the front row.

F1 stewards dismiss Haas protest against Force India

F1 stewards dismiss Haas protest against Force India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix stewards dismissed a protest by the Haas Formula One team on Saturday and recognised Force India as a new constructor whose cars were eligible to compete in the championship.

Rafter opts for youth in Aus Davis Cup tie against France

Rafter opts for youth in Aus Davis Cup tie against France

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Australia Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter named three teenagers in his squad on Tuesday for their away tie against France, their first World Group appearance since 2007.

Aubameyang shortlisted along with Ronaldo, Bale for Ballon d'or award

Aubameyang shortlisted along with Ronaldo, Bale for Ballon d'or award

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and his Real Madrid team-mate Gareth Bale have been shortlisted for this year's coveted Ballon d'Or award.

Mexican Grand Prix: Rosberg wins race a week after title defeat

Mexican Grand Prix: Rosberg wins race a week after title defeat

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Nico Rosberg put his Texas blues behind him on Sunday to win the first Mexican Grand Prix in 23 years and show triple world champion Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton how it feels to finish second.

Will Rooney be back for Everton date?

Will Rooney be back for Everton date?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has said he expects to make his first-team return from a knee ligament injury next month.

German bank set to sue Ecclestone for 345m euros over F1 sale

German bank set to sue Ecclestone for 345m euros over F1 sale

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

A German bank is on course to take legal proceedings against Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone and his family trust fund for 345 million euros on account of the sale of its stake in Formula One.

Do you know why Max Verstappen is apologising to Brazil

Do you know why Max Verstappen is apologising to Brazil

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Max Verstappen apologised to Brazilian Formula One fans on Monday after a comment about Felipe Massa caused offence at the weekend.

Is he F1's newest champion-in-waiting?

Is he F1's newest champion-in-waiting?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The youngest Ferrari race driver since 1961 proved he has what it takes to handle the weight of expectation that comes with driving for the sport's most successful and glamorous team.

Davis Cup: Spain cruise into last eight; holders Croatia eliminated

Davis Cup: Spain cruise into last eight; holders Croatia eliminated

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

It ended a woeful few days for reigning champions Croatia. They left with two losses.

All you need to know about Formula One teams is HERE!

All you need to know about Formula One teams is HERE!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Team by team prospects for the 2016 Formula One season.

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 6 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Saturday.

Pamela Anderson, Keanu Reeves make star appearance at US GP

Pamela Anderson, Keanu Reeves make star appearance at US GP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

As glamourous as Formula One has come to become, the US Formula One Grand Prix, saw big names from TV and Hollywood grace the race on in Austin, Texas on Sunday.

Force India's Perez hails 'special day' after Russian GP podium

Force India's Perez hails 'special day' after Russian GP podium

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Mexican Sergio Perez said he was on the up after finishing third in Sunday's Russian Grand Prix to hand Force India only the third podium finish in the team's Formula One history.

The Best Pop Video Of The Decade

The Best Pop Video Of The Decade

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Rihanna's Umbrella' voted 'Best Pop Video Of The Decade'.

Bottas pips Hamilton for pole at Austrian F1 GP

Bottas pips Hamilton for pole at Austrian F1 GP

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The front row lockout was a record-equalling 65th for champions Mercedes.

'Alonso very happy at McLaren'

'Alonso very happy at McLaren'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

McLaren have no fears about losing Fernando Alonso to Mercedes after Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg's sudden retirement, the team's new executive director Zak Brown said.

Obama, Trump, Theresa May not on Prince Harry's wedding guest list

Obama, Trump, Theresa May not on Prince Harry's wedding guest list

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Instead, 1,200 members of the public who are perceived by the couple to have made an impact within their community have been invited alongside guests with a close relationship to the couple.

Goris hotting up Bollywood!

Goris hotting up Bollywood!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

A look at recent foreign actresses who are trying their luck in Bollywood.

Ranbir Kapoor's gori girlfriend in Raajneeti

Ranbir Kapoor's gori girlfriend in Raajneeti

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Hollywood's Sarah Thompson is reportedly heading to Bollywood to act as the actor's American girlfriend in the blockbuster drama Raajneeti.

Tennis: Canadians Shapovalov, Raonic advance in Montreal

Tennis: Canadians Shapovalov, Raonic advance in Montreal

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Konta, Sharapova fall at Rogers Cup in Toronto

Motherland of soccer humiliated with first round defeat

Motherland of soccer humiliated with first round defeat

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

England's bid to stage the World Cup for the first time in more than half a century ended in a humiliating first-round defeat when they collected just two votes from the 22-man FIFA executive committee on Thursday.

Alonso 'ok and conscious' after heavy crash in testing

Alonso 'ok and conscious' after heavy crash in testing

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

McLaren's Fernando Alonso was involved in a heavy crash on the final day of pre-season testing in Barcelona on Sunday but is "ok and conscious", officials said.

Gold Cup: Jamaica shock US in semi-finals

Gold Cup: Jamaica shock US in semi-finals

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Darren Mattocks and Giles Barnes scored first-half goals to propel Jamaica to an upset 2-1 victory over the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-finals in Atlanta on Wednesday.

F1: Relieved Ricciardo scores first points with Renault

F1: Relieved Ricciardo scores first points with Renault

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'We've still got work to do to get both cars home in the points. We'll take positives from today, but we're trying to find a bit more every weekend.'

Button has signed one-year extension deal with McLaren?

Button has signed one-year extension deal with McLaren?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Formula One driver Jenson Button had reportedly signed a deal with McLaren for one more year, months ago, and the announcement is set to be made soon.

BBC to shut down Asian Network radio

BBC to shut down Asian Network radio

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

The BBC confirmed on Monday that it will go ahead to close down the Asian Network radio station, which is targeted at people with origins in the Indian sub-continent, by the end of 2011. The BBC Trust, which sets the course for the functioning of the world service, confirmed the proposal by the BBC director general Mark Thompson to shut down the radio station. It has published its initial conclusions on how the corporation can make the transition to a fully digital future.

BBC to shut down Asian Network

BBC to shut down Asian Network

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

The BBC Trust, which sets the course for the functioning of the world service, confirmed the proposal by the BBC director general Mark Thompson to shut down the radio station.

Where have you seen these gals before?

Where have you seen these gals before?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Here's a quick recap of the women who have featured in recent movies. Click through the slide show, and see if you still remember them!

Dominant India sweep to untroubled win over Ireland

Dominant India sweep to untroubled win over Ireland

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

India took apart a diligent but limited Ireland attack to sweep to an untroubled eight-wicket victory at Seddon Park on Tuesday which confirmed they will top Pool B in the cricket World Cup.

On a roll, Vijender records hat-trick of knockout wins on pro circuit

On a roll, Vijender records hat-trick of knockout wins on pro circuit

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh continued his remarkably dominant run on the professional circuit, notching up a third successive knockout win by thrashing Bulgaria's Samet Hyuseinov in less than two rounds in Manchester on Saturday.

Cambridge honours Ratan Tata for Nano

Cambridge honours Ratan Tata for Nano

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata Group, has been conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Law for his role in producing the world's cheapest car Nano.

Tennis Roundup: Cilic into Queen's quarters; Nishikori retires

Tennis Roundup: Cilic into Queen's quarters; Nishikori retires

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the tennis courts

Bolt race marred by series of false starts; moves into 100m semis

Bolt race marred by series of false starts; moves into 100m semis

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Usain Bolt negotiated a series of delays and a false start in his own race before easily winning his quarter-final of the 100m in 10.15 seconds at Jamaica's national championships on Friday.

Premier Futsal league rope in Manchester United legend Scholes

Premier Futsal league rope in Manchester United legend Scholes

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Former Manchester United star Paul Scholes has signed a marquee deal to play for the next three editions of Premier Futsal, with the inaugural season scheduled to be held next month, the League announced, on Thursday.

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The French Open champion's grounded personality meant she was always going to present a clear contrast to the main Australian men's title hopefuls of recent years but there has been no shortage of compatriots ready to kick up a fuss on her behalf.

For me tennis is not so important, says Kyrgios

For me tennis is not so important, says Kyrgios

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Amid the mental fight was Nick Kyrgios's usual array of the stupendous and stupid - under-arm serves, a record-breaking 145mph second serve, deft slices and, in the final tiebreak, shocking errors.

Australian F1 GP Pix: Mercedes' Bottas wins season opener

Australian F1 GP Pix: Mercedes' Bottas wins season opener

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Starting second behind pole-sitter Hamilton, Bottas got the jump on the Briton during a typically messy start at Albert Park and ended up cruising to his fourth win by some 20.80 seconds after delaying a tyre-change.

Top BBC earners may face salary cut

Top BBC earners may face salary cut

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Figures released by the corporation disclosed the top 100 are paid an average of 199,316 pounds, comfortably exceeding the Prime Minister's 194,250 pound salary.