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Why this 50-yr-old makes India proud

Why this 50-yr-old makes India proud

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Raju Dabhade is the creator of the game of roll ball that will see its third World Championship in December, 2015, in Pune.

Bollywood, Sportspersons hail Satnam's NBA signing

Bollywood, Sportspersons hail Satnam's NBA signing

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The sporting fraternity congratulated hoopster Satnam Singh Bhamara after he became the first Indian to be picked for a NBA (National Basketball Association) League team, hailing his historic achievement as an "inspiration" for the youth of the country.

Spurs' Parker apologizes for making anti-semitic gesture

Spurs' Parker apologizes for making anti-semitic gesture

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker apologized on Monday after a three-year-old photo surfaced of him making the same anti-Semitic gesture that has landed former France striker Nicolas Anelka in trouble.

Clijsters bids Belgium an emotional farewell

Clijsters bids Belgium an emotional farewell

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

Kim Clijsters bid a teary-eyed farewell to her home fans after losing to France's Amelie Mauresmo in the final of the Diamond Games.

There is no stop to the national anthem controversy in the US...

There is no stop to the national anthem controversy in the US...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Trump trying to divide us, cries NBA star LeBron James even as Cowboys, Cardinals link arms amid anthem protests

Beckham plans to make Miami team a global soccer franchise

Beckham plans to make Miami team a global soccer franchise

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Former England football captain David Beckham announced on Wednesday that he is exercising his option to become the owner of a Major League Soccer team in Miami.

Time to hit the gym, Kim: Health concerns after North Korean dictator's weight gain

Time to hit the gym, Kim: Health concerns after North Korean dictator's weight gain

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

New images show the portly North Korean dictator looking more overweight than ever as he offers "field guidance" on a state farm.

NBA Finals: Miami fight back to force Game 7

NBA Finals: Miami fight back to force Game 7

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The Miami Heat produced an extraordinary comeback to beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-100 in overtime early on Wednesday to force a decisive seventh game in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals.

I have no reason to stay in athletics, says Bolt

I have no reason to stay in athletics, says Bolt

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

'I've just done everything I wanted to do in the sport'

'People may get sick of T20s'

'People may get sick of T20s'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Where does Gideon Haigh see the future of the T20 game?

Under Armour-sponsored athletes oppose CEO's pro-Trump comments

Under Armour-sponsored athletes oppose CEO's pro-Trump comments

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Professional ballet dancer Misty Copeland, and wrestler turned-actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson joined National Basketball Association star Stephen Curry in opposing comments made by the chief executive of their sponsor Under Armour supporting US President Donald Trump.

Magazine names Virat Kohli as the sixth most marketable athlete

Magazine names Virat Kohli as the sixth most marketable athlete

Rediff.com21 May 2015

British Sports business magazine SportsPro has named Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli as the six most marketable athlete of this year ahead of the likes of sprint king Usain Bolt and football superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Should you workout during pregnancy?

Should you workout during pregnancy?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Always warm up before and allow your body to cool down, after exercising, says Zumba instructor and ambassador Sucheta Pal.

US National Jr. cricket tournament

US National Jr. cricket tournament

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

15 teams from across the country will participate in the June 22-25 tournament, in San Francisco Bay area.

'Poker is a game of skill'

'Poker is a game of skill'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Instagram sensation Dan Bilzerian makes a pit stop at the Indian Poker Championship.

Laureus awards PHOTOS: Top honours for Djokovic, gymnast Biles

Laureus awards PHOTOS: Top honours for Djokovic, gymnast Biles

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Serbian Djokovic, who 12 months ago had elbow surgery, won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in 2018, before lifting this year's Australian Open crown, to add to his tally of Grand Slam singles titles and reclaim top spot in the rankings.

Deepak Chopra to be Jackson witness

Deepak Chopra to be Jackson witness

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

Manny Pacquiao beats Timothy Bradley in farewell fight

Manny Pacquiao beats Timothy Bradley in farewell fight

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Manny Pacquiao defeated Timothy Bradley by unanimous decision in the rubber match between the fighters on Saturday, prevailing in what the Filipino has said is the final fight of his career. Pacquiao, who bounced back from a controversial split-decision defeat to Bradley in 2012 with a decisive win two years later, delivered the final blow in their welterweight clash in Las Vegas as all three judges scored it 116-110 in his favor. With fans chanting 'Manny' at the conclusion, Pacquiao (58-6-2) maintained that he is heading into retirement and continuing his political career in the Philippines. "I have a commitment to my family that I'm going to retire after this and we don't know," Pacquiao told ringside reporters.

Bryant suspended for two games

Bryant suspended for two games

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005

The Los Angeles Lakers guard was punished for elbowing Mike Miller of the Memphis Grizzlies in the throat.

Former Indian athlete arrested for murder

Former Indian athlete arrested for murder

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Former international athlete and SAF Games medallist Rajinder Singh has been arrested on charges of killing a man in Jamshedpur.

Have Brazilians crossed line in taunting US athletes?

Have Brazilians crossed line in taunting US athletes?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

US women's soccer star Hope Solo has been mocked for voicing public concerns over the Zika virus -- crowds chant "Zika! Zika" when she touches the ball during Rio Olympics.

China's cracking cricket

China's cracking cricket

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

India eves go down fighting

India eves go down fighting

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Indian women's basketball team put up a valiant show to give New Zealand a scare.

Unusual sports to make Games debut

Unusual sports to make Games debut

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

'High level of risk' at the Rio Olympics...

'High level of risk' at the Rio Olympics...

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The metro line extension that will connect Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park in Barra de Tijuca with the rest of the city is at risk of not being finished before the Games start in August

CWG Updates: Indian women seal historic table tennis gold!

CWG Updates: Indian women seal historic table tennis gold!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

The Indian women's table tennis team won gold

Study in picturesque Coonoor

Study in picturesque Coonoor

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

Admissions are open at St Joseph's Boys' Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School.

Grizzlies maul slumping Lakers

Grizzlies maul slumping Lakers

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

Pau Gasol scored 20 points and added 10 rebounds to help lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 85-73 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

This video game featuring tattoos of NBA stars sparks lawsuit

This video game featuring tattoos of NBA stars sparks lawsuit

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over its depiction of tattoos belonging to National Basketball Association stars LeBron James and Kobe Bryant in a popular video game.

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Billie Ellish had a history-making night at the 62nd Grammy awards, as she swept the four biggest prizes: Best New Artiste, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.

Tiger ties the knot with Swedish ex-nanny

Tiger ties the knot with Swedish ex-nanny

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

The former world number one golfer married Swedish model Elin Nordegren at the luxury Sandy Lane resort in Barbados.

India for more disciplines at Commonwealth Games

India for more disciplines at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

The IOA will push for tennis, archery, rowing, canoeing and kayaking, basketball and judo at the general body meeting of the federation in Melbourne next month.

U.S. cagers crash to Lithuania

U.S. cagers crash to Lithuania

Rediff.com22 Aug 2004

It's sports that needs the reforms

It's sports that needs the reforms

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

'Umpires should not be coat hangers'

'Umpires should not be coat hangers'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

The 56 year-old former chief executive of the Cricket Australia, whose tenure with the International Cricket Council has been extended till July 2005, in an exclusive interview with Ashish Magotra.

Indian cagers qualify for Asia Championship

Indian cagers qualify for Asia Championship

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

India beat Uzbekistan 68-67 to make it to the final round.

Bryant loses bid to overturn law

Bryant loses bid to overturn law

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

A judge rejected a bid by Kobe Bryant's lawyers to overturn Colorado's rape shield law, which bars them from introducing evidence of his accuser's sexual history at trial.