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Zee alleges conspiracy

Zee alleges conspiracy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

It said it will take legal action against the BCCI's decision to go in for a fresh tender for its telecast rights.

Kumble starts new innings as a TV analyst

Kumble starts new innings as a TV analyst

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Former India Test captain Anil Kumble will join his former teammate Sourav Ganguly behind the microphone as an expert analyst for ESPN Star Sports in the ICC World Twenty20 which begins in England on Friday.

Olympics postponement could delay retirement for Paes

Olympics postponement could delay retirement for Paes

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Veteran Indian tennis player Leander Paes is contemplating extending his career by another year to bid for an eighth Olympic appearance following the postponement of the Tokyo Games to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Paes, who will turn 47 in June, announced late last year that 2020 would be his "farewell year" as a professional before he hangs up his racket.

Phelps may be allowed to race at World championships

Phelps may be allowed to race at World championships

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Michael Phelps may be handed a chance to compete at this year's world championships in Russia once he completes his suspension for a drink driving conviction, a United States Swimming official said.

NBA player Bryce Dejean-Jones killed in Dallas shooting

NBA player Bryce Dejean-Jones killed in Dallas shooting

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Rookie New Orleans Pelicans basketball player Bryce Dejean-Jones died after being shot early on Saturday when he broke into a Dallas apartment, authorities said.

Maradona hospitalised after watching intense Argentina victory

Maradona hospitalised after watching intense Argentina victory

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

According to reports, the 57-year-old was seen being from his seat, before collapsing into a chair inside the stadium.

Heavyweight world champion Fury 'tests positive for cocaine'

Heavyweight world champion Fury 'tests positive for cocaine'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Heavyweight world boxing champion Tyson Fury has tested positive for cocaine, ESPN reported on Friday citing a leaked letter sent by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA).

Cricket: News channels can air footage

Cricket: News channels can air footage

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

News channels may now be able to telecast footage of international cricket matches for longer durations, following the Delhi High Court's dismissal of a petition by sports broadcaster ESPN Star Sports in this matter.

Maradona off to a winning start in Mexico

Maradona off to a winning start in Mexico

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

A hat-trick from Vinicio Angulo helped get Diego Maradona's managerial career in Mexico off to the perfect start on Monday as his new club Dorados beat Tapachula 4-1 in Culiacan.

Can former champion Clijsters reclaim past glory at US Open?

Can former champion Clijsters reclaim past glory at US Open?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

A factor that could work in the Belgian's favour is the unprecedented nature of this year's Grand Slam.

Eden to host opening Sri Lanka Test

Eden to host opening Sri Lanka Test

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Kolkata's Eden Gardens will host the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, starting November 16, which also will be the island nation's first five-day game at the iconic ground.

Bolt rejects soccer deal offer from Maltese club

Bolt rejects soccer deal offer from Maltese club

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

The 32-year-old Jamaican is hoping to win a contract at Australian side Central Coast Mariners

Talent, not age should be the sole criteria for selection: Tendulkar

Talent, not age should be the sole criteria for selection: Tendulkar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The batting legend believes that throwing a young cricketer to the deep end of the pool is a good thing.

Steve Smith speaks up about Kohli's support

Steve Smith speaks up about Kohli's support

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Kohli admitted that he apologised to Smith on behalf of the fans.

Will Chelsea's Hazard join Real Madrid?

Will Chelsea's Hazard join Real Madrid?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard still hopes he can one day fulfil his dream of playing for Real Madrid.

India's schedule at the Games - August 10

India's schedule at the Games - August 10

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Two Indian athletes will be in action at the 2012 Olympics on Friday. Check out their schedule.

Tennis Buzz: The one title Serena wants to 'win so bad'...

Tennis Buzz: The one title Serena wants to 'win so bad'...

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

This will be her first appearance at the tournament since she was ousted in the second round in 2017.

India's schedule at the Games on July 27

India's schedule at the Games on July 27

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The schedule of Indian athletes at the London Olympics 2012 on Friday, July 27, 2012.

SA series: 66 cable operators restrained

SA series: 66 cable operators restrained

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

The Delhi high court restrained the operators from unauthorised broadcast of the India-South Africa cricket series, an ESPN STAR Sports statement said.

Tiger Woods cleared by doctors to return to golf: report

Tiger Woods cleared by doctors to return to golf: report

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The 41-year-old American has only played six competitive rounds in the past two years while trying to recover from multiple back surgeries.

Court bars 92 cable operators

Court bars 92 cable operators

Rediff.com20 Jun 2006

How poor air could hit players in long matches at Aus Open

How poor air could hit players in long matches at Aus Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chris Evert - along with John McEnroe - told reporters that air quality should be paramount in tournament organisers' minds.

Sports Shorts: Venus Williams, Tomas Berdych bare it all

Sports Shorts: Venus Williams, Tomas Berdych bare it all

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Tennis stars Venus Williams and Tomas Berdych have posed naked for ESPN The Magazine's Body Issue.

Boxer Pacquiao to come back from retirement later this year?

Boxer Pacquiao to come back from retirement later this year?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Manny Pacquiao is planning to fight again later this year, just three months after announcing his retirement from boxing, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Prithvi set to return for Mumbai after serving doping ban

Prithvi set to return for Mumbai after serving doping ban

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Opening batsman Prithvi Shaw is likely to return to Mumbai's squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after serving his eight-month suspension for a doping violation.

Mourinho shares his thoughts on Portugal, Argentina at FIFA World Cup

Mourinho shares his thoughts on Portugal, Argentina at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'Without Cristiano, it would be impossible. But with him nothing is impossible'

CAS pricing: Zee to move TDSAT

CAS pricing: Zee to move TDSAT

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

India's schedule at the Games - August 9

India's schedule at the Games - August 9

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Monday. Check out their schedule.

India's schedule at the Games - August 7

India's schedule at the Games - August 7

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Monday. Check out their schedule.

England's Kane wants to end career as NFL kicker

England's Kane wants to end career as NFL kicker

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Kane is a fan of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and was at the Super Bowl this year, watching from the stands as the 41-year-old won his sixth title.

'India would want to have some confidence ahead of the World Cup'

'India would want to have some confidence ahead of the World Cup'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Former India captain Rahul Dravid has said that the Indian team should better win some ODI matches or else they will be confused about the team combination going into the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Sports Shorts: Serena in Stanford last four, Venus exits

Sports Shorts: Serena in Stanford last four, Venus exits

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

Top seed Serena Williams came from a set down to book her place in the Stanford Classic semi-finals with a hard-earned 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 win against fifth-seeded Serb Ana Ivanovic on Friday.

Russian qualifier Rublev thrashes Federer in 62 minutes

Russian qualifier Rublev thrashes Federer in 62 minutes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

It was Roger Federer's fastest defeat since losing to Franco Squillari in 54 minutes in Sydney in 2003.

'We demand silverware at Liverpool now'

'We demand silverware at Liverpool now'

Rediff.com31 May 2019

This is Liverpool's second consecutive Champions League final and their fourth in 14 years, last winning the coveted trophy in 2005.

Kobe Bryant, daughter 'Mambacita' died pursuing basketball dream

Kobe Bryant, daughter 'Mambacita' died pursuing basketball dream

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant called his daughter Gianna "Mambacita" after his own court nickname, "Black Mamba," confident she would follow in his footsteps and become a professional basketball player. On Sunday, the 41-year-old five-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist died with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash northwest of Los Angeles as they pursued that dream.

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

US First Lady Michelle Obama plays mini-tennis during a "Let's Move!" faith and communities physical activity at Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida.

Why Cricket South Africa won't sack captain Faf du Plessis

Why Cricket South Africa won't sack captain Faf du Plessis

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Faf du Plessis will remain as the skipper of the Test side and he would be in charge of the team scheduled to tour India later this year.

Shikhar Dhawan sad after Test axing

Shikhar Dhawan sad after Test axing

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The Delhi opener is confident that India will do well in the four-Test series beginning December 6 at Adelaide.

Unsettled Montoya may join McLaren

Unsettled Montoya may join McLaren

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Speculation is rife that Juan Pablo Montoya will leave Williams-BMW and replace David Coulthard at McLaren next season.

Smith regains his mojo ahead of World Cup

Smith regains his mojo ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Finch is happy that both Smith and David Warner have done incredible work during their time off the field which is showing off