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DD asked to telecast Indo-Bangla ODIs

DD asked to telecast Indo-Bangla ODIs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

The Kerala High Court directed ESPN to telecast the series through the Doordarshan channel concerned on revenue sharing basis.

Top 15 Best Paid Sports Teams in the World

Top 15 Best Paid Sports Teams in the World

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

English Premier League side Manchester City leads a list of best paid sports team in the world.. Following a survey, Rediff.com let's you glance through the Top 12 best paid sports teams in the world (by average first-team salary)... Click NEXT to read more...

BCCI cancels telecast rights tender

BCCI cancels telecast rights tender

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

The Board told the Bombay high court its tender with Zee Telefilms is not condluded, following which ESPN-Star Sports withdrew its petition.

Aus Open: Tennis stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Aus Open: Tennis stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic led the tennis world in mourning for "mentor" Kobe Bryant on Monday after Melbourne Park awoke to the news that the NBA great had died in a helicopter crash along with his daughter and seven others. Djokovic had spoken fondly of his relationship with the former Los Angeles Laker in an interview at the weekend and the 16-times Grand Slam champion signed off his Tweet of condolence with the words: "RIP my friend".

Ganguly to host cricket show

Ganguly to host cricket show

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar and former England opener Geoffrey Boycott will provide the cutting edge for the ESPN-STAR Sports programme.

US skier at Winter Olympics keeping flag flying for LGBT community

US skier at Winter Olympics keeping flag flying for LGBT community

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The 26-year-old told Reuters on Sunday he was excited about representing the United States as well as the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community at the ongoing Games in South Korea.

Cooking, virtual practice: How India's lovebird archers kill lockdown boredom

Cooking, virtual practice: How India's lovebird archers kill lockdown boredom

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'My day starts off with Pranayam and visualisation practice for about 45 minutes. After breakfast, it's time to learn some cooking'

Boxer Ruiz wants Joshua rematch in New York

Boxer Ruiz wants Joshua rematch in New York

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn, who said this week that both parties had signed up to the fight in Diriyah, near Riyadh, raised the threat of legal action if the Mexican-American refused the terms set out.

Moeen withdraws from IPL auctions after talking to Strauss

Moeen withdraws from IPL auctions after talking to Strauss

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has withdrawn his name from next month's Indian Premier League auction after discussions with former captain and ECB's Director of Cricket Andrew Strauss. According to an ESPN Cricinfo report, Strauss got in touch with Moeen and his representatives yesterday to discuss his involvement in the tournament as January 21 is the last date for entry into the auctions. Strauss reportedly told Moeen that while the final decision was his, he should also be aware of hectic schedule of the tournament for more than month and half.

Zee says telecast ruling 'positive'

Zee says telecast ruling 'positive'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

BCCI may call for fresh bids

BCCI may call for fresh bids

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

It said it may do so incase the legal telecast row between ESPN-Star Sports and Zee Telefilms Ltd is not resolved soon.

India's schedule at the Games - August 8

India's schedule at the Games - August 8

Rediff.com8 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 5

India's schedule at the Games - August 5

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

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

Look who is making a splash at US Open

Look who is making a splash at US Open

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Ana Konjuh has opened some eyes at Flushing Meadows as the 18-year-old former world number one junior emerged to reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final at the US Open.

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Miami Marlins, who opened their season on Friday in Philadelphia, were scheduled to return home on Sunday ahead of their scheduled Monday home opener but put off traveling after a number of their players tested positive for the virus.

Zee says no to fresh bid

Zee says no to fresh bid

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

Further arguments in the BCCI telecast right case will take place on September 16.

Telecast rights: Zee ups bid price

Telecast rights: Zee ups bid price

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Sensing competition for the telecast rights of the cricket matches being played in India, Subhash Chandra's Zee group has upped its offer by Rs 94.5 crore

Cricket betting surfaces only in Asia: Boycott

Cricket betting surfaces only in Asia: Boycott

Rediff.com24 May 2013

India should legalise betting to stamp out corruption in cricket, says former England captain Geoffrey Boycott.

100 million plus Indians watched World Cup!

100 million plus Indians watched World Cup!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Females contributed to 47 per cent of the tournament reach.

PHOTO: Tennis ace Radwanska bares it all!

PHOTO: Tennis ace Radwanska bares it all!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Agnieszka Radwanska has bared it all. The world No.4 has revealed herself in the latest edition of ESPN The Magazine Body Issue.

Loss to Belgium was best result for England: Rooney

Loss to Belgium was best result for England: Rooney

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

England finished second in the group to land a potentially easier route through the tournament.

India's schedule at the Games - August 3

India's schedule at the Games - August 3

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

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

Ex-USADA boss rejects Armstrong denial over cash offer

Ex-USADA boss rejects Armstrong denial over cash offer

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is not telling the truth by denying his representatives offered a six-figure cash donation to the U.S. Anti Doping Agency (USADA), the body's former chief executive Terry Madden said on Saturday.

Mitchell Marsh 'booed' at MCG

Mitchell Marsh 'booed' at MCG

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Australia batsman Travis Head was, on Wednesday, 'disappointed' at the booing of Mitchell Marsh

How the Tokyo Games might look in 2021

How the Tokyo Games might look in 2021

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

With neither partner seemingly willing to consider scrapping the event as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc globally, we consider the options available, and possible scenarios:

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'Life has been my greatest teacher.'

India's schedule at the Games - August 2

India's schedule at the Games - August 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

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

India's schedule at the Games - August 1

India's schedule at the Games - August 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

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

India's schedule at the Games - July 31

India's schedule at the Games - July 31

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

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

India's schedule at the Games - July 29

India's schedule at the Games - July 29

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

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

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

With sports events around the world suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, football clubs and leagues have been discussing pay cuts with players to help them make it through the crisis.

Buzz: Ashwin all set to join Delhi Capitals

Buzz: Ashwin all set to join Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Inexperience cost England, feels Morgan

Get fit: Traditional Indian games to tone up

Get fit: Traditional Indian games to tone up

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

It's time to put those cricket bats and footballs away and make room for sports that will push you to your physical and mental limits. We bring you to five sports from India that will both tone your body and fire your imagination.

Pietersen rejected four-month contract before axe

Pietersen rejected four-month contract before axe

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen rejected a four-month contract offer from the England and Wales Cricket Board, hours before his ouster from the 16-member squad for the Test tour of India.

I am never going to give up bowling: Watson

I am never going to give up bowling: Watson

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Shane Watson has realised he can never give up bowling completely in his career after watching his teammates getting butchered by the Indian batsmen during the first Test.

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

We have all had heroes. We have all wanted to be someone else. But there was nobody I wanted to be more than I wanted to be Sunil Gavaskar, notes Harsha Bhogle.

Evert stunned by Sharapova's admission, but claims doping exists in tennis

Evert stunned by Sharapova's admission, but claims doping exists in tennis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Chris Evert said on Monday she was stunned to hear that Maria Sharapova failed a doping test, but not by the fact that there is doping in tennis, claiming that she knew players who doped during her career.

PIX: Shane Warne, Liz Hurley party with Shilpa Shetty

PIX: Shane Warne, Liz Hurley party with Shilpa Shetty

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The Australian cricketer and his girlfriend Liz Hurley were invited to a private bash hosted by Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra.

Cricket Buzz: Shoaib Malik to return home from England

Cricket Buzz: Shoaib Malik to return home from England

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The Board, however, did not clarify the reason behind granting leave to the veteran cricketer.