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'Vicious alcoholic' Tyson claims he is 'on verge of dying'

'Vicious alcoholic' Tyson claims he is 'on verge of dying'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has claimed he is on the verge of dying from ongoing drug and alcohol problems.

IPL telecast rights up for sale at Rs 1,000 cr

IPL telecast rights up for sale at Rs 1,000 cr

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to issue tender forms for broadcasting rights of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the coming week. According to industry sources, the winner might have to fork out over Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) for a five year telecast rights.

Trai asks DTH players to cut rates by April 4

Trai asks DTH players to cut rates by April 4

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

This means that if Star TV's bouquet of 14 channels is priced at Rs 88 in non-CAS areas (70 million cable TV homes), it can charge only Rs 44 or less from existing DTH operators like Tata Sky, Dish TV and new entrants like Big TV, Bharti and Sun Direct. But all broadcasters are charging more from DTH companies than from non-CAS cable homes.

Why Barty is the unluckiest Grand Slam seed

Why Barty is the unluckiest Grand Slam seed

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Her next opponent is tennis great and 23-times Grand Slam champion Serena Williams.

'Talented showman Kyrgios doesn't have that champion hunger yet'

'Talented showman Kyrgios doesn't have that champion hunger yet'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Kyrgios, 23, has teased and tantalised his fans in five years as a professional, making headlines by beating Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal the first time he played them.

Buzz: ICC urges people to donate in Aus bushfire relief fund

Buzz: ICC urges people to donate in Aus bushfire relief fund

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the cricket field

Beckham more global than me: Woods

Beckham more global than me: Woods

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The American golfer was voted the "ultimate sports star" in a survey conducted last month by ESPN TV.

Bhajji row may cost STAR Rs 90 crore

Bhajji row may cost STAR Rs 90 crore

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

If India's Australia tour gets cancelled, advertisers will ask the broadcasters for a refund.

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Why would Vardy want to join Arsenal?

Why would Vardy want to join Arsenal?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

France and Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud has fuelled speculation that Jamie Vardy is on his way to the Gunners by saying he has heard the Leicester City striker is keen to move.

'Nimbus did not fulfill contractual obligations'

'Nimbus did not fulfill contractual obligations'

Rediff.com31 May 2007

The Asian Cricket Council said it scrapped the Afro-Asia Cup telecast deal with Nimbus because it did not fulfill contractual obligations.

I'll be up and running in six weeks: Steyn

I'll be up and running in six weeks: Steyn

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

South African pacer Dale Steyn says he is hoping to be up and running in the next six weeks after recovering from the muscle tear in his left heel which has ruled him out of the ongoing three-Test series against India.

Soccer Extras: Zidane confirms Bale to leave Real Madrid

Soccer Extras: Zidane confirms Bale to leave Real Madrid

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

'India is committed to 'Pink Ball' debut...but there are modalities to be taken care of'

'India is committed to 'Pink Ball' debut...but there are modalities to be taken care of'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

New Zealand Cricket's Head of Operations Lindsay Crocker said that there are a lot of modalities that needs to be taken care of before the much-awaited Day/Night Test match against India becomes a reality.

Rapinoe to Trump: 'Your message is excluding people'

Rapinoe to Trump: 'Your message is excluding people'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

President Donald Trump needs to do better in caring for every single American, the triumphant US women's soccer captain Megan Rapinoe said, as she hit back at him after he lectured her to win the World Cup title before she talked.

Cricket viewers back at the crease

Cricket viewers back at the crease

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Viewers are coming back to cricket, and Star Cricket plans to cash in on the renewed interest.

Ad rush to cricket kicks off again

Ad rush to cricket kicks off again

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

Big advertisers are betting big on cricket again, after India's dismal performance in the World Cup

Mexicans wait to see what Osorio will pull out of the hat

Mexicans wait to see what Osorio will pull out of the hat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio will take charge of his side for the 50th time when they side face South Korea at the World Cup on Saturday and his past record suggests there is every chance he will field his 50th different line-up.

How the 21st Century Fox deal will change Disney's fortune in India

How the 21st Century Fox deal will change Disney's fortune in India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The move will catapult Disney as the country's largest media and entertainment broadcaster, with over $1.3 billion of additional India revenue.

Here's why Federer is NOT a favourite to win the US Open

Here's why Federer is NOT a favourite to win the US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

This time last year, Federer was the pundits' pick to claim a third Grand Slam title of 2017 in New York, after roaring back from a season decimated by injury to win the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

Beckham says he is unlikely to face Chelsea

Beckham says he is unlikely to face Chelsea

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

The England midfielder has been struggling to recover from an injury to his left ankle.

Buzz: Bangladesh expect India players in BPL

Buzz: Bangladesh expect India players in BPL

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Match-fixing scandals and payment delay of some foreign players have shattered the image of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) which was launched in 2011, forcing the country's cricket board to take control of the event and rename it the 'Bangabandhu BPL'.

Cable operators face CAS crunch

Cable operators face CAS crunch

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Broadcasters to see 30% drop in subscription revenue.

Blue is the colour (of money)

Blue is the colour (of money)

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

Can Peter Kenyon turn Chelsea into a global brand to compete with the likes of Real Madrid and his former employer Manchester United.

Ferrari to protest previous F1 results?

Ferrari to protest previous F1 results?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

Ferrari has threatened to pull the closest F1 battle in several years off the race-track and into the appeal courts.

Ten Sports to telecast UEFA Champions League

Ten Sports to telecast UEFA Champions League

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

The Dubai-based sports channel bagged the exclusive rights in the Indian subcontinent for the next three seasons.

Ranieri: I'm off

Ranieri: I'm off

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Claudio Ranieri delivered an emotional farewell to his stunned Chelsea players on Monday after finally admitting he will be sacked this summer.

Aksh ties up with Star for IPTV

Aksh ties up with Star for IPTV

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd has already launched IPTV in Delhi. Its partner, Aksh, may soon tie up with Zee and ESPN too since content and pricing will hold the key to success as others join the fray.

Can win over Thiem mark turning point in Ramanathan's career?

Can win over Thiem mark turning point in Ramanathan's career?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

It will motivate him to keep working hard and move to the top 100, feels India's Davis Cup captain Mahesh Bhupathi

Cincinnati Masters: Keys claims title; Medvedev beats Goffin

Cincinnati Masters: Keys claims title; Medvedev beats Goffin

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

American Madison Keys overcame late leads by Svetlana Kuznetsova in both sets to defeat the Russian for the Cincinnati Masters title on Sunday.

Brawn returns to Formula One in management role

Brawn returns to Formula One in management role

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Former Ferrari technical director and world championship-winning team principal Ross Brawn stepped back into the Formula One arena on Monday in the new role of managing director for motorsport.

Football on TV draws advertisers

Football on TV draws advertisers

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Schumacher leaves hospital after crash

Schumacher leaves hospital after crash

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

Ralf Schumacher left the San Rafaele hospital in Milan today after crashing his Williams-BMW in testing at Monza.

Di Maria reveals he did not share a good relationship with Van Gaal

Di Maria reveals he did not share a good relationship with Van Gaal

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Angel Di Maria has admitted to clashing with former manager Louis Van Gaal during his ill-fated stint at Manchester United and hinted that his poor relationship with the Dutchman contributed to a dip in his performance.

Rajinder to stay till 2006 WC

Rajinder to stay till 2006 WC

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

IHF President KPS Gill also said that he was not in favour of having a foreign coach for the team.

BCCI plans own broadcast

BCCI plans own broadcast

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

After controversy over the telecast rights, the BCCI is planning to make arrangements to broadcast the India-Australia series.

Zee files writ petition in Supreme Court

Zee files writ petition in Supreme Court

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

The petition sought an order from the apex court restraining the BCCI from awarding the telecast rights to any other channel.

A chance to watch World Cup live

A chance to watch World Cup live

Rediff.com10 May 2006

Eleven lucky Indians will get an opportunity to watch a match as part of ESPN Star Sports' "Gyarah Hindustani" contest.

F1 bosses fear arrest warrants

F1 bosses fear arrest warrants

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

Formula one team bosses are considering boycotting Grand Prix races in Europe over new European Union rules relating to deaths on the track.