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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.

Somewhere in my heart I feel, it's end of my career: Saina

Somewhere in my heart I feel, it's end of my career: Saina

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Making a comeback after undergoing a knee surgery, top Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal says that she sometimes feels her badminton career could come to an end due to the injuries she has suffered. Saina, recently made a member of the International Olympic Committee's Athletics Commission, is returning to action at the China Super Series Premier starting November 15. The 26-year-old Saina had developed a knee problem a week before she was to leave for Rio Olympics and she carried the injury through the Games before she made an early exit by losing her second match.

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.

Evert has no issue with Sharapova wildcards

Evert has no issue with Sharapova wildcards

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Former American great Chris Evert has no issue with tournaments handing Maria Sharapova wildcard entries as the Russian former world number one makes her way back from a doping ban, she said on Wednesday.

Manchester United-bound Lukaku looking to make history at Old Trafford

Manchester United-bound Lukaku looking to make history at Old Trafford

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

British media reported that the fee for the 24-year-old would be around 75 million pounds ($96.68 million), making him the club's second most expensive signing after last year's world record deal for French midfielder Paul Pogba.

Why India have a chance of winning England Test series

Why India have a chance of winning England Test series

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell lists a number of weaknesses in England's line-up, from Alastair Cook's performance suffering due to not having a stable opening partner to predictability in their pace attack and off-spinner Dom Bess's inexperience.

Football on TV draws advertisers

Football on TV draws advertisers

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Argentina cancel final World Cup warmup against Israel

Argentina cancel final World Cup warmup against Israel

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Argentina have cancelled their final World Cup warmup match against Israel, striker Gonzalo Higuain said on Tuesday, as political pressure grew ahead of Saturday's scheduled fixture in Jerusalem.

Sharapova will be fearless at French Open: Evert

Sharapova will be fearless at French Open: Evert

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Maria will look at it and see no one dominant. Serena Williams is the only player in the past who has been like a thorn in her side, but she feels mentally superior to most of the other and she feels she can win against them all'

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sports Shorts: Five-time Olympic champion Franklin retires at 23

Sports Shorts: Five-time Olympic champion Franklin retires at 23

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Sports Shorts: Russian boxer Dadashev dies after fight

Sports Shorts: Russian boxer Dadashev dies after fight

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

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.

Serena defends her integrity: 'I have never cheated in my life'

Serena defends her integrity: 'I have never cheated in my life'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Serena Williams said she did not know her coach was giving her instructions and had "never cheated in her life" after her hopes of winning a 24th Grand Slam title ended in extraordinary scenes at the US Open on Saturday.

Cancellation of tender process 'unjust, illegal'

Cancellation of tender process 'unjust, illegal'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

The Madras high court came down heavily on former BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya for termination of the tender process for telecasting cricket matches in the country.

Rohit Sharma bags a hat-trick of trophies

Rohit Sharma bags a hat-trick of trophies

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Rohit Sharma won the prestigious Maruti Suzuki ESPN Cricinfo award for the third year in a row.

Terrorist fear for Bahrain GP

Terrorist fear for Bahrain GP

Rediff.com24 Dec 2003

The inaugural Bahrain Grand Prix could be at risk from a terrorist attack, the Foreign Office has warned.

ESS threatens to sue Prasar Bharati

ESS threatens to sue Prasar Bharati

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

ESPN-Star Sports may take legal action against Prasar Bharti for denying to provide match highlights.

HC gives telecast rights to Prasar Bharti

HC gives telecast rights to Prasar Bharti

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

The High Court also gave the BCCI the freedom to engage any producer for the purpose of live feed except Zee Telefilms Ltd and ESPN Star Sports.

Decision on TV rights on Thursday

Decision on TV rights on Thursday

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

The Madras HC will pass orders for interim arrangements for telecasting the India-Pakistan series on Thursday.

Star Sports plans a makeover

Star Sports plans a makeover

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Shoaib could be called again: Gavaskar

Shoaib could be called again: Gavaskar

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar said no bowler with suspect action is ever cleared for good and open to scrutiny at any time.

Can Beckham get an Oscar?

Can Beckham get an Oscar?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

David Beckham's Hollywood ambitions are on the verge of being realised. We can only hope.

Villeneuve may face race-off for drive

Villeneuve may face race-off for drive

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

Jacques Villeneuve may have to take part in a Fame Academy-style contest if he wants to keep his Formula One seat.

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sports Awards could to be delayed: Ministry official

ECB plans 100-ball domestic game for men and women

ECB plans 100-ball domestic game for men and women

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The duration of a game of cricket is set to shrink further with England and Wales Cricket Board planning an even shorter format where two teams will face 100 balls in an innings.

Expect the unexpected at this year's US Open!

Expect the unexpected at this year's US Open!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

With Serena Williams vying to safeguard her World No 1 ranking and Djokovic fighting off a wrist injury, expect to see a few surprises at the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year

Zee Sports to telecast Lanka Tests

Zee Sports to telecast Lanka Tests

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

The deal was clinched after a meeting with top BCCI officials where all the bidders were present.

Zee ready to share cricket feed with DD

Zee ready to share cricket feed with DD

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

The private sports broadcaster is taking a stand contrary to that of ESPN-Star Sports and Ten Sports.

Football Extras: Higuain apologises after send-off in Milan loss

Football Extras: Higuain apologises after send-off in Milan loss

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

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

Tennis: Who's the greatest server? It's complicated

Tennis: Who's the greatest server? It's complicated

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Putting all the stats together, 6ft 11in tall Ivo Karlovic emerges as arguably the strongest contender. He tops the lists for number of aces, aces per match and percentage of service games won.