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Donald Trump greeted with boos at NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden

Donald Trump greeted with boos at NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Basketball fans greeted US President Donald Trump with a chorus of loud boos on Monday, as the Republican became the first sitting US president to attend the NBA Finals.

Hot pics: Kate, Ashley at swimsuit mag launch

Hot pics: Kate, Ashley at swimsuit mag launch

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

See how supermodel Kate Upton turned up the heat in a cleavage-baring black outfit!

Rare sneaker collection rakes in $850,000 at auction

Rare sneaker collection rakes in $850,000 at auction

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

This one's for all the shoe lovers out there in the world! A collection of sneakers has sold at auction for $850,000 (Rs 5.85 crore) to Canadian entrepreneur Miles Nadal. Sotheby's put 100 pairs of the rarest sneakers ever from Nike, Adidas and Air Jordan on sale in New York. All but one of the pairs went to Nadal, with the 1972 Nike Waffle Racing Flat Moon Shoe still for sale during the week-long auction.

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.

PHOTOS: US breaks 27-year-old record in women's 4x100

PHOTOS: US breaks 27-year-old record in women's 4x100

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

Pointing the baton at the clock showing the world-record time of 40.82 seconds, Carmelita Jeter anchored the United States on Friday night to its first Olympic gold medal in the women's 4x100-metre relay since 1996.

MLB's first woman general manager gets Obama, Clinton praise

MLB's first woman general manager gets Obama, Clinton praise

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Overseeing all aspects of the Marlins operation from budgets to player contracts, Ng joins a rebuilding team that were one of MLB's biggest surprise stories this year as they made the playoffs for the first time since 2003.

Swimsuit beauties on the red carpet

Swimsuit beauties on the red carpet

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Presenting the best looks from the 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue's red carpet event.

Fraser-Pryce sets fastest 100m time in 33 years

Fraser-Pryce sets fastest 100m time in 33 years

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Fraser-Pryce, who laid down a marker ahead of next month's Tokyo Olympics, said her speed had taken ever her by surprise.

Pele brings sporting stars together for charity auction

Pele brings sporting stars together for charity auction

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The Brazilian, the only player to claim three World Cup winner's medals and a man often called the greatest footballer of all time, said all monies raised will help Brazil's fight against and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Simply 'amazing' Felix claims record 10th Olympic medal

Simply 'amazing' Felix claims record 10th Olympic medal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Widely expected to contend in Saturday's 4x400m relay final, Felix would break Carl Lewis's American medal record if she reaches the podium yet again at her fifth and final Games, a prospect Lewis appeared to welcome.

Double Olympic champion Farah wins again in Birmingham

Double Olympic champion Farah wins again in Birmingham

Rediff.com26 Aug 2012

With a wicker replica of Farah in his celebratory 'Mobot' pose overlooking the track, the London Games 10,000 and 5,000 metres champion kicked and pulled away from the field on the home straight, sending the stadium wild, to win in eight minutes 27.24 seconds.

Expect a few surprises in the women's track events

Expect a few surprises in the women's track events

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

Analysis of track events in women's athletics programme.

Blake fails to break season's 100m record set by Bolt

Blake fails to break season's 100m record set by Bolt

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Jamaican world champion Yohan Blake missed the fastest 100 metres of the year by the blink of an eye on Wednesday, his 9.84 seconds a mere 0.02 behind world record holder and training partner Usain Bolt's mark.

Tiger still 'America's Favorite Sports Star'

Tiger still 'America's Favorite Sports Star'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

His reputation might be in tatters after revelations of extra-marital affairs but America still loves ace golfer Tiger Woods, who jointly topped a sports popularity chart.

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The 54-year-old has a whopping $1.7 billion in the bank, thanks to his long time endorsement relationships with Beverage company Gatorade, clothing brand Hanes, American Sportswear giant Nike and playing card manufacturer Upper Deck.

Fraser-Pryce gives Jamaica 100m double

Fraser-Pryce gives Jamaica 100m double

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce gave Jamaica a 100 metres double, comfortably winning the women's final in Moscow on Monday. The title favourite never looked troubled as she clocked 10.71 seconds.

Dare to bare: 10 racy outfits celebs wore in 2017

Dare to bare: 10 racy outfits celebs wore in 2017

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Presenting the hottest fashion trends of the year-- the naked dress is one of them!

Complete list of Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' winners

Complete list of Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' winners

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Following is a list of winners of the Sportsperson of the Year award by Sports Illustrated magazine.

Sprinter Gay continues impressive buildup with Lausanne win

Sprinter Gay continues impressive buildup with Lausanne win

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

American champion Tyson Gay continued his impressive buildup to next month's World championships on Thursday by winning the 100 metres at Lausanne's Athletissima Diamond League meeting in 9.79 seconds.

Bolt-less Jamaicans double up in relays as US men drop baton

Bolt-less Jamaicans double up in relays as US men drop baton

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Jamaica won the showcase 4x200 metres relay without Usain Bolt as their American rivals dropped the baton at the IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas on Sunday.

Tiger roars: Journalistically and ethically, can you sink any lower?

Tiger roars: Journalistically and ethically, can you sink any lower?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Tiger Woods has lashed out at veteran golf writer Dan Jenkins for penning a fake satirical interview with the 14-time major winner, describing the parody as 'a grudge-fueled piece of character assassination'.

What will happen to brand Sharapova now?

What will happen to brand Sharapova now?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

In the day following Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova's admission that she failed a drug test, sponsors Nike, Porsche and Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer dropped her like a hot potato.

How Nishikori took Japan from tragedy to tennis elite

How Nishikori took Japan from tragedy to tennis elite

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

For over three-quarters of a century men's tennis in Japan has played out like a kabuki tragedy, filled with decades of barren results, embarrassments and even a suicide.