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Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese calendar, began on Sunday, January 22.

Grocery store chain must pay $8.9 million to basketball star Jordan

Grocery store chain must pay $8.9 million to basketball star Jordan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

A jury awarded retired basketball player Michael Jordan $8.9 million in his lawsuit against a grocery store chain.

Look who dropped in to support Roger Federer at US Open...

Look who dropped in to support Roger Federer at US Open...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Roger Federer launched his bid for an 18th grand slam title with a workmanlike 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) win over Marinko Matosevic to ease into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday, with NBA great Michael Jordan leading the cheering.

'Kobe Bryant was genuine true greatness'

'Kobe Bryant was genuine true greatness'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'Kobe is easily among the five greatest basketball players of all time. This is such a tragic loss.'

How Jordan's Bulls inspired Trinbago Knight Riders to CPL crown

How Jordan's Bulls inspired Trinbago Knight Riders to CPL crown

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Raza credited Trinbago Knight Riders credited McCullum for defining a clear role for him.

Japan's Naomi Osaka adds voice to US protests

Japan's Naomi Osaka adds voice to US protests

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Naomi Osaka joins other sports figures in speaking out against racism and police violence, including basketball great Michael Jordan and Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton.

'He was my everything': Kobe mourned at emotional tribute

'He was my everything': Kobe mourned at emotional tribute

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and former Bryant teammate Shaquille O'Neal were among the Basketball Hall of Famers who attended the memorial

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

LA Lakers confident ahead of NBA season.

'Pele' adds new chapter to golden age of sports film

'Pele' adds new chapter to golden age of sports film

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The film focuses on the period between 1958 and 1970 when Brazil won three out of the four World Cups and established itself as the country of football.

Rashford says people are hurting; Liverpool take knee

Rashford says people are hurting; Liverpool take knee

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Black lives matter. Black culture matters. Black communities matter. We matter. #justiceforgeorgefloyd #justiceforahmaudarbery #justiceforbreonnataylor.'

ICC trolls Shoaib Akhtar, he loses cool

ICC trolls Shoaib Akhtar, he loses cool

Rediff.com14 May 2020

ICC's official Twitter handle, decided to take a jibe at Akhtar for suggesting that he could dismiss Australia's Steve Smith inside four balls. He hit back at the trolls.

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna stuns Carlsen before four losses

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna stuns Carlsen before four losses

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

News of all people and events who made news on Saturday.

With Jordan's mind coach, Sreesanth readies for redemption

With Jordan's mind coach, Sreesanth readies for redemption

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'The only place through which I can give an answer is through IPL even if I play for India. I want to face the fear and that's the only way to live life.'

NBA Finals: King James rules the court in heroic Game One defeat

NBA Finals: King James rules the court in heroic Game One defeat

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

LeBron James said the fact that his 51-point performance in Game One of the NBA Finals on Thursday ended with a Cleveland Cavaliers loss underscores just how difficult it will be to dethrone the defending champion Golden State Warriors.

NBA: LeBron James named Most Valuable Player

NBA: LeBron James named Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Miami Heat forward LeBron James was named the National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player for the 2012-13 season on Sunday.

Why Dhoni is a candidate for sportsman of 21st century

Why Dhoni is a candidate for sportsman of 21st century

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Impressed by his amazing ability to win matches from nowhere, a British newspaper has likened Mahendra Singh Dhoni to the great Michael Jordan and said there is no better candidate than the Indian cricket captain for the sportsman of the 21st century award.

Lebron shines brightest on every stage

Lebron shines brightest on every stage

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

LeBron James finally captured an elusive National Basketball Association title to cap a year where he silenced his critics and shared the spotlight with some unlikely players.

PIX: Fans climb ladders, peer through fences to cheer for Tiger

PIX: Fans climb ladders, peer through fences to cheer for Tiger

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Golf fans not allowed on the course for this week's PGA Championship due to the COVID-19 pandemic have still found a way to root for Tiger Woods and other top players, cheering through fences and from rooftops to provide a brief jolt of energy at the hushed tournament. TPC Harding Park sits on the shore above San Francisco's Lake Merced so there are few places for spectators to catch a glimpse of the action from outside the gates.

NBA: Lebron James named MVP winner

NBA: Lebron James named MVP winner

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Miami Heat forward LeBron James was named on Saturday as the National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player for the 2011-12 season.

Jordan engaged to model Yvette Prieto

Jordan engaged to model Yvette Prieto

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

US basketball legend Michael Jordan is engaged to his long-time girlfriend Yvette Prieto, his spokeswoman said on Thursday.

Champions League Images: Brilliant Messi compared to sporting greats

Champions League Images: Brilliant Messi compared to sporting greats

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Images from the Champions League second-leg match played on Wednesday.

Ajay Devgn gets it right, toons don't in Toonpur

Ajay Devgn gets it right, toons don't in Toonpur

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

The film appears to be an intermediate draft of a work-in-progress file.

Winning against Anand was special moment: Gujrathi

Winning against Anand was special moment: Gujrathi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

India chess captain Vidit Gujrathi shared a memory of beating the legendary Viswanathan Anand for the first time and termed it as a special moment of his career.

World sport unites, adds voice to protests over Floyd's death

World sport unites, adds voice to protests over Floyd's death

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Charlotte Hornets and owner and former NBA great Michael Jordan and golfer Tiger Woods, who rarely speak out on social issues, have also called for change.

Eng have lost their X-factor without Flintoff: Lee

Eng have lost their X-factor without Flintoff: Lee

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Australian speedster Brett Lee has claimed that England have lost their X-factor without all-rounder Andrew Flintoff.

'We will win at the end of these dark days'

'We will win at the end of these dark days'

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Jeetenge Hum is a thank you to the frontline workers and to show our country how beautiful it is.'

On this day: NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born

On this day: NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is often overlooked in the debate over who is the greatest NBA player of all time as names like Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant dominate the discussion. Abdul-Jabbar, however, undoubtedly deserves his place in the pantheon of the game's greats.

Tiger Woods calls Floyd killing 'shocking tragedy'

Tiger Woods calls Floyd killing 'shocking tragedy'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Numerous prominent athletes, including Tiger Woods, NBA great Michael Jordan, have spoken out as anti-police brutality marches and rallies boiled over across the country.

Hingis wins second Slam in two days!

Hingis wins second Slam in two days!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Switzerland's Martina Hingis and Taiwan's Chan Yung-Jan won the US Open women's doubles title on Sunday

'Beckham bigger than Woods, Jordan'

'Beckham bigger than Woods, Jordan'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

LA Galaxy boss Alexi Lalas said the England midfielder would command a bigger appeal in the US than ace golfer Tiger Woods or basketball legend Michael Jordan.

The desi in NBA's Hall of Fame

The desi in NBA's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'My mission is to bring the world together by the game of basketball.'

Tiger ties the knot with Swedish ex-nanny

Tiger ties the knot with Swedish ex-nanny

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

The former world number one golfer married Swedish model Elin Nordegren at the luxury Sandy Lane resort in Barbados.

Jordan still wants to own club

Jordan still wants to own club

Rediff.com20 May 2004

"My next goal is to own a basketball team, buy a basketball team, not coach," the five-times NBA most valuable player said.

Beckham signs for Real

Beckham signs for Real

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

Being Beckham is a fulltime job

Being Beckham is a fulltime job

Rediff.com31 May 2005

The Quiet American: Pete Sampras

The Quiet American: Pete Sampras

Rediff.com24 Aug 2003

Pistol Pete followed Boom Boom Becker into the game's wham-bam era. The sight of Pete Sampras serving will remain frozen in time forever.

Chinese fans dunked by Jordan

Chinese fans dunked by Jordan

Rediff.com19 May 2004

Hundreds of fans blocked a sidewalk and shouted abuse after Beijing police cancelled an event Michael Jordan was to attend on safety grounds.

No fairytale ending for Jordan

No fairytale ending for Jordan

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

The man widely considered the greatest basketball player of all-time left the sport on Wednesday with a loss, the Washington Wizards falling 107-87 to the Philadelphia 76ers.

A heart for heroics

A heart for heroics

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

Nike apologises to angry fans

Nike apologises to angry fans

Rediff.com28 May 2004

Fans in Taiwan wanted a refund and apology after basketball star Michael Jordan spent just 90 seconds on stage during a visit.