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NFL: Singer Katy Perry bags Super Bowl halftime show

NFL: Singer Katy Perry bags Super Bowl halftime show

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Pop singer Katy Perry will headline the halftime entertainment at February's Super Bowl, the most-watched US sporting and television event, according to an announcement by the National Football League on Sunday.

Ex NFL star Taylor charged for sex with minor

Ex NFL star Taylor charged for sex with minor

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Former NFL great Lawrence Taylor was charged on Thursday with third-degree rape of a 16-year-old girl brought to him in a New York suburb by a pimp, and could face up to four years in prison.

NFL top scorer laments lack of corporate support

NFL top scorer laments lack of corporate support

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

Yusif Yakubu says India has enough footballing talent but what is needed is proper encouragement.

Cricket to get nod for 2028 LA Olympics?

Cricket to get nod for 2028 LA Olympics?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Baseball was included in several prior Games -- and was added back to the Tokyo programme after it was left off in 2012 and 2016 -- but will not be a part of the Paris Games.

Serena Williams does not rule out return

Serena Williams does not rule out return

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Serena did not rule out taking a page from seven-time Super Bowl winner Brady's playbook.

Andhra to attach assets of NFL promoter K S Raju

Andhra to attach assets of NFL promoter K S Raju

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

The Nagarjuna group incorporated NFL as an NBFI and accepted fixed deposits with a minimum amount of Rs 5,000 for periods of 12, 24, 36 and 54 months by promising an interest rate of 14, 14.25, 15.5 and 18.5 per cent respectively. It collected deposits of Rs 98.3 crore from 85,160 depositors for the year 1997-98. Deposits of 16,122 depositors amounting to Rs 23.02 crore matured on December 31, 1999. But the company defaulted on repayment of the matured deposits.

Virat Kohli ventures into E motor sports

Virat Kohli ventures into E motor sports

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Buys team in electric powerboat series.

Miranda named India U-23 men's team head coach

Miranda named India U-23 men's team head coach

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'Clifford did well to win the Super Cup for Odisha FC, and I'm sure we can expect a good performance from the Indian team.'

All roads lead to Paris in 2024

All roads lead to Paris in 2024

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Paris is, and will continue to be, dogged by the usual gripes about staging the greatest show on earth.

$21.6 mln in counterfeit NFL goods, tickets seized ahead of Super Bowl

$21.6 mln in counterfeit NFL goods, tickets seized ahead of Super Bowl

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Phony NFL merchandise and tickets worth $21.6 million have been seized and 50 people arrested in a crackdown on counterfeiting ahead of this weekend's Super Bowl, U.S. law enforcement officials said on Thursday.

Gymnastics superstar Biles to return to competition after two-year hiatus

Gymnastics superstar Biles to return to competition after two-year hiatus

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Biles, who won four gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics, cited the pressure of living up to expectations and a need to protect her mental health for her decision to pull out of events in Tokyo, where she won a bronze on the balance beam and a silver in the team competition, from which she withdrew after one vault.

Govt clears 7.64% NFL stake sale; to bring in over Rs 130 cr

Govt clears 7.64% NFL stake sale; to bring in over Rs 130 cr

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

As per Sebi norms, a public sector listed company should have 10 per cent public float by August 08, 2013.

LeBron's Teenage Son Has Cardiac Arrest

LeBron's Teenage Son Has Cardiac Arrest

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Bronny James, NBA legend LeBron James's 18-year-old son, suffered a cardiac arrest while practicing with the University of Southern California basketball team and was in stable condition.

LeBron James' son Bronny 'stable' after cardiac arrest

LeBron James' son Bronny 'stable' after cardiac arrest

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

LeBron James thanked fans on Thursday for their love and prayers for his son Bronny, who suffered a cardiac arrest while training.

World Cup-winning captain, USA's Rapinoe to retire

World Cup-winning captain, USA's Rapinoe to retire

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Speaking to reporters in her home state of California, Rapinoe said she had known for about a year that this would be the point at which she would be ready to retire.

F1: Alonso on front row in Miami, but win a long shot

F1: Alonso on front row in Miami, but win a long shot

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Fernando Alonso will start the Miami Grand Prix on the front row alongside pole sitter Sergio Perez, providing Aston Martin the chance for a win, believes team principal Mike Krack.

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Lionel Messi was presented to fans during a glitzy event called 'The Unveil' at Miami's home stadium.

Williams sisters join Tiger, McIlroy's golf revolution

Williams sisters join Tiger, McIlroy's golf revolution

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Ohanian and Williams sisters taking up golf with TGL ownership

Hamilton leads tributes to George Floyd on death anniversary

Hamilton leads tributes to George Floyd on death anniversary

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'We never forget. We continue our work ... We work to build an equal world for George, for his children, and for all the other victims of racism.'

Did IPL 2023 Make Money For Jio/Disney?

Did IPL 2023 Make Money For Jio/Disney?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Advertising this season will help IPL surpass $550 million in ad revenues, across digital and pay TV.' 'It should still represent a steep loss against annualised 2023-2027 IPL rights fees of $1.2 billion.'

IPL media rights sold for Rs 48,930 crore: BCCI

IPL media rights sold for Rs 48,930 crore: BCCI

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The Indian Premier League's media rights for the next five years have been sold for a whopping Rs. 48,930 crore, said BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday.

NFL matches rescheduled

NFL matches rescheduled

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

The match between Mohun Bagan and Tollygunge Agragami has been postponed to March 6, while the AIFF has also rescheduled the matches of Goa's Sporting Club de Goa.

IPL team owners buy all six franchises in S Africa T20 league

IPL team owners buy all six franchises in S Africa T20 league

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The owners of IPL heavyweight Chennai Super Kings purchased the Johannesburg franchise while JSW Sports, which owns Delhi Capitals, bagged Pretoria.

NFL matches rescheduled

NFL matches rescheduled

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

The revised fixtures of the remaining NFL matches.

Govt to sell 20% in National Fertilizers, could rake in Rs 410 cr

Govt to sell 20% in National Fertilizers, could rake in Rs 410 cr

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The government has revised its divestment target downwards from Rs 2.1 trillion, as its ambitious privatisation programme has been deferred to next year.

Mahindra United win NFL

Mahindra United win NFL

Rediff.com9 May 2006

Mahindra United clinched their maiden National Football League title after East Bengal lost to Sporting Club de Goa 1-3.

Three NFL matches postponed

Three NFL matches postponed

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

The West Bengal government's inability to make police arrangements for the matches at the Salt Lake stadium, scheduled between January 18 and 20, forced the postponement.

Dempo emerges NFL champions

Dempo emerges NFL champions

Rediff.com21 May 2005

The Goa side beat Tollygunge Aggragami 2-0 in their concluding match to claim their maiden National Football League title.

EPL players to have 'Black Lives Matter' on their shirts

EPL players to have 'Black Lives Matter' on their shirts

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The tribute comes amid worldwide protests against racial injustice following the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25.

PIX: Woods, Manning beat Mickelson and Brady in charity match

PIX: Woods, Manning beat Mickelson and Brady in charity match

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning held off a late challenge to beat Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady 1Up in a charity golf match in Florida on Sunday that raised $20 million for COVID-19 relief efforts.

Chinese League players all test negative for COVID-19

Chinese League players all test negative for COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Players and officials from the 16 participating teams will be confined to their hotel and parts of the stadiums and tests will be conducted once a week during the tournament

Europe's 1st major soccer club to join crypto wagon

Europe's 1st major soccer club to join crypto wagon

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Fan tokens are a type of cryptocurrency that allow holders to vote

Trump says 'Nike getting absolutely killed' as Kaepernick ad airs

Trump says 'Nike getting absolutely killed' as Kaepernick ad airs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Trump, without offering evidence, said in a post on Twitter that the sportswear company was "getting absolutely killed with anger and boycotts."

LeBron James voices outrage over death of unarmed black man

LeBron James voices outrage over death of unarmed black man

Rediff.com27 May 2020

LeBron James was among a number of high-profile athletes who took to social media to speak out on the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face down in the street while a white police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes. Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over Monday's incident in which a handcuffed George Floyd can be heard repeatedly moaning and gasping while he pleads, "Please, I can't breathe, please, man."

McGregor tops Forbes' highest-paid athletes list

McGregor tops Forbes' highest-paid athletes list

Rediff.com12 May 2021

McGregor earned $180 million, a figure which includes $158 million from endorsements

NFL to have dope tests

NFL to have dope tests

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

The tests would be conducted under supervision of the AIFF's medical cell and urine samples would be sent to a Malaysian laboratory.

Cheers drown out boos as England take the knee at Wembley

Cheers drown out boos as England take the knee at Wembley

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

There was some jeering from a small section as players briefly went down on one knee,

Serena in the broadcast booth? The ball is in her court...

Serena in the broadcast booth? The ball is in her court...

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Serena Williams could easily walk off the court and into the broadcast booth if she wants to, pocketing a handsome paycheck and boosting ratings for a sport that is losing star power, those in the business say.

GFA gears up for NFL

GFA gears up for NFL

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

The Goa Football Association is ready for the inaugural NFL game between Vasco and Fransa F C on Thursday.

Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez commits suicide in jail cell

Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez commits suicide in jail cell

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Former New England Patriots football star Aaron Hernandez hanged himself in the jail cell where he was serving a life sentence for murder, just days after being acquitted of a second murder charge.