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British teen jailed for racial abuse against Rashford

British teen jailed for racial abuse against Rashford

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Justin Lee Price, 19, from Worcester, previously admitted to sending a grossly offensive message by public communication

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

As Sachin Tendulkar completes his 50th birthday, an A-Z listing about the 'Little Master'.

One of RR owners slapped me: Taylor's explosive claim

One of RR owners slapped me: Taylor's explosive claim

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Taylor made the revelation in his new autobiography, Ross Taylor: Black & White

'Never too late to fight for right cause': Gayle backs Sammy

'Never too late to fight for right cause': Gayle backs Sammy

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The debate around racism in sport has kickstarted once again after former Windies T20 World Cup-winning skipper Darren Sammy alleged racism during his stint with SunRisers Hyderabad in IPL

Relationship with tennis will continue after retirement, says Williams

Relationship with tennis will continue after retirement, says Williams

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Serena Williams is leaving tennis but her love affair with the sport will continue assured the 23-times Grand Slam winner on Monday, after reaching the second round of the US Open which could be her competitive swan song.

Neymar admits he acted like a 'fool' in PSG brawl

Neymar admits he acted like a 'fool' in PSG brawl

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Neymar again released a lengthy statement saying that he regretted how the entire situation unfolded

'Racist' remark against Assam girl on TV show sparks row

'Racist' remark against Assam girl on TV show sparks row

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said racism should be condemned "unequivocally" after a contestant from Guwahati on a dance reality show was subjected to racist rhetoric.

'Tannishtha wanted to put some allegation on us and she chose racism'

'Tannishtha wanted to put some allegation on us and she chose racism'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'There is a difference between the US burger and the Indian vada pav. She should have done some research or watched at least one episode of Bachao before she came on the show.' Comedy Nights Bachao Taaza host Krushna Abhishek reacts to the controversy.

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'The government should immediately enact an Act to make caste discrimination a criminal offence and lay down a procedure similar to that of the Anti-Ragging Act.' 'Ragging has nearly been eliminated because it is treated as a criminal offence.' 'Similar procedure should be used in case of caste discrimination.'

Rashid confirms participation in IPL 2023 auction

Rashid confirms participation in IPL 2023 auction

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Adil Rashid's game changing performances in England's T20 World Cup winning campaign could certainly make him a hot property at the IPL 2023 players' auction in Kochi on December 23.

Tuscan GP: F1 champ Hamilton wears 'arrest the cops' T-shirt

Tuscan GP: F1 champ Hamilton wears 'arrest the cops' T-shirt

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

One police officer involved was fired by the city's police department in June. Two other officers have been placed on administrative reassignment. No criminal charges have been filed against any of the three.

Michael Jordan pledges $100 million to fight for racial equality

Michael Jordan pledges $100 million to fight for racial equality

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Protesters have taken to the streets in US cities over systemic racism and police brutality.

ICC to exercise 'common sense' approach to player-support BLM

ICC to exercise 'common sense' approach to player-support BLM

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

'Black Lives Matter' protests intensified across the US after George Floyd, an African-American man, died after having a knee pressed into his neck by a police officer identified as Derek Chauvin.

Football Focus: 'Booing players taking a knee was not racist'

Football Focus: 'Booing players taking a knee was not racist'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

I was forever lonely: Ntini recalls his time in SA team

I was forever lonely: Ntini recalls his time in SA team

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Makhaya Ntini said he used to avoid travelling in the team bus and preferred running to the stadium to deal with the isolation.

US ex-cop found guilty on all 3 charges of killing George Floyd

US ex-cop found guilty on all 3 charges of killing George Floyd

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A jury deliberated less than 11 hours before finding Derek Chauvin guilty of all three charges against him -- second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter.

South Africa coach Boucher charged with gross misconduct

South Africa coach Boucher charged with gross misconduct

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Allegations of racism were levelled against Boucher by his former Proteas teammate, Paul Adams.

'Dismayed and saddened': Fans boo players taking knee

'Dismayed and saddened': Fans boo players taking knee

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The occasion was marred by loud booing from among the 2,000 spectators at the venue.

Inter, AS Roma ban Italian newspaper for racist headline

Inter, AS Roma ban Italian newspaper for racist headline

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Italian sports daily Corriere dello Sport has been condemned by anti-racism group Fare for using the headline "Black Friday" along with a picture of players Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku to preview Friday's match between Inter Milan and AS Roma.

Holding criticises England team's 'moment of unity' gesture

Holding criticises England team's 'moment of unity' gesture

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

West Indies great Michael Holding criticised England cricket team's "moment of unity" gesture in the ongoing two-Test series against New Zealand, saying it was not supporting Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement but giving subtle meaning of "all lives matter".

Cricket: Gough named Yorkshire's managing director

Cricket: Gough named Yorkshire's managing director

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Players security beefed up after lynching incident in Pakistan

Why South Africa's players won't take a knee in England series

Why South Africa's players won't take a knee in England series

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The issue has marred South Africa's return to international cricket for the first time since March and created debate over whether the squad should be seen to be more publicly supportive of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Yorkshire admit ex-player Rafiq was racially harassed

Yorkshire admit ex-player Rafiq was racially harassed

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Yorkshire launched an investigation with an independent panel in September to look into the allegations, and a summary of the findings and recommendations was published on Friday.

Cricket: Warner motivated to win series in India

Cricket: Warner motivated to win series in India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Nepal court releases rape accused cricketer Lamichhane on bail

Terry welcomes FA racism enquiry

Terry welcomes FA racism enquiry

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

John Terry has welcomed the Football Association's (FA) decision to launch an investigation into an allegation of racist abuse during Chelsea's ill-tempered west London derby at Queens Park Rangers.

Golden Globes: Top 10 Moments

Golden Globes: Top 10 Moments

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Following a year of pandemic prompted no-show and another of backlash for its staggering lack of representation, the Golden Globes felt more atonement than awards ceremony in its 80th iteration.

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'They say 'a picture paints a thousand words', so seeing Rishi Sunak PM at the door of Number 10 can never be taken from us.'' 'It is a symbol that will go down in the history books.' 'It is the very embodiment of me saying to my boys, "You can be who you want to be",' notes James Salins in this must-read feature.

IPL: Hardik takes a knee in support of 'Black Lives Matter' movement

IPL: Hardik takes a knee in support of 'Black Lives Matter' movement

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hardik Pandya has become the first player to take a knee in support of the 'Black Lives Matter' movement in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Gender, ethnicity will have nothing to do with British PM race: Rishi Sunak

Gender, ethnicity will have nothing to do with British PM race: Rishi Sunak

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The 42-year-old British Indian politician acknowledges "playing catch-up" to Liz Truss in the race as he continues his campaign tour of the UK to win over Conservative Party members' votes.

PSG 'strongly supports' Neymar over racist abuse complaint

PSG 'strongly supports' Neymar over racist abuse complaint

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Neymar, 28, one of five players sent off during the match at the Parc des Princes, informed the fourth official he had heard a racist comment while walking off the pitch.

Check out Australia's special new jersey for India T20s

Check out Australia's special new jersey for India T20s

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

The Australian team came out wearing a new jersey in the opening T20 International against India, in Canberra, on Friday, to showcase their country's indigenous heritage.

Netanyahu takes oath as Israel's new PM, to head most hardline govt to date

Netanyahu takes oath as Israel's new PM, to head most hardline govt to date

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Out of 120 members of the Knesset (Israeli parliament), Netanyahu has the support of 64 members

First Look: South Africa's de Kock takes the knee!

First Look: South Africa's de Kock takes the knee!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Opener Quinton de Kock took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement as he returned to South Africa's playing XI for their Super 12 match at the T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Saturday.

Holding slams England, Australia for not taking a knee

Holding slams England, Australia for not taking a knee

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding criticised England and Australia for not taking a knee in support of the "Black Lives Matter" movement during their ongoing limited-overs series.

UEFA for tougher sanctions against racism

UEFA for tougher sanctions against racism

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Players or officials found guilty of racist offences in European club matches or internationals will face a minimum ban of 10 matches under tougher disciplinary regulations approved by UEFA's executive committee on Thursday.

Jack Brooks apologises to Pujara for racist nickname

Jack Brooks apologises to Pujara for racist nickname

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Somerset seamer Jack Brooks apologised to Cheteshwar Pujara for his role in nicknaming the India Test specialist "Steve" during his time at Yorkshire.

Warne slammed for racial slur at Pujara

Warne slammed for racial slur at Pujara

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'Shane Warne is sick. He was an incredible cricketer but his lack of sensitivity & ignorance on a lot of occasions is baffling.'

Hamilton's raised fist revives memories of Mexico 1968

Hamilton's raised fist revives memories of Mexico 1968

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'It is going to be a lifelong thing for me.'

Footballer arrested for racism

Footballer arrested for racism

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

At whom was Irfan Pathan's tweet directed?

At whom was Irfan Pathan's tweet directed?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'Every prominent Indian cricketer knows exactly what @IrfanPathan means but they will dare not utter a word in support'.