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Elano incident unacceptable, says AIFF chief

Elano incident unacceptable, says AIFF chief

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Expressing serious concern at the unsavoury incident that happened after the Indian Super League final in Goa on Sunday, All India Football Federation president Praful Patel said on Monday he was awaiting the match commissioner's report before cracking the whip on the wrongdoers.

Want to become an NBA star? Here is your chance...

Want to become an NBA star? Here is your chance...

Rediff.com9 May 2017

'This initiative is not about finding more sponsors or marketing partners. It's about developing elite basketball prospects'

All you need to know about the new BCCI boss

All you need to know about the new BCCI boss

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Shashank Manohar, who took over as the 36th president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is known for his integrity and regains control of the country's richest sporting body at a time when cricket's image has been tarnished by the spot-fixing scandal and intense factionalism.

Buzz: Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

Buzz: Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Trott, who played 68 ODIs and seven T20 matches, has scored 18,662 runs in first class cricket.

UCLA basketball players arrested in China

UCLA basketball players arrested in China

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Three UCLA men's basketball players were arrested in China for shoplifting on Tuesday, a day ahead of US President Donald Trump's first official visit there, according to several media reports.

Srinivasan running Indian cricket as 'personal fiefdom'

Srinivasan running Indian cricket as 'personal fiefdom'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Disgraced former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi has slammed the BCCI chief and new ICC chairman N.Srinivasan, saying that he has a bad influence on Indian cricket.

More matches, less playing days for Team India in new FTP

More matches, less playing days for Team India in new FTP

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India insisted that the number of playing days per year for the ever-busy cricketers will decrease.

I-League: EB official abuses referee following defeat to Churchill

I-League: EB official abuses referee following defeat to Churchill

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Trouble erupted after East Bengal suffered a 1-2 defeat to Churchill Brothers as fans booed coach Trevor Morgan and a home side support staff member was seen abusing referee Santosh Kumar.

Delhi Sena chief faces arrest

Delhi Sena chief faces arrest

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Senior Dera official held for inciting violence after Ram Rahim's conviction

Senior Dera official held for inciting violence after Ram Rahim's conviction

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Efforts continued to trace Dera chief's adopted daughter Honeypreet Insan.

Coronavirus cases in India rises to 74

Coronavirus cases in India rises to 74

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The government's focus is on containing and controlling coronavirus the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday and advised Indians to stay put wherever they are and travel only under compelling reasons.

Dera's IT head arrested for tampering with evidence

Dera's IT head arrested for tampering with evidence

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Vineet Kumar had changed several hard disks before the search operation at its headquarters in Sirsa.

Has ED summoned Lalit Modi in money laundering case?

Has ED summoned Lalit Modi in money laundering case?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The Enforcement Directorate has issued summons to former Indian Premier League boss Lalit Modi in connection with an alleged money-laundering case registered against him in Mumbai.

Smile on her lips, Pinki sets off for Wimbledon

Smile on her lips, Pinki sets off for Wimbledon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Pinki Sonkar, who underwent a successful cleft repair surgery, which was later captured in the Oscar-winning documentary 'Smile Pinki', has been bestowed with the honour of flipping the coin before the start of the men's singles final at Wimbledon.

Manchester City and Yankees launch new MLS team

Manchester City and Yankees launch new MLS team

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Manchester City and the New York Yankees have formed a new Major League Soccer team to play in New York City from 2015, the organizations said on Tuesday.

'Milan walkoff against the rules'

'Milan walkoff against the rules'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

AC Milan's walkoff after midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng was racially abused in a friendly this month was against the rules but the club will not be punished, Serie A's disciplinary commissioner said on Tuesday.

Balotelli banned for three matches after insulting official

Balotelli banned for three matches after insulting official

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Maverick forward Mario Balotelli was given a three-match ban on Tuesday for insulting the fourth official at the end of AC Milan's 2-2 draw at Fiorentina at the weekend.

Agenda set for restoration of Indo-Pak ties: Sinha

Agenda set for restoration of Indo-Pak ties: Sinha

Rediff.com21 May 2003

The external affairs minister said, 'It will be very good if Pakistan stops cross-border terrorism.'

Beckham plans to make Miami team a global soccer franchise

Beckham plans to make Miami team a global soccer franchise

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Former England football captain David Beckham announced on Wednesday that he is exercising his option to become the owner of a Major League Soccer team in Miami.

India will have a player in NBA in five years: Stern

India will have a player in NBA in five years: Stern

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

With an increasing number of foreign players making to the top in the professional basketball league, National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern said an Indian hoopster could be seen playing in the league in the next five years.

Football Briefs: Juve clinch seventh Serie A title; Neymar wins award

Football Briefs: Juve clinch seventh Serie A title; Neymar wins award

Rediff.com14 May 2018

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

Odisha CM orders probe into second T20 fiasco at Cuttack

Odisha CM orders probe into second T20 fiasco at Cuttack

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Expressing displeasure over the manner in which the organisers handled the second T20 cricket match between India and South Africa at Cuttack, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has ordered a probe into the incident by the home secretary.

Presidents Cup returning to Melbourne in 2019

Presidents Cup returning to Melbourne in 2019

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Melbourne will host the 2019 edition of the Presidents Cup, as well as next year's World Cup of Golf, PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem announced on Saturday.

Rajasthan HC dismisses BCCI plea regarding jurisdiction

Rajasthan HC dismisses BCCI plea regarding jurisdiction

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Rajasthan Cricket Association president Lalit Modi got a shot in the arm as the Rajasthan High Court dismissed the BCCI petition challenging the civil suit filed by the state cricket body on ground of jurisdiction. The BCCI wanted the civil suit to be shifted to either Chennai or Mumbai and had argued that Rajasthan had no jurisdiction. Suspended IPL commissioner Modi, who is facing a life ban from BCCI, was elected president of Rajasthan Cricket Association in the elections held in December 2013 despite threats from the apex body. After a legal battle the Supreme Court had allowed Modi to contest elections in the light of the Sports Act prevailing in Rajasthan but also gave a green signal to BCCI to take action against RCA as per its own bylaws.

Rs 47 crore spent in Pro Kabaddi auction: Nitin most expensive player

Rs 47 crore spent in Pro Kabaddi auction: Nitin most expensive player

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The Pro Kabaddi player auction netted a consolidated price of Rs 46.99 crore for 227 players selected over two days of intense bidding between 12 franchises.

PHOTOS: Band, baaja and bath @ Kumbh

PHOTOS: Band, baaja and bath @ Kumbh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The last auspicious day of the ongoing Kumbh Mela was full of action

Tiger Woods named PGA Tour player of the Year

Tiger Woods named PGA Tour player of the Year

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Tiger Woods was named the PGA Tour's Player of the Year for a record 11th time on Friday, with fellow-American Jordan Spieth voted rookie of the year.

Blake says New York cop should be fired for abusing power

Blake says New York cop should be fired for abusing power

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

'If you have someone out there that's having this kind of rogue justice, they're tarnishing that image, and they don't deserve to be in the same sentence with the heroes of the NYPD, and they don't deserve to have that badge'

Did this Indian couple fake Everest summit photos?

Did this Indian couple fake Everest summit photos?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Nepal on Tuesday banned an Indian couple from mountain climbing in the country for 10 years after they tried to fake a successful ascent of Mount Everest with digitally altered photographs, officials said.

Stage set for Hamilton to scorch BKC roads

Stage set for Hamilton to scorch BKC roads

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Stage is set for Mumbai's motorsports fans to witness Formula One star Lewis Hamilton scorching the roads of the Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai on Sunday.

End of the road for Lalit Modi faction in Rajasthan cricket?

End of the road for Lalit Modi faction in Rajasthan cricket?

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The Lalit Modi faction received a severe jolt on Tuesday with the Rajasthan high court ordering the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) elections be held on May 29.

MCD elections: Delhi records 54 % voting, exit polls predict BJP's win

MCD elections: Delhi records 54 % voting, exit polls predict BJP's win

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Exit polls predict clean sweep for the BJP, rout for AAP.

'I am not as sexy as Salman Khan'

'I am not as sexy as Salman Khan'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

'I am sexy in my own self.' Randeep Hooda puts his sexiness on display in Main Aur Charles.

'Probe Kochi IPL franchise case again'

'Probe Kochi IPL franchise case again'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi's lawyer Mehmood Abdi said that his client stands vindicated on the controversy surrounding the erstwhile Kochi franchise following outbursts by Shahshi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar who died recently.

Gambhir, top officials skip key meeting on pollution

Gambhir, top officials skip key meeting on pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Top officials of the environment ministry, Delhi Development Authority and municipal commissioners also stayed away from the deliberations.

NYPD chief applauds London Games security

NYPD chief applauds London Games security

Rediff.com24 May 2012

New York's police chief said on Wednesday he was impressed with security planning for this summer's London Olympics, rejecting suggestions that US officials were concerned about arrangements for the games which start next month.

Shubhankar's one big dream for 2019...

Shubhankar's one big dream for 2019...

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The Indian golfing sensation has firmly set his eyes on making the International team which will face a Tiger Woods-led United States team in the Presidents Cup next year.

Haryana minister storms out of meeting after spat with woman cop

Haryana minister storms out of meeting after spat with woman cop

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

The outburst came after both were locked in an argument over liquor smuggling in Fatehabad district.

Why India vs Pakistan series in December is in 'real danger'

Why India vs Pakistan series in December is in 'real danger'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan on Monday admitted that the planned series between the two nations in the United Arab Emirates in December is in 'real danger' and said that he plans to travel to India next month to discuss the issue.

Britain assure full security for Indian contingent

Britain assure full security for Indian contingent

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

British High Commissioner in India, James Bevan called on IOA acting president V K Malhotra and assured full security for the Indian contingent which will take part in the London Olympics.