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Athletics: Women's 100m explodes into life in Tokyo

Athletics: Women's 100m explodes into life in Tokyo

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The defending Olympic champion Jamaican Elaine Thompson-Herah ran a scorching 10.82 to advance and she almost slowed towards the finish line. She was all smiles and thumbs up after a performance that made a clear statement of intent that she was not yet ready to relinquish her title.

Hamilton still feeling effects of COVID-19

Hamilton still feeling effects of COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton said he is still feeling the after-effects of COVID-19 after qualifying third for Formula One's Abu Dhabi season-ender but vowed to give his all in Sunday's race.

Hamilton back on track next week in Mercedes F1 test

Hamilton back on track next week in Mercedes F1 test

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Six-times Formula One World champion Lewis Hamilton will be back on track at Silverstone next week for the first time since February as Mercedes gear up for the start of the delayed Formula One season. Mercedes said on Twitter that Hamilton will be in his title-winning 2018 Mercedes W09 car on Wednesday, with team mate Valtteri Bottas driving on Tuesday, to practise protocols for the July 5 Austrian opener.

Nadal survives Lopez scare in Paris to claim 1,000th win

Nadal survives Lopez scare in Paris to claim 1,000th win

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Nadal becomes just the fourth man to achieve 1,000 singles victories in the Open Era, behind Jimmy Connors (1,274), Roger Federer (1,242) and Ivan Lendl (1,068).

Ineos acquires one-third stake in Mercedes F1 team

Ineos acquires one-third stake in Mercedes F1 team

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

As part of the transaction, Daimler will reduce its stake from 60%, while Wolff will up his shareholding from 30%, the statement said.

While Stars Won Globes, Audiences Lost Out

While Stars Won Globes, Audiences Lost Out

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

There was no drama, no applause, no tears, no laughter. The 79th Golden Globes had indeed lost its lustre, says Aseem Chhabra.

ED seizes Vijay Mallya's French asset worth Rs 14-cr

ED seizes Vijay Mallya's French asset worth Rs 14-cr

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Businessman Vijay Mallya's property worth Rs 14 crore located in France has been seized under the anti-money laundering law, the Enforcement Directorate said on Friday. It said the action was undertaken by French authorities "on the request of the Enforcement Directorate" and the property bears the address: 32 Avenue FOCH in France.

Davis Cup PIX: Canada down Australia to enter semis

Davis Cup PIX: Canada down Australia to enter semis

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Pospisil and Shapovalov joined forces in the deciding doubles rubber against Jordan Thompson and John Peers, winning 6-4, 6-4 in front of several hundred delirious Canadian fans.

Three more COVID-19 positives at Man City

Three more COVID-19 positives at Man City

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The club said in a statement that they will observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with league and UK Government protocols on quarantine.

F1 champion Hamilton knighted in New Year's honours list

F1 champion Hamilton knighted in New Year's honours list

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was awarded a knighthood in the UK New Year's honours list published on Wednesday.

The JINX Shabana Wants to BREAK!

The JINX Shabana Wants to BREAK!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'My entire house turn their backs on me when a cricket match is happening.' 'The minute I look at the TV screen, an Indian player gets out.' 'So if I do enter the room, I have to sit with my back to the TV.'

Australia beat Ireland in rain affected ODI

Australia beat Ireland in rain affected ODI

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Australia secured a 23-run win over Ireland in a rain-interrupted one-day international, in Belfast, on Friday.

Duplantis and Rojas are world athletes of the year

Duplantis and Rojas are world athletes of the year

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei, American Ryan Crouser (shot put), German Johannes Vetter (javelin) and Norwegian Karsten Warholm (400m hurdles) were the other male finalists at the virtual ceremony.

Akram finds new love in maiden from Melbourne

Akram finds new love in maiden from Melbourne

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Wasim Akram has got engaged to a former public relations consultant from Melbourne after proposing to her on his knee.

How much do you know about fitness?

How much do you know about fitness?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Do you know your biceps from your triceps? Take this fun quiz to find out!

FIH nominates Rani for World Games Athlete of the Year

FIH nominates Rani for World Games Athlete of the Year

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Rani was instrumental in India qualifying for the first time in back-to-back Olympic Games.

Belgium beat Australia to reach Davis Cup final

Belgium beat Australia to reach Davis Cup final

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

David Goffin and Steve Darcis staged a thrilling comeback on Sunday to take Belgium into their second Davis Cup final in three years with a 3-2 victory over Australia.

Murray to donate Queen's winnings to Grenfell Tower fire victims

Murray to donate Queen's winnings to Grenfell Tower fire victims

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The tower block is only a few kilometres away from the Queen's Club in West London.

Where did Malaysian Airlines flight MH 370 disappear?

Where did Malaysian Airlines flight MH 370 disappear?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Amelia Earhart's plane went missing in 1937, when you can imagine that planes might have. But the vanishing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 is utterly mystifying in today's tech-heavy environment.

PICS: Jacobs, Tamberi make it a night to remember

PICS: Jacobs, Tamberi make it a night to remember

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Lamont Marcell Jacobs became the first men's Olympic 100 metres champion of the post-Usain Bolt era on Sunday as high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi made it a double gold night for Italy with an emotional - and unusual - high jump victory.

Transfers: City defender Dias extends contract to 2027

Transfers: City defender Dias extends contract to 2027

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

All the summer transfer details right here...

Jinson wins silver; qualifies for World Championships

Jinson wins silver; qualifies for World Championships

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Johnson clocked 3 minute 35.24 seconds to finish second behind Joshua Thompson of United States at the Olympic Stadium.

EPL: Liverpool end long wait for win at United

EPL: Liverpool end long wait for win at United

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Roberto Firmino scored twice as Liverpool boosted their hopes of Champions League football next season

'F1 could manage to race even with COVID-19 cases'

'F1 could manage to race even with COVID-19 cases'

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Formula One could cope with up to 10 positive tests for COVID-19 when the sport starts the season in July, according to the chairman of the governing FIA's medical commission. Professor Gerard Saillant told Sky Sports television the sport would still need a 'red line', however, beyond which racing could not continue.

Wimbledon: Prajnesh to meet Raonic in first round

Wimbledon: Prajnesh to meet Raonic in first round

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

India's top singles player Prajnesh Gunnesaran drew world number 17 Milos Raonic of Canada as his first round opponent at the Wimbledon Championships, starting Monday.

Why India's top two players are skipping Bengaluru Open

Why India's top two players are skipping Bengaluru Open

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Surprisingly, Yuki Bhambri has preferred a smaller $50,000 Challenger tournament in Kobe, Japan, while Ramkumar Ramanathan has to attend a mandatory ATP educative programme in London.

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'

This campaign sheds light on the dark side of the World Cup

This campaign sheds light on the dark side of the World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Every four years, FIFA World Cup puts an international spotlight on world football. For advertising firm J Walter Thompson London and its client - United Kingdom's National Centre for Domestic Violence, this presented an opportunity to shed some light on a particularly nasty side-effect of fervent sports fandom: domestic violence.

Former France coach Gerard Houllier dies at 73

Former France coach Gerard Houllier dies at 73

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

RMC sport and sports daily L'Equipe said he had died aged 73 after having a heart operation in Paris.

F1: Rosberg extends win streak in China, Hamilton seventh

F1: Rosberg extends win streak in China, Hamilton seventh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Nico Rosberg crossed the line a mammoth 37.7 seconds ahead of German compatriot Sebastian Vettel, who recovered after colliding with his Ferrari team mate Kimi Raikkonen at the first corner, to claim his third win from three races this season.

Champions League PIX: Man City eliminate Real Madrid; Ronaldo brace not enough as Lyon knock out Juventus

Champions League PIX: Man City eliminate Real Madrid; Ronaldo brace not enough as Lyon knock out Juventus

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Manchester City reached the Champions League quarter-finals after beating Real Madrid 2-1 (4-2 on aggregate) at the Etihad Stadium on Friday, with scorers Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus taking advantage of errors by defender Raphael Varane.

Hurricane Dorian wreaks havoc, destruction in Bahamas

Hurricane Dorian wreaks havoc, destruction in Bahamas

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The northern Bahamas were bashed by a hurricane of dreadful power, as severe flooding and winds reaching 180 miles per hour led to the deaths of 20 people. The killer storm -- the strongest to ever to make landfall in the country -- wiped out many homes, and in some cases, entire neighbourhoods were mashed into rubble. Here's a glimpse of the destruction that the Category 5 storm has brought.

Afghanistan close in on maiden Test win after Rashid Khan's fifer

Afghanistan close in on maiden Test win after Rashid Khan's fifer

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Chasing 147 for victory, Afghanistan were 29 for one with Ihsanullah Janat batting on 16 and Rahmat Shah unbeaten on 11 at the close of play.

Everyone deserves a voice in their govt, Blinken tells civil society

Everyone deserves a voice in their govt, Blinken tells civil society

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

All people deserve to have a voice in their government and be treated with respect no matter who they are, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday while noting that Indians and Americans believe in human dignity, in equality of opportunity, the rule of law, fundamental freedoms, including freedom of religion and belief.

Hamilton disappointed with past champions' comments on racism

Hamilton disappointed with past champions' comments on racism

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Lewis Hamilton is the only Black driver in a sport that is heavily white and male.

US: 1 dead in Phoenix office complex shooting

US: 1 dead in Phoenix office complex shooting

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

At least five people are injured after a shooting occurred at a north central Phoenix office complex Wednesday morning, officials said.Around 10:30 a.m., officials reported that three people had suffered gunshot wounds in a building on the 7300 block of 16th Street, near Glendale Avenue, officials have said.

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropy

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropy

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Microsoft on Friday (local time) announced that its co-founder Bill Gates has stepped down from the company's board of directors to dedicate more time to his philanthropic priorities including global health and education. Gates will, however, continue to serve as the technology advisor to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

Kyrgios, Tsitsipas enter quarters; Vekic tames Azarenka

Kyrgios, Tsitsipas enter quarters; Vekic tames Azarenka

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Australian Nick Kyrgios blasted 15 aces to blow past Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2, 7-5 on Thursday and reach the quarter-finals at the Citi Open in Washington.

Verstappen reminds me of Schumacher, says Brawn

Verstappen reminds me of Schumacher, says Brawn

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Former Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn says 70th Anniversary race winner Max Verstappen reminds him of Formula One great Michael Schumacher. Brawn masterminded Schumacher's seven world championships with Benetton (1994 and 1995) and Ferrari (2000-04) and was team boss at Mercedes when the German made his comeback from 2010-2012.

Democrat Tammy Baldwin is first openly gay senator

Democrat Tammy Baldwin is first openly gay senator

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Wisconsin Democratic Representative Tammy Baldwin has become the first openly gay United States senator, defeating former Governor Tommy Thompson in the most expensive senate race in state history.