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BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Bolt getting jiggy, Bell being castled and some other exciting action from last week encapsulated by Rediff.com!

Not so fast young man, Bolt cautions De Grasse

Not so fast young man, Bolt cautions De Grasse

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Usain Bolt has cautioned Canadian young gun Andre De Grasse to temper his expectations of dethroning him at the world championships in London in August.

Two more medals to go and I can sign off as immortal: Bolt

Two more medals to go and I can sign off as immortal: Bolt

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

'Somebody said I can become immortal. Two more medals to go and I can sign off. Immortal.'

Best sporting quotes from the past 10 years

Best sporting quotes from the past 10 years

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

'I'm Lightning Bolt. I'm not Flash Gordon or anybody. My name is Lightning Bolt,' declared Usain Bolt after setting a second World record at the 2008 Beijing Games.

Jhakaas! Anil Kapoor runs with Olympian Blake

Jhakaas! Anil Kapoor runs with Olympian Blake

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Anil -- who turns 63 on December 24 -- shared his fitness goals with Blake -- who turns 30 two days after Anil's birthday -- before the duo went sprinting at the Jamnabai Narsee school ground in Juhu.

How De Grasse surprised 'lazy' Bolt...

How De Grasse surprised 'lazy' Bolt...

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Usain Bolt admitted to being surprised by Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse's final burst of speed in Wednesday's Olympic 200 meters semi-final.

Olympics Athletics: Who can fill the 'Bolt-hole'?

Olympics Athletics: Who can fill the 'Bolt-hole'?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

At his peak Bolt was probably the world's most recognisable sportsperson and certainly one of the most marketable. In contrast, the two 2020 Athletes of the year were Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis and Venezuelan triple jumper Yulimar Rojas.

What Bolt can do after retirement...

What Bolt can do after retirement...

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

As he blazes through the Rio Games aiming for his historic third batch of three sprint gold medals, Jamaica's Usain Bolt has been clear this is his last time on the Olympic track, where he feels he has nothing left to prove.

Mouni Roy's Sexy Disco Moves!

Mouni Roy's Sexy Disco Moves!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Sonakshi gets up close and personal... Anil parties in Germany...

World Athletics on track for gender equality

World Athletics on track for gender equality

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Among the pledges announced by the governing body under the banner #WeGrowAthletics are plans to ensure gender equality

First Look! Bolt lands in India...

First Look! Bolt lands in India...

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The fastest man on earth Usain Bolt arrived at Bangalore International Airport to make his date with India on Tuesday as he features in a friendly cricket match with India's star players Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan.

Hamstrung Bolt 'will be fine' in time for World Challenge

Hamstrung Bolt 'will be fine' in time for World Challenge

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt received treatment for "slight discomfort" in his hamstring following his 100 metres victory in Saturday's Cayman Invitational, his coach Glen Mills said on Monday.

'Stupid' to reduce Gay's ban, says Bolt

'Stupid' to reduce Gay's ban, says Bolt

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Gay's reduced ban sends wrong message, says Bolt.

Bolt, Farah in line for Athlete of the Year

Bolt, Farah in line for Athlete of the Year

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

A big prize is up for grabs and competition in fierce in the world of athletics as Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, joined world high jump champion Bohdan Bondarenko and double Olympic and world 10,000 and 5,000 metres champion Mo Farah in the shortlist for the male Athlete of the Year award announced on Monday.

'Greatest' Bolt to leave unmatched legacy

'Greatest' Bolt to leave unmatched legacy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Usain Bolt is without question the greatest ever track athlete and the Jamaican's involvement in athletics after his retirement will be paramount to ensure its relevance to a younger generation, according to Sebastian Coe.

Throwback: Dhoni's crazy birthday party

Throwback: Dhoni's crazy birthday party

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Can the Dhonis ever forget the celebrations in the Caribbean on July 7, 2017?

PHOTOS: Bolt wins top honour at Laureus for record-equalling 4th time!

PHOTOS: Bolt wins top honour at Laureus for record-equalling 4th time!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Images from the Laureus World Awards held in Monaco on Tuesday

Thunder 'Bolt' hits Bangalore... with cricket bat and ball

Thunder 'Bolt' hits Bangalore... with cricket bat and ball

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Usain Bolt showcased his cricketing talent in front of an enthusiastic 6000-odd crowd in Bangalore on Tuesday.

REVEALED! Bolt on what went wrong in his final race...

REVEALED! Bolt on what went wrong in his final race...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Usain Bolt delivered a rebuke those who questioned whether he really suffered an injury in his farewell race at the World Athletics Championships by revealing details of his hamstring tear on Thursday.

Farewell race: 'Not at his best' but gold-chasing Bolt has plans in place

Farewell race: 'Not at his best' but gold-chasing Bolt has plans in place

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Usain Bolt says he thinks he will need to produce a time similar to the one that earned him gold at the Rio 2016 Games to win Saturday's 100m final at the World Athletics Championships in London.

2022 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year winner is...

2022 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year winner is...

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Max Verstappen was named the 2022 Laureus Sportsman of the Year while Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah bagged the top women's honour

Vardy shares similarity with Bolt. Here's what it is...

Vardy shares similarity with Bolt. Here's what it is...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

England striker is a 'genetic freak' like the Olympic champ, says Leicester City scientist

Top honours for Djokovic, Barca at Laureus World Sports Awards

Top honours for Djokovic, Barca at Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Serbian tennis star and World No 1, Novak Djokovic won the Sportsman of the Year, while Spanish football giants Barcelona won big at the 2012 Laureus Sports Awards in London on Monday.

World's fastest man Bolt loses opening race of season

World's fastest man Bolt loses opening race of season

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The Jamaican world record holder could not make up a 10 metre deficit on a University of Technology team, which won in 38.23 seconds.

God I'm sorry, says 'lightning' Bolt

God I'm sorry, says 'lightning' Bolt

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Even god was sidelined, as a church in Hatfield, Manchester, in Jamaica, allowed its members to leave the Sunday service earlier than normal to watch Usain Bolt run in the men's 100 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow, on Sunday.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Rediff.com gives a quick tour through BEST Photos of the Week!

PHOTOS: Bolt clocks 9.77s, regains 100m World crown

PHOTOS: Bolt clocks 9.77s, regains 100m World crown

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Usain Bolt regained his world 100 meters crown and restored some credibility to a sport tarnished by a plethora of doping scandals as he scorched to gold in 9.77 seconds in Moscow on Sunday.

Bolt to bid adieu to sprinting in 2017

Bolt to bid adieu to sprinting in 2017

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Usain Bolt will retire after the 2017 World Championships in London.

WATCH: Olympic champ wants to bowl to Kohli

WATCH: Olympic champ wants to bowl to Kohli

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'I have two more years in track and field and after that I will pursue my career in franchise cricket.'

Osaka exhorts girls to embrace being 'different'

Osaka exhorts girls to embrace being 'different'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The video, which also shows Osaka signing a TV lens after a win and at a tournament representing Japan, depicts girls of all ages playing softball, rugby, tennis, soccer and fencing, plus breakdancing.

Bolt wins 100m at Jamaican trials for World Championship

Bolt wins 100m at Jamaican trials for World Championship

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

World record holder and Olympic champion Usain Bolt put in a workmanlike display to win the 100 metres on Friday at the Jamaican trials for the World championships.

CWG chit chat: Bolt brands Glasgow Games as 'bit s***'

CWG chit chat: Bolt brands Glasgow Games as 'bit s***'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt has reportedly branded the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as a 'bit s***' and said that the Olympics were 'better'.

Bolt answers critics with season's best

Bolt answers critics with season's best

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Usain Bolt answered questions over his fitness ahead of the world championships with a season's best of 9.87 seconds in the 100 metres with a workmanlike performance at the London Anniversary Games on Friday.

Lightning Bolt strikes again! Jamaican beats Gatlin to claim world gold

Lightning Bolt strikes again! Jamaican beats Gatlin to claim world gold

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Usain Bolt retained his 100 metres title at the IAAF World Championship, in Beijing, on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Glasgow revels in Bolt buzz and inspiring stories...

PHOTOS: Glasgow revels in Bolt buzz and inspiring stories...

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The Glasgow Commonwealth Games proved to be much more than just 'Friendly' as Scottish culture, sport and six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt combined to create a memorable 11-day event.

Are Computers Destroying Chess?

Are Computers Destroying Chess?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Cheating poses an existential challenge to chess. It's hard to know how it will be mitigated, but it must be, if chess is to continue being a legitimate sport, asserts Devangshu Datta.

Glasgow Commonwealth Games: Bolt, Farah lead star cast

Glasgow Commonwealth Games: Bolt, Farah lead star cast

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Olympic champions Usain Bolt and Mo Farah lead a cast of the world's leading athletes descending on Glasgow to compete in the Commonwealth Games starting in Scotland's biggest city on Wednesday.

Bolt, Ronaldo in contention for Laureus World Sports Awards

Bolt, Ronaldo in contention for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt, Rafael Nadal, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sebastian Vettel are among the top favourites to win the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award, to be announced in Kuala Lumpur on March 26.

Last Hurrah: Bolt sore but will run in 4x100 metres qualifying

Last Hurrah: Bolt sore but will run in 4x100 metres qualifying

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'Physically I am alright, there is a little bit of pain, but nothing a massage can't cure, I'm taking it easy," Bolt said of his condition two days after finishing third despite clocking his season's best-equalling 9.95 seconds in the 100m final'

Olympics: De Grasse fastest in 100m; Bromell sneaks through

Olympics: De Grasse fastest in 100m; Bromell sneaks through

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Trayvon Bromell, the fastest in the world this year and favourite to win the Olympic men's 100 metres gold, sneaked through the first-round heats as a fastest loser on Saturday, pouring even more intrigue into Sunday's final.