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F1 teams play down talk of U.S. GP boycott

F1 teams play down talk of U.S. GP boycott

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Formula One's struggling teams played down talk of a possible boycott of Sunday's U.S. Grand Prix on Friday as argument over division of the sport's revenues grew more heated on Friday.

The American prof who's made a movie about India

The American prof who's made a movie about India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Meet Srihari Sathe. Producer. Director. Professor.

Pix: Hamilton rides high at US Grand Prix

Pix: Hamilton rides high at US Grand Prix

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

No one was happier to see Formula One back in America on Sunday than McLaren's Lewis Hamilton as the Briton picked up where he left off in 2007 by winning the United States Grand Prix.

Teams back F1 drivers after quit threat

Teams back F1 drivers after quit threat

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Formula One teams have backed drivers who threatened to boycott this Sunday's German Grand Prix if there is a repeat of the tyre chaos which rocked Silverstone last weekend.

Leffler dies after accident in dirt car event

Leffler dies after accident in dirt car event

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident on late Wednesday night at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway, according to Associated Press.

Cavaliers, Pistons fire coaches, Collins resigns

Cavaliers, Pistons fire coaches, Collins resigns

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Pistons head coach Lawrence Frank joined Cleveland Cavaliers' Byron Scott and Philadelphia 76ers' Doug Collins on the unemployment line on Thursday, as heads continued to roll just hours after the NBA regular season concluded.

Vettel sets record with US Grand Prix win

Vettel sets record with US Grand Prix win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Red Bull's quadruple World champion Sebastian Vettel won the US Grand Prix on Sunday to become the first Formula One driver to take eight consecutive victories in a single season. Starting from pole, the 26-year-old German was again in a class of his own, taking the chequered flag 6.2 seconds clear of Frenchman Romain Grosjean in a Lotus.

US Women of Courage award for Delhi gang rape victim

US Women of Courage award for Delhi gang rape victim

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The award to would be presented posthumously by First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry, on March 8, an official announcement said on Monday.

Hamilton denies any regrets over move to Mercedes

Hamilton denies any regrets over move to Mercedes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Lewis Hamilton has no regrets over his jump to Mercedes next season, again dismissing comments from McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh that the Englishman was having second thoughts about his move.

New Jersey race to be postponed: Ecclestone

New Jersey race to be postponed: Ecclestone

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Next year's inaugural Grand Prix of America in New Jersey will be postponed to 2014 because local organisers need more time to prepare, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Friday.

Wolff drives an F1 car with De Villota on her mind

Wolff drives an F1 car with De Villota on her mind

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Williams development driver Susie Wolff paid tribute to seriously injured Marussia tester Maria De Villota after having her first drive in a Formula One car at a damp Silverstone circuit on Wednesday.

F1: Doubts over New Jersey race, Austin on track

F1: Doubts over New Jersey race, Austin on track

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Formula One CEO Bernie Ecclestone has raised doubts over whether the inaugural Grand Prix of America, to be held in New Jersey next year will go ahead.

I can't wait to play for India again: Yuvraj

I can't wait to play for India again: Yuvraj

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Yuvraj Singh talks about the excitement of making a comeback to the Indian team after recovering from cancer, the tough few months of treatment and how he plans to make a difference to cancer patients in India with his foundation YouWeCan.

Focus on safety in motor racing after Simoncelli's death

Focus on safety in motor racing after Simoncelli's death

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Motorsport was plunged into more grief and introspection on Sunday by a second death in a week amid intensified concern for safety standards in all forms of racing around the world.

PIX: Indy 500 champion Wheldon dies in crash

PIX: Indy 500 champion Wheldon dies in crash

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Briton Dan Wheldon, who won the Indianapolis 500 on its 100th anniversary in May, has died after a horrific 15-car crash at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday which left the motor sports world in shock.

NBA: Bulls feel the Heat in Miami

NBA: Bulls feel the Heat in Miami

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

The Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls 83-72 in an ill-tempered and physical encounter between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference on Thursday.

Ecclestone casts doubt on New Jersey race in 2013

Ecclestone casts doubt on New Jersey race in 2013

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has cast doubt on New Jersey hosting a Grand Prix in June 2013 despite a 10-year agreement announced last year.

Tendulkar meets Yuvraj in London

Tendulkar meets Yuvraj in London

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Yuvraj Singh, recovering after his treatment in a US hospital for a rare germ cell cancer, got a morale-boosting visit by his idol Sachin Tendulkar.

Vettel on pole for US Grand Prix

Vettel on pole for US Grand Prix

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel roared to pole position at the US Grand Prix on Saturday with the German perfectly placed to claim a third straight Formula One title in his milestone 100th race.

Vettel sets pace on new Austin circuit

Vettel sets pace on new Austin circuit

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel dominated free practice at the US Grand Prix on Friday as drivers got their first taste of Formula One's newest venue and gave it rave reviews up and down the paddock.

PART IV: Smashing PHOTOS of the YEAR

PART IV: Smashing PHOTOS of the YEAR

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

PART IV: Smashing PHOTOS of the YEAR

PART IV: Smashing PHOTOS of the YEAR

PART IV: Smashing PHOTOS of the YEAR

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

PART IV: Smashing PHOTOS of the YEAR

Sales of new Nike shoe cause fights, arrests

Sales of new Nike shoe cause fights, arrests

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

Police in several cities around the United States on Friday were called to stores to manage unruly shoppers seeking Nike's new Air Jordan athletic shoes.

Indy officials say 'Perfect Storm' caused Wheldon's death

Indy officials say 'Perfect Storm' caused Wheldon's death

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

The crash that killed two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon was the result of a 'perfect storm' with no single factor pinpointed as the cause of the deadly accident, IndyCar officials said on Thursday.

 Formula One 2012: Bahrain and US GP remain on

Formula One 2012: Bahrain and US GP remain on

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

"The 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar was confirmed as previously published," the International Automobile Federation said in a statement issued after a World Motor Sport Council meeting in New Delhi.

The success story of an Indian who won the Rhodes scholarship

The success story of an Indian who won the Rhodes scholarship

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Mohit Agrawal had previously turned down the final Rhodes interview previously and vied for the Mitchell scholarship, the Irish version of Rhodes because he thought studying in Ireland would be more exciting than being in the United Kingdom on a Rhodes Scholarship. Here's his journey.

Wheldon crash investigation picks up speed

Wheldon crash investigation picks up speed

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

IndyCar officials have begun an investigation into the cause of the 15-car crash that killed two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon, series boss Randy Bernard saying on Monday they need to understand what went wrong.

FACTBOX - Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel

FACTBOX - Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel

Rediff.com9 Oct 2011

Germany's Sebastian Vettel became Formula One's youngest double world champion at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday. The following are some key facts about the Red Bull driver.

Ebrahim secures 2012 Indy Lights racing seat

Ebrahim secures 2012 Indy Lights racing seat

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Armaan Ebrahim has become the first Indian racer, to secure a seat in the Indy Lights Series after being selected by Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) team for the 2012 season.

Japanese Tomizawa dies after Moto2 crash

Japanese Tomizawa dies after Moto2 crash

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

Nineteen-year-old Japanese Moto2 rider Shoya Tomizawa has died after a crash during Sunday's San Marino Grand Prix, the second death in the sport in two events.

Tiger still 'America's Favorite Sports Star'

Tiger still 'America's Favorite Sports Star'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

His reputation might be in tatters after revelations of extra-marital affairs but America still loves ace golfer Tiger Woods, who jointly topped a sports popularity chart.

Indian-American doctor indicted for fraud

Indian-American doctor indicted for fraud

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

An Indian-American doctor has been arrested and indicted on charges of healthcare fraud and causing serious bodily injury to his patients.

Austin to host F1 Grand Prix from 2012

Austin to host F1 Grand Prix from 2012

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Formula One will return to the United States in 2012 with a 10-year deal for a race in the Texas state capital Austin, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone announced on Tuesday.

JW Marriott plans 3 more hotels in India

JW Marriott plans 3 more hotels in India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Luxury hotel brand JW Marriott on Friday said it will set up 10 new properties across five countries in 2010, including three in India, entailing a total investment of over $2 billion.

Patrick stays in IndyCar but NASCAR door is open

Patrick stays in IndyCar but NASCAR door is open

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Danica Patrick left the door open to racing part-time in NASCAR on Tuesday after confirming a three-year deal to stay with Andretti Autosport in the IndyCar series.

Canadian GP dropped from 2009 calendar

Canadian GP dropped from 2009 calendar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

The Canadian Grand Prix has been dropped from the 2009 Formula One calendar with the season remaining at 18 races.

MotoGP: Rossi surges to victory at Misano

MotoGP: Rossi surges to victory at Misano

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

MotoGP leader Valentino Rossi extended his advantage over Yamaha team mate Jorge Lorenzo by winning the San Marino Grand Prix in front of his home crowd on Sunday. World champion Rossi, now 30 points clear of the Spaniard with four races left, started on pole for the first time at Misano but quickly dropped down to fourth before battling back up to first where he then sped away from the field.

Heading to the US this Fall session? Read this!

Heading to the US this Fall session? Read this!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Tanumoy Patti, a student at Indianapolis University-Purdue University Indianapolis shares his tips for students heading to the US this year.

Sania slips in WTA rankings

Sania slips in WTA rankings

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

The Indian player has dropped two places to be ranked 33rd on the WTA charts.

Paes-Bhupathi ousted in first round

Paes-Bhupathi ousted in first round

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

Top seeds Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi could not recreate their old chemistry and crashed out of the Indianapolis tennis championship with a first round defeat. The 'Indian Express' pair failed to hold their nerve in the match tie-break and went down to the Canadian duo of Daniel Nestor and Frederic Niemeyer 4-6, 6-3, 10-12 in one hour and 25 minutes.