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Hollywood stars, Serena to bring women's soccer to LA

Hollywood stars, Serena to bring women's soccer to LA

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman and more than a dozen former US women's national team players have formed an ownership group to set up a professional women's soccer team in Los Angeles from 2022. The new team, which has yet to be named, was announced by the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) on Tuesday.

Creator of Misha, mascot of 1980 Moscow Olympics, dies at 84

Creator of Misha, mascot of 1980 Moscow Olympics, dies at 84

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Viktor Chizhikov, a children's book illustrator, is best known for having created Misha, a brown bear sporting a belt in the colours of the five Olympic rings, for the Moscow Games.

Know why Valentina Sampaio made history?

Know why Valentina Sampaio made history?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Valentina Sampaio is the first transgender model to be featured in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue.

Real Madrid is world's most valuable sports team! Check out top 10

Real Madrid is world's most valuable sports team! Check out top 10

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Real Madrid headed a trio of European soccer clubs at the top of a list of the world's 50 most valuable sports teams released by Forbes on Monday which was dominated by National Football League (NFL) franchises.

Australia formally recognises India's Covaxin

Australia formally recognises India's Covaxin

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Australia's medicines and medical devices regulator on Monday formally recognised India's Covaxin, a vaccine against the coronavirus as the country's border was reopened for the first time in nearly 20 months.

Djokovic event lacked bit of common sense, says Amritraj

Djokovic event lacked bit of common sense, says Amritraj

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Novak Djokovic's intentions in organising the ill-fated Adria Tour were good but the world number one could have applied a bit more common sense to how the exhibition event was run, former ATP players' council head Vijay Amritraj said. The Serbian has faced fierce criticism after he, Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki contracted COVID-19 following the charity event in Serbia and Croatia.

Koozhangal At The Oscars: 'Years of effort paying off'

Koozhangal At The Oscars: 'Years of effort paying off'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'We didn't expect the film to be recognised at this level; we focused on making an honest and simple film.' 'We didn't have any expectations even like being appreciated at festivals.'

NBA: Lakers owner calls for unity against racism on Juneteenth

NBA: Lakers owner calls for unity against racism on Juneteenth

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

LA Lakers owner Jeannie Buss said on Friday, the Juneteenth holiday, that she is no longer willing to ignore hate and called on white people to come together and acknowledge the racism that exists in the United States. Juneteenth commemorates the US abolition of slavery under President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Emancipation Proclamation, belatedly announced by a Union army in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, after the Civil War ended.

Kareena, Imran start shooting for KJo's next

Kareena, Imran start shooting for KJo's next

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Minister targets top-10 finish for India at 2028 Olympics

Minister targets top-10 finish for India at 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Kiren Rijiju exuded confidence that India would put up a better show in the 2024 Games but the main focus remains on the 2028 edition.

Should be back with sporting events in a couple of months: Rijiju

Should be back with sporting events in a couple of months: Rijiju

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

The Sports Authority of India has already drawn up the Standard Operating Procedure regarding resuming sporting activities.

3 Indian cos to make NASA's Covid ventilators

3 Indian cos to make NASA's Covid ventilators

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The three Indian companies are Alpha Design Technologies Pvt Ltd, Bharat Forge Ltd and Medha Servo Drives Pvt Ltd, the space organisation said in a statement on Friday.

LeBron James voices outrage over death of unarmed black man

LeBron James voices outrage over death of unarmed black man

Rediff.com27 May 2020

LeBron James was among a number of high-profile athletes who took to social media to speak out on the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face down in the street while a white police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes. Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over Monday's incident in which a handcuffed George Floyd can be heard repeatedly moaning and gasping while he pleads, "Please, I can't breathe, please, man."

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'This remains an accident and an accident is not a crime. They do happen, unfortunately.'

Netflix making film on USA's 'groundbreaking' 1999 WC win

Netflix making film on USA's 'groundbreaking' 1999 WC win

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The streaming site recently bagged the rights for the book after a round of competitive bidding.

Tiger Woods awake and responsive after crash

Tiger Woods awake and responsive after crash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Police investigating cause of crash.

'We are all pulling for you, Tiger'

'We are all pulling for you, Tiger'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Friends, fellow athletes react to Tiger Woods car crash

MUST READ: Delhi on world's most hated cities list

MUST READ: Delhi on world's most hated cities list

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

A recent survey conducted by CNNGo lists the ten most hated cities in the world. Interestingly, some of these cities are ranked as the most livable but they continue to be the most hated.

World champions, but no Olympic gold to show

World champions, but no Olympic gold to show

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Rediff.com takes a look at a few known names who failed to win gold at the premier sporting extravaganza.

Coronavirus crisis: NBA to cancel season?

Coronavirus crisis: NBA to cancel season?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

NBA team owners are concerned with liability issues and are conflicted about whether or not to give up on the current season. many owners have no desire to return because other sources of revenue are down and despite a massive media rights deal, teams are still reporting losses.

Tiger Woods promises trash talking during charity match

Tiger Woods promises trash talking during charity match

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

With professional golf suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak, Tiger e Match: Champions for Charity, can expect to see. "It's going to be Peyton and I against Tom and Phil," Woods told Golf Digest about the pairing up with the two NFL greats.

STUNNING PICS: Top 25 destinations in the world

STUNNING PICS: Top 25 destinations in the world

Rediff.com4 May 2012

TripAdvisor announced its list of top travel destinations that were chosen by travellers across the world. Check out what city you must head to before this year draws to a close.

STUNNING PICS: Top 25 Destinations in the world

STUNNING PICS: Top 25 Destinations in the world

Rediff.com4 May 2012

TripAdvisor announced its list of top travel destinations that were chosen by travellers across the world. Check out what city you must head to before this year draws to a close.

10 times Rihanna's Style ROCKED!

10 times Rihanna's Style ROCKED!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

A look back at 10 of Rihanna's best style moments.

Italian Olympic 800m finalist Sabia dies from coronavirus

Italian Olympic 800m finalist Sabia dies from coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Twice Olympic 800 metres finalist Donato Sabia has died from COVID-19 at the age of 56, the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) said on Wednesday. CONI said in a statement that Sabia had been in the intensive care unit of the San Carlo hospital on Potenza, in the southern Italian region of Basilicata, for "a few days."

Trump says COVID-19 infections in African-Americans higher

Trump says COVID-19 infections in African-Americans higher

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Trump says he is very concerned about the terrible numbers of infected African-Americans.

When will the NBA resume? Updates here!

When will the NBA resume? Updates here!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Monday there will be no decision on ending the league's coronavirus shutdown until May at the earliest. In mid-March, with five weeks remaining in the 82-game schedule, the NBA suspended its season until further notice after a player tested positive for the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus inspires world graffiti

Coronavirus inspires world graffiti

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

As countries around the world are in lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, street artists everywhere are responding, bringing a dose of colour -- and urgent messaging -- to a weary public.

Australian Open players begin leaving COVID-19 quarantine

Australian Open players begin leaving COVID-19 quarantine

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Unlike the United States and European countries, which are battling to contain the virus, Australia has not had a case of community transmission for 11 straight days and residents have regained most of their pre-COVID freedoms.

How Preity Zinta is coping with the lockdown

How Preity Zinta is coping with the lockdown

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Never one to complain about her circumstances, Preity is making the best of her prolonged isolation in Los Angeles.

'It was terrifying!'

'It was terrifying!'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'Bombay was a strong city during 26/11.'

'I've been in quarantine for a week'

'I've been in quarantine for a week'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Model Bianca Balti, who fears not being able to return to her loved ones in Italy, reveals her deepest fears in an Instagram post.

US won't pay for Prince Harry, Meghan's security: Trump

US won't pay for Prince Harry, Meghan's security: Trump

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Earlier this year, the couple had announced that they would step back from their royal family roles and earned the support of Queen Elizabeth II.

Harry, Meghan leave Canada to set up base in US: Report

Harry, Meghan leave Canada to set up base in US: Report

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The couple, who will formally cease to represent Queen Elizabeth II from April 1 as part of a 12-month transition period agreed with Buckingham Palace, had been living in a mansion in Vancouver since their last formal United Kingdom visit earlier this month. The newspaper quoted the source as saying that their move out to California was planned for some time.

Tokyo Olympics: Now is time to be positive and prepare

Tokyo Olympics: Now is time to be positive and prepare

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The Olympics were postponed on Tuesday to 2021, the first such delay in the Games' 124-year modern history, as the coronavirus crisis wrecked the world's last sporting showpiece still standing this year. Japanese Olympic Committee President Yasuhiro Yamashita told reporters it was now time to be positive and prepare.

Australian Open to go ahead despite players' quarantine anger

Australian Open to go ahead despite players' quarantine anger

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Forty-seven players and their entourages have to isolate for two weeks in their hotel rooms in Melbourne and are no longer able to leave them to train after infections were reported on two chartered flights carrying them to Melbourne.

COVID cases on player flights leave Australian Open buildup in disarray

COVID cases on player flights leave Australian Open buildup in disarray

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The positive cases were recorded after the charter flight from Los Angeles landed in Melbourne for the tennis Grand Slam, according to online posts from players.

Two COVID-19 cases on Australian Open flight; 24 players quarantined

Two COVID-19 cases on Australian Open flight; 24 players quarantined

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Two coronavirus infections were reported on Saturday on a flight to the Australian Open, forcing two weeks of strict hotel quarantine for all the tennis players and entourage on board.

NBA aims to fight global pandemic with 'NBA Together'

NBA aims to fight global pandemic with 'NBA Together'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

NBA aims to launch 'NBA Together' - a global community and social engagement campaign that aims to support, engage, educate and inspire youth, families and fans in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Two LA Lakers players test positive for COVID-19

Two LA Lakers players test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Both players remain asymptomatic and are in quarantine. LA Lakers has chosen not to reveal the identities of both the players. Last week, Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert had also tested positive for coronavirus and this resulted in the suspension of NBA for at least 30 days.