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Trump, Biden to face off in first presidential debate on Sep 29
Rediff.com28 Sep 2020Dubbed as the "Super Bowl of American Democracy", Trump, 74, and Biden, 77, would respond to questions on their track record, the Supreme Court, economy, race and violence in cities and integrity of the elections at the Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio -- a key battleground state.
Sports Shorts: Schumi's son sets new target
Rediff.com26 Sep 2020Seven times world champion Michael Schumacher took his last win with Ferrari in China in 2006. He has not appeared in public since he suffered severe head injuries in a 2013 skiing accident.
Which of these films will win Oscars?
Rediff.com25 Sep 2020Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
Kamala Harris grossly incompetent: Trump
Rediff.com23 Sep 2020Trump, a Republican, said during the Democratic primaries no one treated Biden as badly as Harris.
Trump to announce SC pick by this week
Rediff.com22 Sep 2020This would be Trump's third Supreme Court nominee in his first term. Unlike India where Supreme Court judges have a retirement age, judges to the US Supreme Court are appointed for life. The president has already said that he will nominate a woman for the position.
Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me
Rediff.com21 Sep 2020Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.
Sports Shorts: Harikrishna stuns Carlsen before four losses
Rediff.com19 Sep 2020News of all people and events who made news on Saturday.
Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19
Rediff.com27 Jul 2020The Miami Marlins, who opened their season on Friday in Philadelphia, were scheduled to return home on Sunday ahead of their scheduled Monday home opener but put off traveling after a number of their players tested positive for the virus.
'Masks definitely are not 100 percent effective'
Rediff.com17 Jul 2020'They should always be used in combination with social distancing and washing and other recommendations.'
Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee
Rediff.com9 Jul 2020Toronto FC's Justin Morrow, executive director of the Black Players for Change organization, said MLS players wanted to add their voices to the movement.
Beckham invests in esports with London-based start-up
Rediff.com25 Jun 2020Former England soccer captain David Beckham is moving into the virtual world as co-owner of London-based start-up Guild Esports. Guild said in a statement on Thursday that it will launch player academies and run teams in various esports arenas including Rocket League, EA Sports, FIFA and Fortnite.
Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans
Rediff.com20 Jun 2020The MLS and NBA were paying particularly close attention to Friday's events as many of the positive tests occurred in Florida where both leagues have announced plans to restart their seasons at Orlando's Walt Disney World.
Hotter weather affects survival of coronavirus on surfaces
Rediff.com11 Jun 2020The researchers said the growth rate of COVID-19 is weakly linked to the outdoor weather, adding that the chances of the survival of the virus "increases roughly by five times under a humid condition as compared to a dry condition."
Andy Murray to return to action in June
Rediff.com29 May 2020Andy Murray was targeting a return to the tour at the Miami Open in March before the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sprint king Bolt becomes father for first time
Rediff.com19 May 2020Athletics great and eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt and his long-time girlfriend Kasi Bennett welcomed their first child on Sunday, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness confirmed in a congratulatory tweet on Monday. Bolt, the only sprinter to win the 100m and 200m golds at three consecutive Olympics (2008, 2012 and 2016), had previously said he would advise his future children against following in his footsteps.
I believe I can beat Federer's Grand Slam record, says Djokovic
Rediff.com15 May 2020Novak Djokovic has 17 Grand Slam titles to his name - two behind Rafael Nadal and three fewer than Roger Federer - and said he has no doubt in his ability to overtake the other members of the so-called 'Big Three.'
Would love to be with KKR till the end: Andre Russell
Rediff.com3 May 2020Andre Russell said the Eden crowd has been supportive towards him even when he hasn't exactly delivered and that's why it's the one place, he would like to call it quits as and when he does.
On this day: David Beckham was born
Rediff.com2 May 2020David Beckham, one of the so-called "Class of 92", went on to win six Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson at United alongside youth-team buddies Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Gary and Phil Neville. Beckham also won two FA Cups and, memorably, the Champions League in 1999. He topped up his trophy collection with a La Liga winners' medal for Real Madrid and added two MLS Cups during a north American adventure with LA Galaxy.
Lockdown allows Barty to appreciate the little things in life
Rediff.com25 Apr 2020'Now, it's about maintaining for if and when we get an opportunity to play again this year, you can kinda flick that switch and go from there.'
I'd be surprised if tennis were to resume by Sept: Murray
Rediff.com23 Apr 2020'You have to feel like the whole world working normally again and travelling normally before tennis would go back to especially the major competitions'
COVID-19: Fans can play, dine with Beckham for charity
Rediff.com23 Apr 2020David and wife Victoria join 'All In Challenge' in which athletes and celebrities come up with special fan experiences to raise money for selected charities.
US nearly runs out of COVID-19 medical supplies: Reports
Rediff.com2 Apr 2020According to a report in the Daily quoting a senior administration official, there was a "tiny slice" of personal protective equipment left over.
ATP suspends men's tennis tour for six weeks over coronavirus
Rediff.com12 Mar 2020The ATP suspended its professional men's tennis tour for six weeks on Thursday, citing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, which has upended major sporting events across the globe. The announcement came moments after Miami-Dade County said it would suspend the Miami Open and on the heels of Sunday's last-minute cancellation of the Indian Wells tournament in Southern California.
NBA suspends season after Jazz player tests positive for coronavirus
Rediff.com12 Mar 2020Utah Jazz player tested positive for the coronavirus shortly before the Jazz were due to play the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The game was then scrapped.
Miami Open tennis 'moving forward' despite coronavirus fears
Rediff.com10 Mar 2020The Miami Open, which brings together the top men's and women's tennis players in the world, will carry on as scheduled in two weeks' time despite concerns about coronavirus, tournament organisers said on Monday. The status of the two-week tournament featuring players from over 40 countries comes a day after the prestigious Indian Wells event was called off at the last minute because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus in Southern California.
Indian Wells tennis becomes first big US sports casualty of coronavirus
Rediff.com9 Mar 2020The Indian Wells tennis tournament was set to start on Tuesday, attracts the game's top players from both the men's and women's sides and drew a record 475,000 fans over its two-week run last year. It was cancelled over concerns about the spread of a coronavirus in Southern California.
Ronaldo and Messi could finally play in same team
Rediff.com27 Feb 2020Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are potential targets for Inter-Miami, co-owner David Beckham said on Wednesday, underscoring his team's global ambition as they prepare to make their long-awaited Major League Soccer debut this weekend.
Federer to miss French Open after knee surgery
Rediff.com20 Feb 2020Roger Federer has revealed he underwent knee surgery and will be out of action until the summer.
Gay love in the movies
Rediff.com20 Feb 2020Where a few film-makers are sensitive in their treatment as noted in the depiction of lesbian love in Hindi movies, a significant number is prone to poking fun for cheap laughs.
French Open to be Federer's only claycourt appearance in 2020
Rediff.com14 Feb 2020Roger Federer will make his only appearance on clay this season at Roland Garros, his agent said. The Swiss skipped the entire claycourt season in 2017 and 2018 and last year played only two tournaments on the surface before arriving in Paris for the French Open.
PHOTOS: J-Lo, Shakira project power of women at Super Bowl
Rediff.com3 Feb 2020Jennifer Lopez and Shakira brought an energetic jolt of Latina star power to Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, delivering hip-shaking choreography and a medley of infectious hits to one of the world's glitziest stages. Latin artists Bad Bunny and J Balvin appeared as surprise guests in the extravaganza, which signaled its Latin American influences from the onset, when Shakira greeted the stadium audience in Spanish with "Hola, Miami."
PIX: Kansas City end 50-year Super Bowl drought
Rediff.com3 Feb 2020The Kansas City Chiefs ended a half-century Super Bowl drought with a dramatic 31-20 comeback win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday to write a breathtaking finish to the National Football League's 100th season. With the Chiefs trailing 20-10 in the fourth quarter, quarterback Patrick Mahomes engineered three touchdown drives in just over five minutes, hitting Travis Kelce and Damien Williams with short touchdown passes to take the lead.
All about Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic
Rediff.com2 Feb 2020Novak Djokovic endured a fierce challenge to his Melbourne Park reign before overhauling Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to clinch an eighth Australian Open crown and reclaim the world number one ranking. While Rafa Nadal rules Roland Garros with 12 titles, Djokovic holds sway in the title match at Rod Laver Arena having never lost a final in Melbourne Park.
Meet the Australian Open men's finalists
Rediff.com1 Feb 2020Novak Djokovic is chasing a record-extending eighth Australian Open title, while Dominic Thiem will bid to become the first man born in the 1990s to win a major title.
Manchester Utd make surprise Ighalo swoop
Rediff.com1 Feb 2020There were, however, no eye-catching major deals in the final 24 hours of transfer activity for European clubs which continues the trend of recent January windows.
Revealed: The story behind K L Rahul's tattoos
Rediff.com31 Jan 2020In striking form against Australia recently and in the ongoing series in New Zealand, and with his recent appointment as captain of the Kings XI Punjab team, 2020 looks like the year K L Rahul delivers on his promise.
PIX: Wawrinka rallies to beat Medvedev; Thiem cruises
Rediff.com28 Jan 2020Former champion Stan Wawrinka battled past Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev in five sets to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals with a 6-2, 2-6, 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-2 victory. Fifth seed Dominic Thiem kept his flawless record against Gael Monfils intact with a trouble-free 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 victory on Monday to reach his maiden Australian Open quarter-final.
Slow recovery further delays Murray's return
Rediff.com17 Jan 2020'I don't want to rush anything or put a timeline on my recovery. I'm going to listen to my body and step back on the court to compete when the time is right'
Stars celebrate Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Pongal
Rediff.com14 Jan 2020Bollywood got together on social media to celebrate the year's first festivals, Lohri, Pongal and Makar Sankranti. They wished their fans and posted celebratory pictures.
Tennis: Williams staggers into quarters in Auckland
Rediff.com9 Jan 2020The 23-times Grand Slam champion looked a completely different player from the person who smashed her way into the semi-finals of the doubles with Caroline Wozniacki on Wednesday but managed to do just enough to beat the 86th-ranked McHale.