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US authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for emergency use
Rediff.com12 Dec 2020According to The New York Times, this move means that many highly vulnerable people will begin receiving the vaccine within days. It further called the authorisation by the FDA as a 'historic turning point' as the US death toll from the Wuhan-originated virus nears 300,000.
Second straight runner-up finish for Prajnesh
Rediff.com23 Nov 2020Indian tennis player Prajnesh Gunneswaran finish runner-up at the Orlando Open, losing the summit clash of the ATP Challenger event to American Brandon Nakashima, in Orlando.
Brazil's soccer star Marta tests positive for COVID-19
Rediff.com22 Nov 2020Brazil's six-time world player of the year Marta has tested positive for COVID-19, the country's soccer governing body (CBF) said on Saturday.
Former US President Obama applauds LeBron's leadership
Rediff.com13 Oct 2020Former US President Barack Obama congratulated LeBron James a day after he picked up his fourth NBA title, as prominent figures in sports, politics and beyond celebrated the Los Angeles Lakers championship.
'Covid-free' Trump offers to 'kiss everyone' at rally
Rediff.com13 Oct 2020Prior to his speech Trump tossed masks into the crowd.
What Katy Perry thinks of being a mom
Rediff.com28 Sep 2020'When a mom finally goes back to work (whatever profession they do), she's coming from a full-time job,' new mom Katy Perry tweeted.
NBA boycott: White House's Kushner says will reach out to LeBron
Rediff.com27 Aug 2020The National Basketball Association postponed all three of its playoff games on Wednesday after the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic to protest racial injustice, triggering similar moves across other sports.
When fans boo their own players....
Rediff.com14 Aug 2020Players from both teams took a knee in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement before Wednesday's game at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, but their gesture was overshadowed by booing from a small section of fans.
PIX: What will US athletes' protests look like?
Rediff.com22 Jul 2020The protest movement sparked by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in 2016 has picked up steam, extending beyond the NFL, in the aftermath of the June death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis.
With elbow bumps, masked fans, World TeamTennis kicks off
Rediff.com13 Jul 2020The event includes several safety measures designed to mitigate the potential spread of coronavirus, including COVID-19 testing for participants and regular temperature checks
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.
NBA: Nine more players test positive for COVID-19
Rediff.com2 Jul 2020Nine more NBA players have tested positive for COVID-19, less than a week before teams are set to travel to Florida to resume the 2020 season. A total of 25 players and 10 team staff members have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since testing began on June 23, the National Basketball Association said in a statement on Thursday.
Football Focus: Mourinho complains about schedule
Rediff.com2 Jul 2020Manchester City must rebuild for title challenge: Guardiola
NBA: Brooklyn Nets duo Jordan, Dinwiddie test positive for COVID-19
Rediff.com30 Jun 2020Brooklyn Nets duo DeAndre Jordan and Spencer Dinwiddie said on Monday they have tested positive for COVID-19, the news coming as the NBA prepares to resume the 2020 season next month. NBA commissioner Adam Silver had said last Friday that the season could again be put on hold if there is a "significant spread" of COVID-19 among its players in Orlando.
16 NBA players in 'self-isolation' after testing positive for COVID-19
Rediff.com27 Jun 2020Sixteen NBA players tested positive for COVID-19, the league said on Friday, a little over a month before the 2020 season is set to resume in Florida on the same day the state reported a record of almost 9,000 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours.
NBA: Dunk specialist Carter calls it quits after 22 seasons
Rediff.com26 Jun 2020Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter officially announced his retirement from professional basketball on Thursday after an NBA record 22-season career during which his high-flying dunks made him one of the game's top players in his prime. Carter, widely regarded as one of the greatest dunkers of all time, had previously said the 2019-20 NBA campaign would be his last but had not addressed his playing status since the NBA suspended its season in mid-March due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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.
Tiger Woods calls Floyd killing 'shocking tragedy'
Rediff.com2 Jun 2020Numerous prominent athletes, including Tiger Woods, NBA great Michael Jordan, have spoken out as anti-police brutality marches and rallies boiled over across the country.
More Serie A teams training; Ronaldo in quarantine
Rediff.com6 May 2020Players at Serie A champions Juventus were among those who returned to training following the coronavirus stoppage on Tuesday. The Italian government on Sunday confirmed that professional athletes in both individual and team sports could start training.
NBA's Silver among those advising Trump on sports restart
Rediff.com15 Apr 2020The NBA postponed its season last month when it learned that one of its players had tested positive for the coronavirus and other leagues quickly followed suit, bringing a halt to the professional sports calendar.
From crowds to ghost towns: Before and after coronavirus
Rediff.com18 Mar 2020The world is slowly going into lockdown trying to stop the spread of the dangerous coronavirus disease, leading to cities and famous attractions turning eerily deserted. Many streets, train stations, mass transit systems and restaurants are now eerily empty. You can scarcely avoid seeing images of the emptiness -- the cleared streets and squares of St Petersburg, the missing throngs outside the temples of Kyoto, the abandoned restaurants in most Chinatowns, some of which have had to close. This astonishing moment when the world hit pause on normal life will never be forgotten by those who lived through it. Take a look.
PIX: Kobe Bryant's death leaves sports world stunned
Rediff.com27 Jan 2020A true global superstar, the depth of Kobe Bryant's popularity quickly surfaced as reports were confirmed that the Los Angeles Lakers great had been killed along with his daughter Gianna and seven others when his helicopter crashed in a remote field near the city of Calabasas.
Must-see! Baby Yoda cocktails are trending
Rediff.com8 Jan 2020Here's a Disneyland cocktail to mock your treasure hunt skills.
How Katy Perry plans to save Mother Earth
Rediff.com3 Jan 2020Dressed in Indian designer outfits, the singer shot for the cover of Vogue India.
Sports Shorts: Ex Commissioner made NBA 'truly global brand' dies
Rediff.com2 Jan 2020Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
Hindutva isolates India in world opinion
Rediff.com24 Dec 2019'Modi cannot drag India back into a primitive epoch resembling the religious wars in medieval Europe and at the same time claim to represent the aspirations of modernity among Indians,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
The best paid sports team in the world is...
Rediff.com23 Dec 2019Data revealed that Spain's La Liga and the Premier League were joint-top in terms of social media popularity, well ahead of the NBA, NFL and Serie A.
Pregnant Morgan eyes Olympic return three months after giving birth
Rediff.com7 Nov 2019Morgan and her husband Servando Carrasco last month announced that they were expecting a daughter.
Soccer Extras: Rooney's MLS adventure comes to sour end
Rediff.com20 Oct 2019News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
World Athletics PIX: Asher-Smith seizes golden opportunity
Rediff.com3 Oct 2019Dina Asher-Smith seized her golden opportunity to win the World Championship 200 metres on Wednesday and become the first British woman to claim a global sprint title.
2022 FIFA WC: Climate-controlled stadiums the future
Rediff.com27 Sep 2019Al Janoub, a 40,000-seat venue made to resemble the sail of a dhow, or traditional wooden sailboat, was opened last May and is the first to showcase the new cooling system.
Sports Shorts: Dutee Chand signs two-year deal with Puma
Rediff.com8 Aug 2019Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.
2019 FIFA awards: Who is in contention?
Rediff.com31 Jul 2019Liverpool's Champions League winning trio of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane joined regulars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on the shortlist for The Best FIFA Men's player award
Football Extras: Rooney scores stunning goal for DC United
Rediff.com27 Jun 2019News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
REWIND: Best images of the week gone by
Rediff.com24 Jun 2019Missed the biggest news from last week? Here's what happened in the world in photos.
Pak must take verifiable, irreversible steps against terrorism: India
Rediff.com22 Jun 2019The FATF "strongly" urges Pakistan to swiftly complete its action plan when the last set of action plan items are set to expire.
Trump launches 2020 re-election bid at Florida rally
Rediff.com19 Jun 2019Trump said his victory three years ago was a 'defining moment in American history' and vowed to maintain his 'America First' policy as he touched the hallmarks of his 2016 campaign, hard-line immigration policies and defence spending.
List of NBA champions: Boston has won most titles
Rediff.com14 Jun 2019Here is the list of National Basketball Association champions (best-of-seven series:
China hails Modi victory. This is why
Rediff.com23 May 2019There is a sense of relief in Beijing that Modi will be at the helm of affairs in Delhi at a critical juncture in the geopolitics of the region, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Soccer Extras: Ibrahimovic banned for violent conduct
Rediff.com18 May 2019News of all that's transpired on and off the football field