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Olivier Rioux, 7 feet nine inches and tallest teenager in the world becomes tallest slam-dunker in US College basketball
December 18, 2025 19:16 IST
The Canadian became the tallest person to play college basketball in early November.
Harlem Globetrotters @100: Inspired Obama, stopped war, were ridiculously talented and slap-stick funnySubscriber Only
December 6, 2025 08:24 IST
In their storied journey, the Harlem Globetrotters didn't just shoot hoops and wowed fans, but integrated the race divide at home and became America's trusted soft power at the height of the Cold War.
After streak of 1,297 NBA games spanning 18 seasons, LeBron James scores in single digits, but gives game-winning assist
December 5, 2025 11:08 IST
When journalists asked LeBron for his thoughts on the streak ending, he replied: “None. We won.”
LeBron James becomes 1st player to play 23 consecutive NBA seasons
November 19, 2025 17:35 IST
LeBron James played his first match of his 23rd season in the top flight on Tuesday, going past Vince Carter's mark of 22 consecutive seasons when he played for the Lakers against the Utah Jazz.
NBA head coach and player charged in sprawling sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes
October 25, 2025 00:38 IST
Portland coach Chauncey Billups was charged with participating in a conspiracy to fix high-stakes card games in Las Vegas, Miami, Manhattan and the Hamptons that were backed by La Cosa Nostra organized crime families.
NBA’s Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier among 30 who have been charged with illegal gambling probe
October 24, 2025 13:09 IST
Rozier was one of several National Basketball Association insiders who allegedly provided non-public information about upcoming games to their criminal partners
LeBron James writes op-ed in People’s Daily, mouthpiece newspaper of Communist Party, as NBA aims to rebuild in China
September 10, 2025 02:27 IST
LeBron's op-ed comes as leaders in China and the U.S. seek options to avert a potential trade showdown between the world's two biggest economies. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose steep tariffs on China, which has said it would respond with retaliatory levies of its own.
Boston Celtics sold to Bill Chisholm-led consortium in huge NBA deal
August 14, 2025 16:22 IST
Previous owner Wyc Grousbeck led the ownership group that bought the Celtics in 2002 for $360 million.
‘You’re going to hurt one of us’: Sophie Cunningham almost hit by sex toy in 4th such incident in WNBA
August 7, 2025 10:34 IST
Green toys were also thrown in Phoenix and New York, but didn’t reach the court. The one at Barclays Center landed near a child. A week ago the first incident occurred in Atlanta.
WNBA game interrupted by neon green sex toy thrown on court by fan
July 30, 2025 18:40 IST
"Well that is a first," exclaimed the on-air commentator, taken aback by the object as the camera zoomed in on the cause of the interruption, before quickly panning away upon realising what it was.
NBA Finals: Rs 10 lakh for single courtside seat for game 7 between Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers
June 23, 2025 01:13 IST
NBA Finals: The cheapest tickets for the game, high up in the "nosebleed" seats are selling for $1,215 (roughly Rs one lakh).
Who is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, man who beat Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo to NBA MVP title
May 22, 2025 17:40 IST
Gilgeous-Alexander winning the MVP title means that for the seven consecutive year, a player born outside the US -- extending the longest such streak in league history -- has now been awarded the title
NBA: With Stephen Curry out injured, Golden State Warriors sent home in five games by Minnesota Timberwolves
May 15, 2025 11:58 IST
Before eliminating the Warriors, the Minnesota Timberwolves had also shown the exit door to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Michael Jordan joins NBC as six-trillion rupee broadcast battle for NBA basketball heats up
May 13, 2025 22:41 IST
At their announcement ceremony NBA mimicked the famous press release of Jordan’s in 1995 when he came back from his retirement with the words, “I’m back”.
‘Nobody’s happy’ & other Coach Pop 3-pointers: Unforgettable quotes from NBA ultimate coach, Gregg Popovich, who stepped down after 28 years
May 4, 2025 19:21 IST
Terse but witty - the San Antonio Spurs big man, an adored figure, detested sideline interviews at NBA games. Which meant he gave some brilliant lines
LeBron James says he doesn’t have answer to questions about his future after LA Lakers exit NBA playoffs
May 1, 2025 15:52 IST
If LeBron James plays one more season in the NBA, he will break the league's longevity record, which he currently shares with Vince Carter at 22 seasons.
Former India basketball captain Hari Dutt Kapri dies
April 10, 2025 15:59 IST
He was conferred with the Arjuna award in 1969, Kapri was born in Chiiriyakhan village of Muwani area of Pithoragarh district in the year 1942
WATCH VIDEO: Utterly crazy finish in NBA as Bulls beat Lakers with a buzzer-beater from Josh Giddey
March 28, 2025 11:21 IST
NBA 2025: The Bulls trailed 115-110 with 12.6 seconds remaining before delivering down the stretch with a wild sequence of plays.
NBA champion Boston Celtics to be sold for a record $6.1 billion
March 20, 2025 22:49 IST
The record price for an NBA team was the $4 billion mortgage firm owner Mat Ishbia paid for the Phoenix Suns in 2023.
InBL Pro: Despite teething troubles, new league attempts to breathe life into Indian basketballSubscriber Only
February 22, 2025 21:33 IST
India’s first-ever international 5x5 basketball league kicked off in New Delhi in February with the intent of addressing a few of the problems plaguing the sport in the country.
Jimmy Butler joins Golden State Warriors as he chases first NBA title of career
February 7, 2025 13:37 IST
Jimmy Butler forced his way out of Miami Heat, by repeatedly confronting the franchise management. Before being traded right before the Trade Deadline, Butler earned himself three suspensions in January
Basketball: How a Kylie Minogue concert can deny NBL side Perth Wildcats home advantage
February 4, 2025 00:27 IST
With RAC Arena in Perth playing host to singer Kylie Minogue concert next week, ten-time NBL champions Perth Wildcats could miss playing at the Arena in the finals
‘April fools right?’: Shock and awe in NBA as Luka Doncic gets traded to Lakers with Anthony Davis headed to Mavericks
February 2, 2025 14:13 IST
The deal will see Doncic join forces with LeBron James. Davis, meanwhile, links up with Kyrie Irving in Dallas.
Giannis Antetokounmpo gets 3 stitches on shooting hand and triple double on same night
January 7, 2025 11:48 IST
After the game, Antetokounmp said: "My finger is kind of numb, but I’m fine. I played the second half. It’s just stitches. I’m not going to overthink it.”
LeBron James turns 40: The fitness and diet secrets that keep basketball legend fighting fit
January 1, 2025 15:06 IST
Four-time NBA champion LeBron James is rumoured to spend about 1.5 million dollars a year on his fitness regime. Here's everything we know about his fitness routine and his diet.
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