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Boston Celtics sold to Bill Chisholm-led consortium in huge NBA deal
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
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 fanSubscriber Only
"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 PacersSubscriber Only
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 titleSubscriber Only
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 TimberwolvesSubscriber Only
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 upSubscriber Only
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 yearsSubscriber Only
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 playoffsSubscriber Only
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
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 GiddeySubscriber Only
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
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
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 careerSubscriber Only
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 advantageSubscriber Only
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 MavericksSubscriber Only
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 nightSubscriber Only
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 fitSubscriber Only
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.
NBA: Golden State Warriors see drastic turn in performance, sit at tenth position in Western ConferenceSubscriber Only
Warriors incredible start of 12-3 has been shot down to 16-16 as they fight to clinch playoff position
Which NBA star did Denzel Washington rave about while promoting Gladiator II in Paris?Subscriber Only
After a dizzying career in showbiz and charming the French, Denzel Washington was generous in his praise of Victor Wembanyama, while promoting Gladiator II in Paris.
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid to miss out on $1 million for shoving reporterSubscriber Only
After the Sixers lost to Memphis Grizzlies, Embiid shoved the Philadelphia Inquirer columnist for writing about his son and late brother, while criticising his fitness.
Basketball: Meet Ulhas, who has gone from TN’s Kancheepuram to Serbian league, in hopes of realising his NBA dreamSubscriber Only
Playing in Europe is physically challenging not just because they are tall, but they use their shoulders and elbows to create space and win duels
LeBron James makes history with son Bronny by becoming NBA’s first father-son duo to play togetherSubscriber Only
LeBron also gave a little pep talk to his son Bronny before they stepped onto the court together.
Victor Wembanyama, 7-foot-5-inch-tall French giant with wingspan of 8 feet, stands in way of USA’s 5th straight basketball goldSubscriber Only
In the last couple of years, that veneer of invincibility that the American basketball team wore since the heady days of the Dream Team at the Barcelona Olympics has started to fade.
NBA Finals: Luka Doncic rescues Dallas Mavericks from being swept by Boston CelticsSubscriber Only
Luka Doncic's first half performance meant that the Mavs were leading by 13 points after the first quarter. They doubled that lead to 26 points by half-time and then raced away to a 38-point gap some time in the third quarter.
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