Three bodies recovered from Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash site
Overcast skies and fog reported at the scene of the helicopter wreck that killed Los Angeles basketball great Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven others figured prominently on Monday in the first full day of federal aviation experts` crash investigation.
Jan 28, 2020, 12:15 PM IST
Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash likely due to fog
A Sikorsky S-76 chopper owned by Kobe Bryant slammed into a steep hillside on Sunday morning outside the town of Calabasas, California, about 40 miles (65 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles, igniting a brush fire and spreading debris over a quarter-acre of grassy terrain.
Jan 27, 2020, 18:31 PM IST
Kobe Bryant: The Black Mamba of NBA and basketball
Nicknamed the `Black Mamba,` he won NBA championships with the Lakers in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2010. Won the NBA Most Valuable Player award in 2008, and was named to the NBA All-Star team 18 times. He won Olympic gold medals with the United States in 2008 and 2012.
Jan 27, 2020, 12:14 PM IST
NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern dies aged 77
Stern was the longest-serving commissioner of the NBA, standing at the helm for 30 years before retiring in February 2014.
Jan 02, 2020, 17:04 PM IST
Ranveer Singh smitten by Deepika Padukone's basketball skills
Ranveer, who married Deepika in Italy last year, dropped a comment on the video which read: "Ballin".
May 01, 2019, 13:40 PM IST
3x3 Basketball League to begin from June 9
The first ever FIBA recognised league in the country, 3x3 Basketball League (3BL) will begin from June 9, it was announced on Wednesday.
Jun 06, 2018, 16:00 PM IST
King Lebron James rules the court in heroic Game One defeat
LeBron James said the fact that his 51-point performance in Game One of the NBA on Thursday ended with a Cleveland Cavaliers loss underscores just how difficult it will be to dethrone the defending champion Golden State Warriors.
Jun 01, 2018, 13:39 PM IST
NBA Academy India to host Basketball Without Borders Asia 2018
The NBA Academy in Delhi will host Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Asia 2018, it was announced on Friday.
May 11, 2018, 17:33 PM IST
Two teams to represent India at Jr NBA World Championship
The National Basketball Association (NBA) on Wednesday announced that a team each from Delhi (boys) and Bengaluru (girls) will represent India.
May 02, 2018, 15:41 PM IST
Commonwealth Games 2018: India's campaign in basketball ends on a dismal note
India's disappointing campaign in the basketball event ended following the men's team's third successive loss in the preliminary round Pool B in the 21st Commonwealth Games on Sunday.
Apr 08, 2018, 20:45 PM IST
CWG 2018: Indian eves lose to Jamaica in basketball
Jamaica defeated Indian eves 66-57 in a preliminary round Pool B match of the Commonwealth Games on Thursday. Right from the word start, India never looked in the contention as they were outplayed in every department of the game. Captain Shireen Limaye (18 points) and power forward Jeena Skaria (12 points), however, tried to make things even but failed in doing due to lack of support. Jamaica won the rebounding battle handsomely which include 19 offensive rebounds.
Apr 05, 2018, 17:21 PM IST
NBA: LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan`s double-digit record
LeBron James continued his assault on the NBA record book, passing Michael Jordan for consecutive games with at least 10 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-102 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.
Mar 31, 2018, 11:27 AM IST
Toyota's 6 feet 3 inches humanoid robot that plays basketball: Interesting facts
Toyota recently unveiled a 6ft 3in humanoid robot.
Mar 28, 2018, 23:17 PM IST
NBA star Kobe Bryant wins Oscar for animated short film 'Dear Basketball'
Retired basketball star Kobe Bryant has won five NBA titles, but taking home an Oscar on his first attempt was a bigger thrill than the victories earned with the Los Angeles Lakers, the 39-year-old future Hall of Famer said on Sunday.
Mar 05, 2018, 22:06 PM IST
NBA: Houston Rockets beat Boston Celtics for 15th straight win
James Harden scored 26 points and Eric Gordon scored 29 off the bench as the Houston Rockets stretched their winning streak to a season-high 15 games with a 123-120 win over the Boston Celtics.
Mar 04, 2018, 19:25 PM IST
NBA to bring pre-season game to India soon
National Basketball Association (NBA) is planning to bring a pre-season game to India in an effort to tap the growing market for the sport in the country.
Feb 18, 2018, 14:19 PM IST
India win silver at Asian Games basketball test event
The Indian men's team bagged the silver medal at the Asian Games 5x5 basketball test event here.
Feb 13, 2018, 18:01 PM IST
Ex-NBA player Kevin Martin to visit India
Former NBA player Kevin Martin will visit India, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced on Thursday.
Jan 11, 2018, 20:47 PM IST
Australian Open: Basketball to make debut at season-opening Grand Slam
Spectators with Australian Open tickets will be able to attend both the tennis and the basketball, which will see the venue converted for the occasion.
Dec 06, 2017, 12:11 PM IST
Indonesia basketball players fixed games 'to pay their salaries'
Local media said the Siliwangi Bandung players - who were not receiving their full pay - cheated so gamblers could bet on the outcome of the games, with the team taking a cut of the proceeds.
Nov 23, 2017, 17:05 PM IST
