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NBA finals: Lebron James shines as Cleveland Cavaliers beat Golden State Warriors 93-89 to capture title

The Cavaliers are the first team in history to win after trailing 3-1 in the final series.

Jun 20, 2016, 08:56 AM IST

Stephen Curry lifts Golden State Warriors over Cleveland Cavaliers to brink of repeat crown

NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry snapped out of a slump with 38 points and the Golden State Warriors reached the brink of back-to-back NBA Finals titles Friday by defeating Cleveland 108-97.

Jun 11, 2016, 17:21 PM IST

Twitter to show 360-degree videos from NBA finals

Beginning with Game 1 of the NBA finals on Thursday, Twitter cards will now link out to videos shot with 360-degree cameras, allowing users to click and drag around the scene.

Jun 03, 2016, 11:33 AM IST

Basketball: WOW! Electrician's son Prince earns scholarship worth Rs 50 lakh in United States!

Prince impressed the authorities as he bagged a scholarship worth $75,000 (Rs50 Lakh) for the period July 2016 to September 2019.

Jun 01, 2016, 12:46 PM IST

Kobe Bryant retirement: Virat Kohli reveals what he admired most about LA Lakers' legend

Among the host of celebrities from the sporting world to pay tribute to the retiring legend was none other than Virat Kohli.

Apr 15, 2016, 09:10 AM IST

NBA: Hollywood ending as legend Kobe Bryant bows out after glittering career

A galaxy of A-list celebrities -- from Jack Nicholson to David Beckham -- roared their approval from courtside as Bryant exited with a perfectly scripted finale.

Apr 14, 2016, 12:07 PM IST

Los Angeles Lakers pull off gigantic upset over Golden State Warriors

Jordan Clarkson scored 25 points and D`Angelo Russell tallied 21.

Mar 07, 2016, 10:41 AM IST

NBA sensation Stephen Curry using Barcelona's Lionel Messi as inspiration to fight through injury

NBA's reigning most valuable player will wear shin pads, in order to play through a left shin contusion.

Jan 09, 2016, 12:05 PM IST

Pau Gasol to make 1000th NBA appearance today

The winner of two Olympic silver medals is also a five-time NBA All-Star, and a four-time All-NBA selection, with 18,253 points.

Dec 05, 2015, 18:42 PM IST

Retiring basketball great thanks Lionel Messi for heart-warming message

Bryant, 37, who announced retirement last Sunday.

Dec 04, 2015, 20:38 PM IST

Dwayne Wade makes clutch free throws as Miami Heat beat OKC

Wade scored Miami`s final eight points en route to a total of 28 to overshadow guard Russell Westbrook and forward Kevin Durant.

Dec 04, 2015, 13:29 PM IST

Lionel Messi hails retiring NBA legend Kobe Bryant as `greatest`

Messi and Bryant starred together in a commercial for Turkish Airlines in 2013.

Dec 03, 2015, 15:37 PM IST

LeBron James sad at retirement of inspirational Kobe Bryant

James revealed Bryant had influenced him at every stage of his basketball career.

Dec 02, 2015, 09:17 AM IST

Jerry West says it's 'painful' to watch retiring NBA star Kobe Bryant play this season

West said Bryant`s grit and willingness to play through injury made him "something special."

Dec 01, 2015, 09:00 AM IST

Lakers' Kobe Bryant to retire at end of season

Bryant is a five-times NBA champion having won titles in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2010.

Nov 30, 2015, 09:44 AM IST

Development League: Sim Bhullar joins Raptors 905

Last season, Bhullar averaged 10.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.9 blocks in 39 games with Reno.

Nov 02, 2015, 20:41 PM IST

No kidney transplant for Lamar Odom

NBA star's condition has significantly improved after it was reported that he was suffering from kidney failure.

Oct 31, 2015, 14:41 PM IST

Basketball Federation of India to provide financial support to history maker Satnam Singh's family

Basketball Federation of India decided to monetarily support the family of Satnam Singh with a monthly stipend.

Oct 30, 2015, 18:45 PM IST

Dallas Mavericks' Satnam Singh tips off talent search program

Over seven-feet tall and having a shoe size of 22, Satnam Singh Bhamara, the first Indian basketball player to be drafted in the NBA, tipped of the ACG-NBA Jump, India's first national basketball talent search program, here today.

Oct 26, 2015, 20:33 PM IST