Argentina has made significant progress on LGBT+ rights in recent years, in 2010 becoming the first country in Latin America to let gay and lesbian couples marry and adopt children. Vega posted a letter on social media coming out to his fans - the first openly gay professional basketball player in Argentina's history.
On the highest step of the Olympic podium, US basketball player Brittney Griner wept, tears trickling down her face as her country's national anthem serenaded her for a gold medal she could not have imagined winning while in a Russian prison.
Three UCLA men's basketball players were arrested in China for shoplifting on Tuesday, a day ahead of US President Donald Trump's first official visit there, according to several media reports.
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He is just 4 feet 5 inches tall, but 11-year-old Julian Newman has already proved that height is not a big factor in basketball, a sport traditionally dominated by tall men.
Turkey cancelled its basketball and volleyball leagues for the 2019-2020 season on Monday, with no relegated teams and the current standings valid for European competition, following a stoppage in play due to the coronavirus pandemic. The number of people who have died from COVID-19 in Turkey stands at 3,786 as of Monday, with the overall number of cases at 138,657, according to the health ministry.
Australia's basketball governing body will review its travel policy after being criticised for flying their men's team to the London Olympics in business class but putting their women's team in economy class.
Disgraced Olympic sprinter Marion Jones is hoping to make a sporting comeback in women's professional basketball, the New York Times reported on Monday.
Basketball player Satnam Singh Bhamara, who became the first Indian to be drafted into an NBA team before being banned or doping, has decided to try his hand at wrestling by sealing a deal with a professional league in the United States.
Srihari Nataraj led the charge for swimming powerhouse Karnataka with his fifth gold at the National Games.
The national federation will launch a professional basketball league by the end of 2007.
Lebron and Bronny became the first father-son duo to play on the same team together in an NBA game.
Banned by basketball's governing body and a source of controversy at the Asian Games, hijabs were worn freely at the archery tournament in Incheon on Friday as athletes struggled to comprehend how a headscarf could cause such an uproar.
In a body blow to India's medal prospects in the Commonwealth Games, key sports such as hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket and shooting have been dropped from the 2026 edition by host city Glasgow, which unveiled a pruned roster of 10 disciplines to keep the event budget-friendly.
Soros, 94, in the recent past has spoken openly against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ruling BJP believe that he tried to interfere in Indian elections.
At the brand new Trishul Shooting Range in Dehradun, Haryana's Asian Games bronze medallist shooter Ramita Jindal turned in a world class performance to top the qualification round in the women's 10m air rifle event.
Basketball aficionados from Mumbai were taught basics of the game by NBA legends Horace Grant, Ron Harper and Peja Stojakovic at the NBA JAM Mumbai stop at St Stanislaus school ground in Bandra.
Basketball aficionados from Mumbai were taught basics of the game by NBA legends Horace Grant, Ron Harper and Peja Stojakovic at the NBA JAM Mumbai stop at St Stanislaus school ground in Bandra.
The United States women's basketball team thumped Spain 101-72 to claim a sixth straight gold medal on Saturday to rubber-stamp their credentials as one of the greatest Olympic sporting dynasties of all time.
Basketball greats including Magic Johnson and Alonzo Mourning toasted U.S. President Barack Obama at a campaign fundraising dinner on Thursday that was served on a basketball court in Dallas Mavericks player Vince Carter's palatial home.
A bipartisan group of 39 influential American lawmakers has asked the International Basketball Federation to end its discrimination against Sikh players and allow them to play while wearing a turban.
In what could make a world of difference to the fortunes of basketball in India, the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) has forged a partnership with the USA's premier professional men's basketball league, NBA.
Former NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman arrived in North Korea on Monday with a team of retired professional basketball players to mark the birthday of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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With the win, India also qualified for the FIBA Asia Championship in China in September.
United States President Barack Obama received 12 stitches on his upper lip after he was accidentally elbowed in the face by one of his fellow players during a basketball match with friends and family, the White House has said.
India men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh has two Olympic bronze medals in his cabinet, but rues missing out on World Cup glory.
Carmelo Anthony came to Team USA's rescue with a record-breaking effort on Wednesday as the defending Olympic basketball champions beat Australia 98-88 in a thrilling encounter to extend their overall winning streak to 20 games.
France live up to expectations with best medal haul in over a century at Paris Games
Nigeria will make their Olympic basketball debut in London after beating the Dominican Republic 88-73 in the decisive qualifier on Sunday.
The much-awaited league for men will be launched by the Basketball Federation of India in October.
Geethu Anna Jose is the first Indian to attend try-outs for the American professional basketball league. Shobha Warrier traces the rise of the25-year-old captain of the Indian women's team.
Michael Jordan, considered by many as the greatest basketball player of all time, was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday.
Nineteen year old Indian wrestler Antim Panghal is buzzing with anticipation as she gears up for her first Olympic appearance
Sim Bhullar, who earlier this month became the first player of Indian descent to play in the high-profile National Basketball Association (NBA) league, will visit India from May 2-7 to promote the growth of basketball in the country.
United States President Barack Obama will spend the Election Day in his hometown of Chicago, playing basketball with friends and giving a dozen satellite interviews in several battleground states.
Australian Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Rotterdam Open in February to play in basketball's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, tournament director Richard Krajicek was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
'You have to keep working hard.' 'The universe sees that in you and the higher power puts those opportunities in your way.'
As US Vice President Joe Biden built trust with China in Beijing's corridors of power, goodwill between the two nations unravelled Thursday night on a nearby basketball court, where players beat each other up and even a chair was thrown.
