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PIX: PV Sindhu gets a taste of NBA

PIX: PV Sindhu gets a taste of NBA

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Atlanta Hawks beat LA Lakers 122-102 in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday.

LeBron James makes history in Lakers' win

LeBron James makes history in Lakers' win

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Austin Reaves added 23 points and Gabe Vincent scored 15 on five 3-pointers for the Lakers. Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes had 11 points apiece and Jarred Vanderbilt collected 14 rebounds.

Anthony Davis Makes NBA History

Anthony Davis Makes NBA History

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Despite being listed as doubtful starter due to a left ankle strain, Anthony Davis took to the court and delivered a record-breaking performance.

Can India Break Old Trafford Jinx?

Can India Break Old Trafford Jinx?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Can Shubman Gill and his men rewrite the script once more? The answer begins unrolling on July 23.

'YNWA JOTA!!': Ronaldo, Salah, LeBron, lead tributes

'YNWA JOTA!!': Ronaldo, Salah, LeBron, lead tributes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'RIP Diogo. Condolences to his family and friends during this incredibly sad time,' former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard posted.

LeBron And Son Make NBA History

LeBron And Son Make NBA History

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Lebron and Bronny became the first father-son duo to play on the same team together in an NBA game.

LeBron breaks Abdul-Jabbar's 35-year-old record

LeBron breaks Abdul-Jabbar's 35-year-old record

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Last year, James also surpassed Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer and now has more than 41,000 points to his name.

SHOCKING! No women make Top 100 highest-paid athletes list

SHOCKING! No women make Top 100 highest-paid athletes list

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Zero women cracked the list of the world's 100 highest-paid athletes released on Wednesday by Sportico.

'Wish you were here': Kobe's widow hails Lakers' victory

'Wish you were here': Kobe's widow hails Lakers' victory

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Kobe, who won five championships with the Lakers, and 13-year-old Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash in January.

Two LA Lakers players test positive for COVID-19

Two LA Lakers players test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Both players remain asymptomatic and are in quarantine. LA Lakers has chosen not to reveal the identities of both the players. Last week, Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert had also tested positive for coronavirus and this resulted in the suspension of NBA for at least 30 days.

Lakers icon Bryant inducted into NBA Hall Of Fame

Lakers icon Bryant inducted into NBA Hall Of Fame

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was inducted posthumously into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday.

NBA: LeBron ends Lakers' 10-year Finals drought

NBA: LeBron ends Lakers' 10-year Finals drought

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

LeBron James made it to his 10th NBA Finals appearance, while LA Lakers made it to their first Finals in a decade as the Lakers earned a comfortable 117-107 win against Denver Nuggets in Game 5 to win Western Conference Finals 4-1.

Lakers to pay tribute to Kobe at Friday's game

Lakers to pay tribute to Kobe at Friday's game

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The Los Angeles Lakers will pay tribute to Kobe Bryant on Friday when the team plays its first game since the NBA great died, although details of what that will entail remain unclear. Bryant perished along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others when the helicopter they were travelling in crashed in foggy weather on a hillside northwest of Los Angeles on Sunday.

NBA roundup: Lakers rally past Pistons after LeBron ejected

NBA roundup: Lakers rally past Pistons after LeBron ejected

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook led the Lakers from 17 points down in the second half. Davis had 30 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while Westbrook supplied 26 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. Carmelo Anthony added 18 points.

PIX: Lakers return to glory, claim record-tying 17th NBA title

PIX: Lakers return to glory, claim record-tying 17th NBA title

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The Los Angeles Lakers captured a record-tying 17th NBA Championship on Sunday with a 106-93 victory over the Miami Heat that sealed the best-of-seven title series 4-2, restoring the storied franchise to the top of the basketball world.

Pistons overwhelm Lakers

Pistons overwhelm Lakers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

Tayshaun Prince scored 25 points as the Detroit Pistons crushed the Los Angeles Lakers 103-81 in a rematch of last year's NBA finals.

LeBron James hits 40,000 points, rewriting NBA legacy

LeBron James hits 40,000 points, rewriting NBA legacy

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The four-time champion "King James" became the league's scoring king just over a year ago when he passed Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

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.

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

Grizzlies maul slumping Lakers

Grizzlies maul slumping Lakers

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

Pau Gasol scored 20 points and added 10 rebounds to help lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 85-73 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lakers down Trail Blazers

Lakers down Trail Blazers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

NBA champion Detroit Pistons eased past the Wizards 105-96 for their fourth consecutive win.

NBA: Lakers owner calls for unity against racism on Juneteenth

NBA: Lakers owner calls for unity against racism on Juneteenth

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

LA Lakers owner Jeannie Buss said on Friday, the Juneteenth holiday, that she is no longer willing to ignore hate and called on white people to come together and acknowledge the racism that exists in the United States. Juneteenth commemorates the US abolition of slavery under President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Emancipation Proclamation, belatedly announced by a Union army in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, after the Civil War ended.

NBA: Weakened Mavericks stun Lakers

NBA: Weakened Mavericks stun Lakers

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

The heavily anticipated new era of Los Angeles Lakers basketball began with a whimper as their much vaunted team bristling with All-Stars were beaten 99-91 by an under-strength Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.

Tomjanovich considering Lakers future

Tomjanovich considering Lakers future

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

The Los Angeles Lakers head coach is considering stepping down due to ill health after less than seven months at the helm.

NBA: Nets acquire Lakers' Vujacic

NBA: Nets acquire Lakers' Vujacic

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic has been acquired by the New Jersey Nets in a three-team trade that sent Nets guard-forward Terrence Williams to the Houston Rockets, the NBA teams said on Wednesday.

Lakers fall to Cavaliers

Lakers fall to Cavaliers

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

Zydrunas Ilgauskas picked up 30 points and LeBron James added 25 points, nine assists and eight rebounds to help the Cleveland Cavaliers pound the Los Angeles Lakers 103-89 Sunday.

Heat burn Lakers in Christmas showdown

Heat burn Lakers in Christmas showdown

Rediff.com26 Dec 2010

The Miami Heat gave their fans some Christmas cheer with a dominating 96-80 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.

Lakers sink Celtics to trim deficit

Lakers sink Celtics to trim deficit

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

The Los Angeles Lakers kept their title hopes alive with a 103-98 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday to trim their NBA Finals deficit to 3-2. Kobe Bryant scored five of his 25 points in the final 2:14 to help extend the Lakers' season and send the best-of-seven series back to Boston for Game Six on Tuesday.

NBA: Depleted Bucks batter champions Lakers

NBA: Depleted Bucks batter champions Lakers

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

NBA champions Los Angeles Lakers were left stunned and humiliated after being upset 98-79 on their home court by the under-strength Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.

Chastened Lakers hope 'time' will be the healer

Chastened Lakers hope 'time' will be the healer

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

The Los Angeles Lakers had very little time to lick their wounds after stunningly losing their regular-season opener to the Dallas Mavericks but, almost to a man, they said that time was their most precious commodity.

Lakers to rest Bryant ahead of season start

Lakers to rest Bryant ahead of season start

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The Los Angeles Lakers have shut down Kobe Bryant for the remainder of the preseason in a bid to get the ailing All Star guard fit for next week's regular season opener, the team said.

Bryant hurt in Lakers win

Bryant hurt in Lakers win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

Kobe Bryant, the NBA's second leading scorer, left the game in the opening quarter after he severely twisted his right ankle fighting for a rebound under the Cleveland basket.

Bryant shines as Lakers triumph

Bryant shines as Lakers triumph

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

Kobe Bryant poured in a game-high 31 points to spark the Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-96 win over Minnesota Timberwolves.

Bryant leads Lakers to victory

Bryant leads Lakers to victory

Rediff.com8 Jan 2005

Kobe Bryant scored 27 points and dished out 10 assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to an 111-104 victory over the Houston Rockets.

NBA: Kobe gets breather as Lakers blast Bobcats

NBA: Kobe gets breather as Lakers blast Bobcats

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Kobe Bryant's fast start allowed him to clock off early as the Los Angeles Lakers made easy work of the Charlotte Bobcats in a 106-73 home blowout on Tuesday.

NBA: Lakers get last word in LA clash

NBA: Lakers get last word in LA clash

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

The battle for Los Angeles gained another feisty chapter as the Lakers scrapped to a 96-91 win over the Clippers on Wednesday to reassume inner-city bragging rights.

Mavericks sunk by late Lakers blitz

Mavericks sunk by late Lakers blitz

Rediff.com7 Dec 2002

The Los Angeles Lakers woke up after a couple of lackluster quarters, riding a 44-15 final period to a 105-103 win over Dallas to hand the Mavericks their second loss of the season Friday.

NBA: Kobe, Bynum carry Lakers past Grizzlies

NBA: Kobe, Bynum carry Lakers past Grizzlies

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Kobe Bryant's partnership with Andrew Bynum continued to blossom on Tuesday as the Lakers duo carried Los Angeles to a thrilling 116-111 double overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Lakers' Kobe hurts wrist, uncertain for opener

Lakers' Kobe hurts wrist, uncertain for opener

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant tore a ligament in his right wrist in Monday's preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers and is considered day-to-day, the National Basketball Association club said on Wednesday.

Indian colts play out 1-1 draw against Canberra Lakers

Indian colts play out 1-1 draw against Canberra Lakers

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

India's junior men's hockey team drew 1-1 against Canberra Lakers in their Pool B game of the AHL in Perth on Sunday.