News for 'los-angeles-lakers'

'I will never shut up': James hits back at Ibrahimovic

'I will never shut up': James hits back at Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James on Friday fired back at Zlatan Ibrahimovic and vowed to never stay silent about social causes after he was criticised by the AC Milan forward for sticking his nose into politics.

Beckham, the protective father

Beckham, the protective father

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

The Hollywood-based football star is starting to feel the pressure of the paparazzi.

Aravinda Madan meets Kobe Bryant

Aravinda Madan meets Kobe Bryant

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

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Celtics trounce Lakers to win NBA title

Celtics trounce Lakers to win NBA title

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

The Boston Celtics captured their record 17th championship by trouncing the Los Angeles Lakers 131-92 in the NBA Finals.

Why professional athletes can be good CEOs

Why professional athletes can be good CEOs

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Building a winning career in the corporate world requires the same leadership it takes to rally teammates for a big game.

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.

Drives. Spies. Sports Legends

Drives. Spies. Sports Legends

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

From Korean spies to sports legends, here's everything you can catch on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists a fun, fun, OTT Menu for you.

Bryant suspended for two games

Bryant suspended for two games

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005

The Los Angeles Lakers guard was punished for elbowing Mike Miller of the Memphis Grizzlies in the throat.

Statue of Kobe, Gigi Bryant placed at crash site on anniversary

Statue of Kobe, Gigi Bryant placed at crash site on anniversary

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

A Los Angeles sculptor marked the second anniversary of Kobe and Gianna Bryant's death with an original work of art.

Phil Jackson returns to Lakers

Phil Jackson returns to Lakers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

NBA star Abdul-Jabbar evaluated for dizziness after surgery

NBA star Abdul-Jabbar evaluated for dizziness after surgery

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was evaluated and released from the emergency department of a Los Angeles-area hospital on Wednesday, about two weeks after undergoing quadruple bypass surgery, the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center said.

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.

Kobe accused of sexual assault

Kobe accused of sexual assault

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant gave himself up to police in Colorado after a woman accused him of sexual assault in a hotel.

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.

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.

Celtics stun Lakers to move to brink of title

Celtics stun Lakers to move to brink of title

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

The Boston Celtics moved to the brink of their record 17th NBA title by overcoming a 20-point, second-half deficit to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 97-91 in Game Four on Thursday. Boston leads the best-of-seven series 3-1 and can wrap up the championship on Sunday in Los Angeles.

Bryant-O'Neal rivalry focus of new season

Bryant-O'Neal rivalry focus of new season

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

With O'Neal and Bryant out to prove a point, fans can expect to be treated to some of the greatest individual performances since Michael Jordan in his heyday.

'Kobe Bryant was genuine true greatness'

'Kobe Bryant was genuine true greatness'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'Kobe is easily among the five greatest basketball players of all time. This is such a tragic loss.'

Bryant still has battles ahead

Bryant still has battles ahead

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Judge dismisses Bryant rape case

Judge dismisses Bryant rape case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

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.

Former US President Obama applauds LeBron's leadership

Former US President Obama applauds LeBron's leadership

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Former US President Barack Obama congratulated LeBron James a day after he picked up his fourth NBA title, as prominent figures in sports, politics and beyond celebrated the Los Angeles Lakers championship.

Rose leads Raptors past Lakers

Rose leads Raptors past Lakers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005

Jalen Rose scored 26 points as the Toronto Raptors upset the Los Angeles Lakers 108-102.

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.

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.

Kobe Bryant charged with rape

Kobe Bryant charged with rape

Rediff.com19 Jul 2003

Bryant proclaimed his innocence in an emotional appearance with his wife at his side, but admitted to adultery.

Decision on Bryant case today

Decision on Bryant case today

Rediff.com18 Jul 2003

Prosecutors in Colorado will decide NBA star Kobe Bryant's fate in the sexual assault case today.

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.

Lawyers protect Kobe's sexual past

Lawyers protect Kobe's sexual past

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

Lawyers for basketball star Kobe Bryant asked a judge on Monday to order attorneys for a Colorado woman who has sued him for rape not to ask the Los Angeles Laker about his sexual past.

Bryant accuser's name to be disclosed - judge

Bryant accuser's name to be disclosed - judge

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

The young woman who accused basketball star Kobe Bryant of rape must disclose her identity in her civil case against him, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.

It's the end of an era...

It's the end of an era...

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant, arguably the best player of his generation, announced on Sunday he will retire after the 2015-16 National Basketball Association season.

Kobe Bryant accuser sues

Kobe Bryant accuser sues

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

The woman sued him in federal court on Tuesday for an unspecified amount of monetary damages, raising a question of whether a criminal trial will take place.

Lakers advance to NBA finals

Lakers advance to NBA finals

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Bryant faces eventful day in court

Bryant faces eventful day in court

Rediff.com11 May 2004

Kobe Bryant memorial expected to draw thousands

Kobe Bryant memorial expected to draw thousands

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Billed as a 'Celebration of Life' follows a series of remembrances, including a private family funeral earlier this month.

Bryant lawyers want court hearing closed

Bryant lawyers want court hearing closed

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

They feel the matters to be discussed could taint the jury pool.\n\n

Bryant's lawyers play hardball

Bryant's lawyers play hardball

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

The defense in the rape cae launched an all-out effort to cast the 19-year-old accuser in the worst light possible.