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Toronto Raptors NBA victory bash marred by shooting

Toronto Raptors NBA victory bash marred by shooting

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The shooting interrupted an otherwise peaceful, six-hour bash that only began to clear out in the late afternoon.

This video game featuring tattoos of NBA stars sparks lawsuit

This video game featuring tattoos of NBA stars sparks lawsuit

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over its depiction of tattoos belonging to National Basketball Association stars LeBron James and Kobe Bryant in a popular video game.

Satnam makes historic NBA debut for Mavs

Satnam makes historic NBA debut for Mavs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Satnam Singh Bhamara has made his 2015 NBA Summer League debut.

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: League fines Heat owner following lockout tweet

NBA: League fines Heat owner following lockout tweet

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

The National Basketball Association (NBA) said on Tuesday that Miami Heat owner Micky Arison has been fined following reports that he used his Twitter account to comment on the league's four-month-old lockout.

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.

Shaquille O'Neal undergoes hip surgery

Shaquille O'Neal undergoes hip surgery

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The four-time NBA champion gave fans a fright by posting a photo of himself lying in a hospital bed.

'If India plays to their strengths, they'll go all the way'

'If India plays to their strengths, they'll go all the way'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The flamboyant Yuvraj Singh reckons India could break their ICC trophy drought if they play to their strengths rather than "thinking of where the opposition is going to harm us" in the T20 World Cup, as there is no dearth of skills and self-belief in the squad.

Mumbai boy, Chennai girl win NBA Skills Challenge

Mumbai boy, Chennai girl win NBA Skills Challenge

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Danish Qureshi of Hume High School, Mumbai, and Nishanti of St. Joseph's Anglo Indian Secondary School, Chennai, were crowned champions in the Jr. NBA and Jr WNBA National Skills Challenge and earned an all-expense paid trip to the NBA headquarters in the US.

Veteran Wallace announces retirement from NBA

Veteran Wallace announces retirement from NBA

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

New York Knicks forward Rasheed Wallace announced his retirement from the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Wednesday after injuries ruled him out of this season's playoffs.

Miami Heat clinch second consecutive NBA title

Miami Heat clinch second consecutive NBA title

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

The Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday to clinch the National Basketball Association championship.

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

How will Russian athletes be cleared to compete at Paris 2024?

NBA: Indiana beat Miami to force Eastern Conference decider

NBA: Indiana beat Miami to force Eastern Conference decider

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

The Indiana Pacers beat the Miami Heat 91-77 on Saturday to force a decisive game seven in the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Eastern Conference finals.

NBA to file case against developers of BT Brinjal

NBA to file case against developers of BT Brinjal

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is all set to file the country's firstever bio-piracy criminal case against companies involved in developing BT Brinjal by using its local variety, a top official said.

NBA: Extra day for mediation talks between owners and players

NBA: Extra day for mediation talks between owners and players

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Mediation talks between National Basketball Association (NBA) owners and players continued unexpectedly on Wednesday for a second straight day in New York in a bid to resolve the bitter labour dispute.

NBA players reject offer, to disband union and sue league

NBA players reject offer, to disband union and sue league

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

NBA players rejected the league's latest contract offer on Monday and will disband as a union, a move that could wipe out the entire NBA season with the sides taking their labour dispute into the court of law.

NBA: Heat burn down Bulls in season-opening win

NBA: Heat burn down Bulls in season-opening win

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The Miami Heat got their NBA championship rings, watched a video tribute to last season's record-setting campaign and then went out and showed why they are still the team to beat.

NBA: James' record streak ends as Heat overcome Thunder

NBA: James' record streak ends as Heat overcome Thunder

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

LeBron James continued his sizzling form with 39 points in the Miami Heat's 110-100 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday but missed a late three-pointer to bring his record scoring streak to an end.

PHOTOS: Warriors beat Cavaliers to clinch NBA title

PHOTOS: Warriors beat Cavaliers to clinch NBA title

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The Golden State Warriors beat LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-97 on Tuesday to win the NBA Finals for the first time in 40 years.

NBA: James leads Heat past Thunder in finals rematch

NBA: James leads Heat past Thunder in finals rematch

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

LeBron James scored 29 points and flirted with a triple-double as the Miami Heat claimed a 103-97 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in a rematch of last season's NBA finals on a Christmas Day schedule of five games.

NBA: James leads Heat to win over Mavericks

NBA: James leads Heat to win over Mavericks

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

LeBron James took the first step toward winning his first championship by leading the Miami Heat to a 92-84 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the Game One of the NBA Finals on Tuesday.

Spurs on brink of NBA championship

Spurs on brink of NBA championship

Rediff.com14 Jun 2003

NBA roundup: Durant returns to lift Nets past Cavs

NBA roundup: Durant returns to lift Nets past Cavs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Bucks hold moment of silence for Wisconsin parade attack victims.

LeBron's Teenage Son Has Cardiac Arrest

LeBron's Teenage Son Has Cardiac Arrest

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Bronny James, NBA legend LeBron James's 18-year-old son, suffered a cardiac arrest while practicing with the University of Southern California basketball team and was in stable condition.

Lakers win NBA title in Game Seven thriller

Lakers win NBA title in Game Seven thriller

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The Los Angles Lakers rallied from a big early deficit to win their second successive NBA championship with a cliff-hanging 83-79 Game Seven victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday.

Denver Basks In Festive Air Of Champions

Denver Basks In Festive Air Of Champions

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

After winning their first NBA title on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the Denver Nuggets celebrated their historic victory, and how.

Sixers take Fultz with top pick of youthful NBA Draft

Sixers take Fultz with top pick of youthful NBA Draft

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The first seven picks of the draft entered as college freshman and 18-year-old Frenchman Frank Ntilikina was taken by the New York Knicks with the eighth choice.

NBA: Wade takes charge as Heat reach East final

NBA: Wade takes charge as Heat reach East final

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Dwyane Wade turned on the style as the Miami Heat clinched a place in the NBA Eastern Conference finals with a 105-93 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game Six on Thursday.

Neymar's Prediction: Messi will increase MLS popularity

Neymar's Prediction: Messi will increase MLS popularity

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Messi announced to take his talents to South Beach after his contract with PSG expires at the end of this month.

NBA: Pascal Siakam nets 40 in Raptors' OT win over Celtics

NBA: Pascal Siakam nets 40 in Raptors' OT win over Celtics

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Marcus Smart had 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics, who had a six-game winning streak come to a halt. Grant Williams added 17 points, and Derrick White had 15 points and eight assists. Boston was without Jayson Tatum (knee), Jaylen Brown (knee), Robert Williams III (knee) and Al Horford (personal).

Will Smith, wife buy minority stake in NBA team

Will Smith, wife buy minority stake in NBA team

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Hollywood celebrity couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have bought a minority stake in NBA basketball team Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA: Grizzlies keep Clippers at bay

NBA: Grizzlies keep Clippers at bay

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Memphis suffered no ill effects of their stunning Game One capitulation to complete a measured 105-98 triumph over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday to tie up their first-round Western Conference series at 1-1.

NBA: Surging Celtics upset Heat again

NBA: Surging Celtics upset Heat again

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

The Boston Celtics stepped up their run to the playoffs on Tuesday by upsetting Miami 115-107 for their second victory over the Heat in 10 days.

NBA: League releases schedule ahead of ratified labor agreement

NBA: League releases schedule ahead of ratified labor agreement

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

The National Basketball Association does not yet have a ratified labor agreement but the league moved full speed ahead on Tuesday by announcing a provisional schedule.

'NBA is a business; you got to be very adaptable'

'NBA is a business; you got to be very adaptable'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Rising New York Knicks cager Robin Lopez talks to Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com about the excitement of playing in the NBA, his family and future.

NBA Finals: LeBron's Cavaliers stun Warriors in thriller to clinch title

NBA Finals: LeBron's Cavaliers stun Warriors in thriller to clinch title

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

LeBron James powered the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 93-89 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday in an electrifying Game Seven to complete an improbable comeback unlike any seen before and capture their first NBA championship.

NBA PHOTOS: San Antonio Spurs beat Miami Heat to clinch title

NBA PHOTOS: San Antonio Spurs beat Miami Heat to clinch title

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The San Antonio Spurs delivered a decisive end to LeBron James's two-year reign atop the basketball world by routing the Miami Heat 104-87 on Sunday to win the NBA Finals four games to one.

NBA: Durant leads West over East in All-Star game

NBA: Durant leads West over East in All-Star game

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin provided a potent mix of outside shooting and inside dominance to lift the Western Conference to a 143-138 victory over the Eastern Conference in the NBA All-Star game on Sunday.

Warriors beat Cavaliers to clinch NBA title

Warriors beat Cavaliers to clinch NBA title

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 on Monday to win their second NBA championship in three seasons and cap a near-perfect run through the playoffs.

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.