On Tuesday, as many as five teams represented ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 City League in Bhubaneswar, the top three in both boys and girls categories, and one All-Star team from each boys and girls division for the national league finals. The club concluded its City League finals in Bhubaneswar the ACG Jr. NBA program, a 3v3 tournament of the best 14 years and under basketball players of India, and the biggest school-based basketball program in the country. The national finals will happen early
Derek Fisher the former teammate of late Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles Lakers is coming to Abu Dhabi the following month as part of the global basketball diplomacy for two pre-season NBA games in the land of the Sheikhs January 26, 2020, will always be a date that brings grief to many basketball aficionados worldwide. This was the day over two years old Kobe Bryant delighted by his junior daughter Gianna who was only thirteen at that time who came to play for
The Paris Olympics have reached an exhilarating stage, with thrilling rivalries and standout performances across various sports. As the Games progress, the track events are capturing the spotlight with fierce rivalries, while the U.S. teams make significant strides in soccer and basketball. This dynamic combination of high-stakes competition and remarkable achievements is keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Track Rivalry: A Showdown of Titans The track events in Paris have been nothing short of spectacular, particularly the ongoing rivalry between two
Onyx claims credit for Michael Jordan's bald look In the world of hip-hop, controversies and outlandish claims are nothing new. From feuds between artists to extravagant boasts about wealth and success, the genre has seen its fair share of drama. However, when it comes to claiming credit for something as iconic as Michael Jordan's bald look, you know you're in for a wild ride. In this case, it was Fredro Starr from the hip-hop group Onyx who took the bold step of suggesting
Myles Turner's Unexpected Journey Through NBA In the world of professional basketball, the NBA Draft is a pivotal moment in a young player's career. It's the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and talent, and it's the gateway to realizing their dreams of playing in the NBA. For Myles Turner, the 2015 NBA Draft was a night filled with anticipation, hope, and ultimately, a twist of fate that would shape his career in unexpected ways. Myles Turner, a highly-touted prospect, entered the
LeBron James is the first NBA player to record 10,000 career assists, rebounds and points, establishing membership in the 10K Club on Sunday night. James and the Lakers were trailing big against the Phoenix Suns when he zipped a pass across the court to Carmelo Anthony for a 3-pointer to notch assist No. 10,000. He is the seventh player in NBA history to reach 10,000 assists. James, 37, cleared 35,000 career points last month, putting him in exclusive company behind Karl Malone and
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry set the NBA's all-time 3-point record at New York's Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, making his 2,974th long-range shot in the first quarter to surpass Hall of Famer Ray Allen. Curry, a three-time National Basketball Association champion and two-time league MVP, pounded his chest and let out a roar after hitting the 28-foot shot. He was then immediately embraced by his teammates, coaches, father and former NBA player Dell Curry, and Allen. Curry entered Tuesday night's contest
What do you think? Can you wear basketball shoes to a professional cricket match? Or vice versa. Nowadays, sports science has developed a lot, and you can’t excel to a professional level if your sports gear is not up to the mark and specially designed for that particular sport. Basketball and the cricket are altogether a different game, and their shoe requirement also changes. We will discuss the shoes of both the sports and describe how you select cricket shoes and basketball shoes
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Montrezl Harrell and the Lakers' 22nd pick in Thursday's draft, ESPN reported. The blockbuster deal will see the Southern California native who played for UCLA return to his roots and join forces with LeBron James and Anthony Davis to create the NBA's latest big three. An explosive point guard, the 32-year-old Westbrook is a nine-time All-Star who has an NBA record
MILWAUKEE: Milwaukee Bucks supporters are buzzing about the possible end of a 50-year NBA title drought while star Giannis Antetokounmpo fights to keep his focus with a crown tantalyzingly near. The Bucks lead the best-of-seven NBA Finals 3-2 over Phoenix with game six Tuesday at Milwaukee, where 20,000 fans will fill the arena and 25,000 more will jam the "Deer District" outside to watch on huge videoscreens. "You can feel the excitement in the city. But we got to focus," Greek forward Antetokounmpo
July 15 - The Milwaukee Bucks rallied from nine points down in the fourth quarter to defeat the Phoenix Suns 109-103 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2 in front their own elated fans at Fiserv Forum. The teams were tied at the half but small forward Khris Middleton pushed the Bucks over the top, tallying 40 points, six rebounds and four assists. Milwaukee had looked in deep trouble after losing the opening two
PHOENIX: Devin Booker scored 31 points and Chris Paul added 23 on Thursday (Jul 8) to spark Phoenix over Milwaukee 118-108 and give the Suns a commanding lead in the NBA Finals. Phoenix's Mikal Bridges scored a playoff career-high 27 points for the Suns, who seized a 2-0 edge in the best-of-seven series, which shifts to Milwaukee for games three and four on Sunday and Wednesday. "It's a 0-0 mindset for us," Booker said. "It's a game-seven mentality for us. Every game is
PARIS: NBA star Luka Doncic delivered a triple-double to lead Slovenia over Lithuania 96-85 on Sunday and into their first Olympic basketball tournament. Slovenia punched their ticket to Tokyo with the victory in the FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament in Kaunas, Lithuania. Doncic, 22, scored 15 of his 31 points in the second quarter and added 11 rebounds and 13 assists to lead Slovenia. Lithuania, led by NBA stalwarts Domantas Sabonis and Jonas Valanciunas, twice clawed back from double-digit deficits. But Slovenia took control
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 65 points as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz to give themselves hope in the NBA play-offs. The Clippers were under pressure, having lost the opening two games of the Western Conference semi-finals series. But they recovered for a 132-106 home win with game four to come on Monday. "I need my two best players to be able to do that," said Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue. "They set the table for everyone else."
LOS ANGELES: Chris Paul overcame an injured shoulder and Jae Crowder busted out of a playoff slump Sunday (May 30) as the Phoenix Suns took a 100-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who lost Anthony Davis to another injury. Paul had 18 points and nine assists while Crowder delivered 17 points as half a dozen players finished in double figures for the Suns, who clawed their way level at 2-2 in the Western Conference best-of-seven playoff series against the reigning NBA champions.
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson won the Kia NBA Sixth Man Award, learning of the accomplishment while sitting with teammate Joe Ingles during a TNT interview. The two carved out a spot in league history, too, marking the first one-two finish by teammates in Sixth Man voting. Clarkson is the first player in Jazz franchise history to win the award. Clarkson received 65 first-place votes (407 total points) from 100 sportswriters and broadcasters around the globe. Ingles collected 34 first-place votes and 272
The Memphis Grizzlies claimed the final NBA play-off spot with a thrilling 117-112 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors in the play-in tournament. Ja Morant scored 35 points for the Grizzlies, including a two-pointer with four seconds remaining, while Stephen Curry managed 39 for the Warriors. It is the first time the Grizzlies have reached the play-offs in four seasons. "I like it when the pressure is on - I got all the confidence in the world in my game," 21-year-old Morant
LOS ANGELES: LeBron James made a successful return from injury as the Los Angeles Lakers kept alive their hopes of an automatic NBA playoff spot with a 122-115 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday (May 15). James finished with 24 points while Anthony Davis led the scoring with 28 as the Lakers served notice that they have no intention of surrendering their NBA crown without a fight as the postseason approaches. Saturday's victory means that the Lakers can still secure the sixth
The Los Angeles Lakers could receive a jolt of energy this week with the return of the team’s best player. According to The Athletic, LeBron James is targeting Tuesday's home contest against the New York Knicks for his return to the floor. James suffered a right, high-ankle sprain against the Atlanta Hawks on March 20, forcing him to miss 20 games in a row. James returned from the injury six weeks later at the end of April. He played in two games against
Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson's NBA record for the most career triple-doubles in his side's defeat by the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. Westbrook reached double digits in rebounds, points and assists for the 182nd time in his career. The 32-year-old finished the night with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 21 assists. However, Westbrook missed a possible game-winning buzzer-beater as the Wizards lost 125-124. "I'm truly grateful for moments like this," he said of his record-breaking achievement. "Normally, I don't