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In Pics: From NFL to Premier League, top five biggest sporting leagues in the world

As IPL takes a big step towards becoming a global leader in the sports industry, we take you through the world's top five sporting leagues. 

Jun 13, 2022, 15:50 PM IST

US President Donald Trump may attend India's first NBA match in Mumbai

The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced in December 2018 that the Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings will play in two preseason games on October 4 and 5 in Mumbai.

Sep 23, 2019, 14:39 PM IST

NBA to bring pre-season game to India soon

National Basketball Association (NBA) is planning to bring a pre-season game to India in an effort to tap the growing market for the sport in the country.

Feb 18, 2018, 14:19 PM IST

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant nominated for an Oscar

Bryant was nominated in the category of best animated short for his film 'Dear Basketball' in collaboration with Glen Keane and composer John Williams.

Jan 24, 2018, 15:39 PM IST

India's Amjyot Singh makes NBA G-League debut

India's Amjyot Singh made his NBA G-League debut by turning out for the Oklahoma City Blue on Sunday. The Indian hoopster scored three points in his team's 101-123 loss against the Reno Bighorns at the Cox Convention Center on Sunday.

Nov 06, 2017, 16:27 PM IST

NBA connection of Shraddha Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor's 'Half Girlfriend' revealed!

The film is based on Chetan's namesake novel. This will be the second time Arjun will be a part of an adaptation based on Bhagat's book. In 2014, he was seen in the film '2 States' an adaptation of the book '2 States: The Story of My Marriage'. 

Feb 13, 2017, 13:57 PM IST

My focus is entirely on basketball, not thinking about joining WWE: Satnam Singh

In a cricket-obsessed country like India, where cricketers are treated as semi-gods, it’s a tremendous achievement if someone makes name in a lesser-popular sport like basketball.

Feb 06, 2017, 13:50 PM IST

Abhishek Bachhan ready to do Satnam Singh's biopic for free on one condition

The Junior Bachchan added that the the money earned from the film can go to a charity of Satnam's choice.

Jan 24, 2017, 10:04 AM IST

Abhishek Bachchan ready to do biopic on THIS sportsman for free!

Basketball played Satnam Singh Bhamara, who is the first Indian to play for NBA expressed his desire to see Abhishek essay his character if a film is ever made on his life.

Jan 23, 2017, 14:02 PM IST

Tanmay Bhat, Gursimran Khamba to attend NBA All-Star Weekend 2017

Popular comedy group All India Bakchod (AIB) members Tanmay Bhat and Gursimran Khamba will be attending the NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans in February.

Jan 18, 2017, 18:59 PM IST

Pau Gasol to make 1000th NBA appearance today

The winner of two Olympic silver medals is also a five-time NBA All-Star, and a four-time All-NBA selection, with 18,253 points.

Dec 05, 2015, 18:42 PM IST

Lakers' Kobe Bryant to retire at end of season

Bryant is a five-times NBA champion having won titles in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2010.

Nov 30, 2015, 09:44 AM IST

Development League: Sim Bhullar joins Raptors 905

Last season, Bhullar averaged 10.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.9 blocks in 39 games with Reno.

Nov 02, 2015, 20:41 PM IST

Basketball Federation of India to provide financial support to history maker Satnam Singh's family

Basketball Federation of India decided to monetarily support the family of Satnam Singh with a monthly stipend.

Oct 30, 2015, 18:45 PM IST

Dallas Mavericks' Satnam Singh tips off talent search program

Over seven-feet tall and having a shoe size of 22, Satnam Singh Bhamara, the first Indian basketball player to be drafted in the NBA, tipped of the ACG-NBA Jump, India's first national basketball talent search program, here today.

Oct 26, 2015, 20:33 PM IST

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders dead at 60

Saunders was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma, a cancer of the immune system, in June.

Oct 26, 2015, 08:37 AM IST

NBA starts talent search programme in India

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the ACG Worldwide Group (ACG) have launched the first national basketball talent search programme to identify players who can follow in the footsteps of Satnam Singh, the first Indian-born player to be drafted into the NBA.

Oct 21, 2015, 18:30 PM IST

LeBron James speaks out on gun violence

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James spoke out Friday (October 2) on the recent spate of gun violence after an infant was shot to death in Ohio and the mass shooting in Oregon.

Oct 04, 2015, 09:05 AM IST

Veteran NBA star Jason Richardson announces his retirement

Jason Richardson, who was one of the greatest dunk specialists in league history, announced his retirement Wednesday after 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association.

Sep 24, 2015, 11:48 AM IST