Spectator sports in the time of COVID-19

May 16, 2021, at 11:16 pm

While sporting leagues and sports persons across the world are hit by Covid-19 fallout, spectator sports like USA’s NBA or cricket-crazy India’s IPL cope with new challenges. Jackson Stone, Ashley Wright and Tyler Hollins from USA and Harshal Shah from India report

NBA stars show support for China in fight against coronavirus

Feb 17, 2020, at 04:01 pm

Chicago/Xinhua/UNI: Star players attending the 2020 NBA All-Star weekend on Saturday voiced their support for China's fight against the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Grammy begins with tribute to NBA icon Kobe Bryant

Jan 27, 2020, at 09:27 am

Los Angeles/UNI: The 62nd edition of Grammy Awards began with a moving tribute to the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who along with his daughter, Gianna Maria-Onore, and seven others died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday.

US basketball icon Kobe Bryant, daughter die in helicopter crash: Police

Jan 27, 2020, at 08:36 am

Mosco/Sputnik/UNI: Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has confirmed that 9 individuals were on board the helicopter that crashed on Sunday in Calabasas, California.

Can NBA’s debut in India change the perception towards basketball?

Oct 06, 2019, at 11:08 am

Indian fans of NBA (National Basketball Association) is all set to debut in India with first ever game in Mumbai on October 4th. Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings will be facing each other at the Done, SVP, NSCI stadium. These 2 pre season games have been on the radar of discussions for a while and the fans of basketball already have plans on how they wish to experience the games live.

Nita Ambani to present ceremonial ‘Match Ball’ to NBA

Oct 04, 2019, at 02:17 am

Mumbai: Nita Ambani, Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, will have the honour of presenting the ceremonial ‘Match Ball’ to NBA officials on  Oct 4 ahead of the Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings game. NBA or the National Basketball Association (NBA) is a men's professional basketball league in the United States.

In India, basketball begins to take root

Jun 07, 2019, at 08:37 pm

Like millions of American kids, 11-year-old Arsh Singh of Uttar Pradesh, India, fell in love with basketball from his first dribble.

Caroline Wozniacki announces engagement to NBA star David Lee

Nov 04, 2017, at 10:01 pm

London, Nov 4 (IBNS): Danish tennis ace Caroline Wozniacki has announced her engagement to NBA star  David Lee.