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NBA: Lakers cool red-hot Celtics in overtime

NBA: Lakers cool red-hot Celtics in overtime

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Pau Gasol came up big for the Los Angeles Lakers as they beat the red-hot Boston Celtics 88-87 in overtime for a rare road win on Thursday.

What caused the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant?

What caused the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board began arriving in the area on Sunday to launch separate crash investigations.

PHOTOS: Neymar dedicates goal to Kobe Bryant

PHOTOS: Neymar dedicates goal to Kobe Bryant

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Neymar was in a class of his own again on Sunday, scoring a double to help Paris St Germain extend their Ligue 1 lead to 10 points with a 2-0 win at Lille. The Brazilian dedicated his goal to former Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, by raising two fingers in one hand and four fingers with the other to signal the number 24 -- Bryant's shirt number.

Aus Open: Tennis stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Aus Open: Tennis stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic led the tennis world in mourning for "mentor" Kobe Bryant on Monday after Melbourne Park awoke to the news that the NBA great had died in a helicopter crash along with his daughter and seven others. Djokovic had spoken fondly of his relationship with the former Los Angeles Laker in an interview at the weekend and the 16-times Grand Slam champion signed off his Tweet of condolence with the words: "RIP my friend".

Bryant was one of basketball's greatest

Bryant was one of basketball's greatest

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant became one of the greatest players in basketball, a transcendent star who went straight from high school to the game's biggest stage and brought "Showtime" back to the Los Angeles Lakers for two glittering decades. Acquiring Bryant from the Hornets was one of the best pieces of business the Lakers ever did, as he led the team to five NBA championship rings and was the face of the franchise during his 20-year career that ended in 2016.

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA's all-time greatest players whose international stardom transcended basketball, was killed at age 41 on Sunday in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others on board, officials said.

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: Pacers trip up cold-shooting Lakers

NBA: Pacers trip up cold-shooting Lakers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The Indiana Pacers took advantage of an ice-cold Los Angeles Lakers side with a 98-96 victory on Sunday, inflicting a third successive loss the home team.

NBA: Youthful Kings reign over slow-starting Lakers

NBA: Youthful Kings reign over slow-starting Lakers

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their stumbling start to a new era with a 100-91 road loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday as the visitors matched their poorest opening to a campaign for nine years.

UCLA basketball players arrested in China

UCLA basketball players arrested in China

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Three UCLA men's basketball players were arrested in China for shoplifting on Tuesday, a day ahead of US President Donald Trump's first official visit there, according to several media reports.

NBA: Paul George returns, sparks Clippers to comeback win

NBA: Paul George returns, sparks Clippers to comeback win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Mavericks 128, Lakers 110

Kobe Bryant voted to record 15th straight All-Star start

Kobe Bryant voted to record 15th straight All-Star start

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Kobe Bryant was voted to an NBA-record 15th consecutive All-Star start on Thursday, leading the votes despite the sluggish start to the season by his Los Angeles Lakers (17-21).

Kobe and Lakers blow out Knicks at home

Kobe and Lakers blow out Knicks at home

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

The Los Angeles Lakers shut down the high-energy New York Knicks to power to their fourth straight victory in a 109-87 triumph on Sunday.

Heat burn Lakers in Christmas showdown

Heat burn Lakers in Christmas showdown

Rediff.com26 Dec 2010

The Miami Heat gave their fans some Christmas cheer with a dominating 96-80 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.

NBA: Nets acquire Lakers' Vujacic

NBA: Nets acquire Lakers' Vujacic

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic has been acquired by the New Jersey Nets in a three-team trade that sent Nets guard-forward Terrence Williams to the Houston Rockets, the NBA teams said on Wednesday.

Lebron shines brightest on every stage

Lebron shines brightest on every stage

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

LeBron James finally captured an elusive National Basketball Association title to cap a year where he silenced his critics and shared the spotlight with some unlikely players.

All you need to know about NBA champion Golden State Warriors

All you need to know about NBA champion Golden State Warriors

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Profile of the Golden State Warriors, who beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday to win their second NBA championship in three seasons.

THE BEST SPORTS IMAGES OF THE WEEK

THE BEST SPORTS IMAGES OF THE WEEK

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Boston Celtics Kevin Garnett sweats as he listens to the national anthem before their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles, California.

LA mourns on first anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death

LA mourns on first anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The death of Bryant stunned the sports world and led to an outpouring of emotion in the city

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.

It's love all as Sharapova gets engaged to NBA star Vujacic

It's love all as Sharapova gets engaged to NBA star Vujacic

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic is engaged to marry Maria Sharapova after the Slovenian told reporters before an exhibition game on Thursday that the Russian former tennis world number one had accepted his proposal.

Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Leonard, who also won the award in 2014 while playing for the San Antonio Spurs, joins basketball greats Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history to win Finals MVP with two different franchises.

Lakers advance to NBA finals

Lakers advance to NBA finals

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Rediff.com brings these and other big news from the sporting world, encapsulated in this photo feature...

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.

Phil Jackson returns to Lakers

Phil Jackson returns to Lakers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sports Shorts: Bautista Agut beats Berdych to claim Qatar Open

Sports Shorts: Bautista Agut beats Berdych to claim Qatar Open

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

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.

Ex-NBA star found unresponsive at brothel

Ex-NBA star found unresponsive at brothel

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Former NBA star Lamar Odom was hospitalized on Tuesday after he was found unresponsive at a Nevada brothel, law enforcement officials said.

NBA round-up: Warriors withstand Embiid's 46-point game

NBA round-up: Warriors withstand Embiid's 46-point game

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Klay Thompson chipped in with 21 points for the Warriors, who won their third straight overall and ninth in a row at home to maintain their No. 6 position in the Western Conference playoff race.

10 Most Valuable sports teams in the World!

10 Most Valuable sports teams in the World!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

According to a Forbes poll released on Wednesday, Spanish football club Real Madrid once again leads Forbes' most valuable teams list, which mostly includes National Football League franchises.

Aravinda Madan meets Kobe Bryant

Aravinda Madan meets Kobe Bryant

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

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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.

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.