Basketball

Dubai Basketball moved one step closer to the ABA League Finals after defeating Budućnost VOLI 104:90 in Game 1 of the ABA League Semi-Finals in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Forced to play away from home once again following the relocation of the series from Dubai, the UAE-based side delivered a commanding performance to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three matchup and continue what has already become a historic second season in the ABA League. It has been a challenging week for Dubai

It will be an emotional homecoming for Dubai Basketball, their players and fans across the city as they finally return to Coca-Cola Arena to play at last, having spent 66 days away from the city since they arrived in Brazil for the semifinals of this season's ABA League. The semifinal series against Budućnost VOLI tips off on Wednesday, May 20 with a title up for grabs and history to be made as the team returns. As regional conflict erupted in February, Dubai Basketball

Dubai Basketball lead the ABA League Quarter-Finals series 1-0 after comfortably beating Spartak Office Shoes in today's Round 1 of the best-of-three in Zetra Arena, Sarajevo, winning 102:74. Dubai started strong already in the first quarter, scoring 31 points and leading by 9 (31:22). The advantage continued to grow in the first two quarters as Dubai Basketball left it linked with a 54:41 lead. The home team hit the gas again after intermission. In the third quarter, Dubai Basketball served a 30-point arsenal

Picking one of the greatest displays in this season's inaugural EuroLeague campaign, Dubai Basketball made a jaw dropping fourth quarter comeback to defeat Žalgiris Kaunas 65:77 in Round 36 and their play-in hopes remarkably well and truly alive. Against arguably the toughest team in the competition, Dubai went into the final quarter down 14 points (53:39), their chances of a Top 10 finish on the line. The team responded with an incredible turnaround, outscoring their opponents by 38–12 in the last 10 minutes

Real Madrid basketball icons Rudy Fernández and Felipe Reyes are to make an exclusive visit to Real Madrid World Dubai to meet fans on Wednesday 4 February. Starting at 5pm, supporters will have the opportunity to meet the duo, snap photos and get autographs – as well as engaging in personal Q&As with two of cricket’s best. This exclusive meet-and-greet opportunity offers fans the unique chance to be up close and personal with basketball history in the making, before the momentous EuroLeague match between Real

In a pivotal match against the leaders of the ABA League regular season, Dubai Basketball sustained their supremacy before the playoffs by outlasting Budućnost VOLI at home for their 13th straight victory as they continued their habit of dominating the final quarter (79:75).   Budućnost VOLI was regarded as the toughest competition in the entire Dubai basketball league. The Montenegrin side arrived in Dubai as the league’s toughest challenge. Remarkably, the away team was the one that rose to the occasion, enduring grueling pressure

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."