Olympics: Late gold rush saves Russia’s blushes ahead of Sochi
August 13th, 2012 - 7:39 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Seven days after the opening ceremony, the Russians were faced with a nightmare scenario. Three gold medals in the first week left one of the ... Read more...
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Russia wins first Olympic basketball medal
August 12th, 2012 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia won its first Olympic basketball medal Sunday after a thrilling final decided in the last minute.Russia beat 2004 Olympic champions Argentina 81-77, with Minnesota ... Read more...
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Olympic basketball: Spain storms into final (Lead)
August 11th, 2012 - 4:58 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Spain defeated Russia 67-59 in a comeback victory in the Olympic men's basketball semifinal Friday.Russia led for the first three quarters, but Spain's three-point shooting ... Read more...
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Olympic basketball: Russia beat Lithuania to reach semi-final
August 8th, 2012 - 11:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's men reached the semi-finals of the Olympic basketball tournament Wednesday, beating Lithuania 83-74 in a dramatic match here Wednesday.Andrei Kirilenko, who returned to the ... Read more...
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Russia pound Britain 95-75 in Olympic basketball
July 30th, 2012 - 2:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 30 (IANS) Russian men flew out of the blocks at the Olympic basketball tournament here Sunday, pounding hosts Great Britain 95-75.Russia, featuring NBA stars Andrei Kirilenko, Timofey Mozgov ... Read more...
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Spain, Argentina bring high hopes to Olympic basketball
July 28th, 2012 - 11:05 am ICT by IANS
London, July 28 (IANS/EFE) The Spanish, Argentine and Brazilian Olympic men's basketball squads will all be battling for podium spots and looking to pull off a huge upset over a ... Read more...
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US picks 12-man basketball squad for Olympics
July 9th, 2012 - 6:02 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 9 (IANS) The US has unveiled a 12-man basketball squad for the London Olympics."We would have difficulty getting down to a roster of 12, regardless of the number ... Read more...
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Spain names basketball squad for London Olympics
June 20th, 2012 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, June 20 (IANS) Euro champions Spain have announced their 12-member men's basketball squad for the London Olympics, where they will attempt to better their silver winning performance four years ... Read more...
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Kobe Bryant is suffering from concussion
February 29th, 2012 - 10:59 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Feb 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant may not be able to take part in Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves because the star suffered a concussion during ... Read more...
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NBA side Washington Wizards sack coach Saunders
January 25th, 2012 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Jan 25 (IANS) The struggling Washington Wizards fired Flip Saunders as their head coach after the team's 2-15 record in the National Basketball Association (NBA) league, replacing him ... Read more...
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Las Vegas gambling debt trial reset for NBA’s Antoine Walker
November 19th, 2010 - 2:30 am ICT by BNO News
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (BNO NEWS) -- A Las Vegas court on Thursday re-scheduled the gambling debt trial against former National Basketball Association all-star Antoine Walker for next May.The three-time all star was ... Read more...
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Kevin Love, Michael Beasley Impress With Their Stunning Performance
November 14th, 2010 - 8:06 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Los Angeles, Nov 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love seems to be on a roll these days. This third-year power forward delivered a spectacular performance by scoring 31-point, 31-rebound, ... Read more...
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Utah Jazz Closes Deal To Acquire Al Jefferson
July 13th, 2010 - 9:08 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Utah, July 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) In all probability, Utah Jazz is closing to get hold of Al Jefferson. Inside sources have revealed that Utah Jazz has nearly finalized all terms ... Read more...
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Michael Beasley Traded To Minnesota Timberwolves
July 9th, 2010 - 8:35 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Minneapolis, July 9, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Miami Heat side might not exactly regret the giving away of the 2008 No.2 overall draft pick Michael Beasley if LeBron James signs up ... Read more...
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NBA Free Agency: Rudy Gay Goes To Memphis Grizzlies At $80 million
July 2nd, 2010 - 7:42 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
July 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The bidding for the NBA Free Agents have begun and this year teams have come prepared. Teams like the New York Knicks and the New Jersey ... Read more...
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NBA Free Agency Begins On Thursday
July 1st, 2010 - 7:37 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
July 1, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The NBA Free Agency period has begun and LeBron James has become the most talked about star. The teams can begin making their bids as early ... Read more...
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Martell Webster Goes To Minnesota Timberwolves
June 25th, 2010 - 7:34 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
June 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Portland Blazers have sent Martin Webster aka 'The Definition' to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for the No.16 overall pick, Luke Babbitt. The Portland Blazers ... Read more...
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Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise spotted enjoying basketball match
March 22nd, 2010 - 4:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 22 (ANI): Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise have been spotted watching a basketball match at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles.The couple shared a tub of popcorn at the ... Read more...
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Kobe Bryant Suffers From Avulsion Fracture
December 12th, 2009 - 7:45 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Los Angeles Lakers won the match against the Minnesota Timberwolves even though Kobe Bryant suffered an injury during the match and had to leave the ... Read more...
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Khloe Kardashian Dating Lamar Odom
September 5th, 2009 - 8:34 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
The Kardashian sisters prove one thing over and over again, very clearly. That they are never very far from the media, wherever they go, whatever they do, the media is ... Read more...
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NBA Transfers and Randy Foye
June 24th, 2009 - 6:00 pm ICT by GD
Who's got the best deal? That's the question, people are asking since the NBA teams have started acquiring and transferring players.The NBA draft is well on its way!The Minnesota Timberwolves has ... Read more...
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NBA stars will be in Delhi to popularise basketball (Lead)
June 4th, 2008 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Kyle Korver (Utah Jazz), Ronny Turiaf (L.A. Lakers), Pat Garrity (Orlando Magic) and Linton Johnson (Phoenix Sons) are all familiar names to Indian basketball buffs who follow ... Read more...
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NBA to hold first-ever event in India
June 4th, 2008 - 5:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) An unprecedented sporting extravaganza awaits the country's basketball enthusiasts as some of the game's star players from the United States and other international teams will touchdown in ... Read more...
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I love Russell Crowe, says Adriana Lima
March 9th, 2008 - 3:55 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, March 9 (ANI): Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima has revealed her love for actor Russell Crowe, insisting that she cant wait to come Down Under to get closer.The Victoria's Secret stunner ... Read more...
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