Raptors hand Thunder first home loss

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 15:02

Toronto Raptors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-98, handing the NBA Western powerhouse their first loss on home court for the season.

BFI to hold selection session in Goa for Lusofonia Games

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 13:55

The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) would be selecting the national team that will compete in the Lusofonia Games (sports event for Portuguese-speaking countries) to be held in Goa next month.

Dennis Rodman back to N.Korea despite political tension

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 09:54

Retired basketball star Dennis Rodman will return to North Korea for a third time on Thursday, despite political tension surrounding the execution of leader Kim Jong Un`s uncle, trip organizers said.

Mark Wahlberg almost missed out on working with Leonardo DiCaprio

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 16:56

Mark Wahlberg says he almost missed out on the opportunity of working with Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio in `The Basketball Diaries` after treating the latter badly at a charity event.

Kevin Hart, LeBron James to star in basketball comedy

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 13:15

Kevin Hart and LeBron James are set to star in an upcoming basketball-themed comedy.

NBA: Durant`s triple double carries Thunder over Wolves

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 18:38

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves thanks to the triple-double performance of Kevin Durant in the National Basketball Association (NBA).