Stephen Curry becomes first player in NBA history to make 4,000 3-pointers

Stephen Curry’s shooting range and accuracy from way back have long stood alone — whether with a defender or two in his face or when letting it fly from the logo. Now, the NBA’s career leader in 3-pointers has reached new territory from beyond the arc: Golden State’s star guard is the first player in … Read more

Gregg Popovich Shocker: Spurs Legend Steps Away After Stroke, Future Uncertain

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich met with the team Thursday for the first time since his stroke and informed the players he is not returning this season. “I’ve decided not to return to the sidelines this season,” Popovich said in a statement through the team. “Mitch Johnson and his staff have done a … Read more

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry scores 56 points in Warriors’ win over Magic

Stephen Curry ignited his own third-quarter explosion with a 50-footer at the halftime horn, then capped a 56-point performance with his 11th and 12th 3-pointers to protect a late lead that resulted in the Golden State Warriors’ 121-115 victory over the host Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Curry’s 56 points were the fourth most of … Read more

NBA: Joel Embiid of Philadelphia 76ers to miss rest of the season due to knee injury

Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the season, with the Philadelphia 76ers saying Friday he will focus on treatment and rehabilitation of his left knee. Embiid was already set to miss his 40th game of the season Saturday when the 76ers host Golden State. But the 76ers said there would be no more games … Read more

NBA Roundup: Surging Thunder prevails at Boston

In a potential NBA Finals preview, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tossed in 34 points, and Chet Holmgren added 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder over the Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday. Oklahoma City, which outscored Boston 30-24 in the fourth quarter, has won eight of its past nine games. The result … Read more

NBA roundup: Donovan Mitchell scores 41 points and leads Cavaliers past Celtics

Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points, including 26 in the second half, as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers extended its winning streak to nine games by beating the Boston Celtics 123-116 Friday night in a matchup of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. Darius Garland added 20 points for Cleveland, which trailed by 22 points less than five … Read more

Indian sports wrap, March 1: Punjab wins Col. C. K. Nayudu Trophy 2024-25

CRICKET Col. C. K. Nayudu Trophy 2024-25: Punjab beats Mumbai in final Punjab, led by Uday Saharan, clinched Col. C. K. Nayudu Trophy 2024-25 courtesy first-innings lead in the rain-affected final against Mumbai which ended in a draw at Ground B of the PCA New Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Saturday. Half-centuries from Himanshu Singh … Read more

NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards fined following ejection

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined USD 35,000 by the NBA on Saturday for failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection from a recent game and throwing the ball into the stands, bringing the All-Star’s season fine total to USD 320,000. Edwards has been docked six different times this … Read more

NBA Roundup: Quentin Grimes scores 44 and Philadelphia 76ers beats Golden State Warriors to snap losing streak

Quentin Grimes scored a career-high 44 points on 18-of-24 shooting as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 126-119 home victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Guerschon Yabusele made five 3-pointers en route to 18 points for Philadelphia, which played its first game since announcing that Joel Embiid (knee) would … Read more

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers edge Portland Trail Blazers with De’Andre Hunter’s late 3 in OT

De’Andre Hunter made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 30.8 seconds remaining in overtime, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a stunning 133-129 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Hunter finished with 32 points and came up in the clutch after Anfernee Simons put Portland ahead 129-128 with a triple of his own with 44 … Read more