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NBA trade rumours: What’s happening with James Harden and Damian Lillard?

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Published on Aug 09, 2023 01:28 PM IST

Lillard is reportedly interested in joining Miami Heat this off-season.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) calls to teammates during the first half of Game 5 against the Boston Celtics in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series 2023(AP)

ByHT Sports Desk

Where resilience meets triumph: Ekta Bhyan eyes Asiad glory again

Paralympian Ekta Bhyan discusses her journey to Worlds medal, and delves deep into the challenges faced by disabled athletes.

Ekta Bhyan will be defending her Asian Para-Games gold this year (HT)

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Published on Aug 09, 2023 10:04 AM IST

ByRishabh Gupta, New Delhi

World wrestling body relaxes entry deadline for India

UWW allows wrestling’s ad-hoc panel to send India’s entries by number for the Worlds by its mid-August deadline and names after it holds the trials

The Bhupender Bajwa-led committee had written to UWW on July 28 requesting them to push the deadline for sending the squad list to August 26(File)

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Published on Aug 08, 2023 10:37 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava, New Delhi

‘We have a guy named Luka Doncic,’ Dallas Mavericks owner on targeting LeBron Ja

LeBron James was rumoured to join Dallas Mavericks in the off-season

With an aim of reuniting with LeBron after their successful stint at Cleveland Cavaliers, Kyrie Irving had reportedly requested Dallas Mavericks to explore the chances of trading for the four-time NBA champion in the off-season(AFP)

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Published on Aug 08, 2023 08:11 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

‘Who the hell is..’: Antetokounmpo’s hilarious take on Anthony Davis’ new deal

The new record-breaking deal will keep Anthony Davis at the Lakers through the 2027-28 season

Responding to a tweet about the financial details of Anthony Davis’ contract, the Milwaukee Bucks forward joked about some fees and taxes included in the deal.(AP)

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Published on Aug 08, 2023 06:57 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Neeraj Chopra to lead 28-member Indian team in World Athletics Championships

Reigning Diamond League champion Chopra is seeking to clinch a gold medal in Budapest after winning a silver in the last edition in Eugene, USA, in 2022.

The Sports Ministry announced the team instead of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI)(Narendra Modi/Twitter)

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Published on Aug 08, 2023 04:14 PM IST

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WFI polls: 24 candidates in the fray in final list

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s camp confident of sweeping every post in the elections to be held on August 12

Former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh(PTI)

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Published on Aug 07, 2023 10:50 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava, New Delhi

Lakers legend Jerry West draws stunning comparison between Jokic and LeBron

NBA great Jerry West, aka The Logo, has now compared Jokic with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

Jerry West hailed Jokic as a player who has “the greatest pair of hands.”

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Published on Aug 07, 2023 10:41 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

From Mavericks to Pelicans, 5 NBA teams who are dark horses for title this year

From Dallas Mavericks to New Orleans Pelicans, here are five teams who have the ability to take down even the most powerful outfits when things click.

Getting points on the board will not be an issue for Mavericks, but the defensive chinks are a cause for worry

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Published on Aug 07, 2023 10:22 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Archer Aditi: Ticking off targets, one arrow at a time

Reigning youth world champion Aditi Swami, 17, was crowned the senior champion in the Berlin World Archery Championships on Saturday

Aditi Swami after winning the Berlin World Archery Championships(Twitter)

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Published on Aug 06, 2023 11:46 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

Armwrestling: India’s own Over the Top band

It is power to the arm for a select bunch in the country who are finding joy in the heat of competition like the Pro Panja League

Rahul Panicker (left), who has been to two World Armwrestling Championships, competes in the Pro Panja League in New Delhi.

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Updated on Aug 07, 2023 02:46 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

Jake Paul defeats Nate Diaz in epic 10-round boxing battle

YouTuber Jake Paul won a grueling 10-round battle against UFC champ Nate Diaz, earning respect and proposing an MMA fight challenge.

Aug 5, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Jake Paul (left) fights against Nate Diaz in a boxing match at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports(USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)

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Published on Aug 06, 2023 01:46 PM IST

ByVedanth Shinde

Simone Biles dazzles in return following 2-yr layoff to easily claim US Classic

Simone Biles began her first competition in 732 days by briefly running around during introductions, unsure of where she was supposed to go.

Simone Biles warms up prior to the Core Hydration Classic at Now Arena(Getty Images)

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Published on Aug 06, 2023 08:00 AM IST

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Brij Bhushan Singh camp candidates remain in all WFI posts

The former wrestling federation president's supporters are in the fray for every post though the three-time WFI chief and his family members are staying away

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Published on Aug 05, 2023 11:58 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava, New Delhi

‘I will go home as the winner’: Cory Sandhagen boasts before fighting Rob Font

Check out excerpts from the interview with Cory Sandhagen, the World No. 4 UFC fighter in bantamweight category.

World No. 4 UFC fighter Cory Sandhagen is set to face off against world No. 7 Rob Font in UFC fight night on Saturday in the United States.(Twitter)

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Published on Aug 05, 2023 10:31 PM IST

ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

After Chengdu high, coach sets fresh target for 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji

James Hillier is confident the rising Indian athletics star can achieve greater glory after bettering her national mark yet again at the world varsity games

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Published on Aug 05, 2023 09:12 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

Rider Shreyas, 13, dies in racing incident

The Bengaluru rider suffered a fatal crash moments after the race in the national championship began at the Madras International Circuit

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Published on Aug 05, 2023 07:55 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

Compound archer Aditi Swami becomes senior world champion at 17

Earlier in the day, she had ousted her 'idol' and the most successful Indian compound archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam 149-145 in an all-Indian semifinal.

17-year-old Aditi Swami becomes a senior world champion in the compound women's final of the World Archery Championships(Twitter/India_AllSports)

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Published on Aug 05, 2023 07:15 PM IST

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Boxing sensation Jake Paul vs. UFC legend Nate Diaz: Epic showdown in Dallas

Influencer turned pro boxer 'The Problem Child' faces UFC legend Nate Diaz in an epic 10-round fight, streaming exclusively on ESPN+ and DAZN. #BoxingShowdown

DALLAS, TEXAS - AUGUST 04: Nate Diaz lunges at Jake Paul during weigh-ins for their fight at American Airlines Center on August 04, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. Sam Hodde/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Sam Hodde / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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Published on Aug 05, 2023 12:25 PM IST

ByVedanth Shinde

PM Modi congratulates World Archery Championships gold medallists

"Congratulations to our champions! Their hard work and dedication have led to this outstanding outcome," tweeted PM Modi.

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Published on Aug 05, 2023 10:50 AM IST

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Jyothi, Kaur, Swami win India's first-ever gold medal at Archery Worlds

The trio defeated Dafne Quintero, Ana Sofía Hernandez Jeon and Andrea Becerra of Mexico 235-229 in the final

The Indian women's compound team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami and Parneet Kaur won the gold medal at the 2023 Berlin World Archery Championships

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Updated on Aug 05, 2023 08:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mumbai

Record-breaking Jyothi Yarraji takes World University bronze

Her run at Shuangliu Sports Centre was her ninth sub-13s effort, seven of those coming from 17 starts this year

The 23-year-old from Vizag rewrote her own national record for an incredible tenth time(SAI Media )

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Updated on Aug 05, 2023 07:52 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

Alonso reveals what he thinks of Verstappen: 'Races Saturday, leaves Sunday...'

The Red Bull racer entered the summer break with 125-point lead under his belt

Red Bull's Max Verstappen is interviewed after winning the race (REUTERS)

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Published on Aug 04, 2023 09:43 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Worlds on his mind, Kishore Kumar Jena aims to prolong dream run

Having improved his personal best four times this year already, the 27-year-old has his sights set on bigger challenges

Kishore Kumar Jena's personal best of 84.38m is sitting pretty as the world's tenth-best throw of the year

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Published on Aug 04, 2023 09:22 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava, New Delhi

Paul vs. Diaz: Blockbuster boxing match sets record purses

YouTube star Jake Paul and UFC superstar Nate Diaz gear up for a high-stakes boxing match with record-breaking purses on the line.

Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz: Mega Paydays Revealed for Epic Boxing Showdown(Instagram)

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Published on Aug 04, 2023 05:22 PM IST

ByVedanth Shinde

Dwight Howard gives verdict on Kobe Bryant and LeBron James leadership styles

Dwight Howard has shared the dressing room with both LeBron and Kobe

Howard recalled that Kobe used to always be quite serious with his teammates, whereas, he felt easy around LeBron.

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Published on Aug 04, 2023 04:57 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Gukesh D becomes India's No.1 chess player, ends Anand's 36-year-long reign

Gukesh D overtook Anand, who was India’s top-ranked player in all published lists since January 1987.

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Published on Aug 04, 2023 02:32 PM IST

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Diana Taurasi becomes first WNBA player to breach 10,000-point mark

The Phoenix Mercury guard achieved this sensational feat during a match against Atlanta Dream

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi smiles after a basket gainst the Atlanta Dream,(AP)

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Published on Aug 04, 2023 12:37 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

What did the historic CWG medals change for lawn bowls in India?

A year ago, many Indians got their introduction to a hitherto obscure sport

India's Lovely Choubey, Pinki, Nayanmoni Saikia and Rupa Rani Tirkey pose for photos after winning the Lawn Bowls Women's Fours gold at the Commonwealth Games 2022 (CWG).It was India's first ever medal finish in Lawn Bowls.(PTI)

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Updated on Aug 04, 2023 07:12 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Terrence Williams sentenced for masterminding $5 million NBA health care fraud

Former NBA player Terrence Williams was sentenced to 10 years in prison for $5 million fraud scheme against league's health care plan.

FILE - New Jersey Nets guard Terrence Williams, left, drives past Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 5, 2010. A federal judge sentenced a former first-round NBA draft pick to 10 years in prison Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 saying he used his people skills to entice others to aid his $5 million health care fraud after he “frittered away” substantial earnings from his professional career. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)(AP)

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Published on Aug 04, 2023 06:30 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

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Lillard is reportedly interested in joining Miami Heat this off-season.

Paralympian Ekta Bhyan discusses her journey to Worlds medal, and delves deep into the challenges faced by disabled athletes.

UWW allows wrestling’s ad-hoc panel to send India’s entries by number for the Worlds by its mid-August deadline and names after it holds the trials

LeBron James was rumoured to join Dallas Mavericks in the off-season

The new record-breaking deal will keep Anthony Davis at the Lakers through the 2027-28 season

Reigning Diamond League champion Chopra is seeking to clinch a gold medal in Budapest after winning a silver in the last edition in Eugene, USA, in 2022.

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s camp confident of sweeping every post in the elections to be held on August 12

NBA great Jerry West, aka The Logo, has now compared Jokic with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

From Dallas Mavericks to New Orleans Pelicans, here are five teams who have the ability to take down even the most powerful outfits when things click.

Reigning youth world champion Aditi Swami, 17, was crowned the senior champion in the Berlin World Archery Championships on Saturday

It is power to the arm for a select bunch in the country who are finding joy in the heat of competition like the Pro Panja League

YouTuber Jake Paul won a grueling 10-round battle against UFC champ Nate Diaz, earning respect and proposing an MMA fight challenge.

Simone Biles began her first competition in 732 days by briefly running around during introductions, unsure of where she was supposed to go.

The former wrestling federation president's supporters are in the fray for every post though the three-time WFI chief and his family members are staying away

Check out excerpts from the interview with Cory Sandhagen, the World No. 4 UFC fighter in bantamweight category.

James Hillier is confident the rising Indian athletics star can achieve greater glory after bettering her national mark yet again at the world varsity games

The Bengaluru rider suffered a fatal crash moments after the race in the national championship began at the Madras International Circuit

Earlier in the day, she had ousted her 'idol' and the most successful Indian compound archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam 149-145 in an all-Indian semifinal.

Influencer turned pro boxer 'The Problem Child' faces UFC legend Nate Diaz in an epic 10-round fight, streaming exclusively on ESPN+ and DAZN. #BoxingShowdown

"Congratulations to our champions! Their hard work and dedication have led to this outstanding outcome," tweeted PM Modi.

The trio defeated Dafne Quintero, Ana Sofía Hernandez Jeon and Andrea Becerra of Mexico 235-229 in the final

Her run at Shuangliu Sports Centre was her ninth sub-13s effort, seven of those coming from 17 starts this year

The Red Bull racer entered the summer break with 125-point lead under his belt

Having improved his personal best four times this year already, the 27-year-old has his sights set on bigger challenges

YouTube star Jake Paul and UFC superstar Nate Diaz gear up for a high-stakes boxing match with record-breaking purses on the line.

Dwight Howard has shared the dressing room with both LeBron and Kobe

Gukesh D overtook Anand, who was India’s top-ranked player in all published lists since January 1987.

The Phoenix Mercury guard achieved this sensational feat during a match against Atlanta Dream

A year ago, many Indians got their introduction to a hitherto obscure sport

Former NBA player Terrence Williams was sentenced to 10 years in prison for $5 million fraud scheme against league's health care plan.

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