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2025 Review: First-time and long-awaited winners bring joy to fans worldwide

The year 2025 was unforgettable in sports as teams ended long waits for trophies or won major titles for the first time. From RCB’s maiden IPL win to PSG’s first Champions League, and Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA title, fans around the world celebrated historic moments.

LeBron James sacrifices epic 18-year streak to set up Lakers' buzzer-beating win over Raptors

LeBron James’ record run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended Thursday night at Toronto but it did not go in vain as Los Angeles Lakers beat the Raptors 123-120.

Manchester United ‘say yes’ to team in another league as major expansion plans surface: Report

Manchester United have reportedly agreed to launch a new team in an upcoming mega European league. They could be one of the 12 permanent franchises in the new league.

NBA referees to use earpieces for improved communication and accuracy

The NBA has announced that referees will start using earpieces from Saturday to improve communication and officiating accuracy. The new system will allow real-time interaction with the Replay Center, with full in-game use expected by January 2026.

Why NBA coach and players have been arrested by the FBI in a gambling case

Portland coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were recently arrested by the FBI on charges of sports betting and poker fraud schemes linked to mafia families. This investigation has shaken the NBA as allegations include leaking of insider information.

NBA head coach, player charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups was charged with participating in a conspiracy to fix high-stakes card games, while Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was accused of using private information on players to win bets on NBA games.

NBA returns to Macau as league tests waters for a full-fledged China comeback

The NBA games in Macau come after a six-year absence from China amid controversy over comments supportive of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests in 2019."

'Another fake out': LeBron James faces backlash after 'Second Decision' turns out to be clickbait campaign

LeBron James’ teaser video titled 'The Second Decision' sparked massive online buzz about his retirement, but fans were left frustrated after it turned out to be an ad campaign. Here’s how social media reacted to the Lakers star’s viral marketing stunt.

LeBron James ready to retire? LA Lakers star's ‘The Second Decision’ video sends shockwaves

LeBron James has sparked retirement rumours with a video titled ‘The Second Decision’ on social media. The mystery will be solved on Tuesday.

How LeBron James was wrongly accused of writing op-ed for Chinese state media

American legend LeBron James’ trip to China ahead of NBA pre-season games drew global headlines after a state-run newspaper published his comments about basketball being a bridge that will "connect" the US and China. Here's everything to know about the controversy that sparked debate across the world.

Crypto group claims responsibility for green sex toy stunts at WNBA games

A crypto group has claimed responsibility for throwing bright green sex toys onto courts during multiple WNBA games as a publicity stunt.

What is the rebel league NBA stars LeBron James, Nikola Jokić are planning

Los Angeles Lakers' icon LeBron James has been widely linked to a proposed international basketball league that reportedly is backed by $5 billion in private capital and aims to challenge the NBA. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic too has been linked to the project.

WNBA game halted after bizarre court invasion by a green sex toy; watch video

A WNBA game between Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries was interrupted after a fan threw a green sex toy onto the court in the final minute. The bizarre incident is now going viral. It comes just days after another strange on-court moment involving a player’s wig.

Magnus Carlsen joins hands with former NBA star Derrick Rose in unique event ahead of Freestyle Chess Las Vegas

Carlsen, who has won the last two Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour events in Paris and Karlsruhe, has joined hands with former Chicago Bulls point guard Rose in a pro-am event titled "Chesstival" that features several other ex-NBA stars alongside chess players.