NBA: Lakers defeat Rockets for 7th place in Western playoffs
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Thu, 04/18/2013 - 10:36.
Los Angeles, April 18 : Paul Gasol led the Los Angeles Lakers with triple-double of 17 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists to beat the Houston Rockets 99-95 in overtime at Staples Center here. Read more »
NBA: Lakers beat Spurs without Kobe Bryant
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 08:24.
Los Angeles, April 15 : Though Kobe Bryant suffered a torn Achilles tendon and didn't show up at Staples Center, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to beat the San Antonio Spurs 91-86 Sunday night. Read more »
Lakers hold off Hornets in NBA action
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 08:30.
Los Angeles, April 10 : Kobe Bryant scored 23 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past the New Orleans Hornets 104-96 to get back their eighth playoff spot in Western Conference. Read more »
NBA: Clippers beat Lakers 109-95
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 08:42.
Los Angeles, April 8 : The Clippers made their first season series sweep of the Lakers since the team moved to Los Angeles in 1984 with a 109-95 victory at the Staples Center. Read more »
Rockets defeat Clippers 98-81
Submitted by Keval Sharma on Sun, 03/31/2013 - 08:05.
Houston, March 31 - The Houston Rockets, playing without shooting guard and leading scorer James Harden, cruised past the Los Angeles Clippers 98-81 in NBA action at the Toyota Center. Read more »
Lakers lose to Bucks 103-113
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 08:08.
Los Angeles, March 29 : Kobe Bryant led all scorers with 30 points but failed to inspire his team to victory at the LA Lakers and lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 103-113, their second loss in a row in the NBA. Read more »
NBA: Lakers post 22nd straight win against Wolves
Submitted by Keval Sharma on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 09:31.
Los Angeles, March 28 : Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 31 points and seven assists to beat the Wolves 120-117 for their 22nd straight win against the Minnesotans, extending the longest active winning streak against one team in the NBA. Read more »
Warriors hand Lakers third loss in a row
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 09:49.
Los Angeles, March 26 : Despite Kobe Bryant scoring a game-high 36 points, the Lakers still lost to the Golden State Warriors 109-103.
They have lost three games in a row, which brought so much risk to their playoff games. Read more »
NBA: Lakers lose to Wizards
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Sat, 03/23/2013 - 11:27.
Los Angeles, March 23 : The Lakers, with both Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol back in the lineup and once up by 18 points, lost to Wizards 100-103 at Staples Center here in the NBA league. Read more »
Clippers win over Pistons 129-97
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Mon, 03/11/2013 - 10:09.
Los Angeles, March 11 - Blake Griffin finished with 22 points and eight rebounds, and Chris Paul contributed 20 points with 14 assists as the Los Angeles Clippers handed the Detroit Pistons their 5th straight defeat 129-97 on Sunday. Read more »

Rio de Janeiro, May 24 : Spanish football club Real Madrid has exercised its option of signing Sao Paulo loanee Casemiro on a permanent deal.
Rio de Janeiro, May 24 : Barcelona have reportedly made a final offer of 23 million euros to sign Brazil international striker Neymar during the European summer transfer window.
Kolkata, May 25 : Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid hopes that investigators "get to the bottom of the mess and reveal the truth" about spot fixing.
Mumbai, May 25 - After spending a night in the crime branch lock-up, Gurunath Meiyappan, son-in-law of BCCI chief N. Srinivasan is likely to be produced before a magistrate for remand here Saturday afternoon, police sources said.
Mumbai, May 15 : India's only motorcycle Grand Prix team resumes battle in France this weekend with high hopes of strong results after a top-10 start for the all-new Mahindra Grand Prix machine.
Dijon-Prenois (France), May 13 : Indian racing driver Sailesh Bolisetti's second weekend of his 2013 Euro Race Car campaign ended on a disappointing note as he finished 18th and 17th in the two races here.