The NBA has renamed its All-Star Game MVP trophy after Kobe Bryant who died last month.
It would now be known as the Kobe Bryant All-Star Game MVP Award.
Adam Silver, the NBA’s Commissioner, unveiled the newly-minted trophy at his annual All-Star weekend news conference in Chicago.
Bryant made 18 consecutive All-Star Games from 1998 to 2016, and won the game’s MVP four times – in 2002, 2007, 2009 and 2011.
Green's return to bowling fails to ignite Kolkata
Cameron Green made his much-anticipated return to the bowling crease on Thursday, but the Australia all-rounder was unable to help Kolkata Knight Riders snap out of their winless run in the Indian Premier League.
Three UAE match officials appointed for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Referee Omar Mohamed Al Ali, assistant referee Mohamed Al Hammadi and video match official Mohammed Obaid Khadim will represent the UAE at the World Cup this summer.
Rory McIlroy tied for lead to begin Masters defence
Rory McIlroy began the defence of his first Masters title with a 5-under-par 67 that gave him a share of the first-round lead with Sam Burns at Augusta National on Thursday.
New Zealand's Watts banned for punching fellow rider during race
World cycling's governing body (UCI) said it has banned New Zealand's Kiaan Watts for 25 days after he punched a fellow rider during a race last month.
Watkins inspires Villa victory at Bologna while Forest battle to Porto draw
Ollie Watkins struck twice as Aston Villa claimed a 3-1 win at Bologna, while a Martim Fernandes own goal helped Nottingham Forest secure a 1-1 draw at Porto in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final ties on Thursday.
Dubai Police, in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Interior, have played a key role in dismantling one of Scotland’s most violent criminal organisations, known as the Lyons Clan.
Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, has visited individuals injured by the Iranian attacks at the Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC).
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the implications of Iran conflict on regional and international security and stability with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
