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Reggie Miller, Predrag Stojakovic selected into 2024 FIBA Hall of Fame

Mies, Switzerland, May 1 (UNI) The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has revealed its Hall of Fame Class of 2024, featuring basketball luminaries such as Reggie Miller and Predrag Stojakovic.
A formal induction ceremony is scheduled to take place in Singapore this September, honoring a total of eight inductees - seven players and one coach - for their significant contributions to the sport.
Miller, celebrated for his Olympic and world championship victories with the United States, boasts an impressive NBA career spanning 18 seasons, during which he made five All-Star appearances. Stojakovic, a Serbian basketball icon, clinched the world championship in 2002 with Yugoslavia and later secured an NBA championship in 2011 with the Dallas Mavericks.
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Praggnanandhaa leads, Firouzja downs Gukesh at Superbet Chess Classic

14 May 2025 | 10:25 PM

Bucharest, May 14 (UNI) After six rounds of play at the Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025, the tournament remains wide open with four players tied for the lead on Wednesday.

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Neeraj to compete in Poland after Bengaluru postponement

14 May 2025 | 10:23 PM

Chorzow (Poland), May 14 (UNI) The postponement of the NC Classic in Bengaluru has cleared the way for India’s javelin throw star and two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra to compete in the 71st edition of the Janusz Kusociński Memorial athletics meet here on May 23.

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Pope Leo XIV meets Jannik Sinner at Vatican

14 May 2025 | 10:09 PM

Vatican City, May 14 (UNI) Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday received World No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner in a private audience at the Vatican, amid the ongoing 2025 Italian Open in Rome.

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Mizoram begin Swami Vivekananda Men’s U20 NFC Group D campaign with a big win

Mizoram begin Swami Vivekananda Men’s U20 NFC Group D campaign with a big win

14 May 2025 | 9:32 PM

Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), May 14 (UNI) Mizoram, playing their first match in Group D, earned a comfortable 4-0 victory against Maharashtra in the Swami Vivekananda Men’s U-20 National
Football Championship at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground here on Wednesday.

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Aizawl teen punches through adversity to win Khelo India gold in Bihar

14 May 2025 | 9:19 PM

Aizawl, May 14 (UNI) In a remarkable display of grit and determination, 17-year-old Samuel Zadeng of Mizoram struck gold at the ongoing Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) in Bihar, clinching the top spot in the boys’ 70kg boxing category.

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