The world of basketball has seen some of the most iconic superstars of all time. From Magic Johnson to Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, the game of basketball has produced some highly influential athletes in the world. But who are the topmost basketball superstars? Who will be the next big names? Who will be the ones that fans will look back to in the future? Today, the world of basketball is filled with a new generation of superstars worth mentioning. From young phenoms like Zion Williamson to the unstoppable LeBron James, there is a new generation of stars that have taken the sport to a new level.

For decades, the world of basketball has been associated with some of the greatest athletes of all time. From the days of Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson to the current generation of superstars such as LeBron James and Stephen Curry, basketball has always been a sport of superstars. These players have outstanding skills and determination that have helped them to become world basketball notables.

The NBA is the leading professional basketball league in the world- the league boasts some of the most impressive rosters of all time. With players from all over the globe, the NBA has become a truly international phenomenon. The likes of the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and Boston Celtics have become household names, developing a cult following.

Even so, some of the top basketball players in the world can still be found playing in lesser-known professional leagues. Whether it is Europe, South America, China, or even Israel, there are plenty of opportunities for basketball superstars to make their mark. In the current era of basketball, the game has become incredibly versatile, with stars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo emerging as dominant forces in the NBA. Others players, such as Luka Doncic have also made their mark in Europe. This cadre of players has adopted different play styles, enabling them to maximize their potential and become true superstars.

Interestingly, when it comes to international play, basketball superstars have the ability to transcend borders and join forces with other talents from around the world. For example, The FIBA World Cup and the Olympics are two of the most prestigious international tournaments; these events often showcase the greatest basketball talent from around the globe. Whether it is in the NBA or on any of the international stages, basketball superstars have the ability to captivate the world with their skill and determination. The top players often lead their teams to victory and are always remembered for their incredible talent and achievements. Truly, the top basketball superstars are an integral part of the game and will continue to be celebrated for generations to come.

Here are some of the top basketball superstars today:

LeBron James: From the time he was drafted into the NBA out of high school, LeBron has been the face of the league; he's among the most recognizable players. LeBron James has won four NBA championships and is considered among the greatest players of all time. With his size, speed and skill, LeBron is- perhaps- the best player in the world. He is the leader of the current era of basketball superstars. Then there is Stephen Curry. As the face of the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry among the most popular players in the NBA. The star’s ability to score from all over the court, coupled with his playmaking abilities, make among the best in the league. He has won three NBA championships and is a leader in the league due to his skill, drive and determination.

Kawhi Leonard: Kawhi Leonard has taken the league by storm since he entered the NBA. He has won two championships and has proved himself one of the best two-way players in the league. He has the ability to score at will, defend at a high level and lead his team to victory. Kahwi is considered the best player in the Toronto Raptors stable; yes, he is among the league's best players. Next is Kevin Durant: Since entering the NBA, Kevin Durant has proved to be the most dynamic player in the league. His ability to score, defend and play at a high level put him in contention as among the best players in the league. Kahwi has won two championships and is the leader of the Brooklyn Nets, one of the best teams in the league.

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Giannis Antetokounmpo, also known as the "Greek Freak," has taken the NBA by storm. He has won two MVP awards and is the leader of the Milwaukee Bucks, one of the best teams in the league. With his athleticism, size, and ability to score from all over the court, Giannis has earned recogintion as one of the best players in the NBA.

These are some of the top basketball superstars that have taken the league by storm. From young stars like Zion Williamson to experienced veterans like LeBron James, there is a new generation of stars that are making a name for themselves in the basketball world.

Formula One is one of the highest class of one seater auto racing cars endorsed by the Federation International den I ‘Automobile and owned by the Formula One Group.

Formula one is one of the most leading racing automobiles since the year 1950 as a popular sports update. The word formula is derived from the set of rules that all the cars must adapt. Formula one consists of series of races known as Grand Prix, which is a French word that means "Grand Prizes".

Engine suppliers of Formula one cars are Ferrari, Mercedes, Renault and Honda. Formula one cars tyre manufactures are Pirelli.

Here is a list of top iconic cars of Formula one:

Maserati 250F

By the statistics of race, Maserati 250F hardly makes an impression. According to authentic sports news this car has won titles in the Grand Prix between the years 1954 and 1959. It is considered as one of the finest and the most graceful cars in the category of formula one cars. Regardless of the fact that this car lacked the constructor's championship till 1958, the pause of results still has no effects on the reputation of this outstanding car. Maserati has the honors of being raced before and after the World War II.

Lotus 25

The boss of Lotus called as Colin Chapman, is an outstanding engineer. Lotus is one of the revolutionized formula cars designed by the monocoque classics. It has made sports news headlines for its amazing results in the racecourse. This beautiful aluminum bathtub shaped car has half of the weight of he welded structure and its shape is three times stiffer. This eye-catching formula car was launched through the year 1962, and soon was the most competitive car that would have won the title of championship but lacked because of the engine failure in the final race. The domination era of this car was from 1964.

Brabham BT20

The Brabham BT20 is considered to be one of the iconic engineering models because of the simplicity of its model. This car was designed by Jack Braham who won the world championships twice in 1959 and 1960. This continuous wins made Braham eager to launch his own formula car. The car dominated in the era of 1964 to 1965 but unfortunately Ferrari and BRM over took its position as their engines were complex and specifically build. This car is mentioned in various sports articles online which are related to speed and racing.

Ferrari 640

As the technology never fails to amaze us. Ferrari 640 is a perfect example of this. Ferrari 640 has a concept of semi- automatic transmission that was linked with a push button gear selector on its steering wheel. Ferrari 640 has conquered some drawbacks regarding the gearbox back in 1989. Barnard redesigned it making it the fastest and hard to compete car. This car is in the history of Mansell victory on his debut in Brazil. However, Ferrari's name is always present in sports updates related to racing and sports cars.

Mercedes W05

One of the major technical change represents Mercedes W05. This car holds the title of six wins I.e. four for the Hamilton and two for Nico Rosberg. Mercedes W05 is one the dominant car in the history of formula one cars and has been a dominant part of sports news related to racing.

Since 2021, Reckitt's brand Dettol has collaborated closely with the Hong Kong Rugby Union to support world-class sporting events, and the brand is proud to be the Official Hygiene Partner of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens again this year. Although Hong Kong is moving into a new post-pandemic phase, the general public remain conscious of hygiene awareness. Dettol will help implement enhanced hygiene protocols for spectators to support this first mask-off rugby international tournament in Hong Kong since the pandemic. With no social distancing measures in effect, the tournament will see 16 men's teams and 12 women's teams from across the world battle it out over three days to a full house of up to 40,000 spectators from 31 March to 2 April 2023.

"At Reckitt, we seek out new opportunities to build shared success with our partners. It is our great honour to collaborate with the Hong Kong Rugby Union again to protect all fans attending the Hong Kong Sevens tournament so that everyone can fully enjoy the three-day event. With mass events returning to the city, the level of hygiene and health will remain a priority for many as the population has become accustomed to it." said Boudewijn Feith, General Manager, Hong Kong/Taiwan at Reckitt.

"As one of the world's most trusted disinfectant brands, Dettol will continue to protect everyone's best moments with our expertise to help Hong Kongers safely embrace this new post-pandemic phase, that is free from masks and social distancing measures."

Dettol will promote positive public hygiene practices and provide easy access to its widely trusted hygiene and disinfectant products throughout the tournament, keeping with Reckitt's purpose of pursuing a healthier and cleaner world built on the foundation of good hygiene.

Safeguarding People's Health with Dettol's Trusted Products

Throughout this international rugby celebration, Dettol will provide onsite hygiene protection by placing Dettol hand sanitiser stations at 75 key locations across the Hong Kong Stadium, including concourse, entrances, security check zones and executive suites. This level of protection is important to ensure the safe and confident entrance into a new phase of hygiene behaviour at mass participation events. The deployment of Dettol's sanitising stations will also help the spectators maintain good hygiene and stay healthy amid the cold and flu season.

"We are excited to welcome a full house of nearly 40,000 fans back at the Stadium as we bring the flagship event back in full swing this year. The crowd can enjoy every game to the fullest with all social distancing measures being lifted, and our partnership with Reckitt and Dettol is instrumental to the event's success. We look forward to achieving another milestone together following our successful partnership last November," said Bryan Rennie, General Manager of Commercial and Business Development of the Hong Kong Rugby Union.

Globally, Dettol has partnered with many leading organizations and supported major events worldwide, including the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the English Football Association (FA), Cricket Australia, Hilton Hotels, British Airways, SF Express, Deliveroo, and Uber Taxi to deliver its brand purpose of protecting what people love.

Royal Purple® continues its partnership with Formula DRIFT for 2023 & 2024 as the Official Engine Oil. The partnership was announced at this year's Performance Racing Industry Tradeshow (PRI) in Indianapolis. Known as the "Synthetic Expert," Royal Purple® focuses exclusively on developing products that significantly outperform other synthetic and mineral-based oils, and puts them to the test in high-performance and high-profile motorsports series such as Formula DRIFT.

"We are honored to have Royal Purple® return as the official engine oil of Formula DRIFT for a fourth and fifth year, especially as we celebrate our landmark 20th anniversary this coming year," said Ryan Sage, president of Formula DRIFT. "The Royal Purple brand has become widely recognized among the drivers and our fans around the world."

The 2023-2024 Royal Purple® partnership will again include a contingency sponsorship for the Formula DRIFT PROSPEC Championship. As part of the program, Royal Purple® will award prize money to the first three PROSPEC contingency participants at each round. This will be available regardless of whether they reach the podium, provided the competition car displays the new Royal Purple® and Formula DRIFT decal. The top 2023 Royal Purple® contingency driver will receive an added performance incentive at the end of the season.

"Formula DRIFT drivers push their engines to extremes, and many count on Royal Purple® to give them the extra performance they crave," said Rusty Waples, director of brand & product management for Royal Purple®. "Maximizing performance is what has given Royal Purple® street cred since 1986 and what fuels our research and development team to continue to find new ways to edge out the competition."

2023 also kicks off with Formula DRIFT PRO Championship driver Dylan Hughes behind the wheel of the Royal Purple® BMW for the fourth consecutive year. With the help of Royal Purple®, Dylan captured two podium finishes in 2022, and finished sixth overall. More good turns are expected in 2023 both on and off the track with partnerships on custom car builds and product giveaways.

"We've had such a good time with Royal Purple® for the last three years, so to continue into 2023 and beyond is amazing," said Dylan. "We've had zero issues running Royal Purple® synthetic oils at over 1000hp, and the support from their R&D team has been incredible, too."

Royal Purple® produces a wide range of quality products for nearly every consumer, commercial, and industrial application. Retailers that stock Royal Purple® products include Walmart, Amazon, O'Reilly Auto Parts, NAPA Auto Parts, AutoZone, and Advance Auto Parts.

STAIDIUM U.S., a company that specializes in using artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver automated live sports streaming, announced today a new agreement with the St. Louis Sting Hockey Club for the 2023-24 season. The Sting is a Tier 2 amateur hockey club consisting of nine teams based in St. Louis (Missouri, USA).

The agreement calls for the STAIDIUM OTT platform to deploy its self-developed and fully-automated cameras in the Sting’s home ice rink. Using artificial intelligence (AI), these cameras will be able to follow the action in the rink, capture and analyze the video in real-time and add viewer-friendly graphic packages and statistical overlays — all without any manual oversight. This will enable St. Louis fans, family members, coaches and scouts to watch professionally-polished sports broadcasts of the Sting’s games no matter where in the world they are.

The STAIDIUM platform also plans to deliver highlight clips of each game and player, as well as real-time statistics and state-of-the-art analytics, intended to both enhance the viewing experience for fans at home and help Sting coaches, scouts and players gain a competitive edge.

“We are excited to have the STAIDIUM streaming platform to deliver our games to our parents and fans,” said St. Louis Sting Hockey Club General Manager Dennis Coon. “At the same time, having the AI analytics and coaching tools at the disposal of our coaching staff is a huge win as well. As an organization, the St. Louis Sting prides itself as a true developmental program to help our players get to the next level. Our agreement with STAIDIUM helps us advance that initiative.”

“We are very happy to be affiliated with a first-class organization like the St. Louis Sting,” said Dave Cochran, Managing Director, STAIDIUM US. “We look forward to assisting in the development of elite level hockey players while delivering a best-in-class streaming service.”

About SPORTTOTAL AG/STAIDIUM U.S.:

STAIDIUM U.S. is a subsidiary of SPORTTOTAL AG (ISIN: DE000A1EMG56), headquartered in Cologne (Germany). SPORTTOTAL AG is a technology and media company on a growth path in the rapidly scalable digital business with streaming platforms, in the high-margin international project business, as well as in the live events business. The company, which was founded in 1979, operates a high-traffic portal through sporttotal.tv, with strong growth for online sport videos and live streaming. The company equips sports clubs with self-developed camera technology which enables sports events to be transmitted live in a high quality and fully automatically on sporttotal.tv. SPORTTOTAL AG’s service portfolio also comprises the technical equipping of racing circuits and sports facilities, as well as the production and marketing of sports events such as the ADAC TOTAL 24-Hour Race at the Nürburgring. In addition, SPORTTOTAL AG operates with its Deutsche Telekom-powered Mediahouse “FORTY10” linear TV channels and just successfully broadcasted the FIFA World Cup for MagentaTV.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) GT Cup ASIA 2022 ended on an exhilarating note on Saturday, 29 October 2022. E-motorsports enthusiasts witnessed 20 local qualifiers – from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and South Korea – pit their dexterity and superb driving skills against one another as they battled for the crown of the regional championship title and for a spot in the Global Finals.

Going against each other right from the start in the Regional Semi-Finals Group A, also known as the Group of Death, Andika Rama M. (Indonesia) dominated the race with his superb driving skills as he topped Group A while defending champion Nathayos Sirigaya (Thailand) finished the in second place.

Overall, reigning champion N. Sirigaya retained his title with 74 points and emerged as the TGR GT Cup ASIA 2022 Regional Champion. A Rama M. came in second with 71 points, just 3 points behind N. Sirigaya. With the tough competition this year, last year's first runner-up, Y.T. Chou only managed to claim victory in the last round of the Final race as he held his leading position throughout five laps, fending off other finalists who raced closely behind him, including defending champion N. Sirigaya. As the top two racers for this year's Regional Finals, both N. Sirigaya and A. Rama M. will represent Asia in the TGR GT Cup Global Finals in November, competing against other top e-Motorsport racers from around the world.

"When I started the final race in fourth position, I thought it was over at first and didn't think I could win the championship especially after I saw Taj Aiman pulling away and when I was overtaken by Andika Rama in the first half of the race. But I stayed calm and continued to push hard for the win, so I am very happy that I am able to win the championship again," N. Sirigaya enthused, upon reflecting on his journey towards victory. "It has been a thrilling experience racing alongside some of the best e-Motorsport racers in Asia. I am grateful to be crowned the TGR GT Cup ASIA champion again and I am thankful to Toyota for providing me with a platform to pursue my passion in e-Motorsports. Right now, my focus is to do better in this year's Global Finals."

Aside from the enhanced line-up of powerful race cars within the new GT 7 platform and newly introduced race conditions, the third season of the TGR GT Cup ASIA 2022 also underscores Toyota's commitment to making e-motorsports accessible across generations, by enabling racing enthusiasts from around the region to experience the thrill and joy of racing Toyota GR cars on iconic circuits. Fans and participants were also treated to a visual feast of fascinating livery designs inspired by local cultures from Asia-based artists such as India-based Graphic Designer Muhammed Sajid and Filipino Illustrator and 3D Artist Nez Yumul.

"We are once again heartened by the immense support for the third edition of the Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup ASIA. All racers displayed impeccable skills and put up a good fight on the grueling racetracks. We hope that E-motorsports fans were thoroughly entertained, especially with the improved line-up of cars and race conditions as well as the myriad of livery designs that was displayed during the competition," said Giri Venkatesh, Acting Vice President at Toyota Motor Asia Pacific. "Well done to all racers and we wish N. Sirigaya and A. Rama M. all the best in the Global Finals."

N. Sirigaya and A. Rama M. will represent Asia and race against some of the world's best e-Motorsport racers in the TGR GT Global Finals slated for November.

The battle for the Regional Championship kickstarted with a Regional Semi-Finals Race, where 20 local qualifiers competed within their allocated groups and raced on the Fuji International Speedway in GR Yaris race cars. In Group A, racing down Fuji International Speedway circuit was a strong contender for this year's regional championship. A. Rama M. led the race right from the start and eventually took victory, with N. Sirigaya trailing right behind in second place. Although Iqbal Suji (Malaysia) started off in pole position for Group B, he was unable to hold on to his lead as Pradana Yogatama (Indonesia) overtook him on the first turn on lap 9. The latter eventually came up top in Group B, with I. Suji coming in second and N. Sirigaya's teammate Thanaphat Pungphat (Thailand) coming in third. For Group C, Taj Aiman (Malaysia) earned first place.

The top five racers from each group in the semi-final round proceeded to the final race, which featured three thrilling racetracks that further challenged the racers' ability and driving skills.

After an exhilarating first three semi-final races, the final race delivered an equally nerve-wrecking and intense battle across three rounds for the top 15 finalists – starting with the Circuit De Barcelona-Catalunya in the GR Supra 20 for round one, followed by a wet weather race at the Nürburgring GP in the GR Supra Race car for round two and culminating in the iconic Le Mans Circuit de la Sarthe with the powerful 952-horsepower TS GR010 Hypercar in round three. In round one, viewers were treated to a spectacular drive by N. Sirigaya who capitalized on Moreno Pratama's (Indonesia) mistake to take the lead on Lap three. Despite starting at the top of the grid, M. Pratama was unable to secure a seat on the podium with N. Sirigaya holding on for a victory in round one, while T. Aiman and M. Pratama finished second and third respectively.

In the second round, on the final lap, there was a close fight for first place between I. Suji and N. Sirigaya with A. Rama M. and T. Aiman battling it out for third position. Although N. Sirigaya continued to pile pressure on I. Suji throughout the race, wet weather expert I. Suji managed to fend off N. Sirigaya and edged him out for the win. In the final round, Y.T. Chou found himself back in the leading position to claim victory for the final race while defending champion N. Sirigaya fought hard to clinch third place in the final lap, sealing his championship title and pipping second place A. Rama M. to the title by just three points.

As with 2021's edition, prizes were also awarded to the top three country teams and the top three racers. Team Malaysia took home the winning team honour with 120 points, followed by Team Indonesia in second place with 110 points, and Team Thailand in third place with 104 points.

The Florida Panthers announced today a multi-year partnership with PointsKash, the first rewards points redemption application.

Fans will now have the unique opportunity to engage with the PointsKash mobile application and receive cash, crypto and NFT rewards for every purchase at FLA Live Arena while allowing them to make payments at any Panthers point of sale.

"We're excited to partner with the first blockchain enabled conversion platform, PointsKash on this unique opportunity for fans to earn and spend their points for rewards at FLA Live Arena," said Florida Panthers Chief Commercial Officer Shawn Thornton.

FLA Live Arena patrons will be able to engage with PointsKash pre-game, as well as during and post-game, to win rewards points as prizes to spend anywhere.

"We can't wait to give fans the opportunity to reward themselves while attending the game that matters to them and engaging with the sport in a whole new way," said Steve Janjic, CEO of PointsKash.

PointsKash, an innovative first mover, has developed a proprietary platform that services consumers, rewards points issuers and merchants in the conversion of loyalty reward points to cash.

Our merchant payment processing services team has over 40 years of experience serving small, medium, and enterprise-level businesses, including local, regional, and national convenience store fuel stations, auto dealerships, manufacturers, sporting events, e-gaming organizations and retailers. PointsKash is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, with additional support in Kansas City, Missouri.

Important sports events in a sporting calendar usually involve multiple sports. Olympics games are the most famous sports event held after every year. It has a few of the multi-sport events, which are popular among the athletes of that particular region, unknown to majority of the people.

Here are some of the most watched sports events:

1. Olympic Games: Nothing beats this huge yet vital event in the field of sports. Olympic Games started from Olympia, Greece back in the 8th century. Since, then it led to the most modern games. Olympics takes place after every four years in winter and summers.

2. X Games: This sports event is held for extreme action sports. X Games not only occur in summers but it has its own winter season.

3. World Games: It is an International Association of games since 1981. This event covers all the sports, which are not included in the Olympic Games.

4. Urban Games: Urban Games event is a five-day celebration of the generation of sports. It covers the 3x3 basketball, skateboard and cycling trails.

5. World Artistic Games: As the name of the event suggests it covers the field of artistic sports i.e. trampoline, hip-hop dance, acrobatics, freestyle, and synchronized swimming and diving. It not only covers this area of sports but also provides competition for figure Roller Skating and aerobic gymnastics.

6. World Beach Games: This sporting event combines sports along with the concept of beach. 20 kinds of sports are considered of this event. For instance, games like beach volleyball, beach football or dragon boat racing takes place.

7. World Combat Games: It was first held in the year 2010, and again in the year 2013. It includes competition of 15 martial arts, boxing, wrestling, taekwondo, fencing, sambo, savate, aikido, judo, karate, kendo, kickboxing, jujitsu, and wushu.

8. World Mind Games: It is a multi-sport event formed by International Mind Sports Association. It was brought with the concept being followed in Olympic Games. It includes games like chess, draughts, go and xiangqi.

9. eGames: An event held for the video game players out there on an international level. This event let the gamers come and show their talent by competing on an international basis.

Games for Disable

1. Paralympic Games: This sporting event works in union with Olympic Games. It is an international multi sports event, which comprises of athletes with disabilities. It occurs in winter and summers as well.

2. Deaflympics: As the name suggests this event comprises events for deaf individuals.

3. Special Olympics World Games: It is the world’s largest society that combines youth along with adults with any rational disabilities. This society comprises of 4.4 million athletes from 170 countries around the globe.

4. Invictus Games: This multi-sport event holds events for wounded soldiers. An event primarily inspired by the concept of Warrior Games.

5. Defi Sportif: This international sporting event is particularly designed for athletes who have auditory, physical, psychiatric, and visual disabilities. It takes place every year in Canada with a competition of 20 countries and 5,000 athletes.