Lead Story
Canada stays undefeated in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Americas Qualifiers
Even without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Cory Joseph suiting up for Canada’s game against Panama, Canada managed just fine as they dominated Panama, staying undefeated at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Americas Qualifiers by winning 106-50. Going on a 16-0 run to start the first quarter, Canada jumped to a 33-7 lead after the…
Read MoreFinland first European team to book spot at FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023
Finland became the first team from Europe to lock up a ticket to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 after a series of results on the final day of Window 4 of the European Qualifiers went their way. Finland will make their second appearance at the FIBA World Cup after finishing 22nd in their debut…
Read MoreBosnia and Herzegovina shocks France after double overtime thriller in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers
Bosnia and Herzegovina rode a rollercoaster of emotions and prevailed in a 96-90 double overtime thriller over France in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers. In a showdown of teams who will face off in the Group Phase of the FIBA EuroBasket 2022, France fell behind by 18 points in the first quarter but put…
Read MoreRookie sensation Chet Holmgren will miss the entire 2022-23 NBA season
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced today that forward Chet Holmgren has sustained a Lisfranc injury in his right foot. Holmgren will miss the 2022-23 season. Further updates will be provided when appropriate. STATEMENT FROM THUNDER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER SAM PRESTI: “Certainly, we are disappointed for Chet, especially given the excitement he had…
Read MoreSerbia overcomes Greece in titanic overtime battle in front of record crowd
Serbia got their bid to reach next year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup back on track with an important 100-94 overtime triumph against Greece in front of a European Qualifiers record crowd of 19,150. In a battle of two recent back-to-back NBA MVPs, Nikola Jokic prevailed over Giannis Antetokounmpo as bottom beat top to open up…
Read MoreFrance cruises past the Czech Republic in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers
France was unfazed by a long break at halftime and used a big start to the second half for a comfortable 95-60 win at home over the Czech Republic in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers. Spurred on by a sold-out crowd of 14,200 in the Parisian Accor Arena, Vincent Collet’s France team allowed just…
Read MoreJury awards Vanessa Bryant $16 million over crash photos taken of Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna
Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, was awarded $16 million as part of a $31 million jury verdict Wednesday against Los Angeles County for deputies and firefighters sharing gruesome photos of the NBA star, their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna; and other victims killed in a 2020 helicopter crash. The nine jurors unanimously agreed with Vanessa Bryant and her…
Read MoreLithuania fends off Hungary in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers
Lithuania survived a tougher than expected fight in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers as they fended off Hungary 88-78 on the road in a Group K nail-biter. The teams came into the game knowing they would face off in Group B of the FIBA EuroBasket in Cologne in a few weeks. Lithuania’s…
Read MoreLithuania claims the 2022 FIBA U16 European Championship title
Lithuania claimed the 2022 FIBA U16 European Championship title after beating Spain 77-68 in the Final on Saturday. Mantas Laurencikas top scored with 26 points along with six rebounds and three steals as Lithuania ended a run of four straight Final losses in the competition to be crowned champions for the first time since 2008. Lithuania started…
Read MoreUdonis Haslem returning for 20th NBA season
Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem is coming back for his 20th NBA season. The 42-year-old made the announcement Sunday at his basketball camp in Miami. “I have decided to follow through with what me and my father had talked about, and I will finish what I started, and I will play 20 years,” Haslem said, seated at midcourt…
Read More