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Ukraine's national basketball team pulled off an exciting comeback victory against Greece, winning 82-76 in their 2027 World Cup qualifying match. The thrilling fourth-quarter surge marks the team's fifth win in seven qualifying matches.
A Spanish center has become the first male player from Spain to reach the NCAA men's basketball championship game, leading Michigan past Arizona with a dominant 26-point performance. His success could transform opportunities for Spanish players in American college basketball.
Nigeria's women's basketball team remains the only African nation in the global top 10, holding steady at 8th place despite tough competition in France. Their consistent performance proves they're not just visitors among the world's elite but permanent fixtures capable of challenging basketball's biggest powers.
Egypt's national basketball team just ended a three-decade losing streak against reigning African champions Angola with a thrilling 79-73 victory. The historic win in front of thousands of hostile fans marks a turning point for Egyptian basketball.
The UCLA women's basketball team brought their first-ever NCAA championship trophy home to Pauley Pavilion, celebrating with 5,000 fans three days after their historic 28-point victory over South Carolina. Players who once doubted LA cared about basketball proved the city has championship fever.
Nigeria's MakTown Flyers are heading to Morocco for the Basketball Africa League Championship with a powerful message of support from basketball promoter Igoche Mark. The league champions are ready to represent their nation on the continental stage.
BYU women's basketball didn't practice before their tournament win because it fell on a Sunday. Sophomore star Delaney Gibb explained why her team's faith matters more than preparation.
The Basketball Africa League is expanding beyond games into a full economic ecosystem. Leaders in Kigali unveiled plans to transform African basketball into a franchise model creating jobs and investment opportunities across the continent.
Elisa Mevius, who helped Germany win its first Olympic basketball gold medal in Paris, is bringing her talents to UW-Green Bay. Despite battling injuries at Oregon, the standout guard is ready for a fresh start with the Phoenix.
UCLA's women's basketball team made history by reaching their first-ever national championship game with a 51-44 victory over Texas. The Bruins will face South Carolina on Sunday for the title.
Nigeria's women's basketball team is making history as the first African national team ever to face a WNBA franchise. The game against the Los Angeles Sparks marks a bold new chapter for D'Tigress as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
The legendary 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team that went 60-0 and won gold in Atlanta will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this August. Their dominance launched the WNBA and changed women's basketball forever. #
Former U.S. rugby coach Gary Gold believes basketball players could become rugby's next wave of talent. With over 19,000 NCAA basketball players and few NBA spots available, rugby is finding success converting athletes who already have the skills to excel.
Philadelphia just witnessed history as women's 3-on-3 basketball league Unrivaled drew 21,490 fans, shattering the attendance record for any regular-season women's professional basketball game. The crowd's energy proved what players have known all along: fans are hungry for more women's basketball.
UCLA's women's basketball team made history by capturing their first-ever NCAA championship with a dominant 79-51 victory over South Carolina. Three seniors ended their college careers by bringing home the trophy the program had never won before.
Greece's inflation fell from 4.9% to 3.9% in just one month, while the government promises major healthcare improvements across the country. Prime Minister Mitsotakis inaugurated Greece's first kidney dialysis unit in a primary care facility, signaling a new era for public health.
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team has surged back into the top 10 national rankings for the first time since Caitlin Clark's final season, proving the program's strength extends beyond one superstar. Meanwhile, Duke's incredible 10-game winning streak has lifted them back into the rankings after a rocky start.
After years of trying, Greece's Baseball5 team won their first elite international match, moving their captain to tears of pride. The historic seventh-place finish at the Mediterranean Cup marks a turning point for the growing sport in Greece.
St. Thomas More's girls' basketball team clinched the Catholic Youth Organization championship with a perfect 10-0 record in their very first season. The thrilling game came down to the final minutes, with the underdogs defeating a five-time champion.
Former NBA player Jontay Porter is getting a second chance on the court with the Seattle SuperHawks in the United States Basketball League. Despite facing federal charges and a lifetime NBA ban for gambling violations, the 26-year-old gets to continue his basketball career starting March 7.
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