FIBA World Cup 2023 - Schedule, news, Team USA roster - ESPN
As Team USA prepares for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, so should you.
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FIFA Suspends Spanish FA Chief Following 'Kiss' Row In Women's World Cup Final
FIFA has suspended Spanish football association chief Luis Rubiales after his involvement in the 'kiss' controversy at the end of the Women's World Cup final. According to reports, he has been handed a 90-day suspension and he has also been barred from contacting Jenni Hermoso in any way, "(We) decided today to provisionally suspend Mr. Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities at national and international level," said world football's governing body in a statement, explaining it would last 90 days, pending their disciplinary proceedings. Rubiales kissed Hermoso after Spain's victory over England but Hermoso made it clear that the Spanish FA chief did not have her consent.
The 15 most interesting players at the 2023 FIBA World Cup - ESPN
The FIBA World Cup tipped off today with games beginning at 4 a.m. ET in Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia.
Verstappen fastest in final red-flagged Dutch GP practice
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands : Red Bull's Max Verstappen was fastest in a wet and three-times red-flagged final free practice for his home Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort on Saturday.
Daniel Ricciardo Hoping To Make A Quick Recovery From Broken Hand
Daniel Ricciardo says he hopes to "recover as quickly as I can" after breaking his hand in Friday practice ruling the Australian out of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix. His Alpha Tauri team's reserve driver, Liam Lawson, is a last minute super-sub and it promises to be a baptism of fire for the 21-year-old New Zealander. With only three practice sessions under his belt last year he now has to grapple with competing against double world champion Max Verstappen and company at the unforgiving tight and twisty Zandvoort circuit. Add in the conditions, the seaside circuit was hit by a storm early on Saturday with more rain forecast, and it's asking a lot of the 21-year-old Lawson at such short notice.
Springboks' Kolisi warns 'hard work starts now' after rout of All Blacks
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi warned the "hard work starts now" after the reigning champions completed their World Cup preparations with a 35-7 win over 14-man New Zealand at Twickenham on Friday, the All Blacks' heaviest defeat of all time.
South Africa lay marker down ahead of World Cup defence by thrashing New Zealand
South Africa laid down a marker ahead of their World Cup title defence by hammering New Zealand 35-7 in a warm-up clash at Twickenham.
Decision time - The tough RWC calls Andy Farrell has to make
The auditions are almost over, and now Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has to make his call.