Team USA tops FIBA men's world rankings, overtaking Spain - ESPN
USA Basketball is back atop the FIBA men's world rankings, even after failing to medal at the World Cup.
Paris Olympics Sport News
World Cup bronze medallist Canada moves to No. 6 in FIBA men's world rankings
Canada soared nine spots to No. 6 in the world in the FIBA men's world after winning the basketball World Cup bronze in the updated list that was released Friday.
After years of struggle, Canada's men's basketball levels up
Germany may have won gold this weekend, their first FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup ever, but it was Canada's overtime upset against the United States in the bronze medal playoff game that has fans and sports writers breathlessly arguing that Canadian men's basketball has finally hit the world stage.
Djokovic looking forward to Paris Olympics in hectic 2024
VALENCIA: Chasing an elusive Olympic gold medal will be one of Novak Djokovic's main goals for next season even though the 24-times Grand Slam champion knows he will have to be physically and mentally ready to cope with a crammed schedule.
All roads lead to China for 19th Asian Games
RIYADH: All roads lead to China for the 19th Asian Games, which will take place in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8.
'We Have Respect For The National Team' - East Bengal Head Coach On Releasing Indian Players For Asian Games
East Bengal head coach Carles Cuadrat has affirmed that his club has respect for the Indian national team and will be releasing players ahead of the upcoming Asian Games. With the 10th season of the Indian Super League set to get underway on September 21, the Games begin a couple of days before at Hangzhou. As the Games act as a qualifying berth for the Paris Olympics 2024, the ISL clubs have been compelled to release some of the Indian players for national duty. Asked about the issue, Cuadrat said during the ISL press meeting here on Wednesday, “We have the calendar, and it's very clear. I've worked with Saudi Arabia's national team in the past, so I know clearly about how the calendar works for the clubs." "Everything is under control. It will remain organized in the football industry across the world." “We have respect for the national team and have sent them a list of players they can use. The clubs and federation (AIFF) must cooperate to do the best for the country." "We have players in the U-23 and the senior team, and we support the national team. There is a list of East Bengal players who can partake in the Asian Games,” he added.
LeBron James, Stephen Curry Among NBA Stars Eyeing Paris Olympics: Report
NBA superstars LeBron James and Stephen Curry are among several top players interested in competing for the United States at next year's Paris Olympics, according to multiple reports on Monday. Two-time Olympic champion and four-time NBA champion James has been recruiting fellow NBA stars for a US squad that seeks a fifth gold medal in a row next year in France, according to The Athletic. Curry, a four-time NBA champion guard with the Golden State Warriors, has expressed a desire to play on the Olympic squad guided by Warriors coach Steve Kerr, ESPN reported.
Penny Oleksiak moving her training to California to prepare for Paris Olympics
Penny Oleksiak, Canada's most decorated Olympian, is taking her training south of the border to California to prepare for the Paris Olympics.