After whirlwind stretch from Siberia to Australia, Canada's Kayla Alexander gets back to basics
Disappointing. Normal. Hopeful. Downright scary. Kayla Alexander's last 16 months featured it all.
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Innovation, energy and security: How 5G will change Europe
The rollout of 5G is gaining traction in Europe, leading many to question how this new generation of mobile technology will change the way Europe lives, works and interacts.
Agony for Ireland as late Dutch surge ends Eurobasket hopes
Ireland fell to an agonising 59-56 defeat to the Netherlands, after leading for the majority of their FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2023 Qualifiers game at the National Basketball Arena on Sunday.
Ireland using Pauw's tigers as EuroBasket inspiration
Ireland's senior women’s basketball team will attempt to channel the spirit of Vera Pauw's footballers when they take on the Netherlands in Sunday's FIBA Women’s EuroBasket Qualifier at the National Basketball Arena in Dublin (tip-off 5.15pm).
Iran players sing national anthem at World Cup match
AL RAYYAN, Qatar :Iran's national soccer team sang during the playing of their national anthem at their second World Cup match against Wales on Friday having refrained from doing so in their opening game earlier this week in apparent support of protesters back home.
US keeper Turner primed for duel with Arsenal team mate Saka
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : United States goalkeeper Matt Turner needs no reminder of the threat Bukayo Saka poses to his country's hopes of springing a surprise in their World Cup Group B clash on Friday.
U.S lose top spot in FIBA rankings after 12 years as Spain take over
The United States men's basketball team have been knocked off the top of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) world rankings for the first time in over 12 years, with Spain taking over.
Basketball star Griner begins sentence in remote Russian prison: Lawyers
MOSCOW: Basketball star Brittney Griner, whose plight has generated widespread anger in the United States, has been sent to a remote Russian penal colony, her lawyers said on Thursday (Nov 17).