Carleton leads Canada over Mali at FIBA women's World Cup
SYDNEY, Australia — Bridget Carleton poured in 27 points to lead Canada's women's basketball team to an 88-65 over Mali at the FIBA World Cup on Tuesday.
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'Frustrated' Mali basketball duo sorry for World Cup fight
Mali players apologised on Tuesday after they fought each other at the women's basketball World Cup, with governing body FIBA opening an investigation into the incident. The scuffle erupted in a media zone at the tournament in Sydney on Monday and was caught on camera while Serbia's Sasa Cado was being interviewed. Serbia had defeated Mali 81-68.
LeBron prioritising fitness, not records, in 20th season
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James said Monday staying injury free will be his priority as he prepares for a 20th season in the NBA which could see him break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record.
Nigeria’s schools crash out from World School Basketball Championships
Nigeria’s boys’ team at the ISF World Secondary School Basketball Championship, Bishop Dimeari Grammar School, Ovom.
FIBA investigating fight between Mali players at Women's World Cup
SYDNEY : The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) launched an investigation on Tuesday after two Mali players were filmed fighting with each other after their team were eliminated from the Women's World Cup.
'We're the underdogs' - Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers set out to prove themselves all over again
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — With reams of championship banners hanging above him, a couple of surefire Hall of Fame teammates present in the gym with him and a team roster that will cost the Los Angeles Lakers a hair under $175 million, Anthony Davis' statement about the upcoming season sounded almost unthinkable.
Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving - Gave up 4-year, $100M-plus extension to be unvaccinated
NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving says he turned down a four-year extension prior to the 2020-21 season because of his decision not to get the COVID-19 vaccination.
'Stronger' Kawhi Leonard ready to start training camp with rest of LA Clippers this week
PLAYA VISTA, Calif. — Kawhi Leonard said he «definitely got a lot stronger» after a season off and is ready to start training camp when the LA Clippers open practice on Tuesday.