What to know from a busy weekend for Canadian national teams
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Canada beats Puerto Rico to claim bronze at FIBA Women's AmeriCup
Less than a day after a heartbreaking loss to the U.S. in the women's AmeriCup basketball tournament, Canada bounced back with an 80-73 victory over Puerto Rico in Sunday's third-place final in León, Mexico.
Canada to face Puerto Rico for FIBA Women's AmeriCup bronze after semifinal loss to U.S.
The Canadian women's basketball team will be playing for third place in the women's AmeriCup, following a heartbreaking 67-63 semifinal loss to the United States on Saturday night.
Three takeaways from Victor Wembanyama's disappointing NBA summer league debut - ESPN
LAS VEGAS — What did we learn from Victor Wembanyama's disappointing debut for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA 2K24 Summer League?
Jordan Nwora Foundation seeks partnership with US Embassy for camps
The Jordan Nwora Foundation, JNF, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the United States of America Embassy in Lagos.
Canadian men's 3x3 team advances to quarterfinals at Macau event after clutch win
The Canadian men's 3x3 team are off to the quarterfinals at a FIBA event in Macau after splitting their pool games on Saturday.
Canada to face U.S. in FIBA Women's AmeriCup semifinals after win over Argentina
Nirra Fields scored a game-high 22 points along with eight rebounds in leading Canada to a 68-60 win over Argentina on Friday to advance to the FIBA Women's AmeriCup semifinals in Léon, Mexico.
Aussie prospect Rocco Zikarsky to join NBL Next Stars program - ESPN
Top international basketball prospect Rocco Zikarsky will forgo college and professional options in the United States and sign with the Brisbane Bullets of the Australian National Basketball League Next Stars program, he told ESPN on Thursday.