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US open basketball World Cup with win over China but Zhang’s towering presence steals spotlight

Zhang Ziyu, 19, presented a rare challenge even for a US team stocked with elite professional talent.

EuroLeague CEO says any NBA Europe deal must work for both sides

US prepare for toughest-ever World Cup with Wilson's sudden absence

Aug 28, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) controls the ball against the Toronto Tempo during the second quarter of a WNBA basketball game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Passport lost in mail: China’s basketball player Li Yueru will miss FIBA World Cup

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Li Yueru, seen here in action for WNBA’s Dallas Wings, led China with 17.7 points and 11.0 rebounds.

Ukrainian Koval confirms she left NCAA women's program after signing of Russian player

FILE PHOTO: Mar 7, 2025; Greensboro, NC, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Kate Koval (13) shoots the ball and is blocked during the fourth quarter by California Golden Bears forward Marta Suarez (7) at First Horizon Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images/File Photo

LA Clippers lose five first-round draft picks, fined US$30 million by NBA after Kawhi Leonard probe

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard said he accepted full responsibility for what he called lapses in judgment by people within his inner circle.

Caitlin Clark embraces global spotlight ahead of World Cup debut

The Indiana Fever guard has become one of the most recognisable athletes in the US in any sport.

SJI first team to retain C Div boys’ basketball title in four years; Nanyang claim six-peat

St Joseph’s Institution’s Houston Cheng was hard to miss with his black headband and pink socks as he scored 37 points to help his team beat National Junior College 74-48 in the C Division boys’ basketball League 1 final.

Ex-NBA players, claiming to be transgender, are not eligible to play in Women’s NBA, say sources

Enes Kanter Freedom is seen prior to a game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena on Aug 23.

Angel Reese stars as Dream score record-setting 124 in rout of Sparks

Angel Reese delivered her 25th double-double of the season.

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