Basketball

PH belles face rough sailing in Serbia

September 16, 2023
Uratex Dream is gearing for an uphill climb in the Red Bull Half Court World Final which starts on Saturday in Belgrade, Serbia. The Philippine crew, bannered by Kaye Pingol, Mikka Cacho, Sam Harada, and Blanche Bahuyan, were drawn in Group A in the 15...

Germany beat Serbia to win basketball world cup gold

September 10, 2023
 AFP
Germany beat Serbia 83-77 on Sunday to win the Basketball World Cup for the first time. The Germans, who went unbeaten through the tournament and were appearing in their first final, broke clear of Serbia in the third quarter in Manila. Serbia launched a furious fourth-quarter fightback but Germany managed to hold them off and […]
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Germany completes unbeaten run towards first-ever World Cup title

September 10, 2023
Germany made history by becoming world champions for the first time after defeating Serbia 83-77 in the Final of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. Dennis Schroder scored 28 points to lead Germany, who will leave Manila with their second-ever World Cup medal to go with their third-place finish in 2002. Germany broke open the […]
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Dennis Schroder named FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 TISSOT MVP

September 10, 2023
Dennis Schroder capped his historical run at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 by taking home the TISSOT Most Valuable Player award after guiding Germany to their first-ever title. Schroder tallied 28 points in Germany’s 83-77 win over Serbia in the Final. The team captain scored at least 14 points for the seventh time in […]
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FIBA, Molten extend World Cup partnership

September 10, 2023
FIBA and Molten will continue working as Global Partners into a fifth decade after holding a renewal ceremony to celebrate a special collaboration that stretches back to 1982. The relationship between both organizations has delivered success through a shared passion and commitment to grow basketball globally and to innovate, with the 40-year anniversary marked in […]
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Doncic, Slovenia end World Cup on high note

September 9, 2023
By REYNALD MAGALLON Luka Doncic and Slovenia ended their 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup campaign on a high note, holding off a stubborn Italy side, 89-85, to claim the seventh place in the final standings at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, Sept. 9....