Spain beats Japan 79-59 to top World Cup group and reach quarter-finals
Spain secured first place in Group A at the Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin on Monday, defeating Japan 79-59 behind 20 points from Iyana Martín to advance directly to the quarter-finals.
Germany beats Japan 74–58 to secure first Women's Basketball World Cup win in Berlin
Germany rebounded from an opening defeat against Spain to beat Japan 74–58 in Berlin, leaving all four teams in Group A tied on three points ahead of Monday's decider against Mali.
Germany opens home Basketball World Cup with 53-83 loss to Spain
The German women's basketball team opened their home World Cup campaign in Berlin with a 53-83 defeat against Spain before 12,550 spectators, leaving head coach Olaf Lange targeting second place in Group A.
France beats South Korea 95-69 to clinch World Cup quarter-final berth
The French women's basketball team defeated South Korea 95-69 in Berlin on Saturday, clinching first place in Group B and securing direct qualification for the World Cup quarter-finals.
Olympiacos sells Thomas Walkup to Dubai BC in $2.6 million buyout agreement
The Greek club settled an out-of-court contract dispute with the American guard, ending his five-year stint that produced 12 trophies.
US Women's Basketball Team Edges Italy 55-52 to Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals
The United States secured a quarter-final spot at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin after a 55-52 win over Italy, surviving its lowest scoring output in five decades.
Belgium beats Puerto Rico 76-64 at World Cup before quick turnaround against Australia
Belgium secured a top-two group finish with a 76-64 win over Puerto Rico in Berlin, setting up a decisive group match against Australia fewer than 16 hours later.
Ben Simmons signs one-year, $3.5 million contract with Sacramento Kings
Former All-Star guard Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings after missing the 2025-26 season with back injuries.
Spain faces host Germany in Berlin to open 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup
Spain returns to the Women's Basketball World Cup after an eight-year absence, starting Group A play against tournament host Germany on Friday at Berlin's Uber Arena.
NBA fines Clippers $30 million and bans Steve Ballmer over Kawhi Leonard deals
The NBA stripped the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks, issued a $30 million fine, and suspended owner Steve Ballmer following an inquiry into illicit player compensation.
Ukraine beats Greece 82-76 in Riga during World Cup basketball qualifier
Ukraine defeated Greece 82-76 in Riga on Friday, leaving Vassilis Spanoulis's team in fifth place in Group 9 of FIBA World Cup qualifying ahead of a decisive clash against Spain.
Poland beats Israel 106:86 in Riga to remain unbeaten in World Cup qualifying
Poland improved to 7–0 in FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifying with a 106:86 win over Israel in Riga, setting up a qualification-clinching opportunity against Germany on Sunday.