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.
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.
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.
Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game after baseline confrontation with Natasha Cloud
Security removed the former NBA center from Wintrust Arena after an altercation near the Indiana Fever bench late in the third quarter of Chicago's 113-90 loss.
Charalampopoulos tears patellar tendon in Greece win over Poland, leaving squad at 15 players
Greek forward Vassilis Charalampopoulos suffered a partial patellar tendon rupture during Saturday's 89–81 friendly victory over Poland, ruling him out of upcoming games against Cyprus, Ukraine, and Spain.
France beats Serbia 91-90 in Orléans basketball friendly behind Wembanyama
The French men's basketball team defeated Serbia 91-90 in a preparation game in Orléans on Sunday, avenging a 90-87 loss in Belgrade three days earlier.