FIBA World Cup - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

US avoids shocking loss to Italy, clinches World Cup QF berthJackie Young had a big fourth quarter and Breanna Stewart made her only basket of the game to put the United States up for good, helping the Americans escape with a 55-52 win over Italy in the FIBA Women's World Cup on Sunday in Berlin.,The U.S. (2-0), which clinched a quarterfinal berth with the vi...

U.S. opens FIBA World Cup with blowout against ChinaThe United States opened its quest for a record-extending 12th FIBA Women's World Cup title with a 94-61 rout of China on Friday in Berlin.,Caitlin Clark tallied 14 points and 11 assists to lead the favored American squad as action in Group D got underway. Paige Bueckers and Rhyne Howard also scored...

Misplaced mail forces Wings C Li Yueru to miss FIBA World CupDallas Wings center Li Yueru is unable to travel to Berlin for the FIBA World Cup because of a lost passport and will not play for China.,The Chinese team is scheduled to open play in the event Friday against the United States.,She posted the news on Instagram on Wednesday.,"Unfortunately, my passpo...

Kelsey Plum out for season; A'ja Wilson also out for Team USA

Kelsey Plum's season with the Phoenix Mercury has come to an end -- and her participation with the U.S. women's basketball team in the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup is over before it began.,Plum, who is dealing with an injury to her lower left leg, posted the news Monday on social media.,"I did everyt...

FIBA World Cup roster features Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers

WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers will make their major international debuts with the U.S. team at next month's FIBA World Cup in Germany.,USA Basketball announced the 12-player women's national team on Thursday, with Angel Reese and Aliyah Boston also among the first-timers joining vetera...

France to host 2031 FIBA World Cup; Tokyo gets women's tourney

The FIBA Central Board has chosen France as the host of the 2031 FIBA Basketball World Cup, with Japan getting the Women's World Cup in 2030.,The French cities of Lille, Lyon, and Paris will co-host the event from Aug. 29 to Sept. 14, with the final taking place in Paris.,The women's tournament will...

Luc Longley Mad That Spain Keeps Getting "Kissed On The Dick By The Basketball Gods"

Australia just lost a tough game to Spain in the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup. The Boomers led most of the way, but lost their lead at the end of regulation, thanks in part to a few dodgy calls that went against them. They eventually lost in double-overtime, 95-88....

Big Boban Engulfs Donovan Mitchell On Jump Ball

Team USA lost to Serbia, 94-89, in a consolation round matchup at the FIBA World Cup today, ensuring their worst-ever finish at any international tournament. The underperformance of an talent-depleted national team is less interesting to me than the physical prowess of one of basketball’s very large...