Canada finishes 5th at Paris Olympics
Some Canadians think that Canada is the world’s best country, or at least greater than the USA in most things. … Continue reading Canada finishes 5th at Paris Olympics
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USA dream to be the Supreme Team
There was the Dream Team (Jordan, Magic, Bird at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics) and the Redeem Team (Kobe, LeBron, D-Wade … Continue reading USA dream to be the Supreme Team
Spain, Greece, Brazil and Puerto Rico win FIBA 2024 Olympic qualifiers
Spain will play in the Olympics for the seventh consecutive time after beating Bahamas 86-78 before 7000 fans in Valencia, … Continue reading Spain, Greece, Brazil and Puerto Rico win FIBA 2024 Olympic qualifiers
Philippines beats European team in FIBA event for first time since 1960
The Philippines upset Latvia 89-80 in Riga to claim their first win against a European team in an official FIBA … Continue reading Philippines beats European team in FIBA event for first time since 1960
Saric powers Croatia over Slovenia at FIBA Olympic qualifiers in Greece
Dario Saric notched a triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to power Croatia 108-92 over Slovenia, who … Continue reading Saric powers Croatia over Slovenia at FIBA Olympic qualifiers in Greece
Luka, Giannis set to battle at FIBA Olympic qualifiers in Greece
FIBA fans are getting ready to watch 24 teams compete in Greece, Latvia, Spain and Puerto Rico, where the winner … Continue reading Luka, Giannis set to battle at FIBA Olympic qualifiers in Greece
Luka should play the game, not the refs
Luka Doncic cannot foul out with 4 minutes left in a must-win game 3 at home in the NBA Finals. … Continue reading Luka should play the game, not the refs
Serbia lists Jokic, Bogdanovic and other NBA players on pre-Olympic roster
Serbia’s preliminary roster ahead of the Paris Olympics includes three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Atlanta … Continue reading Serbia lists Jokic, Bogdanovic and other NBA players on pre-Olympic roster
Canada stuns USA in OT to win FIBA World Cup bronze
Canada won their first ever medal at a FIBA world championship by beating the United States 127-118 in overtime on … Continue reading Canada stuns USA in OT to win FIBA World Cup bronze
Brawny Germany stuns USA in FIBA World Cup semi-final classic in Manila
Germany’s 113-111 semi-final victory over United State was among the most exciting games in recent FIBA history, comparable to USA’s … Continue reading Brawny Germany stuns USA in FIBA World Cup semi-final classic in Manila
FIBA vets Serbia beat Canada 95-86 to reach World Cup final in Manila
Above all else, basketball is a team game. Players with high points get the highlights and headlines, but teams win … Continue reading FIBA vets Serbia beat Canada 95-86 to reach World Cup final in Manila
Serbia’s team-first way to FIBA success
World basketball fans should know Serbia by now. They reached the finals of the FIBA U19 in 2013 and the … Continue reading Serbia’s team-first way to FIBA success
Big bold Lithuania outshoots USA at FIBA World Cup in Manila
Is Lithuania now the favorite to win the FIBA World Cup in Manila, Philippines? Lithuania made their first 9 threes, … Continue reading Big bold Lithuania outshoots USA at FIBA World Cup in Manila
Tyrese Haliburton leading USA’s second unit at FIBA World Cup in Manila
He signed a 5-year contract with Indiana Pacers for $260 million. But Tyrese Haliburton is still not the starting point … Continue reading Tyrese Haliburton leading USA’s second unit at FIBA World Cup in Manila
FIBA, ESPN to air World Cup 2023
US sports network ESPN plans to show all 92 games of the FIBA World Cup from August 25 to September … Continue reading FIBA, ESPN to air World Cup 2023
Canada qualifies for FIBA World Cup of basketball with revenge win over Venezuela in frozen Edmonton
—words and images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media, all rights reserved Canada qualified for the FIBA World Cup of basketball … Continue reading Canada qualifies for FIBA World Cup of basketball with revenge win over Venezuela in frozen Edmonton
Czech hero Satoransky calls game on Canada at FIBA qualifier in Victoria
What a crazy way not to go to Tokyo. Canada, with 8 NBA players, were 5 of 29 from three … Continue reading Czech hero Satoransky calls game on Canada at FIBA qualifier in Victoria
Spain are world champs again in Asia
— Playing with passion again, Spain beat Argentina 95-75 to win the FIBA World Cup 2019 in China. This was … Continue reading Spain are world champs again in Asia
Would Team USA win in the NBA?
— Media and fans in the US are largely overlooking the FIBA world cup of basketball in China, where games … Continue reading Would Team USA win in the NBA?
Learning how to win the Czech way at the FIBA World Cup 2019 in China
— Though FIBA basketball is different than NBA or NCAA basketball, it’s still a team game. The most inspired and … Continue reading Learning how to win the Czech way at the FIBA World Cup 2019 in China
Canada loses to Australia in first game of FIBA World Cup “Group of Death”
—- Canada might be the world’s second most prolific producer of basketball talent. But Canada’s team at the FIBA World … Continue reading Canada loses to Australia in first game of FIBA World Cup “Group of Death”
USA wins FIBA Women’s World Cup 2014 in Turkey
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Turkey thrills home crowd, reaches FIBA women’s world cup semi-finals
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Canada reaches Women’s World Cup quarter-finals before losing to Australia
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Turkey edges Canada 55-44 in FIBA Women’s World Cup battle in Ankara
USA dominate Serbia 129-92 to win FIBA World Cup 2014 in Madrid, Spain
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France beats Lithuania 95-93 to win bronze at FIBA World Cup in Spain
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photo gallery: USA beats Slovenia 119-76 to reach World Cup semi-finals
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Jonas Valanciunas leads Lithuania into FIBA World Cup quarter-finals in Spain
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Slovenia downs Dominican Republic to reach FIBA World Cup quarters
New Zealand ends Finland’s dream at FIBA World Cup in Spain
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USA soars over Dominican Republic 106-71 at FIBA World Cup in Spain
The United States continues to soar at the FIBA World Cup in Spain, winning their 58th straight game with a … Continue reading USA soars over Dominican Republic 106-71 at FIBA World Cup in Spain
Dominican Republic edges Finland at FIBA World Cup 2014 in Bilbao, Spain
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USA does war dance on New Zealand 98-71 at FIBA World Cup in Bilbao
–New Zealand players meant no disrespect when they aped and stuck their tongues out at USA before their third game … Continue reading USA does war dance on New Zealand 98-71 at FIBA World Cup in Bilbao
Down 40-35 at the half, USA out-runs Turkey to win 98-77 at FIBA World Cup
After two games at the FIBA World Cup in Spain, a pattern is emerging. You can beat the United States … Continue reading Down 40-35 at the half, USA out-runs Turkey to win 98-77 at FIBA World Cup
USA blows out Finland 114-55 in first FIBA 2014 World Cup match in Spain
The United States routed Finland 114-55 in their sold-out opening match at the FIBA 2014 World Cup in Bilbao, Spain … Continue reading USA blows out Finland 114-55 in first FIBA 2014 World Cup match in Spain
FIBA world juniors challenging NCAA as proving ground for NBA draft prospects
PUTTING POTENTIAL OVER ACHIEVEMENT — NBA EXECS GAMBLE ON DRAFT DAY — photos copyright Christopher Johnson — As Kobe Bryant’s … Continue reading FIBA world juniors challenging NCAA as proving ground for NBA draft prospects
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