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Canada sets sights on success on World Cup stage with goal of Olympic berth complete
The goal of earning an Olympic berth is checked off, but that’s not where it…

Serbia moves into World Cup semifinals by beating Lithuania, which had just topped the U.S.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Lithuania beat the U.S. at the 1998 world championships, then failed…

Serbian player loses a kidney after getting injured at Basketball World Cup
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Serbian Basketball Federation announced Monday that forward Borisa Simanic has…

New Commanders ownership has reignited the debate over the NFL team’s old name
A day after assuming control of the Washington Commanders, Josh Harris beamed about taking over…

South Sudan to represent Africa, Japan to represent Asia in Paris Olympic basketball
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — It was a chant that Luol Deng waited years to lead.…

Veteran referee Dave Foxcroft leaving CFL officiating ranks on his own terms
Dave Foxcroft is leaving the CFL officiating ranks on his own terms. The veteran referee…

The USA is in great position entering Round 2 of the World Cup. So are many other teams
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The opponent names will become more recognizable for USA Basketball now.…

Caroline Wozniacki beats Petra Kvitova at the US Open shortly after coming out of retirement
NEW YORK (AP) — When Caroline Wozniacki finished off the biggest victory of her still-fresh…
Retired Giants catcher Buster Posey goes back to school to complete his degree from Florida State
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Buster Posey is going back to school at age 36. No,…

USA rolls past Jordan 110-62. Now Round 2 of Basketball World Cup awaits
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Another game, another blowout for the U.S. at the Basketball World…

Harris praises 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces for ‘grit and determination’ on and off court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris led a White House celebration Friday for the…

Gilgeous-Alexander has 27 points, Canada routs No. 5 France 95-65 at FIBA World Cup
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Canada has never won a medal at the FIBA Basketball World Cup.…
Players credit the NFL and union with doing a better job of teaching when sports betting isn’t OK
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Detroit wide receiver Jameson Williams and Tennessee right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere…

‘Confident’ Canadian men look to face challenges, expectations at FIBA World Cup
Head coach Jordi Fernandez is welcoming the high expectations facing Canada’s men’s basketball team. The…

World Cup plans in Okinawa unaffected by North Korean spy satellite launch attempt
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Plans for the start of the Basketball World Cup in Okinawa,…