Kaspars Kambala ready for Aris (Thessaloniki)
The new player of the Bulgarian champion Lukoil Academic - the Latvian center Kaspars Kambala arrived today in Sofia. The 6`9 player will play...
USA are world champions as Durant & co see off Turkey
The United States of America answered their critics in style, winning the 2010 FIBA World Championship by hammering Turkey, 81-64 in front of a...
Turkey beat Serbia in exciting finish
Kerem Tunceri scored a game-winning lay-up as Turkey edged out Serbia 83-82 to set up a showdown with the USA in Sunday’s final...
USA brush off Lithuania
The United States of America beat Lithuania 89-74 to book their place in the final of the 2010 FIBA World Championship. The...
USA beat Russia to advance to semis
A strong third quarter from the United States of America saw them march on to the semi-finals, after beating Russia, 89-79 in Istanbul. Kevin...
Argentina beat Brazil in WC classic
In the battle of South America's top two basketball nations. It was the blue and white of Argentina who advanced, beating the Samba nation of...
Strong third quarter sees Russia home
An Andrey Vorontsevich double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds helped Russia overcome a plucky New Zealand side, 78-56 to reach the quarter finals...
USA show no mercy on Angola
For the moment, the United States of America have silenced their critics, with a 121-66 mauling of African giants, Angola in Istanbul. Chauncey...
Italy and Slovenia are the last two standing
As Lithuania finalises their preparation for next Summer's EuroBasket, the decision of who gets to host the 2013 event isn't far away either. The deadline...
Can Turkey live up to expectations?
Slovenia are next. Question is, can they silence the partizan crowd inside the Sinan Erdem Arena - or are they Turkey's next victims? ...
Closing thoughts from the Abdi Ipeckci
With Group B. It was a case of what you expected. USA topped the group, Iran and Tunisia headed home. It was mainly...
Group B ends with Brazil thumping Croatia
Brazil have won third place in Group B, with a 92-74 win over Croatia in the final game in Istanbul’s Abdi Ipecki Arena. ...
Slovenia beat Iran in drab game
Slovenia ended their group play with a 65-60 win over Iran, in a lifeless game in Istanbul. Slovenia finish in second...
USA, perfect – Tunisia, winless
USA made it five wins from five, by no means convincing though. As they beat winless Tunisia, 92-57. In a game...
Slovenia edges Brazil
Slovenia brought the penultimate day in Istanbul to a close with a thrilling, 80-77 victory over a strong Brazil side. Jaka Lakovic...
USA beats Iran in highly awaited battle
United States of America defeated a spirited Iran team, 88-51 in Istanbul. Kevin Love led the States with 13 points, in...
Croatia advance with win against Tunisia
Croatia got a much needed victory in the first game of the penultimate day here Istanbul. Beating winless Tunisia 84-64. Bojan Bogdanovic...
USA beat Brazil in thriller!
USA saw off the challenge of a well drilled Brazil side, winning 70-68 in one of the games of the tournament in Istanbul. ...
Iran get maiden win in WC
Iran survived an early fourth quarter onslaught to defeat Tunisia, 71-58 in Istanbul - and earn them their first win in a World Championship...
Slovenia grab victory against fierce rivals
A heated rivary came to the frey this afternoon, in day three - and it was Slovenia who came away with the spoils, beating...
