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WorldCôte d’Ivoire made history on the opening day of the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2026, securing the country’s first-ever win in the competition. The Young Elephants delivered a statement performance by defeating Venezuela 74-63 in Group D, bringing pride to the nation and the entire African continent. Leading the way was Jean-Philippe Oka, who produced a standout performance with **18 points, 2 assists…
WorldThe FIBA Intercontinental Cup is entering a new chapter. FIBA has officially announced that Beijing, China, will host the competition from 2026 to 2028, marking the first time the prestigious global club tournament will be staged in China. The move follows a successful three-year run in Singapore, which hosted the event between 2023 and 2025. Created in 1965, the Intercontinental Cup has evolved from a…
WorldThe New York Knicks have made history by winning the 2026 NBA Championship, securing their first title since 1973. New York defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals (94-90) to close out the series 4-1 and lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy for the first time in more than five decades. The deciding game was another showcase of the Knicks’ resilience. San Antonio came out strong and built…
WorldWith the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup just around the corner, Côte d’Ivoire’s young Elephants are continuing their preparation campaign ahead of the tournament scheduled from June 27 to July 5 in Turkey. The reigning African U16 champions are preparing for their first-ever appearance at the U17 World Cup. Led by head coach Anderson Affi, the Ivorian squad is currently training in France, focusing on tactical…
WorldThe Federation Ivoirienne de Basket-Ball officially launched the campaign of its men's and women's U17 national teams on Friday, May 29, at the Noom Hotel Plateau in Abidjan ahead of the 2026 FIBA U17 World Cups. The event marks a historic milestone for Ivorian basketball, as both teams will compete in the global tournament for the first time in the country's history. The boys' competition will take place in Turkey…
WorldValencia Basket produced one of the greatest nights in club history by defeating Panathinaikos in the decisive EuroLeague playoff Game 5. In front of a packed and electric Roig Arena crowd, the Spanish side secured an emphatic 81-64 victory to book a historic place in the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four. The qualification carries even greater significance considering Valencia had lost the first two games of the series…
