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Basketball: USA retains No. 1 FIBA world ranking

Reuters/Field Level Media
Posted at Sep 20 04:11 AM

USA Basketball remains No. 1 in the FIBA world men's rankings despite a shocking seventh-place finish at this month's World Cup in China. Read more »

Magic 'Dream Team' jersey among items in sports auction

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 19 09:59 AM

A 1992 US Olympic 'Dream Team' jersey worn by Magic Johnson and memorabilia from former New York Knicks coach Red Holzman are among items available in an online auction that began Wednesday. Read more »

Canada judge rejects bobsled champion's bid to compete for USA

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 18 10:19 AM

MONTREAL, Canada - A Canadian judge has rejected a request by Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries to pursue her career in the United States, CBC television reported Tuesday.  Read more »

FIBA: Spain World Cup win, US woes blow Olympic basketball wide open

Peter STEBBINGS, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 16 03:44 PM

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics basketball suddenly looks wide open after reigning champions the United States suffered their worst World Cup, Spain triumphed and Argentina surprised. Read more »

FIBA: Kobe says US Dream Team days are over

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 16 11:44 AM

Kobe Bryant leapt to the defense of the United States basketball team after their failed World Cup campaign, saying on Friday: "The days of the 1992 Barcelona 'Dream Team' are gone." Read more »

Popovich on World Cup: 'There's no blame to be placed'

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Sep 15 09:40 AM

Team USA defeated Poland 87-74 on Saturday to finish in seventh place in the FIBA World Cup tournament, and coach Gregg Popovich had a few words for those who have criticized the red, white and blue for not bringing home a gold medal. Read more »

Debacle in Dongguan: USA face Olympic questions after World Cup flop

Peter STEBBINGS, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 12 05:11 PM

Deprived of the likes of LeBron James and thrown together at the last minute, a young United States team always looked vulnerable at the Basketball World Cup -- and so it proved. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Popovich after US ouster — ‘Proud’ of players’ sacrifice

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 12 01:34 AM

The Team USA players "competed" and they "deserve credit," USA head coach Gregg Popovich says, "just like France deserve credit for winning." Read more »

At FIBA World Cup, USA basketball flirts with vulnerability

Marc Stein, The New York Times
Posted at Sep 01 05:22 AM

This U.S. national team inspires nothing close to its usual fear factor after all but 2 current NBA All-Stars declined invitations to play in the FIBA World Cup. Read more »

FIBA: Space Jam or the World Cup? LeBron among USA's absent stars

Jim SLATER, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 27 01:10 PM

So many NBA headliners from the United States are skipping the Basketball World Cup in China that they would assemble a formidable all-star squad of their own. Read more »

Basketball: US bounces back from shock Australia loss to beat Canada

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 26 09:53 PM

Boston's Jaylen Brown drained 19 points as the United States bounced back from a shock loss to Australia by thumping Canada 84-68 to get their World Cup campaign back on track Monday. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Popovich insists USA better for shock Australia loss

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 25 11:10 AM

Veteran United States basketball coach Gregg Popovich insists his team are better for their shock loss to Australia, which has thrown the upcoming World Cup in China wide open. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: 4 Celtics lead superstar-less Team USA 12-man roster

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 25 12:28 AM

The Celtics' Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart and new acquisition Kemba Walker lead the US' final roster to the FIBA World Cup in China. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Tune-up loss to Aussies ends US 13-year unbeaten streak

Reuters
Posted at Aug 24 04:47 PM

The U.S. team suffered their first loss in 13 years, while Australia secured their first ever win over the Americans after 26 attempts dating back to 1964. Read more »

FIBA: USA urged to improve defense ahead of Basketball World Cup

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 23 12:08 PM

United States basketball coach Gregg Popovich says his team has to improve its defense and communication ahead of the World Cup despite an impressive 102-86 victory over Australia. Read more »

FIBA: Walker leads US to easy win over Australia in World Cup warm-up

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 23 12:05 PM

Boston guard Kemba Walker dazzled with 23 points as the United States ramped up preparations for the defense of their World Cup crown with an impressive 102-86 victory over Australia in a warm-up game Thursday. Read more »

FIBA: Australia learn lessons from USA hoops defeat

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 23 12:04 PM

Australia coach Andrej Lemanis says lessons were learned in their 102-86 defeat to the United States in a basketball World Cup warm-up, highlighting poor defense but insisting it is nothing that can't be fixed. Read more »

FIBA: Australia can win basketball World Cup, says Popovich

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Aug 22 08:39 PM

United States coach Gregg Popovich has tipped Australia as a key contender at the upcoming basketball World Cup in China, saying they have the ability to win the tournament. Read more »

FIBA: Tucker leaves Team USA due to ankle injury

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Aug 18 12:14 PM

Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker is the latest to leave Team USA, doing so Friday because of a minor left ankle sprain suffered in practice Thursday. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: De'Aaron Fox to withdraw from Team USA

Field Level Media/Reuters
Updated as of Aug 18 06:57 AM

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox is leaving Team USA to focus on the upcoming season, Yahoo Sports reported Saturday. Read more »