Qatar to host men’s basketball World Cup in 2027
Qatar will host the 2027 edition of the men’s FIBA Basketball World Cup, the sport’s governing body announced, the Middle Eastern nation securing another major sporting...
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Stadium hooliganism: Ministers to announce measures, police seek suspect (Update)
In an announcement on Wednesday, the Cyprus football federation (Kop) said Thursday’s Apoel-Ael futsal cup final at Kition Sports Centre, will be held without fans,...
NBA Hall-of-Famer Pierce to pay $1.4 million over crypto promotion, SEC says
Former pro US basketball star Paul Pierce has agreed to pay more than $1.4 million to settle charges he illegally promoted digital assets, Wall Street’s...
Bucks get triple-double from Giannis, topple Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double of 35 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists as the host Milwaukee Bucks recorded their first win in three tries against...
Basketball match fixing report will be handed to attorney general
The sports ethics committee on Wednesday fully accepted the findings of a report on game fixing within basketball and will be forwarding the case to...
US basketball star Griner headed to Russian penal colony
Russian authorities last week transferred U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner from a detention centre outside Moscow and she is now on her way to an...
US ‘actively’ seeking WNBA star Griner’s return from Russia, White House says
The United States is actively trying to resolve WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on Tuesday, reiterating...
Warriors crush Celtics for fourth NBA Championship in eight years
The Golden State Warriors beat the Celtics 103-90 in Game Six of the NBA Finals in Boston on Thursday to win the Championship trophy for the fourth...
Bucks win in Boston behind Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double
Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple-double and Jrue Holiday scored a game-high 25 points as the visiting Milwaukee Bucks beat the Boston Celtics 101-89 in Game 1 of...
A historic day for sport: Cyprus set to co-host EuroBasket group phase
European basketball’s governing body FIBA on Tuesday decided that Cyprus will be among the three countries to host the group phase of the EuroBasket tournament...
