TEHRAN (AFP) -- Hamed Haddadi, the only Iranian to play in the National Basketball Association, retired from international play at the age of 38 after his team was eliminated from the World Cup, state media reported. Iran's Hamed Haddadi. (AFP) The 7ft 2ins (2.18 meter) center made the announcement...
Gilas Pilipinas is likely to be without the very same personnel that played key roles in its 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup campaign in the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games in September. Jordan Clarkson is set to return to Utah while B.League players Dwight Ramos and Kiefer Ravena likely to be out in...
JAKARTA (AFP) -- Latvia head coach Luca Banchi said his team "doesn't need a coach any more" after the tournament sensations booked their place in the quarterfinals on Sunday, Sept. 3, with a win over Brazil. Latvia's head coach Luca Banchi (second to the left) celebrates after winning the FIBA...
REHOBOTH BEACH, United States -- US President Joe Biden on Sunday expressed disappointment that Chinese leader Xi Jinping would not attend the G20 summit in India this week, as Washington seeks to repair relations with Beijing. Asked about Xi reportedly not planning to join the gathering in New...
People wearing raincoats ride a motorcycle in Yilan as Typhoon Haikui makes landfall in eastern Taiwan on September 3, 2023. (Photo by I-Hwa Cheng / AFP) TAITUNG, Taiwan -- Taiwan woke up Monday to toppled trees, floods, and persistent rainfall after Typhoon Haikui made landfall on the island and...
This handout photo taken and released by Vatican Media on September 3, 2023 shows Pope Francis being driven past a Chinese flag during his arrival for Holy Mass at the Steppe Arena in Ulaanbaatar. (Photo by Simone Risoluti / VATICAN MEDIA / AFP) ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia -- Pope Francis on Sunday told...
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo (AFP photo) WASHINGTON, United States -- Holding talks with Beijing officials is not a sign of weakness by Washington, the US commerce secretary said Sunday, adding that not talking can lead to greater tensions and misunderstanding. "It's in the US interest. It's...
MONTREAL, Canada -- Two people were killed and six others wounded late Saturday in a shooting in the parking lot of a reception venue in Ottawa, authorities said. Two weddings were taking place at the venue when gunfire erupted outside, sending shocked guests scrambling for safety. "It was chaos,...
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky (AFP photo) KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday announced the departure of defence minister Oleksiy Reznikov, calling for "new approaches" a year and a half into Russia's invasion. The announcement came hours after Ukraine fought...
It’s growing pains for now for the young Team USA following its 110-104 defeat at the hands of Lithuania in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sunday, Sept. 3, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Team USA head coach Steve Kerr. (Mark Balmores) American head coach Steve Kerr was the...
Italy dominated Puerto Rico, 73-57, to end a 25-year absence in the Top 8 in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 3. Simone Fontecchio celebrates afte Italy punches its first quarterfinals seat in 25 years (FIBA) The Azzurri rode on a blistering...
Team Montenegro is not only leaving the Philippines on a winning note, but also grateful to the tournament co-host nation for its hospitality during its eventful stay for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. NBA star Nikola Vucevic of Montenegro. (FIBA) From Gilas Pilipinas to Team USA, the...
