
Robber Confesses to Exchange Office Heist, Citing Debts and Sick Mother
Police have revealed the testimony of Luan Maçi, the perpetrator of an armed robbery at an exchange office in the Concord shopping center. The 42-year-old initially denied the charges but later confessed, stating he had debts and a sick mother.

TNT to broadcast FIBA World Cup games featuring stars such as Caitlin Clark
Basketball fans will be able to see Caitlin Clark’s first game with the U.S. women’s national team next week in Puerto Rico thanks to a new deal between TNT Sports and FIBA, the international…

TNT Sports has reached a multiyear deal with FIBA for …
TNT Sports has reached a multiyear deal with FIBA for …

FIBA reitinge – išsaugotos Lietuvos rinktinės pozicijos
FIBA paskelbė atnaujintą pasaulio reitingą, kuriame savo pozicijų neapleido Lietuvos krepšinio rinktinė.

Hrvatska reprezentacija napravila vrhunsku senzaciju! Samo je jedan rezultat veće iznenađenje
Statistika, kažu, zna biti varljiva, i da je doista često tako potvrđuje ljestvica koju je, po završetku drugog kvalifikacijskog “prozora” za Svjetsko prvenstvo košarkaša, objavila FIBA.

Mujović with Garbahosa: Podgorica ready to host big...
FIBA Europe President, Jorge Garbahosa, thanked for the warm reception and emphasized that Podgorica and Montenegro represent an example of an environment where basketball has strong support and perspective.

Aleksa Avramović: No excuses, I remember tougher situations in FIBA windows
The Serbian basketball team suffered its second defeat in the qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA World Cup.

Musa delighted basketball Europe, did you see what he did before Alibegović's three-pointer?
The basketball national team of Bosnia and Herzegovina played an excellent match against Switzerland and ultimately celebrated with a score of 91:60, and one move by Džanan Musa delighted even FIBA's official website.

Garbahosa: In FIBA, we often talk about Montenegro as a miracle
The head of FIBA Europe visits the Basketball Federation.

Biberović soon officially as a Turk: "He has been playing in Turkey for years, he is as much a Turkish child as all of us"
The institution of "naturalized player" regularly causes controversy every time FIBA competitions begin.

Francisco-led Frenchmen dealt with the Hungarians
On Sunday, the Frenchmen led by Sylvain Francisco secured a victory in Group G of the FIBA 2027 World Championship qualifiers.

Gilas Pilipinas mauled by 27 points as Australia visits for first time since 2018 brawl
Gilas Pilipinas drops both of its home games in the second window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers as mighty Australia dominates to stay unbeaten in Group A
FIBA postpones Qatar-Saudi Arabia World Cup Qualifier - Qatar Tribune
FIBA postpones Qatar-Saudi Arabia World Cup Qualifier Qatar Tribune

Icelandic media: Vikings defeated some of the best in the world – this is the most beautiful victory in our sports history
Icelandic media is not indifferent to the miracle created by their country's basketball team on Friday in the FIBA World Championship qualification match against Lithuania.

Ataman assessed Turkey's victory as historic, then sent a message to FIBA and Euroleague
The Turkish basketball team achieved a victory away against the Serbian national team in the third round match of the qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup.

Pratybas su žalgiriečiais atskleidęs Kurtinaitis džiaugėsi Augusto Marčiulionio pokyčiais
Lietuvos vyrų rinktinės strategas Rimas Kurtinaitis pektadienį pasidalino mintimis apie būsimą FIBA pasaulio čempionato akistatą su Islandija.

Į naktinę odisėją dėl rinktinės pasileidęs Francisco padėkojo „Žalgiriui“
Kauno „Žalgirio“ žvaigždė Sylvainas Francisco tam, kad padėtų Prancūzijos rinktinei artėjančiose FIBA atrankos lango rungtynėse leidosi į sunkią kelionę.

KSS: We will not change age categories until FIBA insists on it
FIBA has announced the possibility of changing age limits when selecting younger categories, male and female selections.

Gilas absorbs first loss in World Cup qualifiers as comeback falls short vs New Zealand
Gilas Pilipinas drops the first of its two-game homestand in the second window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers as its losing streak to New Zealand continues

Galutinai uždarytas Veličkos žaidimo rinktinėje klausimas
Arnas Velička nepadės Lietuvos vyrų krepšinio rinktinei artėjančiame FIBA atrankos į pasaulio čempionatą lange.

Kevin Durant on 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: 'Hell yeah, I want to play'
Durant, the greatest FIBA player in United States history, already has four gold medals.

Derek Needham Returns to Montenegro National Team
American point guard Derek Needham expresses excitement about his return to the Montenegro national team. He last played for the team in 2019 at the FIBA World Cup in China.

Gilas Pilipinas Prepares for FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Against Australia and New Zealand
Gilas Pilipinas faces crucial matches against New Zealand and Australia in the second window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, with significant implications for their bid to reach the global tournament.

Gilas secures Millora-Brown’s services after reported contract dispute
The addition of Quentin Millora-Brown is a crucial development for Gilas Pilipinas as it battles two world-class teams in Australia and New Zealand without Kai Sotto in the second window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers

SportPremium Timespunch-ng15h ago2 sources D’Tigress unveil final 2026 FIBA W’Cup qualifying squad
Nigeria’s D’Tigress unveil their final 12-player squad for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament. See the full roster and match schedule.
Read More: https://punchng.com/dtigress-unveil-final-2026-fiba-wcup-qualifying-squad/

US adds Monique Billings and Rae Burrell for FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico
Monique Billings and Rae Burrell were added Thursday to the U.S. women's basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier next week in Puerto Rico.

Dragons advanced on the FIBA world rankings
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has released the latest rankings of men's senior national teams.

Nakon povratka sa reprezentativne pauze sačekala ga je loša vest: Dušan Alimpijević suspendovan
Selektor košarkaške reprezentacije Srbije Dušan Alimpijević se nakon utakmica protiv Turske u okviru FIBA prozora, vratio obavezama u Bešiktašu.

INTERVIEW Nebojša Čović on problems during FIBA windows and why some players were not in the squad: Serbia was the team with the most changes
The Serbian men's basketball team recorded two losses against Turkey in the qualifiers for the Mundobasket.
Hosts Singapore to compete in Fiba 3x3 World Cup Qualifier - The Straits Times
Hosts Singapore to compete in Fiba 3x3 World Cup Qualifier The Straits Times

Bokan after meeting with Garbahosa: We expressed our desire to be candidates for organizing more serious FIBA competitions
Ambitious messages from the top of Montenegrin basketball. KSCG President Dragan Bokan, after a meeting with the head of FIBA Europe, Jorge Garbajosa, clearly stated – Montenegro wants to organize serious...

After the victory, Normantas remained straightforward: the qualification window is bad for Lithuania
After achieving a rematch against Iceland, Margiris Normantas agreed that this qualification window for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup is bad for the Lithuanian national team.

Estonia defeated at home to Sweden in basketball World Cup qualifiers
The Estonian men's national basketball team lost 69–79 at home to Sweden in their latest FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifier on Sunday night.

Cone looks to ‘simplify’ Gilas offense after shooting struggles vs Australia, New Zealand
While Gilas Pilipinas' defense has primarily held up in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, offense has been a hit and miss for the Philippines, especially from beyond the arc
Jordan plays Iraq in FIBA World Cup qualifiers - Jordan Times
Jordan plays Iraq in FIBA World Cup qualifiers Jordan Times

Four Asian Basketball World Cup Qualifiers Postponed
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has decided to postpone all fourth-round matches of groups C and D within the Asian qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup.
FIBA postpones Qatar-Saudi Arabia World Cup Qualifier - Qatar Tribune
FIBA postpones Qatar-Saudi Arabia World Cup Qualifier Qatar Tribune

Miracle in Iceland: See how Lithuanians squandered a +21 lead and lost to outsiders with a buzzer-beater
The Lithuanian national basketball team suffered a completely unexpected defeat in the third round of the first phase of the FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers.

Αταμάν κατά FIBA και Euroleague: «Η κατάσταση είναι γελοία»
Η Εθνική Τουρκίας με κορυφαίους παίκτες τους Οσμάν και Γιουρτσέβεν πέρασε από το Βελιγράδι επικρατώντας της Σερβίας για τα προκριματικά με 82-78.

In a 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying game Thursday …
In a 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying game Thursday …
Iran’s fixtures at 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers announced - Tehran Times
Iran’s fixtures at 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers announced Tehran Times

Citing famous authors, Kurtinaitis criticized basketball players' communication: answer calls
Rimas Kurtinaitis, coach of the Lithuanian men's national basketball team, elaborated on the difficulties in assembling the team's roster before the upcoming matches in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers.

D’Tigress unveils W’Cup qualifying provisional squad
Nigeria’s D’Tigress has announced the provisional squad for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament. See the full roster.
Read More: https://punchng.com/dtigress-unveils-wcup-qualifying-provisional-squad/

I Partizan i Zvezda mogu u NBA Evropa, ali pod dva uslova
Najjače kontinentalno takmičenje koje organizuje FIBA, Liga šampiona, postaće u suštini kvalifikacioni ciklus za popunu slobodnih mesta u budućoj NBA Evropa.

Nekadašnji ljubimac navijača i kapiten tužio Partizan - dobio je spor, evo koliko moraju isplatiti
Košarkaški klub Partizan izgubio je spor pred FIBA Arbitražnim tribunalom (BAT) protiv bivšeg kapitena Kevina Pantera i obavezan je da mu isplati 200.
Basketball: Senegal ready for the FIBA World Cup African qualifiers - Seneweb
Basketball: Senegal ready for the FIBA World Cup African qualifiers Seneweb
Basketball: Senegal ready for the FIBA World Cup African qualifiers - Seneweb
Basketball: Senegal ready for the FIBA World Cup African qualifiers Seneweb

Good Morning, Illini Nation: Unique opportunity for former Illinois guards
Feb. 18—Former Illinois guards Malcolm Hill and Tevian Jones (plus one-time Illini signee Jeremiah Tilmon) were named to Team USA's FIBA World Cup qualifying team Tuesday. Training camp starting Friday and running through Feb. 25 in Oceanside, Calif. The U.S. will then play the Dominican Republic on Feb. 26 and Mexico on March 1. The qualifying team also includes Taevion Kinsey, Brandon ...

Serbian media in disbelief: "We haven't seen this in a long time, Croatia ahead of Serbia on FIBA's list"
Serbia has been considered one of the biggest basketball powers in Europe and the world for years. They are the current Olympic bronze medalists, and their rich tradition and continuous appearances in major competitions have solidified its...
US adds Monique Billings and Rae Burrell for FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico - AP News
US adds Monique Billings and Rae Burrell for FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico AP News

New FIBA rankings released, Bosnia and Herzegovina advanced two positions
The World Basketball Federation (FIBA) has released the latest rankings of national teams.

After returning from the international break, bad news awaited him: Dušan Alimpijević suspended
The coach of the Serbian national basketball team, Dušan Alimpijević, returned to his duties at Beşiktaş after the matches against Turkey within the FIBA window.

Garbahosa posjetio ŽKK Budućnost Bemax i KK Budućnost Voli
Predsjednik FIBA Evrope Horhe Garbahosa, nakon sastanka sa gradonačelnikom Podgorice Mujovićem, obišao je danas aktuelne šampione države u muškoj i ženskoj konkurenciji – KK Budućnost Voli i ŽKK…

Serbia national team coach, unable to control emotions, slammed FIBA: this is absurd
Having suffered two consecutive losses in the World Cup qualifiers, the Serbian national team lashed out at the FIBA system.

Bokan: Izrazili smo želju da budemo kandidati za organizaciju...
Predsjednik FIBA Evropa Horhe Garbahosa u Crnoj Gori

Dialogą su „Žalgiriu“ paaiškinęs Kurtinaitis: esu žaidėjų įkaitas
Lietuvos vyrų krepšinio rinktinė padarė tai, ką ir privalėjo padaryti po gėdos Islandijoje: Rimo Kurtinaičio pajėgos (2/2) pirmadienį Klaipėdoje FIBA pasaulio čempionato atrankos D grupėje 99:82…

FIBA atranka: Lietuva – Islandija
Lietuvos vyrų krepšinio rinktinė pirmadienį Klaipėdoje sieks revanšo prieš Islandiją atrankoje į 2027 m. FIBA pasaulio čempionatą.

Germans, having survived overtime drama, broke the Croats
On Sunday, fans witnessed a real thriller in the clash of Group E leaders in the FIBA World Championship qualifiers.

LIVE: Poland – Latvia (pre-match studio). FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification game
The Latvian men's national basketball team will meet the Polish team in Gdynia on Sunday for the 2027.
FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers: DeSagana Diop unveils the Lions' roster for Window 2 - Seneweb
FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers: DeSagana Diop unveils the Lions' roster for Window 2 Seneweb
Iran lose to Jordan at FIBA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Tehran Times
Iran lose to Jordan at FIBA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Tehran Times

‘Got to be better’: Dwight Ramos eyes bounce back against Australia after cold shooting
‘All I can think about is my mistakes. I feel bad, but we got to move on to the next game,’ says Dwight Ramos as Gilas Pilipinas gears up for Australia in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers

FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: First defeat for the National Team, 65-67 against Montenegro
The Men's National Team "paid" for its inaccuracy and poor defensive approach in the match and suffered its first defeat in the FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers.
After controversial ‘sneaky’ social media post draws ire from Chinese fans, FIBA modifies wording over Chinese national team’s win over Japan - Global Times
After controversial ‘sneaky’ social media post draws ire from Chinese fans, FIBA modifies wording over Chinese national team’s win over Japan Global Times

FIBA pasaulio čempionato atrankoje – JAV nesėkmė prieš Dominiką
FIBA pasaulio čempionato atrankos Amerikos zonos A grupėje pirmą nesėkmę patyrė JAV (2/1) rinktinė, kuri 79:87 (11:21, 18:22, 31:20, 17:26) nusileido Dominikos Respublikos krepšininkams.
Jordan plays Iran, Iraq in FIBA World Cup qualifiers - Jordan Times
Jordan plays Iran, Iraq in FIBA World Cup qualifiers Jordan Times

Robyn Fralick named assistant coach for Team USA at the FIBA AmeriCup
Robyn Fralick was named an assistant coach for Team USA at the FIBA 18U AmeriCup.

Gomez de Liaño back in lineup as Gilas seeks to ‘bring a lot of fight’ in homestand
Juan Gomez de Liaño dons the national colors for the first time since 2022 as Gilas Pilipinas hosts top teams New Zealand and Australia in the second window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers

Greek Men's National Basketball Team Begins FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Preparation
The Greek Men's National Basketball Team has commenced its preparations for two upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifying matches against Montenegro.

Muhamed Pašalić Leads KK Bosna to First Trophy as Head Coach
Coach Muhamed Pašalić has revitalized KK Bosna BH Telecom, leading the Students to a phenomenal comeback season in the ABA League and FIBA Europe Cup, and securing his first trophy as a head coach.

Mike Phillips Classified as Local Player for Gilas Pilipinas
Two-time UAAP champion Mike Phillips has received FIBA's nod to play as a local for Gilas Pilipinas, bringing energy and elite rebounding to the team.