Africa
Spartans remain on top
13 rounds into the Botswana Championship for men the Spartans stay on top with an impressive 11-1 record. In their latest game the Spartans destroyed the Bullets with 87-49. Before that, the Spartans handed a 59-52 loss to the Troopers. In the last round, third ranked Police was too strong for the Bullets, 87-60. Police improved…
Read MoreAngola loses to Russia at London Olympics
Russia defeated Angola in the quarterfinals of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament with 80-65. Russia scored 25 points in the first quarter to take a 4-point lead. They held Angola to 5 points in the second term to ensure a 17-point halftime advantage. Russia and Angola traded baskets throughout the third quarter as Russia managed to…
Read MoreNational mens cup: GPS, CRBDB clash in final
CRB Dar El Beida has qualified for the final of the mens national basketball cup after defeating CSM meet GS Petrolier who edged AB Skikda 104-65. The challenged is billed for tomorrow Friday July 6 in Algier.
Read MoreCroatia gets first-ever Olympic win
Angolan Basketball (Women)
Ana Lelas leads Croatia to first-ever win at the Olympics – Aug 3, 2012ANGOLA – CROATIA 56-75Croatia registered its first-ever win at the Olympic Games. They outplayed Angola 75-56 for 1-2 record in Group A. The win …
Read MoreUS women rout Angola 90-38
The U.S. women say they don’t care about the final score. They just want to have least one more point than their opponent at the end of games in the women’s Olympic basketball tournament.That sounds like the right thing to say after Candace Parker (6’…
Read MoreLondon 2012, Prelim Round: July 29
Turkish Airlines Euroleague stars, past and present, are already shining at the 2012 Olympic basketball tournament. Russia, Spain and Brazil won their respective games in Group A. Spain topped China 97-81, Brazil edged Australia 75-71 on late free throws by FC Barcelona Regal playmaker Marcelinho Huertas while Russia downed Great Britain 95-75 behind 35 points…
Read MoreTurkey women overwhelms Angola 72-50 in Olympic debut
Angolan Basketball (Women)
Turkey overwhelms Angola 72-50 in women’s Olympic basketball debut for both teams – Jul 28, 2012Turkey won its Olympic debut in women’s basketball and spoiled Angola’s with a 72-50 victory over the African nation Sat…
Read MoreOlympic Qualifying Tournament: Semifinals – July 7, 2012
Russia and Lithuania are London bound. The two national teams won their respective semifinal tilts Saturday at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Caracas, Venezuela, to secure their place at the 2012 Olympic Games starting at the end of the month in…
Read MoreOlympic Qualifying Tournament: Quarterfinals – July 6, 2012
Russia, Lithuania, Nigeria and the Dominican Republic are all just one win from going to London following victories Friday in the quarterfinals day at Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Caracas, Venezuela. Russia faces Nigeria in one semifinal on Saturd…
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