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A historic day for African basketball, with South Sudan and Cape Verde getting World Cup wins

A historic day for African basketball, with South Sudan and Cape Verde getting World Cup wins

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — South Sudan is the world's youngest nation, gaining its independence only 12 years ago.
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Doncic stars for Slovenia vs Georgia. Spain and the US reach the second round at the World Cup

Doncic stars for Slovenia vs Georgia. Spain and the US reach the second round at the World Cup

It was the Luka Doncic show again at the World Cup. After scoring 37 points in Slovenia's opening-game victory against Venezuela, he came through with 34 on Monday in an 88-67 win over Georgia.
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Barrett leads balanced offence as Canada thumps Lebanon 128-73 at hoops World Cup

Barrett leads balanced offence as Canada thumps Lebanon 128-73 at hoops World Cup

JAKARTA, Indonesia — RJ Barrett scored a game-high 17 points and Canada cruised to a 128-73 win over Lebanon on Sunday at the FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup.
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After falling early in FIBA World Cup, France quickly turns focus toward Paris Olympics

After falling early in FIBA World Cup, France quickly turns focus toward Paris Olympics

Nicolas Batum has been part of France's national team for about 15 years now. He was part of a gold-medal game loss to the U.S. at the Tokyo Olympics. Part of another gold-medal game loss at last year's EuroBasket.
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France eliminated from World Cup; Latvia, Germany, Montenegro, Canada, Lithuania reach Round 2

France eliminated from World Cup; Latvia, Germany, Montenegro, Canada, Lithuania reach Round 2

France came to the World Cup planning to win gold. It won't even make the second round, an absolutely stunning development for the reigning Olympic silver medalists.
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The US is learning to roll with the hits at the Basketball World Cup

The US is learning to roll with the hits at the Basketball World Cup

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — It was late in the first quarter of the U.S. team's opener at the FIBA World Cup.
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P.J. Washington agrees to a 3-year, $48 million contract to remain with the Hornets, AP source says

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a three-year, $48 million contract with starting forward P.J. Washington, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
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US shakes off slow start and tops New Zealand 99-72 in Basketball World Cup opener

US shakes off slow start and tops New Zealand 99-72 in Basketball World Cup opener

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Paolo Banchero knows all about the haka, the traditional dance that was performed by New Zealand's players pregame on Saturday as the traditional rallying cry to show national pride and serve as a challenge to opponents.
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Gilgeous-Alexander has 27 points, Canada routs No. 5 France 95-65 at FIBA World Cup

Gilgeous-Alexander has 27 points, Canada routs No. 5 France 95-65 at FIBA World Cup

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Canada has never won a medal at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. France was favoured to collect another one this year. One game in and the conversation for both teams has changed.
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Canada knocks off France; Basketball World Cup attendance record set on Day 1

Canada knocks off France; Basketball World Cup attendance record set on Day 1

Canada has never medaled at the Basketball World Cup. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander evidently has his sights on changing that, and his team sent a serious message on the opening night of the tournament.
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