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The FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup 2026 is set to unfold in Antwerp, Belgium, as the latest Power Rankings place Germany at the summit, driven by Fabian Giessmann, while Serbia, Latvia, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Lithuania, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Estonia and Ireland populate the field, promising a tournament filled with upsets and surprise performances.
France finished the FIBA group stage undefeated, with a 127‑point margin, driven by WNBA All-Stars and a coach focused on defense and chemistry.
With a 7-1 record in Group L, France must finish among the top three of its remaining four qualifiers to lock a spot in the 2027 FIBA World Cup in Qatar, a campaign shaped by San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama's off-court leadership.
The UT Arlington wheelchair basketball squad will compete in the 2026 IWBF World Championships in Ottawa, featuring a roster that mixes emerging talent with veteran international medallists.
Rui Machida's 12-assist display against Hungary fell just one assist short of the Women's World Cup record, sparking renewed talk of her sustained excellence despite Japan's qualifying loss.
Former WNBA star Shavonte Zellous has rejoined the University of Pittsburgh women’s basketball program as an assistant coach, reuniting her extensive professional background with the university’s developmental goals.
Erik Deroo, now general manager of Texas Tech’s women’s program, discusses the challenges and opportunities of NIL, global recruiting and the path back to the NCAA Tournament.
Belgium’s surprising victories over Australia and Turkey, led by standout performances from Emma Meesseman and Julie Vanloo, signal a potential medal run in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
The United States women's team, riding a historic run of eight Olympic golds and four world titles, faces a high‑stakes quarterfinal that could reshape the future of the WNBA and the legacy of its leading players.
From Christos Tzolis’s €40 million move to Arsenal to the steady flow of youngsters like Patson Daka and Benjamin Sesko, Belgium’s Club Brugge, the Netherlands’ AZ and Austria’s Red Bull Salzburg are reshaping the continent’s talent pipeline.
Coach Mark Few adds 11 newcomers, including five players awaiting NCAA clearance, to a Gonzaga squad that returns only four veterans from a 31‑4 season.
The NASCAR Euro Series has joined forces with ORECA Motorsport to develop and validate its spec V8 engines, aiming for greater competition balance and long‑term growth ahead of the 2026 Playoffs.
Withings, the French health‑tech leader, has teamed up with the Fédération Française de BasketBall to supply connected health devices to France's national basketball teams, using its BodyScan 2 scanner to monitor athletes' metabolic and cardiac risk factors and promote wellness across all levels of play.
Withings and the Fédération Française de Basketball (FFBB) have teamed up to supply smart health devices to the French national basketball teams, aiming to improve athlete wellbeing and foster gender‑balanced health monitoring across the sport.
The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin will showcase defending champion USA, led by former UConn stars, alongside emerging talents from France, Hungary, Puerto Rico and Nigeria.
Arsenal complete a €600,000 transfer for French international Elisa de Almeida, adding depth to their defence as Katie Reid recovers from injury and the club finalises a busy seven‑player transfer window.
Marquette announced the signing of Amina Traore, a 6‑foot‑2 center from Paris, on the first day of fall classes. Her professional background, international experience, and senior eligibility add depth to a roster reshaped by recent departures, while Coach Cara Conseugra sees her as a key piece in the team’s push to return to NCAA tournament contention.
Elizabeth Balogun, a former Duke basketball standout, has been selected to represent Nigeria at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026, a tournament where the D'Tigress will chase a sixth straight AfroBasket title.
The Norfolk Admirals have secured Ryan Gagnon, a seasoned defenseman whose recent European campaign and proven ECHL track record position him as a key defensive asset for the upcoming season.
The university revealed that Amina Traore will join the program for the 2026‑27 season, adding size, skill and a team‑first mindset.
Newcastle United are on the brink of completing a €60 million acquisition of Lille’s versatile forward Matias Fernandez‑Pardo, a move that would bolster Eddie Howe’s squad ahead of a pivotal Premier League campaign.
Team USA will open against China, Italy and Czechia before a possible quarter‑final clash with Australia or Belgium, with Spain and France looming as the main threats from the opposite side of the draw.
Atlanta United signs Breel Embolo from Stade Rennais for a $18 million fee, aiming to restore past glory and secure a playoff spot.
Mississippi State adds Italian forward Ludovica Sammartino to its women's basketball roster, joining a diverse group of international players after a season without NCAA tournament play.