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Dovydas Buika, a 6‑foot‑6 Lithuanian guard/wing rated a four‑star prospect by Rivals, has chosen Brigham Young University for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, bringing a blend of size, skill and playmaking to the Cougars' backcourt.
The University of Connecticut has added a goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and two forwards to its men's soccer roster, each planning to study finance.
Estonian basketball star Kerr Kriisa faces U.S. wire‑fraud charges after a $2.2 million scheme built on false stories and fake identities.
Purdue's women's basketball program secures a top 2027 recruit and showcases a diverse international roster as it prepares for an ambitious non‑conference slate.
Auburn University’s basketball program is reshaping its defense under head coach Steven Pearl, integrating eight fresh players and focusing on versatility ahead of the upcoming season.
In a nail‑biting 87‑85 loss to Israel, 19‑year‑old Petra Bozan shattered the single‑game rebound record and matched the all‑time efficiency mark, a feat achieved by only a handful of players.
Estonian basketball player Kerr Kriisa, 25, was arrested by the FBI on allegations of a multimillion‑dollar fraud scheme and is being extradited to West Virginia. The case, tied to his NCAA stint at West Virginia, has left his planned move to Estonia on hold and raised questions about his future in the sport.
Kerr Kriisa, a former Kentucky basketball player with stints at West Virginia, Arizona and Cincinnati, has been arrested by the FBI and is set to face charges related to a multimillion‑dollar fraud scheme dating back to his college years.
The latest batch of team rosters has been confirmed, featuring players from Denmark to Lithuania, setting the stage for the next round of qualifiers.
The semi-finals in Istanbul showcased explosive scoring and dominant rebounding, setting the stage for a highly anticipated championship clash.
The U.S. soccer squad, rich with foreign‑born talent and dual citizens, mirrors the immigrant heritage of the nation's founders and demonstrates how diversity strengthens society.
As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, the national soccer team showcases a lineup shaped by immigrant roots, echoing the nation's founding principles.
Two Texas Christian University standouts will represent their countries at the 2026 FIBA U20 Women’s EuroBasket, bringing college experience and international promise to the tournament.
Serbia defeated Lithuania 101‑78 in Istanbul, with Nikola Kusturica delivering 30 points and coach Stevan Mijovic praising him as the nation's most talented player in two decades.
Coach Steven Pearl outlines the roles of returning stars Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton, the NBA draft of Narcisse Ngoy, and the arrival of Lithuanian forward Mantas Rubstavicius ahead of the 2026‑27 season.
The Tigers are reshaping their roster with key transfers and veteran guards, hoping to rise above early rankings and contend for the conference title.
The third window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers is underway, with teams in Groups A‑D confirming their rosters ahead of Sunday’s second‑stage games. Key match‑ups highlight a blend of NBA veterans and emerging talent.
The Armenian national basketball team defeated Ireland 74‑59 in a Los Angeles friendly before a crowd of over 3,000, showcasing emerging talent and cultural pride.
In Istanbul, a teenage center’s defensive masterclass eclipses a 2014 benchmark, while the tournament’s all‑time block record remains out of reach.
Opening games of the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2026 featured standout performances from Lithuanian Jokubas Kukta, Turkish stars Darius Karutasu and Omer Kutluay, New Zealand’s Jayden Cecil, and Puerto Rico’s DJ Gaines.
After discovering hockey while sharing a slice of pizza in Lithuania, Simas Ignatavicius was selected by the Florida Panthers in the 2026 NHL Draft, joining a select group of Lithuanian NHL draftees.
Twin earthquakes have killed over 1,400 people in Venezuela, left tens of thousands missing, and prompted a worldwide response. Among the victims were three young soccer players, one of whom was a rising star.
Arizona secured a verbal commitment from Montenegrin prospect Maksim Brnović, a 6‑foot‑10 forward who last played for Žalgiris II in Lithuania, bolstering the Wildcats’ frontcourt for the 2026‑27 season.
Montenegrin forward Maksim Brnović, a 2026 recruit who starred for Žalgiris II, has pledged to Arizona, joining a wave of European talent that includes Endurance Aiyamenkhue and Ugnius Jarusevicius.