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Spain secured a decisive 79‑59 victory over Japan, capturing a direct berth in the quarter‑finals and showcasing historic momentum built on strong first‑half play and clutch performances.
Mali defeated Spain 82-73 in the 2026 FIBA World Cup group stage, marking its first win against a top‑ranked team and setting up a crucial clash with Germany for a place in the knockout round.
The WNBA will pause its season for the first time to accommodate the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup, bringing 51 players from 16 nations to Berlin.
The Toronto Tempo are leveraging speed and transition play, driven by Julie Allemand’s playmaking and Maria Conde’s rebounding, to carve out a competitive edge in their inaugural WNBA season.
The Toronto Tempo attracted 20,996 fans to its first game in Montreal, where Marina Mabrey, Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard shone, and veteran Kayla Alexander made a notable return.
Despite a rash of frontcourt injuries, the Toronto Tempo has leveraged flexibility and emerging talent to deliver record scoring outputs and surprise victories.
Portland Fire’s newest guard Carla Leite blends fearless play with international ambition, aiming for WNBA impact, French national team success, and a future in Turkey.