Basketball news in Malaysia
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USA rally past France 97-79 to take fifth straight Women's World Cup
In Berlin, the United States recovered from a 14-point deficit to beat France 97-79 in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday, claiming a fifth consecutive title. Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and Caitlin Clark hit key three-pointers as the Americans extended their unbeaten Olympic and World Cup run to 20 years. Spain took bronze by beating hosts Germany 81-58.
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Nagoya Asian Games basketball: China crush Bahrain 105-59 for second win
At the Asian Games men's basketball Group C in Nagoya, Japan, China beat Bahrain 105-59 for a second straight win. Liao Sanning scored a game-high 23 points as five Chinese players reached double figures. China face defending champions the Philippines in their final group game on 14 September.
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US beat Spain 76-66 to reach Women's Basketball World Cup final
In Berlin, defending champions the United States defeated Spain 76-66 in the Women's Basketball World Cup semi-finals. The US will face France in Sunday's final after France beat hosts Germany 86-64.
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Nagoya Asian Games: South Korea basketball team housed in container cabins
At the Nagoya Asian Games basketball tournament, South Korea's men's team has been put up in temporary wooden container cabins at the Garden Pier athletes' village, with rooms and beds too small for players over 200cm tall. Heavy rain in Nagoya also left players briefly stranded at the venue and caused leaks in the container-built dining hall. South Korea beat Saudi Arabia in their opener and face Indonesia next.
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US, France reach Women's Basketball World Cup semi-finals in Berlin
The United States beat Hungary 108-56 in Berlin to reach the Women's Basketball World Cup semi-finals, where they will face Spain. France defeated China 90-61 and will meet hosts Germany in the other semi-final.
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China women lose 61-90 to France, out of World Cup quarter-finals
At the women's basketball World Cup in Berlin, China lost 61-90 to France in the quarter-finals and missed the semi-finals. France fielded several current WNBA players and a core from their Paris Olympics silver-medal squad. With China out, all Asian teams have exited the tournament.
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China's 2.23m teenager Zhang Ziyu steals spotlight at Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin
Zhang Ziyu, a 19-year-old Chinese player standing 2.23 metres tall, has drawn attention at the Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin. Her coach Gong Luming called her a once-in-a-century talent, while US star Caitlin Clark said she had never faced a woman of that size. Zhang is seen as a potential WNBA player but still needs to use her physical advantage more effectively.
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Asian Games open in Japan with Qatar beating Iran in basketball
The Asian Games began in Nagoya, Japan on Thursday with Qatar defeating Iran 59-53 in the opening men's basketball match at Aichi International Arena. More than 17,000 athletes will compete in 43 sports before the official opening ceremony on September 19, with several events starting early. Record rainfall earlier in the week forced hundreds of athletes to briefly evacuate their accommodation.
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Women's Basketball World Cup: China beats Italy 71-51, finishes group stage 2-1
China defeated Italy 71-51 in their final Group D match at the Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin. China finished the group stage with a 2-1 record and will face Puerto Rico in the qualification round for the quarter-finals.