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FIBA World Cup: Bridges leads USA past Italy into semifinals

FIBA World Cup: Bridges leads USA past Italy into semifinals

Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges led the United States to a resounding 100-63 win over Italy in the quarterfinals of the ongoing FIBA World Cup in the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines. Bridges poured in 24 points for his third straight game with double figures and grabbed seven rebounds for the five-time world champions, who powered into the semifinals on Tuesday. The US put...

Curry, Lillard lead 12-man finalist for NBA Teammate of the Year award

Curry, Lillard lead 12-man finalist for NBA Teammate of the Year award

The National Basketball Association (NBA) on Thursday announced the 12-man finalists for the 2022–23 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award. The award recognises the player seen as the ‘ideal teammate’, who showcases selfless play, commitment, and dedication to the team, along with on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model to other players in and around the NBA. The selected players include two previous...