
2023 FIBA World Cup: 5 non-USA teams that could win the tournament
The 2023 FIBA World Cup is almost here, and the field of teams who could potentially win the gold medal is larger than ever.FIBA has long struggled to make the World Cup a marquee basketball tournament comparable to its soccer counterpart. The Olympics remains the top prize in international bask...
2023-08-15 11:51

5 NBA players who played well in FIBA warm-up games this week
The 2023 FIBA World Cup starts in less than two weeks. Teams are playing warm-up games and NBA players are flashing their skills. Here are five NBA players who had strong performances this week.The FIBA World Cup starts on Aug. 25 and so far, most of the news coverage about the tournament has be...
2023-08-14 07:49

2023 Women's World Cup: Colombia's quarterfinal journey has to spark change
Even with its elimination against the defending European champions in the quarterfinals of the World Cup, Colombia's run should only be the start of something extraordinary in going forward.Following a disappointing 2018 Copa América Femenina, Colombia's WNT was determined to de...
2023-08-13 22:50

Everything you need to know about 2023 Women's World Cup Final
After four sensational quarterfinals, the final four is set with each team just two wins away from hoisting the most prestigious trophy in women's international football. Here is everything you need to know about the 2023 Women's World Cup final.For the first time since 2007, the Women...
2023-08-13 04:27

The Matildas make history: Penalty kick shootout puts Australia in the semis
The Matildas have made history, defeating France to advance to the Women's World Cup semi-final for the first time. After running out of regulation time and two periods of extra time, the fate of the match was decided on penalty kicks. This was the longest penalty shootout in World Cup hist...
2023-08-13 03:18

Former USWNT figure Sydney Leroux responds to Lineth Beerensteyn's World Cup dig
Former USWNT star Sydney Leroux responded to Lineth Beerensteyn's comments about the US' exit from the World Cup.
2023-08-12 05:50

Roundup: Shakira Takes Another Shot at Gerard Pique; Maui Wildfires Death Toll Rises; Spain Moves on at World Cup
Shakira took another shot at Gerard Pique, Maui wildfires death toll rises, Spain topped the Netherlands at the Women's World Cup and more in the Roundup.
2023-08-11 19:26

Dillon Brooks booed in FIBA World Cup tune-up against Germany
As both prepare for the FIBA World Cup, fansensured that Dillon Brooks heard it loud and clear during Team Canada's exhibition against Germany.During Wednesday's FIBA exhibition friendly, Team Canadafaced off against Team Germany at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin. This was a tune-up...
2023-08-10 23:59

The story behind the iconic 2023 Women's World Cup portraits from Getty Images
Getty Chief Sports Photographer Maddie Meyer gives FanSide an inside look at how they accomplished the incredible official FIFA World Cup portraits, capturing every athlete across all 32 teams and making every player feel special.This year’s Women’s World Cup is the biggest tour...
2023-08-10 23:28

Celtics big investment already looking quite problematic
The Boston Celtics paid top dollar to acquire Kristaps Porzingis. Now, injury concerns are already creeping in.The Boston Celtics underwent significant offseason changes, primarily with their decision to trade Marcus Smart (and stuff) for Kristaps Porzingis (and stuff). On the surface, that'...
2023-08-10 06:57

3 Vlatko Andonovski replacements at head coach for the USWNT
After incredible success at FC Kansas City and Reign FC in the National Women's Soccer League, Vlatko Andonovski has not been able to translate that to the international stage with the USWNT in the most important of tournaments.3 wins. That is how many Vlatko Andonovski managed to amass in ...
2023-08-10 04:25

Austin Reaves goes off for Team USA and LeBron James was absolutely loving it
A number of players performed, but Austin Reaves' impact coming off the bench was perhaps the most impressive for Team USA's FIBA World Cup debut.Team USA blew out Puerto Rico 117-74 in Monday's FIBA World Cup exhibition. During the matchup, coaches, fans, and even former Team USA...
2023-08-10 00:48