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- The former star player steps down on Wednesday but his resignation needs to be approved by the General Administration of Sport
- China finished 24th out of 32 teams, losing their final game against Iran despite hosting the tournament
Spain, who were considered outsiders for the crown at the start of the tournament, last won world title in 2006 in Japan.
Spain, who were considered outsiders for the crown at the start of the tournament, last won world title in 2006 in Japan.
Australian player ranted about corruption after the bronze medal match loss.
Australian player ranted about corruption after the bronze medal match loss.
Americans lose for the first time from the medal rounds of the tournament in 17 years while Australia make history by reaching the semis in Shanghai
Americans lose for the first time from the medal rounds of the tournament in 17 years while Australia make history by reaching the semis in Shanghai
Chairman Yao Ming says he will take full responsibility as China finish with two wins and fall behind Iran on point difference.
Chairman Yao Ming says he will take full responsibility as China finish with two wins and fall behind Iran on point difference.
Host nations have a long history of under-performing on home turf across biggest events in sport.
Host nations have a long history of under-performing on home turf across biggest events in sport.
Fans left in tears as home side fails to progress to the second round of tournament after loss to Venezuela at Wukesong Arena in Beijing
Fans left in tears as home side fails to progress to the second round of tournament after loss to Venezuela at Wukesong Arena in Beijing
Tweet supporting swimmer’s Australian rival Mack Horton makes NBA champion a target.
Tweet supporting swimmer’s Australian rival Mack Horton makes NBA champion a target.
Team USA favourites to retain their title in China despite suffering first loss for 13 years in warm-up with Australia.
Team USA favourites to retain their title in China despite suffering first loss for 13 years in warm-up with Australia.
As a besieged China prepares to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup, defending champions Team USA will be led by two of the most celebrated – and opinionated – coaches in NBA history who could be uncharacteristically tight lipped.
As a besieged China prepares to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup, defending champions Team USA will be led by two of the most celebrated – and opinionated – coaches in NBA history who could be uncharacteristically tight lipped.
Coach Yeng Guiao says Andray Blatche almost certain for China tournament, but Philippines trying to convince Fiba to allow NBA star Clarkson to play too.
Coach Yeng Guiao says Andray Blatche almost certain for China tournament, but Philippines trying to convince Fiba to allow NBA star Clarkson to play too.
China land in an easy group – on paper at least
China land in an easy group – on paper at least
The Cleveland Cavaliers star posts an Instagram message congratulating his national teammates after they qualified for the World Cup
The Cleveland Cavaliers star posts an Instagram message congratulating his national teammates after they qualified for the World Cup
Supporters are dreaming of a Clarkson-Andray Blatche combination after their team pip Lebanon for the final Asian spot in the China finals
Supporters are dreaming of a Clarkson-Andray Blatche combination after their team pip Lebanon for the final Asian spot in the China finals
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