Lithuania climbs back from 18 down to sink Spain

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Lithuania rallied from an 18-point second-half deficit to beat Spain 76-73 Tuesday in a game between the two Group D favorites at the basketball world championship.

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Ilyasova helps Turkey hold off Greece, remain unbeaten

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Ersan Ilyasova scored 26 points to help Turkey clinch a 76-65 win over Greece on Tuesday at the basketball world championship, essentially securing to place in the second round.

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U.S. learns it will need more from its subs in Worlds

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The last U.S. basketball team was so stacked that Dwyane Wade was the sixth man. Chris Paul and Chris Bosh were also part of that second unit, one good enough to beat any starting five in the world.

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Nuggets, new GM Ujiri prepate to deal with Melo issue

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Now that the Denver Nuggets have their management team in place, they’re developing a strategy to keep All-Star Carmelo Anthony in powder blue and gold.

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Puerto Rico tops China for first win

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Puerto Rico earned its first win at the basketball world championship by beating China 84-76 Tuesday, using its strong transition game to overcome China’s big men.

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Late free throws help undefeated France escape Canada

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Nicolas Batum and Mickael Gelabale each hit a pair of free throws in the final 17 seconds to help France clinch a 68-63 win over Canada on Tuesday at the basketball world championship.

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Russia tops Ivory Coast in World Championship play

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Russia routed Ivory Coast 72-66 in its third Group C game of the world championships Tuesday to recover from its loss to Turkey.

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New Zealand runs past Lebanon

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Kirk Penney scored 26 points and Thomas Abercrombie added 23 as New Zealand beat Lebanon 108-76 for its first victory at the basketball world championship.

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Scola scores 32 as Argentina pounds on Angola

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Luis Scola scored 32 points to help Argentina beat Angola 91-70 on Monday, essentially securing its place in the second round of the world championship.

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Heat sign rookie forward Butler to contract

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Former West Virginia star Da’Sean Butler has signed with the Miami Heat, becoming the team’s 18th player under contract going into training camp.

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