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New Yorkers embrace 'Knicks first, World Cup second' mentality ahead of Game 5

The World Cup carnival arrived in New York on Saturday, but it was drowned out by the city's fervor over the hometown Knicks and the possibility of bringing an NBA title to the Big Apple.

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New York gripped by Knicks mania as city prepares for gridlock amid World Cup clash

It will be Knicks vs the World Cup in New York on Saturday, and only one winner.

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New York Knicks left excited as team is on the cusp of NBA Finals glory

New York Knicks fever has engulfed the five boroughs this week, with the team just one ⁠win away from snapping a 53-year NBA title drought and the kickoff of the first of the region's eight World Cup matches across the river on Saturday ‌taking a backseat for many locals.

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Six-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton joins Boomers for World Cup Qualifiers

The 33-year-old Arizona-born guard had gone through a frustrating years-long citizenship application that was finally settled last year, opening the door for a tilt at the 2027 FIBA World Cup.

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Crucial win in Tallinn keeps Sweden's World Cup qualification dream alive

Three consecutive losses to begin their Group H campaign looked to have curtailed Sweden's dream of reaching a maiden FIBA Basketball World Cup, but that particular flame continues to burn after an away victory against Estonia.

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Finland reach Second Round with pair of Belgium wins as Muurinen minutes managed

Finland did their 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification chances no harm with back-to-back victories over Belgium that took them top of Group G and secured safe passage to the Second Round.

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Nigeria announce provisional squad for FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers

Nigeria women’s basketball head coach Rena Wakama has unveiled a 17-player provisional squad ahead of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament scheduled for March 11th to 17th in Lyon, France.