Tag: Turkey
USA to meet surprise packet Lithuania
Tournament favourite USA edged Russia 89-79 to set up a world basketball championships semi-final clash with Lithuania, which stunned world number one Argentina 104-85. [MORE]
Serbia ousts champions Spain
Serbia avenged its loss in last year's European Championship final to upset defending champions Spain 92-89 in a quarter-final thriller at the world basketball championships in Turkey.[MORE]
Lithuania, Argentina into quarter-finals
Lithuania and Argentina have grabbed the final two quarter-final spots at the world basketball championships in Turkey, defeating China and Brazil respectively.[MORE]
Old foes set up worlds clash
Old rivals the United States and Russia will meet again, qualifying for the quarter-finals of the world basketball championships in Turkey.[MORE]
Boomers shift focus to London
The Boomers have quickly switched their focus to the 2012 Olympics in London after a stark wake-up call at the basketball world championships in Turkey.[MORE]
Stunned Boomers blitzed by Slovenia
Boomers coach Brett Brown has to pick up the pieces of his shattered team after it was crushed 87-58 by Slovenia in their second-round basketball world championship clash in Turkey.[MORE]
Spain gives Greece more pain
Defending champion Spain has inflicted more world championship pain on Greece, recording a 80-72 victory in their second-round clash to move into the quarter-finals at Sinan Erdem Arena in Istanbul.[MORE]
Andersen key to Aussie hopes
The fitness of Australian centre David Andersen could determine whether the Boomers can defeat Slovenia at the basketball world championships and grab a berth in the quarter-finals.[MORE]
Boomers power into second round
Australia will play Slovenia for a place in the basketball world championship quarter-finals after knocking off Angola 76-55 in their final group game in Kayseri, Turkey.[MORE]
Smeltz tastes Turkish delight
Gold Coast United striker Shane Smeltz says he has been cleared to play in the Turkish Super League despite a possible legal challenge.[MORE]
Spain slips up again at world champs
Holder Spain has no more room for error after suffering its second defeat in three games at the world basketball championships, while host Turkey and dark horse France reached the last 16 with two games to spare.[MORE]
Boomers recover to rout Germany
Australia has bounced back from its heartbreaking two-point loss to Argentina in the best possible fashion at the world basketball championships, demolishing Germany 78-43 in Kayseri, Turkey.[MORE]
Brave Boomers pipped by Argentina
Battling Australia, which squeezed past Jordan in its world basketball championship opener, gave world number one Argentina a mighty fright before being edged out 74-72 on Monday morning (AEST).[MORE]
Boomers escape at the death
Australia's men's basketball team has stuttered to a last-gasp 76-75 win over Jordan in their opening game of the 2010 world basketball championships in Turkey. [MORE]
Atletico draws Leverkusen in Europe
Europa League holders Atletico Madrid will face German big guns Bayer Leverkusen, while Liverpool meet Italy's Napoli following the draw for the group stage.[MORE]
Baby Boomers ready to go
After a near-faultless preparation, Boomers coach Brett Brown has noted some anxiety in his young squad but believes it can make a statement at the world basketball championships.[MORE]
Liverpool, City through as Villa crash
Troubled Aston Villa has suffered another damaging setback, crashing out of the Europa League as English Premier League counterparts Liverpool and Manchester City progressed.[MORE]
Osieck had 'no reason' to omit Kewell
New Socceroos coach Holger Osieck says there was "no reason" to not select Harry Kewell for next month's friendlies against Switzerland and Poland.[MORE]
Kewell stars in Euro draw
Under-siege Socceroo Harry Kewell has brushed off recent criticism with a stellar performance in the Europa League, helping Turkish club Galatasary to a 2-2 draw.[MORE]
Liverpool grabs Europa advantage
Joe Cole's undistinguished start to his Liverpool career continued when he missed a penalty during his side's 1-0 victory over Turkish club Trabzonspor in the Europa League play-off round first leg.[MORE]
Groom accidentally kills family at wedding
A groom accidentally killed three relatives at his wedding in Turkey when he fired into the air with an assault rifle in celebration, the Anatolia news agency reported.[MORE]
Al Qaeda suspects held in Turkey
Turkish police have detained 15 people with suspected links to Al Qaeda. Police allege they were trying to recruit supporters to their cause.[MORE]
Ancelotti eyes early advantage
Carlo Ancelotti wants Chelsea to claim an early psychological advantage over Manchester United by defeating its title rivals in the Community Shield clash at Wembley.[MORE]
Liverpool faces Turkish challenge
Former European champions Liverpool, which missed out on its accustomed Champions League place, will face Turkish side Trabzonspor in the play-offs of the second-tier Europa League.[MORE]
Liverpool progresses, Kewell sends Gala through
Harry Kewell scored twice as Turkish side Galatasary made sure of its place in Friday's Europa League play-off draw with a 5-1 win at OFK Belgrade.[MORE]
