Jonar Sabilano

Not many expected Spain to come this far in 2013. After all, they had already secured the hosting rights to the 2014 FIBA World Cup, and were playing minus some of their top players. After barely making it to the knockout stage of the tournament with two losses against Greece and Italy, nobody expected Spain to rout Serbia by 30 in the quarterfinal. After they lost narrowly to France in overtime in Friday's semifinal, many analysts predicted that the Spaniards would just roll over and give up...

A historic night unfolded in Ljubljana on Sunday as France lifted the Eurobasket trophy for the first time in history.Bucking a less-than-stellar performance in the semifinal against Spain, Nicolas Batum unloaded his full arsenal against Lithuania, shooting three three-pointers in one of his finest international performance yet.

A recent report by Sports Illustrated alleges that a student supporter group used sex to attract recruits to the school's football program.

The New York Yankees paid tribute to closer Mariano Rivera and his 19-year-career right before their game against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.

Sports reporting is usually considered safer than actually being on the field itself. But, as a Fox Sports reporter has found out in the ongoing NFL season, one could actually be in harm's way while doing one's job --even if it's something as mundane as reporting from the sideline.

It all boils down to this: the 2013 FIBA Eurobasket tournament down to four teams, all wanting to be kings of Europe. One has never won a gold medal before; the other won it last in 2013. Both teams are hungry, and they want no less than the crown.

The 2013 FIBA Eurobasket tournament has come down to its last four teams, all of whom are aiming for a shot at continental glory. One team wants to retain the crown it has held since 2009 despite missing some key pieces; the other one wants to improve its performance and finally grab the one honour that has been elusive all these years.It's down to the four best teams in the tournament, and we are expecting nothing less than the best performances in Friday's games.

Croatia finally broke through to the semifinals of FIBA Eurobasket for the first time in 18 years, leaning on a massive second-quarter attack to eliminate Ukraine, 84-72.

As soon as the Arizona Diamondbacks' Aaron Hill hit a flyball to left field, the LA Dodgers started celebrating, pouring champagne on anyone in sight.The Diamondbacks management, clearly not amused by their rivals' antics, tried to put a stop to the celebration, asking the Dodgers to not celebrate inside the field. The Dodgers, being the gracious guests that they were, obliged, moving the party to the swimming pool behind the center-field wall.

In a game that was at times too close to call, the Lithuanians made the bigger shots and held on for an 81-77 victory over an Italian squad that was itching to climb the upper echelons of European basketball once again.

The last day of the 2013 FIBA Eurobasket quarterfinals promises a slam-bang affair, as two teams that took very different roads clash for the last seat in the semifinals. After the group stages, all the teams that advanced won the important games, meaning that a fairly inconsistent team can take its game up a notch and crash the party.

What was expected to be a close game turned out to be a massive rout as Spain pulled away early to win by a mile, 90-60, against a young Serbian squad that was clearly out of sync.

France inched closer to getting payback for its finals loss in 2011 after they bucked the home crowd and defeated Slovenia, 70-60, at the 2013 FIBA Eurobasket quarterfinals in Ljubljana.

Less than 24 hours after bitter rival Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a hat trick for Real Madrid against Glatasaray in UEFA Champions League play, FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi did the same feat, this time against AFC Ajax.

There is no better time to be a Memphis Grizzlies fan than now.ESPN The Magazine has just released the cover of its annual Franchise Issue, to be on sale on Friday, and the Grizzlies are named the best franchise in pro sports for 2013.

September 18 and 19 should prove to be exciting, as only the strongest teams were able to make it to the knock-out quarterfinals to be played in Ljubljana. At stake in the quarterfinals are slots in the semifinals and tickets to the 2014 FIBA World Cup World Cup in Spain. One team is trying to reprise their FIBA World Cup appearance three years past, while the other is trying to qualify for the first time. As the quarterfinals start on Wednesday, individual matchups and team cohesion start t...

September 18 and 19 should prove to be exciting, as only the strongest teams were able to make it to the knock-out quarterfinals to be played in Ljubljana. At stake in the quarterfinals are slots in the semifinals and tickets to the 2014 FIBA World Cup World Cup in Spain. For one of the teams, they are also playing for their home crowd and are seeking to return to the FIBA World Cup for the third straight time. As the quarterfinals start on Wednesday, individual matchups and team cohesion st...

A pallor hung over what was predicted to be a "perfectly pleasant" evening for baseball, as Monday's MLB game between the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves was moved to Tuesday evening, making it the second game of a doubleheader.

September 18 and 19 should prove to be exciting, as only the strongest teams were able to make it to the knock-out quarterfinals to be played in Ljubljana. At the end of the group stages, those who advanced were the ones who won the games that really mattered. Such is the weight of the second round that even those that had good first-round results did not even make to the quarterfinals. Finland had a 4-1 card in Group D play, but dropped two second-round games to finish with an inferior quotient...

In what could be a telling revelation for the latest scandal to rock Australian sports, members of the embattled Southern Stars soccer team spent a week in Bali shortly before being arrested on Sunday, according to Fox Sports.

Ending weeks of speculation as to whether he will cross the English Channel to rejoin Manchester United, Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Sunday that he has signed a new contract with Real Madrid that will keep him in the Primera Liga for at least the next five years.

A Sports Illustrated report, the third in a five-part series, exposed the prevalence of drug use among Oklahoma State football players.The report released on Thursday said the drug abuse spanned the terms of two coaches, namely, former head coach Les Miles and current coach Mike Gundy. One player reported not only using marijuana, but also selling it -- he told Sports Illustrated that he made up to $100 a week out of his drug deals. The said player spoke of bringing in weed from outside the...

What was touted to be one of the most explosive fights of the year ended in an anticlimactic manner, as Floyd "Money" Mayweather hacked out a 12-round decision win over Saul "Canelo" Alvarez on Saturday night.

FIBA Eurobasket play resumes on Thursday, opening with a trio of potentially explosive match-ups that are sure to make any basketball observer stand up and take note. The usual suspects are present, of course, but one underdog team is threatening to disrupt the prevailing order in European basketball.

In order to retain their eligibility, players would often let tutors do assignments, received answers to exams in advance, and were put in courses with professors who had reputations for being lenient, especially towards athletes. At least thirteen former Oklahoma State players revealed that they were involved in one form of academic cheating or another, and another 16 had coursework done for them.

For most people about to tie the knot, a one-day wedding for 300 people is already big. This is not the case with Miami Heat forward and NBA champion LeBron James, who is going to get married to his long-time partner on Saturday.

In what could be a preview of the 2014 Major League Baseball season opener to be played in Sydney, the Arizona Diamondbacks visited the Los Angeles Dodgers for the third straight game in the series. The Dodgers won the first two games, 8-1 and 5-3, and tried to assert their supremacy over their cross-border rivals. The Dodgers are first in the National League West with an 85-59 win-loss record; the Diamondbacks are at the .500 mark, with 72-72.

The 2013 FIBA Americas tournament has come down to its last day. And what better way to end it than to witness the two best teams fighting it out over the gold medal?Mexico surprised Argentina 76-70 on the strength of an offense that Argentina simply didn't have an answer to. On the other hand, Mexico overpowered Dominican Republic 79-67. It all boils down to Wednesday's final game, where the strongest team in the tournament will be revealed.

Wednesday's FIBA Eurobasket 2013 games should prove to be exciting, as teams jockey for position and try to make it into the knockout stage. There are three Group E games scheduled for Wednesday, involving squads that try to improve on their standings while ramping up their confidence.