Basketball
German basketball coach Álex Mumbrú to remain in hospital longer
October 11, 2025 Reported by AI
German basketball national coach Álex Mumbrú must stay longer than planned in a Barcelona hospital due to pancreatitis. The stay now exceeds four weeks, despite an initial three-week estimate. The federation still hopes for his return for the World Cup qualifiers starting late November.
Ricky Rubio returns to ACB in Granada after break
October 06, 2025 Reported by AI
Ricky Rubio returned to the ACB League with Joventut Badalona in Granada, the same venue where he debuted 20 years ago. After 490 days away for mental health reasons, the Catalan point guard helped secure a win over Covirán Granada with 18 points in 19 minutes. The game symbolized his reunion with elite basketball following a year in a municipal league with friends.
Valencia Basket crushes Barcelona at Roig Arena
Valencia Basket defeated FC Barcelona 93-81 in the ACB League opener, solidifying their strong start at the new Roig Arena. Under Pedro Martínez's guidance, the team displayed solid and defensive basketball that dismantled their opponents. With 14,800 spectators, the pavilion buzzed in a celebration highlighting the club's growth.
Caitlin Clark Out for Remainder of WNBA Season
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will miss the rest of the WNBA season due to a right-side injury, as announced in recent sports updates.
Barcelona subdues Valencia Basket in Euroliga
October 11, 2025 Reported by AI
FC Barcelona beat Valencia Basket 108-102 in a thrilling third-jornada Euroliga match, driven by standout performances from Tomas Satoransky and Kevin Punter. The Catalan side needed two games in five days to overcome a rival that had started the season with five wins and a title. The matchup was an offensive spectacle full of momentum shifts.