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Durant leads U.S. to first world basketball title since 1994

Durant leads U.S. to first world basketball title since 1994

The United States won their first world championship title in 16 years after beating hosts Turkey 81-64 in the final thanks to a majestic performance by 21-year-old forward Kevin Durant.

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Senh: Nice. I'm surprise Turkey did so well.

 

US beats Russia, 89-79, moves into semis at worlds

US beats Russia, 89-79, moves into semis at worlds

Chauncey Billups made the promise. Kevin Durant made sure it was kept. And by beating Russia on Thursday, the Americans brought a little joy to one of the players who will never forget what happened against the Soviets exactly 38 years earlier.

 

2010 FIBA World Championship: Serbia knocks out defending champion Spain

Serbia knocked defending champ Spain out of the world championship Wednesday when Milos Teodosic made a long 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds left for a 92-89 quarterfinal victory.

 

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