American women's basketball player Brittney Griner has written a letter to United States President Joe Biden requesting he remembers her case and that of other detainees, with the two-time Olympic champion currently imprisoned on drug smuggling charges in Russia.

Armenia lifted the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) European Championship for Small Countries trophy for a second time today in Ta' Qali, defeating the hosts Malta in the final 84-68.

The criminal case against detained basketball star Brittney Griner will continue on Thursday (July 7) after a first hearing took place today on the outskirts of Moscow, with the American accused of drug smuggling.

The United States have been made favourites for the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Under-17 World Cup in Malaga, set to run from July 2 to 10, after topping the governing body's power rankings.

Germany lived up to their top seed tag by claiming the gold medal at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 Women's Series stop in Poitiers in France.

Two-time Olympic basketball gold medallist Brittney Griner has had her arrest in Russia on charges of drug smuggling extended until December.

Serbia and France won the men’s and women’s titles respectively at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Cup in Antwerp, Belgium.

Women’s top seeds Germany suffered a surprise defeat as the knockout stages of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Cup got underway in Antwerp, Belgium.

The last of the qualifiers at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Cup have been finalised following the remaining pool games today in Antwerp.

Human rights organisations have called for President of the United States Joe Biden to form a deal with Russia for basketball star Brittney Griner's release from Russia, following her arrest more than 100 days ago.

Men's top seeds Serbia continued to look convincing in their campaign at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Cup in Antwerp, finishing pool A with four wins from four.

American Olympic men's basketball team head coach Steve Kerr is already lobbying for Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry to join him at Paris 2024.

Second seed Lithuania and third seed Latvia started their campaigns at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Cup with two victories each in the men's tournament in Antwerp.

Six teams are undefeated after the first day of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Cup in Antwerp.

Vladimir Putin's press secretary has defended the detention of American basketball player Brittney Griner and has dismissed claims she is a "hostage".