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Puerto Ricans made history: defeated Brazil and earned first-ever World Cup ticket

Among tears of joy and embraces, the players thanked God for their current position. Spain 2018 will go down in history as the first World Cup for Puerto Rican women's basketball.

14/08/2017

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Canada capture second straight FIBA Women's AmeriCup title

BUENOS AIRES - Canada successfully defended their FIBA Women's AmeriCup crown thanks a 67-65 win over Argentina in Sunday's Final.

14/08/2017

Women's World Cup

Argentina, Canada and Puerto Rico earn tickets to FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2018

BUENOS AIRES (FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2017) - Argentina, Canada and Puerto Rico have earned tickets to play for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2018 in Spain.

13/08/2017

Burani played the game of her life and Argentina will go on to the World Cup

Burani achieved 26 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks in an unusual 48-44 showdown against Puerto Rico. Now Argentina will return to the world stage at Spain 2018.

13/08/2017

Canada earn their Final and World Cup tickets with outstanding teamwork

BUENOS AIRES (FIBA Women’s AmeriCup) - The North American team seems to have no rivals at this point in the competition. The skills they showcased throughout the tournament were excelled in today’s game...

13/08/2017

Day 6: Canada and Argentina will play for Continental Gold

BUENOS AIRES (FIBA Women’s AmeriCup) – Canada defeated Brazil 84-45, Argentina defeated Puerto Rico 48-44, as both teams earned the right to play for continental gold and received two of the three...

Bedoya: “Women’s basketball is leveling out and gaining much more importance”

BUENOS AIRES (FIBA Women’s AmeriCup) - Marcelo Bedoya was another one of the basketball stakeholders that wanted to experience first-hand the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2017. The Paraguayan was President of...

Semi-Finals are set!

BUENOS AIRES (FIBA Women’s AmeriCup) - Yesterday was the last day of the Group Phase and Canada, Puerto Rico and Brazil secured their participation at the tournament's defining round.

Muratore: "The Women's AmeriCup creates a great ripple effect"

BUENOS AIRES - FIBA President Horacio Muratore visited the Obras Sanitarias Stadium to closely follow the events of the FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2017.

Day 5: Argentina, Brazil, Canada and Puerto Rico secure trip to Semi-Finals

BUENOS AIRES (FIBA Women’s AmeriCup) – With the conclusion of the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2017 Group Phase, the Semi-Finals are set and will feature Canada vs. Brazil and Argentina vs. Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico make history for second time

BUENOS AIRES (FIBA Women’s AmeriCup) - After Puerto Rico’s first victory in history against Cuba, and qualified for the first time ever to the Semi-Finals of the competition.

Argentina through to Semi-Finals, will face Brazil for group's top spot

BUENOS AIRES (FIBA Women’s AmeriCup) - Throughout these tournament days, the Argentine giants have gone through an intense variety of emotions. It appeared Sofía Aispurúa’s ugly injury could steal their...

Day 4: Virgin Islands upset Brazil, historic Puerto Rico, Argentina qualifies

BUENOS AIRES (FIBA Women’s AmeriCup) – On the fourth day of competition, Virgin Islands shocked the continent to claim an overtime win over Brazil. Paraguay continued its magical run in the championship...

Virgin Islands recruit in volleyball to excel in basketball

BUENOS AIRES (FIBA Women's AmeriCup) - The Virgin Islands defeated the South American champions, Brazil, no more and no less than 67-60, and extended to a 2-2 record.