Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony, who helped the United States to a bronze medal at the world championships, was named American of the year.

25 points from Lauren Jackson helped Australia to beat hosts Brazil 82-73, at the Women’s World Basketball Championships on Sunday.

China's domestic league has cut 100 games from its schedule in a bid to raise playing standards after a disappointing world championship.

World Champion Spain, were awarded the country's top international sporting honour, the 2006 Principe de Asturias prize, on Wednesday.

Houston Rockets' Yao Ming believes more of his Chinese team mates need to gain experience abroad for the national team to be competitive.

Coming on the heels of their astounding upset of the U.S., Greece were devastated by a crushing 70-47 defeat by Spain on Sunday.

Basketball fans clad in red and gold poured on to the streets of Madrid on Sunday to celebrate their side's resounding 70-47 gold medal win.

Before claiming his MVP trophy Pau Gasol watched in tears as his Spanish team-mates won the world championship title on Sunday.

Spain dominated European champions Greece 70-47 to easily win the 2006 world championship gold, the nation's first ever medal at worlds.

Dwyane Wade scored a game-high 32 points to lead the United States to a 96-81 win over Olympic champions Argentina to take the bronze medal.

Spain pivot Pau Gasol is distraught that he will not be able to help his team mates to victory in the World Championship final on Saturday.