The Americans finally got into the gym for practice Saturday, the first step in what they believe will be cleaner play during the elimination round of basketball’s world championship.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Nenad Krstic had 16 points and Aleksander Rasic scored five points in the last 21 seconds to help Serbia edge Croatia 73-72 in the round of 16 at the basketball world championship.

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed second-round draft pick Darington Hobson.

The Atlanta Hawks have signed free agent center Etan Thomas to add bulk in the frontcourt.

Australia beats Angola, Spain beats Canada, and Ivory Coast beats Puerto Rico at FIBA world championships

Carlos Boozer is thinking big in his first season with the Bulls.

The Boston Celtics will re-sign guard Delonte West.

Court filings show a plea bargain is in the works for ex-Michigan State basketball star and retired NBA player Jay Vincent, who appeared in court Tuesday on charges in a $2 million Internet scam.

After the reserves faltered, U.S.

Now that the Denver Nuggets have their management team in place, they’re developing a strategy to keep All-Star Carmelo Anthony in powder blue and gold.