Championship title after cruising passed China 113-71 in their quarter-final to set up a clash with Serbia

skill and firepower.Henry Ellenson was the top scorer for the US as they set up a semi-final clash with Serbia

©Getty ImagesIt was a much closer affair between Serbia and 2010 bronze medal winners Canada who were

his side eventually run out 76-52.Despite the best efforts of Jamal Murray, Canada could not overcome Serbia

By Emily GoddardThe head of the United Arab Emirates Basketball Association has spoken of his nation's pride in hosting the region's first ever International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Championship, with the men's under-17 edition starting in Dubai tomorrow.

FacebookThey will, however, have to face competition from hosts the UAE, as well as Angola, China, Italy, Serbia

By Zjan ShirinianVlade Divac, the President of the Olympic Committee of Serbia, is in a stable condition

his exact health condition has not been specified.The 46-year-old has headed the Olympic Committee of Serbia

By Paul OsborneThe United States have won the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) World League title after a shock victory over world number one ranked team, Brazil.

©Getty ImagesThe victory was a second for the US in a World League final following victory against Serbia

By Gary AndersonReigning International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup champions Iran made it two-in-a-row in Wuhan, China, as they secured a 10 point win over Chinese Taipei in today's gold medal match.

based in Granada, where they have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Spain, two-time world champions Serbia

By Terrence BurnsWe are a little less than four-years away from the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.This is a story, just one of many, of their bid's path, culminating in victory almost three years ago in Durban, South Africa.Much is being written and read in the current media about prospective bid cities for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. A lot of the commentary pertains to "consultants". Much of the commentary is ill informed or naive at best, or wrong, spiteful and even defensive at worst.

practice, which is always harder than it appears.Theresa Rah and chairman Y H Cho rehearsing in Belgrade, Serbia

deal.Katarina Witt on stage during Munich 2018's presentation to the European Olympic Committees in Belgrade, Serbia

By Paul OsborneTyre manufacturer Continental has expanded its partnership agreement with football's European governing body UEFA, giving it extended rights privileges until 2017.

and away games of teams including Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Serbia

By Gary AndersonSpain's Rafael Nadal secured the 700th win of his professional career as he booked his place in the second round at Wimbledon today with a three sets to one victory over Slovakia's Martin Klizan.

the number 14 seed 5-4 up in the deciding set.In the women's draw, seventh seed Jelena Jankovic of Serbia

Kanepi caused the big upset on day two at Wimbledon by knocking out seventh seed Jelena Jankovic of Serbia

By Gary AndersonAfter becoming the first Briton to win the men's singles title in 77 years, Andy Murray returns to Centre Court today to get the defence of his title underway against world number 104 David Goffin of Belgium, with the usual names expected to feature at the business end of the tournament.

disappointing year so far in the Grand Slams, going down to a surprise fourth round defeat to Ana Ivanovic of Serbia

By Gary AndersonAirport retail chain Dubai Duty Free has been announced as the main event sponsor of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) men's Under-17 World Championships due to take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in August.

Australia take on 2010 bronze medal winners Canada, France and Japan while Argentina, China, Egypt and Serbia

By Gary AndersonFIBA Europe, the European branch of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), has stripped Ukraine of hosting EuroBasket 2015.

to FIBA to host the 2015 tournament while it is believed that Italy, Greece, Poland, Czech Republic, Serbia

resident predicted all seven of the national team's results in South Africa - even the 1-0 defeat to Serbia

By Emily GoddardQatar's men have won their first ever 3x3 basketball major title, while the United States' women have successfully defended theirs at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Championships in Moscow.

Qatar defeated defending champions Serbia 18-13 in the final, after fending off the challenge of Lithuania

delight in the bronze medal match when Russia secured a 19–18 victory over Lithuania.Qatar defeated Serbia

By Gary AndersonA new Women's British Basketball League (WBBL) will be launched in September with the aim of improving standards in the United Kingdom, both on and off the court with what is being described as a more commercial and professional approach.

five matches, with promising performances at the 2013 European Championships in France where wins over Serbia

By Paul OsborneAs the 3x3 Basketball World Championships getting underway in Moscow today, Russian star Maria Cherepanova has made clear the hosts are "not afraid of anyone" as they look to improve on their performance from 2012 in Athens.

16-13 win over France.Their leader, Dusan Domovic Bulut, has already warned he is not going back to Serbia

Pool B.Pool C features Brazil, Turkey, Estonia, Uruguay, New Zealand and Puerto Rico, with Slovenia, Serbia