6 September 2026

China edges Czech Republic in overtime thriller at Women’s Basketball World Cup, US-Italy later

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China needed overtime to edge the Czech Republic 74-70 in a thrilling game at the Women’s Basketball World Cup on Sunday. Han Xu scored 22 points and drew China level at 53-53 in the ...

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