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Germany fends off Luka’s 39, eliminates Slovenia
RIGA, Latvia — Luka Dončić‘s 39 points were not enough for Slovenia as it lost 99-91 to Germany in a thrilling EuroBasket quarterfinal on Wednesday.
Orlando Magic guard Franz Wagner scored 23 points and captain Dennis Schröder added 20 points and 7 assists for Germany, which will face Finland in the semifinals on Friday.
Andreas Obst’s 3-pointer capped a 12-0 run to put the World Cup champions ahead 77-74 early in the fourth quarter.
Slovenia took the lead 86-85 on a Dončić 3-pointer with 4:12 to go before Schröder sank his only 3-pointer — he missed eight other attempts — to make it 88-86, and Germany closed it out from there.
Dončić was assessed a technical foul early on and had 22 points as Slovenia led 51-45 at halftime. He picked up his fourth foul early in the third quarter yet kept on scoring, although he appeared inhibited at times by the prospect of fouling out with a fifth foul.
The Los Angeles Lakers star — five of 16 from 3-point range — had his fifth game of the tournament with at least 30 points scored. Dončić also had 10 rebounds and seven assists.
Wagner was 13 of 14 from the free throw line for Germany, seeking its second EuroBasket title after winning as host in 1993.
Slovenia looked in control until Tristan Da Silva sank a 3-pointer with a half-court shot at the third-quarter buzzer, slashing Slovenia’s lead to four points.
The final is on Sunday in Riga, Latvia, which has hosted all the knockout matches.
Earlier, the Finns held off a Georgia fightback to win 93-79 and reach the semifinals for the first time.
Mikael Jantunen led Finland with 19 points and Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen contributed 17 points and six rebounds.
“It’s been the same group for a long time. It’s a very tight group, like coming back and playing with your friends,” Jantunen said. “That’s the kind of basketball culture in Finland.”
The Finns also showcased their depth by scoring 44 points from the bench to Georgia’s four.
Finland led by 20 points in the third quarter before Georgia cut the deficit to six with just under eight minutes left in the fourth.
Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili led Georgia with 22 points.
Coming off an upset of Nikola Jokić and Serbia, Finland surged into an early lead on strong 3-point shooting and doubled up Georgia 30-15 early in the second quarter.
Highly-rated 18-year-old forward Miikka Muurinen, who is projected to be a potential NBA first-round pick in 2027, scored 7 points off the bench.
It was Georgia’s first time in the quarterfinals as an independent nation, which knocked out Olympic silver medalist France in the round of 16 and beat defending EuroBasket champion Spain in the group stage.
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The New England Patriots organization said it was “heartbroken” over the shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, that left at least two people dead and nine others wounded.
Police said a person of interest was in custody early Sunday following the incident. The person was apprehended at a hotel in Coventry but wasn’t immediately identified. Providence police Chief Col. Oscar Perez said the detained person was in their 30s.
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Law enforcement officials carry rifles while walking on a street in a neighborhood near Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 during the investigation of a shooting. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
“The New England Patriots are heartbroken by the horrific events at Brown University,” the team said.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected and their families, and we remain grateful to the first responders and law enforcement who acted swiftly to protect the students, faculty, staff and the community.
“We stand with Brown University and our neighbors in Rhode Island during this difficult time.”
The Patriots will take on the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon. Gillette Stadium is located about 25 miles from Brown University.
The Bills were staying in a hotel near the Ivy League school. The staff and the players were safe, The Athletic reported.
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) stiff-arms New York Giants cornerback Cor’Dale Flott, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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Brown University has fielded over 50 NFL players. Bills defensive tackle Michael Hoecht is the lone player from Brown who is still in the league. He’s on the injured reserve.
University officials on Sunday canceled all classes, exams and papers for the rest of the fall semester. The school said students were free to leave to go back home. Those who stayed will have access to services and support, Provost Francis Doyle said in a statement.
A police vehicle rests at an intersection near crime scene tape at Brown University, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Providence, Rhode Island, following a Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 shooting at the university. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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“At this time, it is essential that we focus our efforts on providing care and support to the members of our community as we grapple with the sorrow, fear and anxiety that is impacting all of us right now,” Doyle added.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Sydney Sixers’ in-form batter Babar Azam has expressed confidence ahead of the Big Bash League opener, saying the team is “good to go and ready” in an interview with Australian cricket commentators.
The opening T20 match of the Big Bash League is being played today (Sunday) at Optus Stadium in Perth, featuring Babar Azam’s Sydney Sixers against the Perth Scorchers.
The league features a total of 27 matches.
The second-placed Sydney Sixers have unveiled the “Babaristan” Fan Zone in honour of Pakistan’s cricket star Babar Azam.
The franchise announced on its official social media platforms, captioning, “Introducing Babaristan–A Fan Zone Like No Other,” which quickly sparked excitement among cricket fans in both Australia and Pakistan.
In its statement, the Sixers said, “We’re celebrating cricket culture like never before with Babaristan – a fan zone dedicated to Pakistan’s star batter, Babar Azam.”
In the latest clash between India and Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup, India once again showed a lack of sportsmanship by refusing to shake hands with Pakistan’s captain at the toss. Despite repeated requests from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to keep politics out of junior-level cricket, India ignored the appeal and continued with its politically charged approach.
This refusal to shake hands follows a similar act in the senior Asia Cup, further highlighting how political prejudice is being ingrained in the youth. The incident left the ICC seemingly powerless against the influence of the Indian Cricket Board, which has refused to acknowledge the importance of maintaining decorum in international sport.
Despite facing criticism and humiliation for its actions, India repeated the gesture, casting a shadow over its commitment to fair play and sportsmanship. India’s downward spiral continues: it has slipped behind Pakistan in the Test rankings, suffered a humiliating defeat in the Test series, and sees more international cricketers turning to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) over the IPL.
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Meanwhile, after Pakistan opted to bowl first in the opening Pakistan vs India clash of the U-19 Asia Cup, India has lost four wickets for 113 runs so far.
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