24live.com

  22-31 August 2025, Managua, Nicaragua The most prestigious basketball tournament of the American continent returns with a historic premiere. FIBA AmeriCup 2025 is held for the first time in history in Nicaragua, specifically in the capital Managua, bringing the jubilee 20th edition of the continental championship. Return to traditional cycle After the pandemic postponement of the previous tournament, AmeriCup returns to the traditional four-year cycle. The tournament, which was held every two years from 1993-2017, now follows FIBA's new global competition system. Argentina as defending champions will lead the favorites after an exciting final against Brazil in the last edition. Stalwarts also include the USA with a dominant 7 gold medals, Brazil with 4 titles, and Puerto Rico with 3 titles. Fascinating participant field Twelve qualified teams bring interesting storylines. Argentina, Brazil, Canada and Puerto Rico maintained perfect participation records in all tournament e...

  Montevideo will become the epicenter of Western Hemisphere field hockey from July 24 to August 3. The prestigious Pan American Cup 2025 for men and women will offer not only thrilling battles for continental supremacy, but most importantly direct qualification for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. The stellar Cancha Celeste in Uruguay's capital will witness a hockey revolution where Olympic dreams across the continent will be decided. Can Anyone Stop the Argentine Dynasty? The seventh edition of the men's Pan American Cup promises fascinating encounters, with all eyes focused on the defending champions. Argentina enters the tournament as three-time champions and overall four-time winners in the competition's history. The team from the land of tango represents the dominant force in South American field hockey and the main favorite to secure direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup. North America, however, won't merely watch Argentine supremacy. Canada as former ch...

  Singapore will become the global epicenter of water polo in just two weeks when it hosts the final tournament from a series of four world championships held over just four years. The 2025 World Championships promise dramatic battles in both men's and women's categories under the unified motto "Water Shapes Us." Men's Polo: European Giants vs. New Faces The first year of a new Olympic cycle traditionally brings rejuvenation to national teams, but many European powerhouses are choosing a different strategy. Serbia arrives as defending Olympic champions from Paris with minimal changes to their roster compared to the Olympics. They are betting on proven players in their quest for another title. Croatia , the current world champions, are keeping their team core unchanged and consider experience the key to defending their title. Spain , holders of both European and World Cup titles, continue with roster continuity from the Paris Games and rely on team chemistry...

  The biggest women's basketball celebration on the American continent is here! FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2025, the 18th edition of this prestigious tournament, tipped off on June 28 in Santiago, Chile, offering fascinating battles between elite basketball players from across the Americas. Santiago has transformed into the capital of world women's basketball for a week. Ten of the best national teams from the American continent are fighting not only for the continental crown but also for a valuable direct qualification to the 2026 World Championship in Germany. The tournament, which has nearly two decades of tradition, has never been as competitive as this year. Continental Showdown: Elite Ten in Action Group A: Brazilian Dominance vs. Rising Competition 🇧🇷 Brazil enters the tournament as six-time champions and defending titlists. The team led by American coach Dana "Pokey" Chatman can rely on star pivot Kamilla Cardoso from the Chicago Sky, who was MVP of Am...