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Italy had already secured qualification before the tip-off, but the game was a real battle for survival, decided by the young blood of both teams. When all was said and done, Italy got the 67-63 over Spain, which is in danger of ending the Eurobasket in two days. After this result, Italy is tied with Greece with a 3-1 record, which needs to beat Spain in the last round to secure the top spot in the Group C standings. If Spain loses to Greece and Bosnia beats Georgia, then Spain will finish 5th in the standings.
Sandro Mamukelashvili, Georgia notch their first-ever Eurobasket win over Spain
Sandro Mamukelashvili led Georgia to the 83-69 win over Spain in their Eurobasket opener for Group C with 19 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. It was the first-ever Eurobasket win of Georgia over Spain. Mamu was great, Goga Bitadze scored 15 points, sealing the deal in the end, Duda Sanadze added 11 points, while Georgia captain Toko Shengelia (photo) played in the game, despite being doubtful until the 11th hour, finishing with 13 points.
Spain began their EuroBasket 2025 campaign with a defeat against Georgia, and coach Sergio Scariolo spoke in the post-match press conference. Scariolo said: “Georgia is a very experienced team, with several high-level players, including NBA and EuroLeague athletes, and they deserved the win. I believe it was my fault; I couldn’t convince my players that they were a much bigger and more physical team than us. We should have made a huge effort to match their physicality, and we didn’t. In fact, by the end of the game, they grabbed 16 more rebounds than us.”
The incident in Atlanta occurred late in the fourth quarter of the Dream's game against Golden State on Tuesday in College Park, Georgia. On Friday, another sex toy was thrown in Chicago under a basket after a whistle was blown to stop play during the third quarter of Golden State's 73-66 victory over the Sky. An official kicked the object aside before it was picked up and removed.
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Earlier this month, Marissa—an R&B singer and jewelry designer—married Kemba Walker, a four-time NBA All-Star and current coach for the Charlotte Hornets, at the Conservatory at Blackberry Ridge in Trenton, Georgia. Getting married in Georgia held special significance for the couple—most of Marissa’s family lives there, and it’s just a short trip from Kemba’s relatives in North Carolina. “It just made sense to bring everyone together in a place that was both meaningful and convenient,” the bride says. The rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all took place on the property. “Our top priority was the atmosphere and aesthetic—we wanted a space that felt beautiful, unique, and aligned with our vision for the day,” Marissa explains. “Size was also a major factor, since we knew we’d be hosting a large group of guests and wanted everyone to feel comfortable.”
When R&B singer #Marissa and four-time NBA All-Star #KembaWalker got married earlier this July, they chose the Conservatory at Blackberry Ridge in Trenton, Georgia, as their venue. Getting married in Georgia held special significance for the couple—most of Marissa’s family lives there, and it’s just a short trip from Kemba’s relatives in North Carolina. As such, the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all took place on the property.
Upon learning he’d been traded to Charlotte, he became invigorated. “I was just super excited,” Sexton said, “super ready to get to know the coaches and get to know the organization. And it’s not too far from home, so I was super excited about it. That’s for sure.” Indeed, I-85’s proximity to Spectrum Center is just an added perk for the Georgia native, knowing it provides a perfect avenue to stay in close contact with family. “Oh yeah, the support system that I have back home in Atlanta — it’s only 3½ hours away,” Sexton said. “So, it’s a quick little drive. So, I’m super excited about that.”
Dwight Howard is devastated. And he wants answers. The former NBA great and current player for the Big 3’s L.A. Riot on Wednesday wrote on Instagram that his dog, Sunday, died in an apparent hit-and-run accident on June 18 in Suwanee, Ga. Howard said that he was visiting New York when he received the tragic news that his beloved Belgian Malinois “got loose and was hit by a car that kept going.”
Cooper, 50, met Bailey in the eighth grade and featured him on his travel team, Athletes of Tomorrow, before Bailey relocated 100 miles south from Chattanooga to Powder Springs, Georgia during high school. Cooper then helped route him to Rutgers, where Cooper’s friend, Brandin Knight, is the associate coach. Bailey credits Cooper, whose son, Sharife, played in the NBA briefly, and whose daughter, Te’a, played in the WNBA, for developing him.
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Silas Demary Jr, who transferred from Georgia to UConn last month, has withdrawn from the NBA Draft process and will play for the Huskies this season.
Bitadze’s summer plans also include competing for his home country, the Republic of Georgia, at EuroBasket, an international basketball competition that begins in late August. “I take that very seriously,” he said. “So, I’m going to prepare for that and I’ve got to stay in shape all summer. Hopefully, we win a lot of games with the national team. That’s the goal.”
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