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Serbian Basketball Player Loses Kidney at FIBA World Cup

Serbian basketball player Boriša Simanić had to undergo two surgeries and have his kidney removed after taking an elbow to his midsection during a game against South Sudan at the Basketball World Cup. Due to complications, the entire kidney had to be surgically removed, and finding the correct blood type for the 25-year-old was challenging. Simanić's teammate volunteered to donate blood. The player will remain in a Manila hospital for recovery, and his team will face Lithuania in the quarter-finals.

via The Guardian|

#basketball-world-cup #injury #recovery

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US Escapes Nail-Biting Showdown with Montenegro at World Cup

The US basketball team narrowly escaped a stunning upset against Montenegro at the Basketball World Cup, winning 85-73. Montenegro, a 26.5-point underdog, led at halftime and kept the game close until the final minutes. Anthony Edwards scored 17 points in the second half to lead the Americans, while Nikola Vucevic had 18 points and 15 rebounds for Montenegro. The win keeps the US undefeated in the tournament but highlights the need for improvement as they face tougher competition.

via New York Post |

#basketball-world-cup #close-game #montenegro