Team Canada defeated Team USA 127-118 in an overtime thriller to claim the bronze medal at the FIBA World Cup. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for Canada with 31 points, while Dillon Brooks had a standout performance with 39 points. Mikal Bridges provided a memorable moment for Team USA with a miraculous four-point play to force overtime. This marks Canada's first major international basketball medal in 87 years, while Team USA failed to medal for the second consecutive World Cup.
Sweden defeated Australia 2-0 in the Women's World Cup bronze medal match, extending their perfect record in third-place matches to four. Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scored for Sweden, securing the victory. Despite a disappointing finish for the Matildas, who captivated their country during their run to the semifinals for the first time, they expressed pride in their performance and hope to inspire future generations of Australian footballers. European nations will finish first, second, and third in the tournament, with England and Spain set to meet in the final.
Sweden secured their fourth Women's World Cup bronze medal with a clinical 2-0 victory over Australia in the third-place playoff match. Fridolina Rolfo converted a penalty in the 28th minute, and Kosovare Asllani doubled the lead just after the hour mark with a powerful strike. Despite the loss, Australia achieved their best result in the tournament, reaching the semi-finals. The Matildas' coach, Tony Gustavsson, expressed disappointment but also acknowledged the support they received from the nation. Both teams remained unchanged from their respective semi-final defeats, with England and Spain set to face off in the final.
Latvia declared a national holiday after winning the bronze medal in the IIHF World Championship by defeating the United States 4-3 in overtime. It was the country's first medal in IIHF competition, and the government declared Monday a national holiday to celebrate the victory. Kristians Rubins scored the medal winner just 1:22 into the overtime period. Canada won the gold medal, taking down Germany.
Latvia defeated the United States 4-3 in overtime to win the bronze medal in the IIHF World Championship, marking their first medal in IIHF competition. The Latvian government declared Monday a national holiday to celebrate the historic win. Kristians Rubins scored the game-winning goal in overtime, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Canada won the gold medal, beating Germany in the final.
Latvia defeated the United States 4-3 in overtime to win the bronze medal at the ice hockey world championship. Defenseman Kristian Rubins scored the winning goal, his second of the game. This is the first top-three finish for Latvia at the tournament. The U.S. lost in the bronze-medal game for the second straight year.
