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Seibutis steers Lithuanians toward USA
Lithuania is one game away from appearing in its maiden FIBA World Cup final after storming home in the final term against Turkey to win its second consecutive tournament quarter-final 73:61. […]
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Lithuania’s walking wounded win
Lithuania has advanced to its fourth FIBA World Cup quarter final in 16 years after holding off an inspiring late run by New Zealand 76:71. […]
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On this day in sport: 7 September
As the Lithuanian national football team prepares for another UEFA European qualifying campaign, it is fitting we look back on their success against Romania on this day in 2008. […]
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Twin towers stand tall in Group D
Lithuania has finished on top of Group D in the 2014 FIBA World Cup thanks to a 67:64 win over Slovenia, inspired by the Lavrinovič twins (Darjuš and Kšyštof). […]
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Donatas’ defence delivers against Koreans
Donatas Motiejūnas has guided his nation back into FIBA World Cup contention in the aftermath of a shock loss to Australia, claiming a dominant 79:49 victory over South Korea. […]
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C’mon Aussies, c’mon!
Australia has won its second consecutive match against Lithuania in dominating for, handing the Baltic nation its first defeat in the FIBA World Cup 82:75. […]
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On this day in sport: 2 September
The Australian-Lithuanian community celebrated a range of sporting milestones throughout the spring of 2000 as the city of Sydney hosted the Olympic Games. […]
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Marius Žaliūkas guides Glasgow’s glory
Lithuanian defender Marius Žaliūkas has made an impression with new Scottish club Rangers, scoring his first goal for the side in just his 3rd appearance. […]
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Valančiūnas’ double trouble in Spain
Jonas Valančiūnas has guided Lithuania to a 75:62 victory over African powerhouse Angola to cement his nation’s position on top of Group D at the 2014 FIBA World Cup. […]
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Mačiulis conquers the Spanish courts
Lithuania has kicked off its 2014 FIBA World Cup campaign in style, accounting for Mexico 87:74. […]
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On this day in sport: 17 August
As Lithuania’s football stars prepare for next month’s UEFA qualifying campaign, today goes down in history as the day their nation claimed its maiden 1930 Baltic Cup title. […]
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On this day in sport: 3 August
Lithuania would only claim one medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and that was on this day in sport. […]
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On this day in sport: 2 August
When scholars analyse the final Soviet basketball team to participate in the Summer Olympics, the most popular observation was the fact that the team contained four Lithuanians. […]
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On this day in sport: 31 July
Half a decade may have passed since Rome last hosted the FINA World Aquatics Championships, however, the festival’s memories are still fresh in Giedrius Titenis’ mind. […]
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On this day in sport: 30 July
As the Chief Sports Writer for Tėviškės Aidai (Australian/Lithuanian newspaper) from September 2009 until November 2013 I was able to dissect Lithuania’s sporting triumphs. […]
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On this day in basketball: 30 July
Prior to Rūta Meilutytė’s Olympic triumph, this day would be recognised by Lithuanian sporting fans for the efforts of another female star. […]
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On this day in sport: 29 July
As Lithuania prepares for another UEFA European qualifying campaign, football fanatics will look back on another milestone on this day 20 years ago. […]
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On this day in sport: 26 July
The recent 2012 documentary film “The Other Dream Team” marked a new high in the exposure of Lithuania’s love of basketball to the world through its thorough history of competition mixed with the emotions of conflict in the Baltic nation. […]
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On this day in sport: 20 July
It’s hard to believe that more than a decade has passed since Linas Kleiza rose to International stardom however he did just that on this day in 2003. […]