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“F-ing joke” that FIBA calls World Championship“F-ing joke” that FIBA calls World Championship
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“F-ing joke” that FIBA calls World Championship

For several weeks in a row, one of the most famous phrases in Lithuanian basketball history was stuck in his…

6 years ago
Serbia-Lithuania; a hot start and lead wasn’t enough to stop the SerbsSerbia-Lithuania; a hot start and lead wasn’t enough to stop the Serbs
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Serbia-Lithuania; a hot start and lead wasn’t enough to stop the Serbs

Lithuanian basketball team couldn’t have started out any better. With a starting 5 of Mantas Kalnietis, Marius Grigonis, Edgaras Ulanovas…

6 years ago
Lithuanian basketball team gets their first win, stomping the Finns!Lithuanian basketball team gets their first win, stomping the Finns!
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Lithuanian basketball team gets their first win, stomping the Finns!

After losing 78:70 to a tough Spanish team, Lithuanian basketball team bounced back tonight with a vengeance, crushing Finland 80:60…

6 years ago
Baseball player Johnny Podres and his Lithuanian heritageBaseball player Johnny Podres and his Lithuanian heritage
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Baseball player Johnny Podres and his Lithuanian heritage

Unknown to most, famous baseball player Johnny Podres (1932-2008) had close ancestral ties with Lithuania. Both of his maternal grandparents…

6 years ago
Lithuanian basketball fans off to Poland and Hungary to support their teamLithuanian basketball fans off to Poland and Hungary to support their team
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Lithuanian basketball fans off to Poland and Hungary to support their team

The Lithuanian men’s basketball team will be playing the final pair of matches which they will need to win in…

7 years ago
Žalgiris coach Jasikevičius becomes honorary citizen of KaunasŽalgiris coach Jasikevičius becomes honorary citizen of Kaunas
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Žalgiris coach Jasikevičius becomes honorary citizen of Kaunas

Šarūnas Jasikevičius, chief coach of the Žalgiris Kaunas basketball club, was on Wednesday officially made an honorary citizen of Lithuania's…

7 years ago
Government to consider repaying BC Žalgiris EUR 580,000 in old debt – PMGovernment to consider repaying BC Žalgiris EUR 580,000 in old debt – PM
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Government to consider repaying BC Žalgiris EUR 580,000 in old debt – PM

Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis said on Monday that the government will look at the possibility of paying back 2…

7 years ago
Jasikevicius to continue coaching Zalgiris KaunasJasikevicius to continue coaching Zalgiris Kaunas
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Jasikevicius to continue coaching Zalgiris Kaunas

Zalgiris Kaunas basketball club has signed a new two-year contract with head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius, the basketball club said on…

8 years ago
Vilnius mayor denounces racist remarks by BC Lietuvos Rytas presidentVilnius mayor denounces racist remarks by BC Lietuvos Rytas president
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Vilnius mayor denounces racist remarks by BC Lietuvos Rytas president

Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Simasius on Friday denounced racist remarks by Gedvydas Vainauskas, president of BC Lietuvos Rytas, a professional basketball…

8 years ago
Lithuania to commit to ensuring security at 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiersLithuania to commit to ensuring security at 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers
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Lithuania to commit to ensuring security at 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers

As demanded by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), Lithuania will commit itself to ensuring the security of players during the…

8 years ago
House of Basketball including museum planned in KaunasHouse of Basketball including museum planned in Kaunas
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House of Basketball including museum planned in Kaunas

The House of Basketball will be established in Lithuania's second-largest city Kaunas to accommodate the Lithuanian Basketball Federation and an…

8 years ago
Žalgiris BC wins their first Mindaugas CupŽalgiris BC wins their first Mindaugas Cup
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Žalgiris BC wins their first Mindaugas Cup

The LKL (Lithuanian Basketball League) held their day of razzamatazz in Kaunas this year, showcasing the best of Lithuanian basketball.…

8 years ago
Adomaitis picked as head coach of Lithuania’s natl basketball teamAdomaitis picked as head coach of Lithuania’s natl basketball team
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Adomaitis picked as head coach of Lithuania’s natl basketball team

Executive Committee of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation elected Dainius Adomaitis as the new head coach of the Lithuanian men's national…

9 years ago
Lithuanian national basketball team coach steps down after RioLithuanian national basketball team coach steps down after Rio
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Lithuanian national basketball team coach steps down after Rio

The head coach of the Lithuanian national men's basketball team, Jonas Kazlauskas, said on Tuesday he was to step down.To…

9 years ago
Lithuanian U16 basketball team wins European silverLithuanian U16 basketball team wins European silver
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Lithuanian U16 basketball team wins European silver

The Lithuanian team won the second place in the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship after narrowly losing to Spain in the…

9 years ago
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Lithuania at Rio Olympics: Day 10

Lithuanian athletes continue their bumpy road to medals in Rio Olympics. The basketball team lost its second game in a…

9 years ago
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First basketball match in Rio attracts record TV audience in Lithuania

A record number of Lithuanian TV viewers tuned in to watch their national men's basketball team play the first match…

9 years ago
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Lithuania at Rio Olympics: Day 2

The Lithuanian basketball team started the Olympic Games with a victory over Brazil, good result for a Lithuanian cyclist and…

9 years ago
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Lithuanian basketball team snatches close victory in Rio Olympics

Lithuanian men's basketball team began Rio de Janeiro Olympic games with a victory, but, as often, created a dramatic spectacle.…

9 years ago
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Sabonis accredited to Olympics despite supermarket ads

Lidl's advertising campaign in Lithuania has not prevented Arvydas Sabonis, president of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation, from getting accreditation for…

9 years ago