FIBA games set to begin

Across the world in Istanbul, athletes are probably beginning to wake up and prepare for the FIBA World Championship, which kicks off in a few hours.

ESPN will show all the games of the FIBA World Championship, across their many channels.

Schedule.

Team capsules.

With a win, the USA can clinch an Olympic berth for 2016.

Maya Moore the the US women are set to defend their title.

Veteran point guard Sue Bird talks about the strengths of the team.

Forward Angel McCoughtry talks Turkey.

Brittney Griner has added a new dimension to the team since her arrival a few days ago.

WNBA news:

Four things the Chicago Sky should try to get done in the off-season.

The Mystics' Emma Meesseman talks about her second season and winter playing plans.

Storm forward Crystal Langhorne filled a void in the paint.

College news:

South Carolina will now guarantee four-year scholarships.

Southeast Missouri has added assistant coaches Cameron Tucker and Lavesa Glover.