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A New Era Dawns: Latvia Demolishes Austria as FIBA 2027 World Cup Campaign Begins

July 15th, 2026011 The Latvian men’s basketball team is officially back in business, and they aren't playing around. The road to the FIBA World Cup 2027 has begun. In their first...

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July Heat: The Courts of Grīziņkalns Are On Fire This Week

July 13th, 2026022 The asphalt is practically melting, but nobody’s slowing down. Grīziņkalns—the undisputed mecca of Baltic street culture and the beating heart of Riga’s...

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Riga Hoops Action: Latvia vs Austria Tonight

July 6th, 2026031 Tonight, the city goes crazy for hoops.Latvia faces off against Austria right here in Riga.It’s the FIBA World Cup European Pre-Qualifiers, and the stakes couldn’t...

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Loyd's Buzzer-Beater Breaks Latvian Hearts in Riga

February 27th, 2026099 Xiaomi Arena fell silent Thursday night as Jordan Loyd's stepback three-pointer splashed through the net with the final buzzer, giving Poland an 84-82 victory over...

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Kristaps Porzingis Joins the Golden State Warriors

February 6th, 2026045 Latvian basketball star Kristaps Porzingis is heading to the Bay Area after a blockbuster trade sent him from the Boston Celtics to the Golden State Warriors, the teams...

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Germany Claims EuroBasket Glory — Riga Delivers Championship Drama

September 15th, 20251195 FIBA EuroBasket 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion at Xiaomi Arena on September 14, with Germany capturing their second continental title in a thrilling 88-83...

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Porziņģis Powers Historic Performance in Heartbreaking Home Loss

September 6th, 20251167 Kristaps Porziņģis delivered a monster 34-point, 19-rebound performance, but Lithuania eliminated Latvia from EuroBasket 2025 with an 88-79 victory at Xiaomi Arena on...

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Latvia Destroys Czechia 109-75 — Bertāns Brothers Lead Historic Offensive Explosion

September 3rd, 20250107 Latvia delivered their most dominant EuroBasket performance in years, crushing Czechia 109-75 at Xiaomi Arena in Riga to close out group play with a statement victory...

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Latvia Lights Up Portugal — Porzingis Breaks Shooting Slump in 78-62 Victory

September 1st, 20250129 Kristaps Porzingis ended his three-point drought in spectacular fashion, scoring 21 points in the first half to lead Latvia to a dominant 78-62 victory over Portugal at...

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Road to 2027: Latvian National Team Dominates Austria, Advances in World Cup Qualifiers

A New Era Dawns: Latvia Demolishes Austria as FIBA 2027 World Cup Campaign Begins

July Heat: The Courts of Grīziņkalns Are On Fire This Week

Riga Hoops Action: Latvia vs Austria Tonight

Latvia Puts on a Show, Downs Slovenia 5-2

Latvia Beats USA to Take Home Bronze at Ice Hockey Worlds

Semifinal for Latvia? Yes Please

Latvia Makes Quarterfinal at Ice Hockey World Championship

Eliza Cauce finishes 4th, Ulla Zirne 17th in Luge World Cup

Road to 2027: Latvian National Team Dominates Austria, Advances in World Cup Qualifiers