Rwandan powerhouse Armée Patriotique Rwandaise (APR) made history on Friday, securing third place at the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2025 with a statement 123–90 win over Egypt’s Al Ittihad. The victory marked the best-ever finish for a Rwandan club in the BAL and came with a record-breaking twist. APR’s 123 points set a new all-time single-game scoring record in the BAL, surpassing Al Ahli Tripoli’s 115-point outing against Nairobi City Thunder earlier this season.

Defending Champions Petro de Luanda is back in familiar territory — the BAL semifinals — and once again, the Angolan powerhouse looks locked in. With a dominant win over US Monastir at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, the defending champions showed poise, control, and intensity on both ends of the floor. They executed their game plan with precision, choking Monastir’s offensive rhythm and asserting their physicality inside.

An Afghan-born cricketer who has turned adversity into opportunity, Nisar Wahdat is finding new ways to contribute to the sport he loves. Cricket in Afghanistan: Dreams and Challenges In the world of cricket, stories of resilience and determination often define a player's journey. Nisar Wahdat grew up in Kabul. His passion for cricket was shaped by an environment where sports were more than just games: They were a symbol of hope and unity.