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Women's Basketball World Cup: Can Germany harness a boom?
Sep 14, 2026, 10:07 AM CDT
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Germany thrilled fans at the Women's Basketball World Cup. But even if this sparked a boom in the women's game, the infrastructure simply isn't ready for it.
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