Date:23/09/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/09/23/stories/2006092312072000.htm

Sport - Basketball

Russia humbles U.S., plays Australia

Russia stuns USA

SAO PAULO: Russia stunned defending champion United States 75-68 in the semifinals of the women's World basketball championship on Thursday, and will play Australia in the final.

Australia, bronze medallist in the previous two editions, advanced to its first final by beating host Brazil 88-76. — AP