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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Tumaini Carayol

Hesson’s last-gasp shot edges England past Australia in 3x3 basketball final

Myles Hesson (left) and Jamell Anderson celebrate Englland’s late win against Australia.
Myles Hesson (left) and Jamell Anderson celebrate England’s late win against Australia. Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

The first edition of the frenetic, hyperactive game of 3x3 basketball at the Commonwealth Games came to an end on Tuesday evening as England defeated Australia 17-16 in the most dramatic circumstances. England triumphed with a game-winning two‑pointer in overtime to secure the first men’s gold medal of the Games.

In the women’s gold medal match, Canada narrowly edged out England after another dramatic ending, winning 14-13 with a buzzer beater from Canada’s Sarah Te-Biasu to take the gold medal

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