USA men’s basketball team defeated by France for first Olympic loss since 2004
3 years, 5 months ago

USA men’s basketball team defeated by France for first Olympic loss since 2004

CNN  

CNN — France beat the US men’s basketball team 83-76 at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, ending Team USA’s 25-game Olympic winning streak that dates back to 2004. Team USA had an eight-point lead with four minutes left in the game, but the French team mounted a 16-2 run, highlighted by leading scorer Evan Fournier’s go-ahead 3-pointer with less than a minute left to seal the win. From left, Zachary Lavine, Jrue Holiday, Bam Adebayo, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, and head coach Gregg Popovich of Team USA look on in disbelief during their game against France on Sunday, July 25. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Team USA is the most successful nation in men’s Olympic basketball, having won all but four Olympic gold medals since basketball was introduced as a sport at the Games in 1936.

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The U.S. men’s basketball team’s road to gold, the U.S. women’s soccer team’s return to glory, and whether the 2024 Games restored the Olympics’ luster.
4 months, 1 week ago

The U.S. men’s basketball team’s road to gold, the U.S. women’s soccer team’s return to glory, and whether the 2024 Games restored the Olympics’ luster.

Slate  

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss the Dream Team’s close calls en route to another gold medal, and the U.S. women’s narrow victory, too. They break down the quick overhaul of the U.S. women’s soccer team, which won gold for the first time since 2012. Read Joel Anderson’s work in Slate and listen to his Slow Burn podcasts, “Biggie and …

Paris Olympics 2024 basketball review: USA causes French heartbreak in double-bill finale
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024 basketball review: USA causes French heartbreak in double-bill finale

The Hindu  

Defending champion United States took gold at a memorable Olympics in both the men’s and women’s basketball competition as top NBA talent thrilled fans at the Games in Paris to create a healthy rivalry with France. The U.S. men’s team showed its superiority with a victory over Brazil in the last eight only to have a tough time getting past …

USA medal tally at the Paris Olympics: Gold wins with few bumps in the road
4 months, 1 week ago

USA medal tally at the Paris Olympics: Gold wins with few bumps in the road

Hindustan Times  

With the Paris Olympics coming to an end, the next thing to look forward to is which country took more of the medals home. This year, Team USA brought in 40 gold medals at a tie with China followed by 44 silver medals which were more than any other participating country and won 42 bronze medals. The women’s US soccer …

France's beat-the-buzzer shot ruled as two points as US wins 8th straight Olympics gold
4 months, 1 week ago

France's beat-the-buzzer shot ruled as two points as US wins 8th straight Olympics gold

China Daily  

Paris 2024 Olympics - Basketball - Women's Gold Medal Game - France vs United States - Bercy Arena, Paris, France - August 11, 2024. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez PARIS - Gabby Williams' beat-the-buzzer long shot was counted as two points and France failed to pull down one of the biggest victories in the Olympic basketball history, losing 67-66 to the United States …

France's beat-the-buzzer shot ruled as two points as US wins 8th straight Olympics gold
4 months, 1 week ago

France's beat-the-buzzer shot ruled as two points as US wins 8th straight Olympics gold

China Daily  

Paris 2024 Olympics - Basketball - Women's Gold Medal Game - France vs United States - Bercy Arena, Paris, France - August 11, 2024. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez PARIS - Gabby Williams' beat-the-buzzer long shot was counted as two points and France failed to pull down one of the biggest victories in the Olympic basketball history, losing 67-66 to the United States …

USA fends off France for women’s Olympic basketball gold
4 months, 1 week ago

USA fends off France for women’s Olympic basketball gold

Raw Story  

The United States held off France 67-66 to win an unprecedented eighth successive women’s Olympic basketball gold on Sunday and extend their run of victories at the tournament to 61 games. The US women got support from LeBron James, who sat courtside wearing his gold medal and was joined by team-mates Bam Adebayo and Derrick White, after they won the …

USA edge past China to claim top spot in Paris Olympics medal tally; India finish 71st at the Games
4 months, 1 week ago

USA edge past China to claim top spot in Paris Olympics medal tally; India finish 71st at the Games

Hindustan Times  

After two weeks of thrilling competition that saw over 10,000 athletes from around the globe vying for glory across 32 sports, the United States emerged as the top nation on the medal table at the Paris Olympics. USA's men's basketball team poses with the gold medal at Paris Olympics Heading into the final day of the Games, the US trailed …

A’ja Wilson, US women hold off France to win eighth straight Olympic basketball gold medal
4 months, 1 week ago

A’ja Wilson, US women hold off France to win eighth straight Olympic basketball gold medal

Associated Press  

PARIS — The U.S. women’s basketball team had never been challenged during its 32-year run in the Olympics like the Americans were Sunday by France. And we saw the shot that France gave us.” A’ja Wilson scored 21 points and the U.S. survived a last-second shot by former UConn standout Gabby Williams that was just inside the 3-point line to …

Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many faces
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many faces

Associated Press  

PARIS — Simone Biles stole the show at the Paris Olympics with a captivating comeback that had everyone watching everything she did both in and out of the gymnasium. The United States won the medal count — 126 in total and the women’s basketball team closed the Games by winning gold to tie China with an Olympic-best 40. The women’s …

After another gold medal, the US men’s basketball program will now catch its breath
4 months, 2 weeks ago

After another gold medal, the US men’s basketball program will now catch its breath

Associated Press  

PARIS — The first practice for the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team after arriving in Paris was one of those workouts that those who were there, watching behind closed doors, will talk about for a long time. Adebayo has said he wants to play and Davis — admittedly, with a new gold medal around his neck possibly swaying his mood …

United States Beat France 98-87 To Win Men's Basketball Gold At Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

United States Beat France 98-87 To Win Men's Basketball Gold At Paris Olympics 2024

News 18  

The United States won their fifth straight Olympic men’s basketball crown on Saturday, holding off a battling France 98-87 to take their tally of Olympic golds to 17. In a rematch of the Tokyo Olympics final three years ago, LeBron James and the US team stacked with NBA stars once again proved too much for France, despite the efforts of …

U.S. women’s basketball edges upset-minded France for 8th straight Olympic gold
4 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. women’s basketball edges upset-minded France for 8th straight Olympic gold

LA Times  

U.S. women’s basketball players celebrate their 67-66 victory over France for the gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games on Sunday. The United States survived a scare from France to win an unprecedented eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal Sunday with a 67-66 victory at Bercy Arena. Despite basketball’s steady globalization, the United States asserted its continued dominance as the U.S. …

USA beat France in thrilling women’s basketball gold medal game at Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

USA beat France in thrilling women’s basketball gold medal game at Olympics

Al Jazeera  

France pushed defending champions USA until the last second, but lost the final at a packed Bercy Arena in Paris. France pushed the USA until the dying seconds of a thrilling women’s basketball gold medal match, but lost by a single point in a 67-66 scoreline at a packed Bercy Arena in Paris. The United States’ 10th gold medal in …

U.S. women's basketball team wins eighth straight Olympic gold medal : NPR
4 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. women's basketball team wins eighth straight Olympic gold medal : NPR

NPR  

U.S. women's basketball team defeats France to win eighth straight Olympic gold medal toggle caption Gregory Shamus/Getty Images NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Led by A'Ja Wilson, who scored 21 points, the U.S. women’s team beat France on Sunday, 67-66, becoming the first basketball team in Olympic history to win eight consecutive gold medals. Sponsor Message …

Paris Olympics Day 15: US wins gold in men’s basketball and women’s soccer, adds 3 golds in track
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics Day 15: US wins gold in men’s basketball and women’s soccer, adds 3 golds in track

Associated Press  

PARIS — The U.S. collected gold in men’s basketball and women’s soccer and earned three more golds in a huge night at the track Saturday at the Paris Olympics. They appreciate this atmosphere and they were fantastic.” Kevin Durant, who became the first four-time men’s gold medalist in Olympic basketball history, added 15 points and LeBron James had 14. Earlier …

Team USA men's basketball WINS the Olympic gold medal as LeBron James and Stephen Curry overwhelm France and rising star Victor Wembanyama
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Team USA men's basketball WINS the Olympic gold medal as LeBron James and Stephen Curry overwhelm France and rising star Victor Wembanyama

Daily Mail  

France had the homecourt advantage and rising star Victor Wembanyama ; but the USA had Stephen Curry, and that was all that mattered in the dying stages of Saturday's gold medal match as Team USA won its fifth straight Olympic gold medal in men's basketball. The USA held off France 98-87 behind 24 points from Curry, as a star-studded group …

Doug Emhoff, Jimmy Fallon, Sha'Carri Richardson, Melo and Megan Rapinoe take in USA basketball's gold medal game vs. France
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Doug Emhoff, Jimmy Fallon, Sha'Carri Richardson, Melo and Megan Rapinoe take in USA basketball's gold medal game vs. France

Daily Mail  

Jimmy Fallon, Sha'Carri Richardson, Megan Rapinoe, and Second Gentleman Doug Emoff were on hand as Team USA won its fifth straight Olympic gold medal in men's basketball with Saturday's victory of host France in Paris. Fallon and Richardson sat courtside together at the Bercy Arena alongside former NBA star Carmelo Anthony, who represented his country with a USA hat. Rapinoe …

Paris 2024 Olympics: France wins overtime thriller, books women’s basketball final with USA
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: France wins overtime thriller, books women’s basketball final with USA

The Hindu  

France stunned Belgium 81-75 in overtime on Friday to reach the Olympic women’s basketball final, where they’ll try to stop the United States winning an eighth straight gold. “This country, this federation, they’ve given so much to me.” Williams, held in check early by Belgium, proved the difference maker when it mattered, converting a three-point play when she was fouled …

Big basketball weekend for France at Paris Olympics as the men’s and women’s teams play for gold
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Big basketball weekend for France at Paris Olympics as the men’s and women’s teams play for gold

Associated Press  

PARIS — France is set for a big basketball weekend to cap the Paris Olympics, with both the men’s and women’s teams playing for gold medals. The French team didn’t get a chance to take on the U.S. in Tokyo, losing in the semifinals to host Japan — though France did take home the bronze. They’re being loud and making …

The US will play France for the basketball crown at the Paris Games in a gold-medal rematch
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The US will play France for the basketball crown at the Paris Games in a gold-medal rematch

Associated Press  

PARIS — It’s a game the French wanted. “Incredible,” U.S. forward Kevin Durant said of the storyline, one so good that only the boldest of script makers would dare to come up with such a final act. “It’s going to be a fun one.” Added U.S. guard Stephen Curry: “I know it’s going to be a battle. “For us, all …

US men’s basketball team rallies to beat Serbia at Paris Olympics, will face France for gold medal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US men’s basketball team rallies to beat Serbia at Paris Olympics, will face France for gold medal

Associated Press  

PARIS — Down by 11 in the fourth quarter, against what looked like overwhelming odds, the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team got a spark. “I’m really humbled to have been a part of this game,” U.S. coach Steve Kerr said, tipping his hat multiple times to Serbia. Curry’s 36 points were the second-most in a game by a U.S. men’s …

France back in men’s basketball gold medal game after win over Germany in Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

France back in men’s basketball gold medal game after win over Germany in Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — With blue, white and red flags waving in the stands and cheers blaring around them, France’s players took in the moment. Later, the team gathered in a circle at center court as fans erupted in an encore of, “Allez Les Bleus!” — “Let’s go Blue!” —- to serenade them. “We just want to win,” said Guerschon Yabusele, who …

US rolls into semifinals of Paris Olympic basketball tournament, eases past Brazil 122-87
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US rolls into semifinals of Paris Olympic basketball tournament, eases past Brazil 122-87

Associated Press  

PARIS — All the favored teams in the first three men’s basketball quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics had problems. United States’ LeBron James, left, tries to pass while under pressure from Brazil’s Leo Meindl during a men’s basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Paris, France. Brazil’s Bruno Caboclo, left, shoots as United States’ Joel …

Paris Olympics Day 9: American men finally winning gold medals after women opened 9-0 lead
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics Day 9: American men finally winning gold medals after women opened 9-0 lead

Associated Press  

PARIS — The American men are finally matching the women at the Paris Olympics, where the female athletes went into the halfway mark with a 9-0 lead in individual gold medals for the United States. Bobby Finke set a world record in the 1,500-meter freestyle on the final night of swimming, Scottie Scheffler delivered the best performance of his greatest …

Paris Olympics 2024: Canada women’s team reaches quarterfinal despite points deduction; Germany, Brazil advance
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Canada women’s team reaches quarterfinal despite points deduction; Germany, Brazil advance

The Hindu  

Vanessa Gilles scored in the 62nd minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over Colombia and send the team into the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday despite losing six points in the tournament because of a drone spying scandal. I actually closed my eyes and then I opened them and I was like, ‘Oh my God it went …

Paris Olympics 2024: US men fall to Serbia 22-14 in 3x3 men’s basketball in disappointing debut; Latvia, Netherland win
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: US men fall to Serbia 22-14 in 3x3 men’s basketball in disappointing debut; Latvia, Netherland win

The Hindu  

The U.S. men’s debut in Olympic 3x3 basketball at the Paris Games was one to forget. Marko Brankovic had eight points and Strahinja Stojacic added seven, including a 2-pointer that ended it with 2:34 remaining, to lead Serbia, the bronze medal finisher in Tokyo. Lucas Dussoulier scored nine points, including the game-winning 2-pointer, to lead France over Poland. Nauris Miezis …

Where are the gold medals? Team USA sinks unexpectedly at the Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Where are the gold medals? Team USA sinks unexpectedly at the Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

While Team USA might be leading the total medal count at the Paris 2024 Olympics, the most decorated country in the tournament has not racked up enough gold medals as expected. Hopes are pinned on LeBron James and the USA men's basketball team to get their gold tally up at the Paris Olympics 2024. Day 3 may not have brought …

Paris 2024 Olympics: US women’s basketball team beats Japan; Nigeria surprises Aussies
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: US women’s basketball team beats Japan; Nigeria surprises Aussies

The Hindu  

A’ja Wilson scored 24 points and Breanna Stewart added 22 to help the U.S. beat Japan 102-76 on Monday night in the Paris 2024 Olympics opener for both teams. The last of those victories before Monday also came against Japan when the two teams played for the gold medal in the Tokyo Games three years ago. The U.S. then scored …

U.S. Men's Gymnastics Snags First Team Medal Since The Bush Administration
4 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Men's Gymnastics Snags First Team Medal Since The Bush Administration

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING American sports fans are beaming after the USA’s men’s gymnastics team made its first group appearance on the Olympics podium since 2008 this Monday. The men of USA won bronze during the gymnastics’ team finals in Paris, fending off competitors Great Britain and Ukraine for the third-place honor. The team event sees each qualifying nation send three …

US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — Coach Emma Hayes tempered expectations as the United States cruised to a 4-1 win over Germany on Sunday night for a spot in the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. Michelle Heyman’s goal in the 90th minute at Stade de Nice settled a thrilling match that Zambia led 5-2 early in the second half, with Barbra Banda scoring …

US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — Coach Emma Hayes tempered expectations as the United States cruised to a 4-1 win over Germany on Sunday night for a spot in the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. Michelle Heyman’s goal in the 90th minute at Stade de Nice settled a thrilling match that Zambia led 5-2 early in the second half, with Barbra Banda scoring …

Return to Olympics after 16 years ends in disappointing loss for US Men’s Soccer Team
5 months ago

Return to Olympics after 16 years ends in disappointing loss for US Men’s Soccer Team

The Independent  

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United States handed brutal 3-0 defeat by host nation France in their opening match in Olympic soccer
5 months ago

United States handed brutal 3-0 defeat by host nation France in their opening match in Olympic soccer

Daily Mail  

The United States got off to a rough start in their Olympic football campaign with a 3-0 defeat at the hands of host nation France in their match played in Marseille. The United States had its chances to equalize and get consolation goals, most notably on a John Tolkin header moments after the Lacazette goal. United States coach Marko Mitrovic …

The US men’s basketball team arrives in France, with its Paris Olympics opener on Sunday
5 months ago

The US men’s basketball team arrives in France, with its Paris Olympics opener on Sunday

Associated Press  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — And now, the real work begins for the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team. This is not going to be like us going out and saying, ‘Hey, let’s just throw him out there.’ This will be a big collaboration.” The next step for Durant will be a scrimmage on Thursday, Kerr said, insisting that the Americans have no …

U.S. men’s soccer team fades in 3-0 loss to France after 16-year Olympics absence
5 months ago

U.S. men’s soccer team fades in 3-0 loss to France after 16-year Olympics absence

LA Times  

France celebrates after Michael Olise scored the second of three goals against the United States in the Olympics. And that’s not necessarily a good thing for the U.S. men’s soccer team, which returned to the Olympics after a 16-year absence Wednesday, falling 3-0 to France before a crowd of 67,000 at the Orange Velodrome, the largest attendance for an Olympic …

USA Basketball Men’s National Team survives Australia fightback in Olympic warmup contest
5 months, 1 week ago

USA Basketball Men’s National Team survives Australia fightback in Olympic warmup contest

CNN  

CNN — The USA Basketball Men’s National Team survived a late Australia fightback in an underwhelming 98-92 victory in an Olympic warmup game on Monday. The USA had an eye-watering 18 turnovers and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker candidly admitted performances like that “will not win us the gold medal.” While Team USA undoubtedly has by some distance the most …

USA Basketball tops Canada 86-72 in exhibition opener on the road to Paris Olympics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

USA Basketball tops Canada 86-72 in exhibition opener on the road to Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — For USA Basketball, the road to the Paris Olympics has started with a win. Anthony Davis scored 13 points, Stephen Curry added 12 and the United States opened its tune-up schedule for the Paris Games by topping Canada 86-72 on Wednesday night. Second unit The second unit for the U.S. — Anthony Davis, Bam Adebayo, Anthony Edwards, …

USA Basketball unveils its men's team for the Paris Olympics
8 months, 1 week ago

USA Basketball unveils its men's team for the Paris Olympics

China Daily  

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry sits on the bench during action against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter during a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, USA April 16, 2024. USA Basketball announced its men's Olympic team for Paris on Wednesday — James, Curry, Durant, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, …

USA Basketball unveils its men's team for the Paris Olympics
8 months, 1 week ago

USA Basketball unveils its men's team for the Paris Olympics

China Daily  

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry sits on the bench during action against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter during a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, USA April 16, 2024. USA Basketball announced its men's Olympic team for Paris on Wednesday — James, Curry, Durant, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, …

Fredette, Barry, Maddox and Travis picked for USA Basketball 3x3 Olympic men's roster
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Fredette, Barry, Maddox and Travis picked for USA Basketball 3x3 Olympic men's roster

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jimmer Fredette, Kareem Maddox, Canyon …

USA Basketball 3-on-3 teams clinch spots in Paris Olympics, making 4 golds possible
1 year, 1 month ago

USA Basketball 3-on-3 teams clinch spots in Paris Olympics, making 4 golds possible

The Hindu  

USA Basketball’s goal of winning four gold medals at next summer’s Paris Olympics is a step closer to reality. The U.S. learned Wednesday that it has clinched spots at the Paris Games in both men’s and women’s 3-on-3 basketball, based on the world rankings updated by FIBA, the sport’s international governing body. The U.S. swept the other three golds in …

USA Leaves FIBA Basketball World Cup Without Medal Again Following Bronze-Medal Game Loss To Canada
1 year, 3 months ago

USA Leaves FIBA Basketball World Cup Without Medal Again Following Bronze-Medal Game Loss To Canada

News 18  

Head coach Steve Kerr said the United States “didn’t defend well enough” at the Basketball World Cup after losing to Canada in Sunday’s bronze-medal game to go home empty-handed. Kerr said his team “tried everything” to stop Canada, who finished on the World Cup podium for the first time. READ: FIBA Basketball World Cup: Germany Win Maiden WC Crown With …

USA loses to Germany in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 semifinal
1 year, 3 months ago

USA loses to Germany in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 semifinal

The Hindu  

There will be no gold medal for the U.S. at this World Cup. Andreas Obst scored 24 points, Franz Wagner added 22 and Germany shredded the U.S. defense for much of the way in its first win over the Americans — 113-111 in the World Cup semifinals on Friday night. Germany — the last unbeaten team left in the tournament …

Lithuania beats USA in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Lithuania beats USA in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

The U.S. is assured of going to the Paris Olympics. “We’re fortunate that the loss doesn’t hurt us in terms of our goal, which is to win the gold medal,” U.S. coach Steve Kerr said. Serbia’s waiting and they’re not waiting for us with flowers and the red carpet.” The loss — the first for the U.S. in 10 games …

Why USA men’s basketball is on the verge of losing its No. 1 world ranking to Spain
2 years, 2 months ago

Why USA men’s basketball is on the verge of losing its No. 1 world ranking to Spain

New York Times  

USA men’s basketball is still No. In fact, if things don’t go the Americans’ way on the court over the next couple months, they could realistically enter play at the 2023 World Cup in the Philippines next summer as something other than the No. Below is my explainer on what the Americans’ precarious hold on the top ranking in men’s …

Golden, again: US beats France 87-82 for Tokyo title
3 years, 4 months ago

Golden, again: US beats France 87-82 for Tokyo title

Associated Press  

SAITAMA, Japan — Nothing about the summer was easy for the U.S. men’s basketball team, and neither was the gold-medal game. “Every championship is special, and the group you’re with is special, but I can be honest and say this is the most responsibility I’ve ever felt,” said U.S. coach Gregg Popovich, who adds this gold to five NBA titles …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: USA beat France 87-82 to win basketball gold medal for the fourth straight time
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: USA beat France 87-82 to win basketball gold medal for the fourth straight time

Firstpost  

Kevin Durant scored 29 points and joined Carmelo Anthony as the only three-time men’s gold medalists in Olympic history and the US held off France 87-82 on Saturday to win the title at the Tokyo Games Saitama, Japan: Nothing about the summer was easy for the US men’s basketball team, and neither was the gold-medal game. Kevin Durant scored 29 …

USA beats France to win fourth straight Olympic basketball gold
3 years, 4 months ago

USA beats France to win fourth straight Olympic basketball gold

The Hindu  

Nothing about the summer was easy for the U.S. men’s basketball team, and neither was the gold-medal game. Jayson Tatum finished with 19 points, Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday each scored 11 for the U.S. Evan Fournier and Rudy Gobert each scored 16 for France, which now has four silver medals — all coming after gold-medal-game losses to the U.S. …

Team USA wins gold in men’s basketball for the fourth Olympics in a row
3 years, 4 months ago

Team USA wins gold in men’s basketball for the fourth Olympics in a row

CNN  

CNN — Team USA avenged its early Olympic loss to France by beating the French men’s basketball team 87-82 for the gold medal on Saturday in the Japanese city of Saitama. After the game, Durant said on winning his third gold medal, “This one feels good because we went through a lot.” “We had a lot of first-time guys on …

Kevin Durant leads U.S. to gold-medal win over France in men’s basketball
3 years, 4 months ago

Kevin Durant leads U.S. to gold-medal win over France in men’s basketball

LA Times  

Players on the U.S. men’s basketball team celebrate their gold-medal win over France at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. It didn’t matter that the U.S. team was vulnerable, an embarrassing seventh-place finish in the 2019 world championships more than signaling that the world had caught up. It’s Durant’s third gold medal and the fourth straight for the U.S., its longest …

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