US women’s basketball future looks bright, but the rest of the world is closing the talent gap
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US women’s basketball future looks bright, but the rest of the world is closing the talent gap

Associated Press  

PARIS — U.S. women’s basketball players have been saying for years that winning in the Olympics isn’t easy and France showed at the Paris Games that their comments are more than just rhetoric to keep fans interested. “So I think, you know, we know it’s not easy.” France became the first team to come within a hair of beating the U.S in the Olympics during its record 61-game winning streak that dates back to the 1992 Barcelona Games. “Maybe they won’t say it’s just easy and we walk in and just win gold,” said U.S. center Brittney Griner. “I think being able to learn from a lot of the veteran players here, knowing it’s kind of my time and a lot of our times that, this younger generation is able to kind of take this legacy and continue to push forward and go for nine,” said Sabrina Ionescu, who earned her first Olympic gold medal.

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The Best Women’s Sports Moments Of 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

The Best Women’s Sports Moments Of 2024

Huff Post  

Simone Biles, Caitlin Clark, Sha'Carri Richardson and Coco Gauff. “It’s the investments of brands, the viewership of fans, places like ESPN putting it on TV, the availability, the programming and last but not least at all, it’s the performance of the athletes.” “We are finally seeing all of these things pulling in the same direction,” she added, “and it’s created …

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.
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

France's beat-the-buzzer shot ruled as two points as US wins 8th straight Olympics gold
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

A’ja Wilson, US women hold off France to win eighth straight Olympic basketball gold medal
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

U.S. women’s basketball edges upset-minded France for 8th straight Olympic gold
7 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
7 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
7 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 …

U.S. Women Win 4X100m Relay At Paris Olympics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Women Win 4X100m Relay At Paris Olympics

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The U.S. women’s 4x100-meter relay survived another shaky handoff to win the gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Friday, powered by a devastating anchor leg by Sha’Carri Richardson. A delayed handoff between Twanisha Terry and Gabby Thomas threatened to squash the Americans’ championship hopes ― but Richardson made up the deficit, and then some. The U.S. …

U.S. Women's Basketball Team Advances To Gold Medal Game At Paris Olympics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Women's Basketball Team Advances To Gold Medal Game At Paris Olympics

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING PARIS — Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and the U.S. women advanced to their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal game with a 85-64 victory over Australia on Friday. The U.S. are trying to become the first team to win eight consecutive gold medals, breaking the tie with the American men’s program that won seven in a row …

Breanna Stewart, US women’s basketball team advance to gold medal game at Paris Olympics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Breanna Stewart, US women’s basketball team advance to gold medal game at Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — Breanna Stewart and the U.S. women’s basketball team cruised to a familiar place — the Olympic gold medal game. The U.S. is trying to become the first team — in any sport — to win eight consecutive Olympic gold medals, breaking the tie with the U.S. men’s program that won seven in a row from 1936-68. The U.S. …

U.S. women's soccer, reinvigorated by a trio of stars, will play for Olympic gold
7 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. women's soccer, reinvigorated by a trio of stars, will play for Olympic gold

NPR  

U.S. women's soccer, reinvigorated by a trio of stars, will play for Olympic gold toggle caption Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt/AFP via Getty Images NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Before then, the trio of stars leading the U.S. women's national soccer team has a more pressing matter to deal with: Saturday's Olympic final against Brazil, in which …

U.S. women win gold in 4×100 relay as Sha’Carri Richardson pulls away in anchor leg
7 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. women win gold in 4×100 relay as Sha’Carri Richardson pulls away in anchor leg

New York Times  

SAINT-DENIS, France — Sha’Carri Richardson took the baton and ran like the track owed her a gold medal. “I just remember trusting my third leg, trusting Gabby, knowing that she’s going to put that stick in my hand no matter what,” Richardson said. “Handing off to Sha’Carri is obviously incredible,” Thomas, who also won gold in the 200 meters, said. …

Can the rest of the world catch up to Team USA? Our women’s basketball experts debate.
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Can the rest of the world catch up to Team USA? Our women’s basketball experts debate.

New York Times  

The Athletic has launched a series of sports debates in which two writers break down a specific topic. In this Olympics edition, Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman assess Team USA’s women’s basketball performance. ADVANCED TO THE SEMIS 🤩 The women of @usabasketball will face Australia on Friday.#ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/lyEKQ9pEl0 — Team USA August 7, 2024 Pickman: What’s tough is that Team …

For this U.S. women’s basketball Olympic run, stop arguing and savor what we have
7 months, 3 weeks ago

For this U.S. women’s basketball Olympic run, stop arguing and savor what we have

New York Times  

PARIS — They played poorly in the first half against Nigeria. This is life for the U.S. women’s national basketball team, which won its 59th consecutive Olympic game Wednesday, handling Nigeria 88-74 to advance to Friday’s semifinals, when they’ll play Australia. This year’s U.S. women are two wins away from an eighth straight Olympic gold medal, a streak that began …

What to watch at Olympics today: U.S. women’s hoops enters knockout round and a busy track schedule
7 months, 3 weeks ago

What to watch at Olympics today: U.S. women’s hoops enters knockout round and a busy track schedule

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Day 12 of the 2024 Paris Olympics, with 21 gold medals on offer Only five days remain in the 2024 Olympics, but there’s still plenty of gold to hand out. Events to watch Track and field medal events Quincy Hall hopes to become the first American to win gold in the men’s 400 meters since LaShawn …

The Sports Report Olympics edition: Simone Biles still the G.O.A.T despite stumbles
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Sports Report Olympics edition: Simone Biles still the G.O.A.T despite stumbles

LA Times  

Welcome to today’s Olympic newsletter. —In 3 X 3 women’s play, the U.S. won the bronze medal after beating Canada 16-13. The U.S. men’s team of Chase Budinger and Miles Evans lost to the defending Olympic champions from Norway, while Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss lost to Canada. —The U.S. men’s water polo team closed pool play with a 14-11 …

Team USA closes group play with 58th consecutive Olympic win — and it was dominant
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Team USA closes group play with 58th consecutive Olympic win — and it was dominant

New York Times  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve is no stranger to dynasties. Sunday night, it was a core from the most dominant WNBA team in recent memory — go figure — that propelled Team USA to an 87-68 win over Germany in the team’s final group stage game. Through the first 15 minutes, the game was pretty even, but …

Team USA sets world record in medley relay to close out Olympic swimming with most gold medals
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Team USA sets world record in medley relay to close out Olympic swimming with most gold medals

New York Times  

NANTERRE, France — The U.S. women closed out their Olympic Games emphatically with a gold medal and a new world record in the women’s 4×100-meter medley relay on Sunday night. “But we’re just here to race and do what we do best.” Earlier Sunday, the U.S. men earned silver in the men’s medley relay — the first time in the …

U.S. women’s soccer embracing a ‘growth mindset’ amid renewed hopes of Paris gold
7 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. women’s soccer embracing a ‘growth mindset’ amid renewed hopes of Paris gold

LA Times  

Sophia Smith fires a shot during the U.S. women’s soccer team’s win over Australia at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday. And the difference, captain Lindsey Horan said, is new coach Emma Hayes, who was hired to replace Vlatko Andonovski after the World Cup debacle but was delayed in officially assuming the job until May, when her club season at Chelsea …

Canada women’s soccer team reaches Olympics QF despite points deduction from drone-spying scandal
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Canada women’s soccer team reaches Olympics QF despite points deduction from drone-spying scandal

Associated Press  

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. “It did not change our game plan or what we wanted to do.” Canada had asked the Court of Arbitration …

The Sports Report Olympics edition: Simone Biles proves she’s the G.O.A.T.
7 months, 4 weeks ago

The Sports Report Olympics edition: Simone Biles proves she’s the G.O.A.T.

LA Times  

Welcome to your daily Olympic newsletter. Regan Smith and Katherine Berkoff earned silver and bronze in the women’s 100-meter backstroke; Bobby Finke took silver in the 800 freestyle and the U.S. was second to Britain in the men’s 800 freestyle relay. —The U.S. men’s soccer team qualified for the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years when it beat …

U.S. Women Absolutely Dominate To Win Gold In Gymnastics Team Event
7 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. Women Absolutely Dominate To Win Gold In Gymnastics Team Event

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The U.S. women’s gymnastics squad reclaimed the Olympic gold medal in the team event in Paris Tuesday ― and it was never really in doubt. Suni Lee of the U.S. performed like a technician, scoring 13.533, teammate Jordan Chiles, who was the emotional spark plug all night, picked up the energy a notch in her routine and …

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

As Team USA women go for eighth straight gold, one question lurks
8 months ago

As Team USA women go for eighth straight gold, one question lurks

New York Times  

PARIS — From a small, fluorescent lit gym just north of Paris, Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve was asked about her team’s biggest advantage in the Olympics. So, to say that this Team USA women’s basketball team doesn’t know anything except Olympic gold medals isn’t just a figure of speech. Just three players on the roster were alive the last …

US women beat Germany 4-1 at Olympics and Canada tops France 2-1 amid drone-spying scandal
8 months 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 Olympic basketball team is eager to find balance between being players and being fans
8 months ago

US Olympic basketball team is eager to find balance between being players and being fans

Associated Press  

PARIS — The U.S. men’s basketball team is headed to the athletes village on Friday to mingle with fellow Olympians before the opening ceremony. “There’s those times throughout the day when you get your work in, you get your treatment, make sure you’re prepared,” Curry said. It’s only six games, hopefully, to win a gold.” Thursday’s practice — the first …

U.S. women's soccer coach says the team has 'moved past' losses, is ready for Paris
8 months ago

U.S. women's soccer coach says the team has 'moved past' losses, is ready for Paris

NPR  

U.S. women's soccer coach says the team has 'moved past' losses, is ready for Paris toggle caption Alex Livesey/Getty Images NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. PARIS — The U.S. women's soccer team heads into the Paris Olympics with a new coach and an opportunity to reset after dismal performances at recent major tournaments. Speaking at a …

WNBA All-Star game will showcase Team USA players before Olympics
8 months, 1 week ago

WNBA All-Star game will showcase Team USA players before Olympics

NPR  

WNBA All-Star game will showcase Team USA players before Olympics It's a big weekend for women's basketball. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: In Phoenix tomorrow, some of America's greatest basketball players will compete against each other in the WNBA All-Star Game. SHAPIRO: But the team's first game in the Olympics is just 10 days away - July 29 - so how do …

Clark left off USA Basketball national team roster, AP Source says; Taurasi makes sixth Olympic team
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Clark left off USA Basketball national team roster, AP Source says; Taurasi makes sixth Olympic team

Associated Press  

Caitlin Clark won’t be headed to the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the decision. Clark does have some international experience with USA Basketball at a younger level, but she couldn’t attend the national training camp in Cleveland after she was invited because she was leading Iowa to the Final Four. Clark, now a rookie with the Indiana …

US women’s basketball team to train in New York before heading to pre-Olympic tournament
1 year, 2 months ago

US women’s basketball team to train in New York before heading to pre-Olympic tournament

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The U.S. women’s basketball national team will get together for a few days in New York next month before playing in the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgium. Joining her will be former Olympians Brittney Griner, Ariel Atkins, Allisha Gray, Chelsea Gray, Jewell Loyd, Kelsey Plum, Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Napheesa Collier. “With …

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

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Building a new 'Dream Team'
1 year, 6 months ago

Building a new 'Dream Team'

China Daily  

After poor World Cup showing, Team USA expected to strengthen with some of NBA's biggest superstars at Paris Olympics Basketball - FIBA World Cup 2023 - Third-Place Playoff - United States v Canada - Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines - September 10, 2023 Tyrese Haliburton, Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards of the U.S. look dejected after the match REUTERS/Eloisa …

Today in Sports - The original U.S. ‘Dream Team’ wins the basketball gold at the Barcelona Olympics
1 year, 7 months ago

Today in Sports - The original U.S. ‘Dream Team’ wins the basketball gold at the Barcelona Olympics

Associated Press  

Aug. 8 1902 — The United States, led by William Larned, beats Britain three matches to two to capture the Davis Cup. 1992 — The Dream Team picks up its gold medal and Carl Lewis anchors a world-record 400-meter relay, winning his eighth gold medal in three Olympics. 2012 — Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings of the United States …

USA Basketball wins women’s gold, men’s silver at 3x3 World Cup in Austria
1 year, 9 months ago

USA Basketball wins women’s gold, men’s silver at 3x3 World Cup in Austria

Associated Press  

VIENNA, Austria — The U.S. beat France 16-12 to win the gold medal at the 3-on-3 women’s World Cup on Sunday, while Serbia prevented an American sweep by rallying to beat the U.S. 21-19 in the men’s title game. LSU guard Hailey Van Lith also scored seven in the title game for the U.S., which placed only seventh at the …

USA women win gold at 2023 FIBA 3×3 World Cup: How Cameron Brink snagged MVP
1 year, 9 months ago

USA women win gold at 2023 FIBA 3×3 World Cup: How Cameron Brink snagged MVP

New York Times  

Team USA defeated reigning champion France 16-12 to take home gold in the women’s FIBA 3×3 at the 2023 World Cup on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: The win marks the American women’s first 3×3 gold medal since 2014 and the U.S.’s third World Cup 3×3 gold overall. The Athletic’s instant analysis: Cameron Brink delivers MVP performance Brink …

U.S. women’s gymnastics team wins gold at world championships, qualifies for 2024 Olympics
2 years, 4 months ago

U.S. women’s gymnastics team wins gold at world championships, qualifies for 2024 Olympics

New York Times  

The U.S. women’s gymnastics team won gold in the team final of the 2022 World Championships in Liverpool on Tuesday with a final score of 166.564. Here’s what you should know: The team consisted of five gymnasts: reigning Olympic floor exercise champion Jade Carey, Olympic silver medalist Jordan Chiles, 2021 world all-around silver medalist Leanne Wong, Shilese Jones and Skye …

World Athletics Championships 2022: USA Women Clinch 4x100m Relay Gold
2 years, 8 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2022: USA Women Clinch 4x100m Relay Gold

News 18  

The United States reclaimed their women’s world 4x100m relay crown in Eugene on Saturday, overpowering a star-studded Jamaica line-up to take gold in Oregon. The US quartet of Melissa Jefferson, Abby Steiner, Jenna Prandini and Twanisha Terry timed 41.14 seconds for a barnstorming victory at Eugene’s Hayward Field. Anchor leg Terry added: “To be able to feel the energy from …

US women get gold and for men, it’s more of same in relay
2 years, 8 months ago

US women get gold and for men, it’s more of same in relay

Associated Press  

EUGENE, Ore. — For the U.S. women’s relay team, this was a shock. Andre De Grasse beat American Marvin Bracy to the line by.07 seconds to lift Canada to the victory in the men’s race in 37.48 seconds. We’ve got a lot of work to do to continue to get better.” De Grasse, the Olympic champion at 200 meters, could …

Can the U.S. men break a 4x100-meter relay curse at the world championships?
2 years, 8 months ago

Can the U.S. men break a 4x100-meter relay curse at the world championships?

LA Times  

United States’ Josephus Lyles, right, listens to his brother, Noah Lyles, left, as he speaks during a news conference before the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Ore. Josephus will compete in the 400-meter relay on Friday. The frailty of their qualifying, and the event’s ominous history, was why after anchor-leg Lyles crossed in first in the final, he said the …

US to host women’s World Cup qualifying tournament
3 years, 4 months ago

US to host women’s World Cup qualifying tournament

Associated Press  

The U.S. will host one of the four FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournaments in February in Washington. Defending World Cup bronze medalist Spain finished seventh in the European qualifiers and didn’t advance to this round. The top three finishing teams in each of the four qualifying tournaments will advance to the World Cup, which will be held from Sept. …

US rolls to women’s hoops gold medal in Bird’s last Olympics
3 years, 7 months ago

US rolls to women’s hoops gold medal in Bird’s last Olympics

Associated Press  

SAITAMA, Japan — Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi walked off the basketball court together, arm-in-arm, one last time at the Tokyo Games. That’s how it is with USA Basketball.” All she and Taurasi have done on the international stage is win and now the pair stands alone with five gold medals — the first basketball players ever to accomplish that …

Olympic winners and losers: Give Simone her flowers; give Novak a pacifier
3 years, 7 months ago

Olympic winners and losers: Give Simone her flowers; give Novak a pacifier

LA Times  

The U.S. gold-medal winning 1,600-meter relay team of Allyson Felix, Dalilah Muhammad, Athing Mu, and Sydney McLaughlin. Adam Krikorian, coach of the victorious U.S. women’s water polo team, said every athlete who made it to Tokyo deserved a gold medal simply for persevering through a global pandemic. U.S. women’s track and field team Allyson Felix became the most decorated track …

USA beats France to win fourth straight Olympic basketball gold
3 years, 7 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. …

U.S. women’s basketball defeats Japan for seventh consecutive Olympic gold
3 years, 7 months ago

U.S. women’s basketball defeats Japan for seventh consecutive Olympic gold

LA Times  

Players on the U.S. women’s basketball team celebrate after beating Japan to win the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. For the seventh straight Olympics, no one was better in the women’s basketball tournament, the Americans unbeaten and mostly unchallenged as they routed host Japan 90-75 Sunday morning. Brittney Griner scored 30, A’ja Wilson had 19 and the …

U.S. women’s volleyball team beats Brazil to win its first Olympic gold medal
3 years, 7 months ago

U.S. women’s volleyball team beats Brazil to win its first Olympic gold medal

LA Times  

Haleigh Washington celebrates with her U.S. volleyball teammates after beating Brazil for the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. U.S. women’s volleyball players celebrate after beating Brazil for the gold medal. “My fiance’s like, ‘Seriously, there’s only one spot in the lawn?’” recalled Larson, who’s set to marry Pepperdine men’s volleyball coach David Hunt in a few weeks. …

Team USA wins gold in men’s basketball for the fourth Olympics in a row
3 years, 7 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 …

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