U.S. women’s basketball defeats Japan for seventh consecutive Olympic gold
3 years, 4 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 Americans never were threatened on their way to another dominant performance, icons of the Team USA program walking off the court again as champions. Brittney Griner takes a selfie with her U.S. women’s basketball teammates after winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

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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.
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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 …

USA fends off France for women’s Olympic basketball gold
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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
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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 …

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US women’s wrestling wins two Olympic golds and closes gap on Japan in fight for supremacy

Associated Press  

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

2024 Olympics schedule Aug. 11: US women go for basketball gold, closing ceremony
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2024 Olympics schedule Aug. 11: US women go for basketball gold, closing ceremony

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Americans are trying to …

Breanna Stewart, US women’s basketball team advance to gold medal game at Paris Olympics
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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
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U.S. women's soccer, reinvigorated by a trio of stars, will play for Olympic gold

NPR  

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Finally golden: US women pursuit team wins Olympic gold after 12 years of silver and bronze medals
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Finally golden: US women pursuit team wins Olympic gold after 12 years of silver and bronze medals

Associated Press  

MONTIGNY-LE-BRETONNEUX, France — The American women’s pursuit team had twice before raced for the Olympic gold medal, and it had been on the podium all three times the event had been on the program for the Summer Games. On a steamy Wednesday night at the Olympic velodrome, road race champion Kristen Faulkner, time trial bronze medalist Chloe Dygert, Jennifer Valente …

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

USWNT 1 Germany 0: Sophia Smith’s goal earns U.S. spot in first Olympic gold medal match since 2012
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USWNT 1 Germany 0: Sophia Smith’s goal earns U.S. spot in first Olympic gold medal match since 2012

New York Times  

The best things come in threes and the U.S. women’s national team front three is no exception. But in the final minute of extra time, it was USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher’s kick save that sealed the victory for the U.S. “We had a hard year last year,” Smith said. “I’m so proud of us for just finding a way in …

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

Trinity Rodman’s ‘bit of magic’ sends US into Olympic soccer semifinals with 1-0 win over Japan
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Trinity Rodman’s ‘bit of magic’ sends US into Olympic soccer semifinals with 1-0 win over Japan

Associated Press  

PARIS — Mallory Swanson says Trinity Rodman gave the United States a bit of magic when the team needed it most. Rodman scored in extra time and the United States advanced to the women’s soccer semifinals at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Japan on Saturday. Former U.S. women’s national team stars Megan Rapinoe and Mia Hamm, as …

Saturday’s Olympics schedule is epic. An expert guide to prepare for — and survive — your marathon watch
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Saturday’s Olympics schedule is epic. An expert guide to prepare for — and survive — your marathon watch

New York Times  

Every Sunday in the fall, Scott Hanson hosts seven hours of television without a commercial. “Like a long car trip, take two bathroom breaks before you begin, because we’re not pulling this car over until the last gold medal is won,” said Hanson, who also hosts a three-hour block of Peacock’s “Gold Zone,” the Olympic whip-around show modeled after “RedZone.” …

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

Sophia Smith contributes to reborn US attack at the Olympics
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Sophia Smith contributes to reborn US attack at the Olympics

Associated Press  

Sophia Smith is having a blast at the Olympics, and a lot of it has to do with the U.S. team’s formidable front three. But it’s so much fun playing with them.” It’s a marked contrast to last year’s Women’s World Cup, when Smith left the field in Melbourne in tears after the United States was sent home early by …

Chinese women beat reigning Olympic champion United States in volleyball
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese women beat reigning Olympic champion United States in volleyball

Associated Press  

PARIS — The U.S. women’s volleyball team had a bad enough start in its Olympic title defense. The Americans lost the first two sets to China on Monday in a pool play format where total points and sets won can become playoff tiebreakers. “We obviously didn’t have the start that we wanted, but the third, fourth and fifth were really …

A’ja Wilson dominates as US women beat Japan 102-76 to open campaign for 8th straight Olympic gold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

A’ja Wilson dominates as US women beat Japan 102-76 to open campaign for 8th straight Olympic gold

Associated Press  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Brittney Griner dominated the paint and helped the U.S. win its Olympic opener as the Americans chase an unprecedented eighth straight gold medal. Wilson had 24 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocked shots to help the U.S. beat Japan 102-76 on Monday night. “So if we can continue that, I feel like …

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 …

Dominant US basketball, soccer teams driving high betting interest on Olympics
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Dominant US basketball, soccer teams driving high betting interest on Olympics

Associated Press  

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Sports books say they expect strong betting interest in this year’s Olympics, driven by dominant U.S. basketball and soccer teams. The U.S. men’s and women’s basketball teams are prohibitive favorites once again to win gold, and the U.S. women’s soccer team enters play as the favorite as well. “We anticipate U.S. sports betting interest in the …

The NCAA women’s tourney had everything: stars, upsets, an undefeated champion. It’s just the start
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The NCAA women’s tourney had everything: stars, upsets, an undefeated champion. It’s just the start

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — It isn’t just Caitlin Clark. While the two-time Associated Press Player of the Year understands her impact on the women’s NCAA Tournament during the Hawkeyes’ run to a second straight title game — with the sellouts she played in front of, the historic TV ratings and all those commercials, it was hard to miss — Clark never forgot …

Japan defeats North Korea 2-1 to reach women’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan defeats North Korea 2-1 to reach women’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan defeated North Korea 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the women’s soccer tournament at the upcoming Paris Olympics. North Korea last competed in women’s soccer at the 2012 Olympics but has never won a medal. She tapped in a close-range shot after teammate Mina Tanaka’s header was deflected off the crossbar by North Korean goalkeeper Pak Ju Mi, …

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 …

US women’s water polo swimming through choppy water in pursuit of a fourth straight Olympic gold
1 year, 4 months ago

US women’s water polo swimming through choppy water in pursuit of a fourth straight Olympic gold

Associated Press  

With the Paris Olympics coming up next year, U.S. women’s water polo coach Adam Krikorian is feeling the pressure of time. We don’t have as much offensive firepower, and we don’t have as much of a balanced attack as before.” Some of Krikorian’s concern is just standard practice for the longtime U.S. coach. “And I think that’s not easy to …

India women’s team can win gold in Asian Games: Rajeshwari Gayakwad
1 year, 4 months ago

India women’s team can win gold in Asian Games: Rajeshwari Gayakwad

The Hindu  

Having missed out on the gold at the Commonwealth Games, left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad is confident the Indian women’s team can go the distance at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China next month. The Indian team came close to winning the coveted gold on women’s cricket’s Commonwealth Games debut in Birmingham last year but went down to Australia in the …

Today in Sports - The original U.S. ‘Dream Team’ wins the basketball gold at the Barcelona Olympics
1 year, 4 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 …

China defeats Japan to win women's volleyball title
1 year, 4 months ago

China defeats Japan to win women's volleyball title

China Daily  

China's players celebrate after winning the gold of women's volleyball against Japan at the Chengdu FISU World University Games August 6, 2023. CHENGDU - China edged past Japan 29-27, 29-27, 25-22 to win the women's volleyball gold medal at the Chengdu Universiade here on Sunday. After Japan saved five set points, Wang Wenhan struck a winner to help China to …

The secret to U.S. women’s success? The ‘code’ passed down to each new generation
1 year, 5 months ago

The secret to U.S. women’s success? The ‘code’ passed down to each new generation

LA Times  

Lindsey Horan, far right, celebrates with Megan Rapinoe and U.S. women’s national team newcomers Sophia Smith, top, and Alyssa Thompson after scoring in a 3-0 win over Vietnam in a Women’s World Cup group play match Saturday. “In the first camp, that leadership sure players understand what’s expected of them in regard to being a professional, training at max capacity,” …

5 storylines to watch as the Women's World Cup kicks off
1 year, 5 months ago

5 storylines to watch as the Women's World Cup kicks off

NPR  

5 storylines to watch as the Women's World Cup kicks off Enlarge this image toggle caption Francisco Seco/AP Francisco Seco/AP When the Women's World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday, it'll be the first time the women's cup is hosted in two countries — with a newly expanded field of 32 teams. 1 in the world, …

Team China's hoop heroes end wait for Asia Cup glory
1 year, 5 months ago

Team China's hoop heroes end wait for Asia Cup glory

China Daily  

Members of the gold medalist team China celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Sydney, Australia, July 2, 2023. Han Xu, Li Meng star in final to dethrone Japan After a 12-year wait, the Chinese women's basketball team stood on the highest podium at the FIBA Women's Basketball Asia Cup once again, beating defending …

Team China's hoop heroes end wait for Asia Cup glory
1 year, 5 months ago

Team China's hoop heroes end wait for Asia Cup glory

China Daily  

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China and Japan reach Women's Basketball Asia Cup semis
1 year, 5 months ago

China and Japan reach Women's Basketball Asia Cup semis

China Daily  

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Women’s hoops might rule UConn, but men vying for 5th title
1 year, 8 months ago

Women’s hoops might rule UConn, but men vying for 5th title

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Ask some college sports fans what they think of when the name “UConn” comes up and the first probably isn’t the men’s basketball program, despite being one win away from its fifth national title. “If you ever come to our practice facility, you see banners and trophies — the women have 11 — so it’s big shoes to …

US women’s basketball dominates on international stage
2 years, 2 months ago

US women’s basketball dominates on international stage

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart are keenly aware of the legacy of success they are part of with the U.S. women’s basketball team. “It’s been an incredible journey just to continue to lay that foundation down like so many of the greats in front of us have,” Wilson said. “Now it’s our turn to step up and be …

China's women's basketball team gets one step closer to gold
2 years, 2 months ago

China's women's basketball team gets one step closer to gold

China Daily  

Steph Talbot of Australia dribbles under the defense of Wang Siyu of China during the semifinal match at Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 in Sydney, Australia, Sept 30, 2022. After guiding China to a 61-59 close defeat over the host-country, Australia, Zheng led the Chinese squad to the final of FIBA Women's World Cup, formerly the world championships, for the …

FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup: USA sets points record in South Korea rout
2 years, 2 months ago

FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup: USA sets points record in South Korea rout

The Hindu  

Defending champion United States set a Women’s World Cup points record with a massive 145-69 victory over South Korea in their Group A game in Sydney, Australia on Monday. Brionna Jones and A’ja Wilson led the scoring with 24 and 20 points respectively, with six other players hitting double figures as the United States outdid Brazil’s previous record of 143, …

FIBA Women’s World Cup: USA skips jersey number 15 to honour Brittney Griner
2 years, 3 months ago

FIBA Women’s World Cup: USA skips jersey number 15 to honour Brittney Griner

The Hindu  

USA Basketball said none of its players at the Women’s World Cup would wear the number 15 when the tournament begins on Thursday, in honour of Brittney Griner, who was sentenced to nine years in prison in Russia on drug charges last month. Griner, who wore the number 15 in international competition, helped the United States collect two of its …

Japan, China register thrilling wins on 2nd day of FIBA Asian U-18 women’s basketball championship
2 years, 3 months ago

Japan, China register thrilling wins on 2nd day of FIBA Asian U-18 women’s basketball championship

The Hindu  

After the first day being washed out due to heavy rain, the FIBA Asian U-18 women’s basketball championship got off a great start at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Tuesday. Chinese Taipei gave a splendid display of its fighting abilities before going down to seventh-ranked Japan 77-90 in a Group-B match. Later, China, which has been ranked fourth in …

US, Canada open women’s hockey worlds with wins
2 years, 3 months ago

US, Canada open women’s hockey worlds with wins

Associated Press  

HERNING, Denmark — The United States routed Japan 10-0 in the opening game of the women’s hockey world championship on Thursday and defending champion Canada started the tournament with a 4-1 victory over Finland. Taylor Heise went scoreless but equaled a tournament record with five assists for the U.S., which led 9-0 after two periods and outshot Japan 62-6. Olympic …

World Athletics Championships 2022: USA Women Clinch 4x100m Relay Gold
2 years, 5 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 …

Canada out to prove it can usurp the CONCACAF throne from U.S. women’s soccer
2 years, 5 months ago

Canada out to prove it can usurp the CONCACAF throne from U.S. women’s soccer

LA Times  

Canada’s Christine Sinclair, right, celebrates with teammate Ashley Lawrence after scoring against Trinidad and Tobago during a CONCACAF W Championship match July 5. On Monday night at Estadio BBVA, a new-look U.S. team has a chance to run the table in another World Cup and Olympic qualifying tournament when it faces Canada in the final of the CONCACAF W Championship, …

For Padma Shri Vandana Katariya, the best is yet to come
2 years, 7 months ago

For Padma Shri Vandana Katariya, the best is yet to come

Live Mint  

“The target for Asian Games is gold,” says Vandana Katariya firmly. At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the Indian women’s team delivered their best performance yet, reaching the semi-finals of the Games for the very first time. “But helped me get back on the ground, told me, ‘We need you.’” The players made sure she was never left alone with her …

US women beat Finland 4-1, to face Canada in Olympic final
2 years, 10 months ago

US women beat Finland 4-1, to face Canada in Olympic final

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Hilary Knight could think of no better way to close the Beijing Games women’s hockey tournament than a rematch between the United States and — who else? It’s the most beautiful rivalry in sports,” Knight said after scoring a goal and adding an assist in the United States’ 4-1 semifinal win over Finland on Monday. And it’s just …

U.S. women held to a goalless draw by South Korea
3 years, 2 months ago

U.S. women held to a goalless draw by South Korea

The Hindu  

The U.S. women's national team had its 22-match winning streak on home soil snapped on Thursday night in a scoreless draw against a surprisingly resilient South Korean team. "Teams we face are going to be organized, they’re going to defend, they’re going to bring numbers in front of the box, and it’s going to take the best out of us …

Japan has its best Olympic medal haul: 27 gold, 58 overall
3 years, 4 months ago

Japan has its best Olympic medal haul: 27 gold, 58 overall

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Despite the pandemic, the one-year delay and the soaring costs, the Japanese public may still find a sweet spot for the Tokyo Olympics, the way it did for the storied 1964 Games. Japan had its best Olympic production in every category: the most gold medals, the most overall, and a third-place finish in gold medals behind two much …

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