Articles filed under Basketball
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France has booed Joel Embiid throughout the Olympics. Now the U.S. faces France for basketball goldAug 09, 2024 4:01 pm - PARIS — It was Joel Embiid's time to celebrate. And he savored every second. One of two U.S. players left on the court following their 95-91 comeback victory over Serbia ...
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Breanna Stewart, U.S. women’s basketball team sail into gold medal game at Paris OlympicsAug 09, 2024 3:39 pm - PARIS — Breanna Stewart and the U.S. women's basketball team cruised to a familiar place — the Olympic gold medal game. Stewart led a balanced offense as the Americans be...
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With a new contract — at a discount price — and a new title, Jalen Brunson eager to lead KnicksAug 09, 2024 2:52 pm - NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson gave the New York Knicks a $113 million discount in potential salary and they gave him the title of team captain. Two seasons into a partnership ...
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U.S. men’s basketball team rallies to beat Serbia in Paris Olympics, will face France for gold medalAug 08, 2024 5:17 pm - PARIS — They scored six points in two seconds. And just like that, against what looked like overwhelming odds, the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team was on its way. To a...
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Breanna Stewart, other moms on U.S. women’s basketball team enjoy rare moments chasing Olympic historyAug 08, 2024 4:15 pm - Breanna Stewart and the other moms on the U.S. women's basketball team are enjoying some special moments while chasing Olympic history. In addition to trying to become th...
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U.S. rolls into semifinals of Paris Olympic basketball tournament, eases past Brazil 122-87Aug 06, 2024 5:45 pm - PARIS — All the favored teams in the first three men's basketball quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics had problems. Canada lost to France. Serbia erased a 24-point defici...
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NCAA moves closer to financially rewarding women's basketball teams that reach March MadnessAug 06, 2024 5:41 pm - Women’s basketball teams moved a step closer Tuesday to getting financially rewarded for success in the NCAA Tournament. The Division I Board of Directors voted unanimous...
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The Paris Olympic men’s basketball quarterfinals are star-studded, all with a Game 7 feelAug 05, 2024 5:56 pm - PARIS — There are NBA champions, All-Star selections and award winners all over the men's basketball quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. And if that wasn't enough, all f...
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U.S. rolls into Olympic quarterfinals as No. 1 seed, top Puerto Rico 104-83 in group finaleAug 03, 2024 1:19 pm - VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France — Halfway to its goal of gold, the U.S. has the No. 1 seed going into the medal round at the Paris Olympics. And now the real games start. Antho...
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U.S. women clinch quarterfinal berth and stretch Olympic win streak to 57 straightAug 01, 2024 5:56 pm - VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France — The U.S. faced a challenge from Belgium that only a few countries have provided during the Americans' long Olympic win streak. The pro-Belgium...