Articles filed under WNBA
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US uses dominant inside presence to beat Japan 86-69Jul 30, 2021 7:00 am - SAITAMA, Japan (AP) - The U.S. women's basketball team has not looked sharp in its first two wins at the Tokyo Games. Five-time Olympian Sue Bird attributes the pedestri...
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France wins first game of Olympics, routs Nigeria 87-62Jul 30, 2021 7:00 am - SAITAMA, Japan (AP) - Sandrine Gruda scored 14 points and France used a balanced offense to beat Nigeria 87-62 on Friday. Gabby Williams, Endene Miyem, Marine Johannes a...
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China advances to women's quarters, edge Australia 76-74Jul 30, 2021 7:00 am - SAITAMA, Japan (AP) - Li Yueru hit two free throws with 0.6 seconds left, and China advanced to the Olympic quarterfinals by holding off a furious rally by Australia 76-...
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Meesseman has double-double, Belgium routs Puerto Rico 87-52Jul 29, 2021 7:00 am - SAITAMA, Japan (AP) - Emma Meesseman had 26 points and 15 rebounds to help Belgium rout Puerto Rico 87-52 on Friday in a matchup of Olympic newcomers. Belgium (2-0) has ...
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Quintet of US post players may be best group ever assembledJul 29, 2021 7:00 am - SAITAMA, Japan (AP) - The U.S. has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to talented post players, possibly the best ever assembled. No team in world has the height, ...
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Dolson's Diary: Olympics end with gold medal, meeting YaoJul 29, 2021 7:00 am - I woke up this morning and looked over to the table and saw my gold medal and I just smiled. As a young girl I watched and dreamed of being in the Olympics and winning a...
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Torrens helps Spain beat Serbia 85-70, remain unbeatenJul 29, 2021 7:00 am - SAITAMA, Japan (AP) - Alba Torrens scored 25 points to lead Spain to an 85-70 win over Serbia on Thursday. Cristina Ouvina added 10 points, eight rebounds and eight ass...
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Taurasi feeling fine at Olympics after first game in 3 weeksJul 28, 2021 7:00 am - SAITAMA, Japan (AP) - Diana Taurasi had a big smile on her face when she stepped on the court against Nigeria for her record 33rd Olympic game Tuesday. The five-time Oly...
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Canadian women get 1st hoops win, beat South Korea 74-53Jul 28, 2021 7:00 am - SAITAMA, Japan (AP) - Bridget Carleton scored 18 points, and Canada got its first victory of the Olympic women's basketball tournament Thursday beating South Korea 74-53...
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China spoils Puerto Rico women's hoops debut with 97-55 winJul 27, 2021 7:00 am - SAITAMA, Japan (AP) - Li Yueru scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as China spoiled Puerto Rico's Olympic debut in women's basketball Tuesday night with a 97-55 rou...