Articles filed under WNBA
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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...
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Belgium women beat Australia 85-70 in their Olympic debutJul 27, 2021 7:00 am - SAITAMA, Japan (AP) - Emma Meesseman led Belgium to an impressive win in its Olympic debut. She had 32 points, nine rebounds and five assists to help Belgium beat Austra...
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US women win 50th straight Olympic game, beat Nigeria 81-72Jul 27, 2021 7:00 am - SAITAMA, Japan (AP) - The U.S. women won, as usual. It just wasn't in the dominant fashion that the Americans are accustomed to. The winning streak for the world's top-r...
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Staley feels no added pressure as first Black US hoops coachJul 26, 2021 7:00 am - SAITAMA, Japan (AP) - Dawn Staley doesn't feel any added pressure being the first Black head coach of the U.S. women's basketball Olympic team. She has had to handle the...
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Gillom sisters: Black ex-assistants paved way for StaleyJul 26, 2021 7:00 am - SAITAMA, Japan (AP) - The Gillom sisters are part of a small group that made big strides in the role of Black female coaches with USA Basketball. Peggie Gillom-Granderso...