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It's a dream: Why Team USA-France could be an epic battle for gold
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Friday, 09 August 2024 13:43
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPARIS -- Players walked aimlessly around the floor with their hands on their heads. The coaching staff linked arms in a circle and jumped in collective joy. There were hugs. There were tears. A veteran leader shed his jersey and triumphantly did a victory lap in front of an adoring crowd that refused to leave.Team France basked in…
U.S. heavily favored vs. France in gold medal tilt
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Friday, 09 August 2024 10:31
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEntering the Olympics as -550 favorites to win the gold medal, the United States men's basketball team fulfilling its destiny has often felt like an inevitability. That sense of security evaporated when the squad of NBA superstars nearly lost to Serbia during Thursday's semifinal: After entering the fray as 15.5-point favorites, USA was as long as +300 on…
Vilified by French, Embiid expects 'fun' gold final
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Friday, 09 August 2024 08:07
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPARIS - The crowds for France's upset victories over Canada and Germany this week at Bercy Arena on the banks of the Seine in the French capital have been electric this week. And Saturday's gold medal game against Team USA is expected to bring a new level of energy both because of the opponent and their villain.Joel Embiid…
N.Y.'s Brunson 'completely comfortable' with deal
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Thursday, 08 August 2024 18:32
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW 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 that has helped produce the Knicks' greatest success in a quarter of a century, it's clear the team and player believe in each other. Now they have at…
'The goal is gold!': Social media praises Team USA, Curry after comeback win
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Thursday, 08 August 2024 16:33
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe United States' men's basketball team faced its largest deficit of the 2024 Olympics (17 points) in its comeback win over Serbia. Team USA's 95-91 semifinal victory clinches a spot in the gold medal game, where it will play host country France in a rematch of the 2021 Tokyo Games' championship matchup.Stephen Curry led in scoring with 36…
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Thursday, 08 August 2024 16:33
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Thursday, 08 August 2024 13:28
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Thursday, 08 August 2024 15:15
U.S. rallies from 17 down, survives Serbia scare
Wednesday, 07 August 2024 12:26
Lamb, 10-year NBA vet, retires from basketball
Wednesday, 07 August 2024 12:26
Markkanen signs 5-year, $238M deal with Jazz
Wednesday, 07 August 2024 12:26
Team USA wary of Jokic, Serbian 'sleep' tactics
Wednesday, 07 August 2024 12:25
Five big questions for the Warriors after Thompson's exit, new signings
Tuesday, 06 August 2024 17:56
LeBron, Edwards inch closer to gold: Takeaways from Team USA's quarterfinal win
Tuesday, 06 August 2024 13:48
France ousts Canada to reach basketball semis
Tuesday, 06 August 2024 13:48
Gobert (finger) benched; coach points to matchup
Tuesday, 06 August 2024 16:34
Embiid laughs off jeers, leads U.S. rout into semis
Tuesday, 06 August 2024 11:34
Knicks name Brunson as first captain in 6 years
Tuesday, 06 August 2024 11:34
Jokic, Serbia into semis with OT win vs. Australia
Tuesday, 06 August 2024 11:34
Barkley says he won't retire, will remain with TNT
Tuesday, 06 August 2024 06:23
Germany ousts Greece to reach first semifinals
Monday, 05 August 2024 20:46
Men's basketball knockout preview: Where Team USA and Canada stack up
Monday, 05 August 2024 10:34
NBA-ex Budinger, Evans out in beach volleyball
Monday, 05 August 2024 06:46
Team USA leans into identity for medal round
Sunday, 04 August 2024 19:59
U.S. men ousted from 3x3 tourney, finish 2-5
Sunday, 04 August 2024 05:26
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