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Giannis, Greece face dim Paris hopes after loss
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Tuesday, 30 July 2024 12:19
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsGreece's hopes of advancing to the men's basketball knockout round at the Paris Olympics suffered a devastating blow Tuesday with an 84-77 loss to Spain.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 11 rebounds for Greece, which fell to 0-2 in Group A.After losing their opening games on Saturday, Greece and Spain both came out essentially playing for their tournament…
4-point play, Wemby's 8-0 run key France OT win
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Tuesday, 30 July 2024 12:19
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsVILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France -- France got a game-tying four-point play by Matthew Strazel at the end of regulation, and Victor Wembanyama scored eight of his 18 points in overtime to lift France over Japan 94-90 at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.Strazel, whose four-point play tied the score with 10.2 seconds remaining in regulation, scored 17 points to help France…
U.S. has 'appropriate fear' in facing South Sudan
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Tuesday, 30 July 2024 12:19
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPARIS -- Team USA has initiated the "appropriate fear" phrase.This tradition traces back to Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich, who pioneered the mindset -- a respect for the underdog mantra he brought to the San Antonio Spurs and later as coach of Team USA.And one that current coach Steve Kerr, one of Popovich's many pupils, has been…
A disgruntled star, a partial rebuild and the Bulls' summer of change
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Tuesday, 30 July 2024 12:19
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsAT THE HEAD of a row of cubicles are the offices of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley, the Chicago Bulls vice president of basketball operations and general manager, respectively, which overlook the basketball courts below. Each office features a sliding glass door that opens up to an indoor balcony from which they can watch and observe the team…
Comcast, Bally Sports agree on new carriage deal
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Monday, 29 July 2024 16:06
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsComcast's monthslong blackout of Bally Sports channels is finally coming to an end. The two sides announced Monday that they agreed on a new carriage deal, allowing baseball fans to watch their local teams beginning Thursday, which marks the start of August.The deal -- which applies to the 15 regional sports networks owned by Diamond Sports Group, the…
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