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US, Aussies, Belgium and France all reach Paris Games semifinals in women's basketball
PARIS (AP) — Jade Melbourne scored 14 of her 18 points by halftime and Australia advanced to the Paris Olympics semifinals in women's basketball by routing Serbia 85-67 on Wednesday. The Opals had to win their group-play finale to reach the elimination round, and they got a bit of...
Americans abroad help countries grow women's basketball for Olympic opportunity
VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Germany has lots of players who can score. The Germans knew they needed a point guard for the Paris Games with the country making its Olympic debut in women's basketball. Alexis Peterson, a native of Columbus, Ohio, has proven to be a perfect fit....
US extends Olympic win streak to 58 games with 87-68 victory over Germany; quarterfinals next
VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — The U.S. has incredible depth that no country can match, and it has played a key role in its unprecedented run of seven straight Olympic gold medals. The Americans can wear down their opponents by sending wave after wave of WNBA All-Stars to the...
