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Pistons aim for respect after record-breaking season led to NBA's worst record for 2nd straight year

Oct. 14, 2024 10:11 AM EDT

Detroit Pistons Last season: NBA-worst 14-68, including single-season record 28-game losing streak. COACH: J.B. Bickerstaff (first season with team; eighth overall 255-290) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Indiana at home. DEPARTURES: GM Troy...

The US will play France for the basketball crown at the Paris Games in a gold-medal rematch

Aug. 09, 2024 09:34 AM EDT

PARIS (AP) — It’s a game the French wanted. It’s a game the Americans probably expected. It’s a game the world most certainly will be watching. The U.S. vs. France. In Paris. For basketball gold. “Incredible,” U.S. forward Kevin Durant said of the...

Paris Olympics Day 13: COVID-hit Lyles misses out on a double, US team breaks 100-medal mark

Aug. 08, 2024 17:56 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Sprinter Noah Lyles revealed he had COVID-19 after missing out on another gold medal for the United States at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. Elsewhere, French basketball star Victor Wembanyama moved closer to his dream of a first gold after helping Les Bleus beat...

France back in men's basketball gold medal game after win over Germany in Paris Olympics

Aug. 08, 2024 17:36 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — With blue, white and red flags waving in the stands and cheers blaring around them, France's players took in the moment. Matthew Strazel erupted in dance. Evan Fournier ripped his jersey off and skipped around. Later, the team gathered in a circle at center court as...