Melding newcomers with experienced vets keeps US golden
SAITAMA, Japan — The U.S. women’s basketball has won six consecutive gold medals by being able to successfully meld first-time Olympians with veterans.
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France wins first game of Olympics, routs Nigeria 87-62
SAITAMA, Japan — Sandrine Gruda scored 14 points and France used a balanced offense to beat Nigeria 87-62 on Friday.
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US uses dominant inside presence to beat Japan 86-69
SAITAMA, Japan — A'ja Wilson scored 20 points and Breanna Stewart added 15 to help the U.S. beat Japan 86-69 on Friday in the...
Blazers acquire rights to Texas forward Greg Brown
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers acquired the rights to Greg Brown, the No. 43 pick in the NBA draft, in a trade...
Timberwolves deal Rubio on draft night without draft picks
MINNEAPOLIS — For their first time in their 33-year history, the Minnesota Timberwolves were non-participants in the NBA draft.
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Quiet night: Miami Heat make no selections in NBA Draft
MIAMI — The Miami Heat made no picks in Thursday night’s NBA draft.
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Jazz take Baylor’s Butler after trading out of first round
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah traded away its first-round pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night, marking the third time in six years...
AP sources: Clippers get Johnson after trade with Knicks
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers' tradition of making a move on draft night continued Thursday as they moved up to select Tennessee...
Bulls select Illinois’ Dosunmu with 38th pick in draft
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls drafted Illinois star guard Ayo Dosunmu with the No. 38 pick on Thursday, adding an aggressive backcourt scorer who...
Suns take Day’Ron Sharpe, trade rights to Nets
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns selected Day'Ron Sharpe with the 29th overall pick in Thursday night's NBA draft but quickly traded the rights to...