After fall, Lillard, Adebayo try to help US get up again
SAITAMA, Japan — Damian Lillard was nearly flat on his back, trying to save a possession the U.S. couldn't afford to lose.
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US women win 50th straight Olympic game, beat Nigeria 81-72
SAITAMA, Japan — A'ja Wilson had 19 points and 13 rebounds in her Olympic debut to help the U.S. beat Nigeria 81-72 on Tuesday...
Japan women beat France 74-70 in their Olympic hoops opener
SAITAMA, Japan — Saki Hayashi scored 12 points and Moeko Nagaoka added 11 to help Japan beat France 74-70 on Tuesday in the Olympic...
AP Source: Pelicans, Grizzlies, agree to multi-player trade
NEW ORLEANS — The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade center Jonas Valanciunas to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for center Steven Adams,...
NBC’s Gannon adds Olympic gymnastics to versatile resume
Terry Gannon has become the voice of some of the most-watched sports at the Olympics.
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West Virginia signs forward recruit James Okonkwo
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia has signed forward James Okonkwo for the 2021-22 basketball season.
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Biles tries to lead Team USA to third consecutive gold medal
TOKYO — The greatest gymnast of all time must rally Team USA for the Americans to win their third consecutive gold medal.
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Barnes, Kuminga headline list of forwards in NBA draft
Scottie Barnes and Jonathan Kuminga offer plenty of versatility to headline the class of forwards in Thursday’s NBA draft.
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Gillom sisters: Black ex-assistants paved way for Staley
SAITAMA, Japan — The Gillom sisters are part of a small group that made big strides in the role of Black female coaches with...
Staley feels no added pressure as first Black US hoops coach
SAITAMA, Japan — Dawn Staley doesn't feel any added pressure being the first Black head coach of the U.S. women's basketball Olympic team.
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