BASKETTBALL

GERMANY DEFEAT GREECE AND GIANNIS TO REACH OLYMPIC BASKETBALL SEMIS

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World Cup champions Germany reached the Olympic men's basketball semi-finals for the first time Tuesday, coming from behind to beat Greece 76-63 and dumping two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo out of the Games.

LEBRON JAMES SAYS TEAM USA MUST IMPROVE TO BRING HOME THE GOLD

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LeBron James is happy with team USA’s progress but feels like there is room to improve. The USA beat Serbia 105-79 in a friendly game that took place in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, but James insists there is “so much room to improve” if the USA is to bring home the gold.

TEAM USA NARROWLY AVOIDS HUGE SHOCK AGAINST SOUTH SUDAN

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In a thrilling pre-Olympic exhibition match, the United States men's basketball team narrowly escaped a monumental upset, edging out South Sudan 101-100 in London. The game, which saw the underdogs lead by as much as 16 points, served as a stark reminder that no team can be taken lightly on the international stage.

TEAM USA THRASHES CANADA IN THEIR FIRST EXHIBITION GAME IN THE 2024 OLYMPICS

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The road to the Paris Olympics began with a convincing win for Team USA, defeating a talented Canadian squad 86-72 in their opening exhibition game on Wednesday night in Las Vegas. This victory marked the first time this American roster, aiming for a historic fifth consecutive gold medal, played together.

LAKERS SHUT DOWN BRONNY JAMES AFTER BACK-TO-BACK PROMISING PERFORMANCES

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Bronny James was a spectator on Saturday after the Los Angeles Lakers determined that they have seen all they need out of the NBA’s most talked-about rookie.

CAITLYN CLARK BECOMES FIRST ROOKIE TO DEBUT A TRIPLE DOUBLE, AS OTHER ROOKIES BREAK RECORDS

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In her last performance , Caitlin Clark etched her name in the WNBA record books, becoming the first rookie to achieve a triple-double. The Indiana Fever's star guard led her team to an 83-79 upset victory over the New York Liberty, showcasing her all-around skills with 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds.

WNBA ALL-STARS OUTSHINE TEAM USA IN A THRILLING EXHIBITION

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In a highly anticipated matchup, Team WNBA emerged victorious over Team USA with a 117-109 win at the sold-out Footprint Center in Phoenix. The exhibition game, featuring the WNBA's brightest stars against the U.S. women's national team, lived up to its billing with intense competition and record-breaking performances.

LEBRON JAMES SIGNS HISTORIC DEAL WITH THA LAKERS

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In a groundbreaking move that will see the first father-son duo play together in the NBA, LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal, which includes a player option for the second season and a rare no-trade clause, comes on the heels of the Lakers selecting James' son, Bronny, with the 55th pick in the recent NBA draft.