US survive French fright to win basketball gold-medal thriller
The United States won a 67-66 thriller over France in the women’s basketball final on Sunday, claiming an historic eighth consecutive Olympic crown.
The United States won a 67-66 thriller over France in the women’s basketball final on Sunday, claiming an historic eighth consecutive Olympic crown.
There was no “Miracle on the Seine” as the US men’s basketball team did as expected by grinding out a 98-87 win over France to claim a fifth consecutive gold medal.
The US romped to a resounding 102-76 victory over Japan in the women’s basketball tournament at the Pierre Mauroy stadium on Monday.
Defending champions the US won their Group C opener against Serbia 110-84 in front of an ecstatic crowd in one of the most anticipated games of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament.
With a star-studded lineup of NBA and WNBA greats, the United States will hope to maintain their golden grip on basketball at the Paris Olympics.
NBA star LeBron James has been chosen to serve as the male flagbearer for the United States at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
The two-time Olympic gold medallist, aged 39, will be participating in his fourth Olympics.
Bronny, 19, was selected 55th overall at last week’s NBA Draft after one season at USC and will now team up with his dad.
Bronny James was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA draft on Thursday.
LeBron James can take his talents elsewhere by declining a $51.4 million option in his contract for the 2024-25 season before Sunday’s deadline.