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The Kid From Akron Takes On Paris Once Again in the 2024 Games! #paris2024 #teamusa #usabasketball #goldmedal

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Curry, USA reach gold medal game

They knew it would not be easy, but the USA men's basketball team is one win away from gold. Team USA used an epic fourth-quarter comeback to defeat Nikola Jokic and Serbia 95-91 in the semifinals. Stephen Curry reminded the world why he is regarded as the greatest shooter to ever live by scoring 36 points on 9-14 shooting from beyond the arc. Curry had struggled up to this point during the Olympics, but when his team needed him the most, he stepped up with the biggest performance from any member of the roster this Summer. "It was only a matter of time before he had one of these games. We can see it every day; he puts in too much work not to have a game like this, and we wouldn't want it any other way. It was the perfect time for Chef to come out and do what he did," said LeBron James.

Photo credit: USA Basketball At one point in the third quarter, Curry had accounted for nearly half of the team's points (27 of their 56), and his clutch three with 2:24 left on the clock gave the Americans their first lead of the game since early in the first quarter. Without his contributions, Serbia would have blown them out. https://twitter.com/usabasketball/status/1821717484178665794 "I just kinda got lost in the moment of understanding how big this stage is and what is at stake for this team. That is the most fun I have had in a very long time. To dig deep like we did with this group and get a win is special. I am just kind of basking in that right now, and obviously, we know we got another tough challenge in France on their home court," said Curry. The megastars for Team USA all showed up late in the game. Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant, and James all pitched in with timely buckets to outlast Serbia's incredible effort. James posted a triple-double, and Embiid finished with 19 points. Head coach Steve Kerr tightened up his rotation as only six members of the team played more than 13 minutes. It took a heightened sense of urgency and focus for the Americans to overcome the fantastic play of Jokic (17 points, 11 assists), Bogdan Bogdanovic (20 points), and Aleksa Avramovic (15 points). "That was one of the best games I have ever been a part of, for the simple fact that we dug deep, being down 15 that late in the game," said Durant. "We talked about how each game somebody is going to have to step up, it might be your night, and (Curry) came and had the best night out of anybody the whole tournament. It was so incredible to watch him knock down shots and keep us afloat. LeBron played extremely hard the whole game, and Joel was insane tonight." https://twitter.com/usabasketball/status/1821724327181431154 France presents a new challenge in the title game, but it is hard to imagine anyone stopping this USA team after coming off such a gritty and emotional victory. Victor Wembanyama is the player to watch out for, standing 7'4" with a long frame and possessing a unique athletic ability. Still, the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year is only 20 years old and might not have the experience to take down a juggernaut like Team USA in the same way that a three-time MVP like Jokic was almost able to. "I know this is probably my one and only time to enjoy this stage, and having seen Team USA play for years, I know what it means to stand on that podium and get a gold medal," said Curry. "I just praise God that I was able to stay confident. I haven't had it going this whole tournament, but that doesn't mean anything. You just gotta stay ready for your moment." Read the full article

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Neeraj Chopra extends his best wishes to Vinesh Phogat, praising her remarkable achievement in defeating Yui Susaki, who had previously been unbeaten internationally.

𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒔:

𝑰𝑵𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑮𝑹𝑨𝑴

𝑭𝑨𝑪𝑬𝑩𝑶𝑶𝑲

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USA women go for eighth straight gold

The US women's national basketball team has won seven straight gold medals dating back to 1996. They have a perfect 54-0 record and have outscored their opposition by over 29 points per game during their run. If they add one more gold medal to their count, it would be the first time any team has won eight straight at the Olympics in any sport. Diana Taurasi returns after taking part in the previous five trips, looking to become the first athlete in a team event to win six gold medals. "It is hard to put together twelve players who have never played together, practice twice, and then expect to win a gold medal, but we have figured out a way to sacrifice, to be selfless, to be sure that the end result is to win a gold, and I think we always have that mindset when we play with Team USA," said Taurasi.

USA women's basketball player Diana Taurasi. Photo credit: USA Basketball It is safe to say they are the heavy favorites in Paris, and they should dominate on their way to victory once again. The rest of the world has not made up enough ground on the women's side in the same way that it has on the men's side. The national team bounced back from a 117-109 All-Star Game loss versus Team WNBA by defeating Germany 84-57 in their USA Basketball Showcase exhibition game. If Team WNBA were a part of the 2024 Olympic Games, they would easily be Team USA's biggest threat. In fact, the two American teams would almost certainly win gold and silver. https://twitter.com/usabasketball/status/1815854321986105558 "There is something about coming to USA basketball where that switch just flips, and we lock-in. We have to adjust to different schemes and different languages and try to trust the process," said A'ja Wilson. "We are pros. We are great at what we do and know how to adapt at any moment. We are still 12 of the greatest in the world, so we are gonna get the job done." Wilson is the clear front-runner for MVP this season in the WNBA, and her current status as the best player in the world makes her the most important member of Team USA. She scored 19 points while grabbing 14 rebounds in the win over Germany. She can get it done on both ends of the floor, averaging nearly three blocks per game for the Las Vegas Aces this year.

USA basketball star Brittney Griner is all smiles for the camera. Photo credit: USA Basketball Breanna Stewart trails right behind Wilson as the second option, giving the starting unit two skilled and athletic players, both standing at least 6'4". Stewart and Wilson are tough to stop on their own, but together, opponents are left to pick their poison. If that is not enough size for head coach Cheryl Reeve, she can turn to 6'9" Brittney Griner off the bench. All of that is before taking into consideration the abundance of sharpshooters and playmakers that fill out the rest of the roster. Whether it is Chelsea Gray, Jewell Loyd, Sabrina Ionescu, or any of the other stars, whoever steps foot on the floor for Team USA will always have the edge over the player they are matched up against. https://twitter.com/FIBA/status/1816509117747351851 "It is a fine line of playing your game but also knowing who is to the left and right of you," said Stewart. "We know that we have an advantage already because of our depth, so when we are on the court, we are looking for the best shot and obviously not turning down opportunities to attack." With these extreme expectations, however, does come heightened pressure and responsibility. If they were not to finish first, it would be one of the biggest upsets in all of the Olympics and the most disappointing loss for the USA this year in any event. Their hiccup against Team WNBA likely gives them a sense of urgency when they tip off in Paris, knowing now that they are not invisible. That loss was mostly thanks to an otherworldly performance from Arike Ogunbowale, whom, luckily, they will not have to face again this Summer. Team USA will face Japan, Belgium, and Germany in the group phase, and another year of averaging a nearly 30-point margin of victory is probably in store. Read the full article

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Tough Luck! Bopanna-Balaji knocked out of men's doubles tennis event in the 1st round at the Paris Olympics.

𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒔:

𝑰𝑵𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑮𝑹𝑨𝑴

𝑭𝑨𝑪𝑬𝑩𝑶𝑶𝑲

𝑻𝑾𝑰𝑻𝑻𝑬𝑹

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Katie Ledecky eyes Olympic history

Katie Ledecky reached the podium on day one of the 2024 Summer Olympics, winning bronze in the 400m freestyle. The current world record holder, Australia's Ariarne Titmus, finished first.  Twelve years ago, Ledecky made her Olympic debut as a 15-year-old in London, taking home gold in the 800m freestyle. Now in Paris, she is looking to become the most decorated women's swimmer in Olympic history. It feels like she has been around for a while, but at 27, she still has a lot left in the tank. Ledecky will compete in two more individual races: the 1,500 and the 800m freestyle. She has won gold in the 800 three times in a row and will try to become the first female to win four consecutive gold medals in a single event. Katie Ledecky wins medal No. 11 of her decorated career!@TeamUSA | #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/LeJVP0vgIY— USA Swimming (@USASwimming) July 27, 2024 Ledecky is chasing a number of career achievements that would put her ahead of the competition in the all-time ranks. She is only two golds away from tying gymnast Larisa Latynina (9) for the most first-place finishes in women's Olympic history, and her 11 total medals currently rank third all-time in women's Olympic swimming behind Natalie Coughlin (12) and Jenny Thompson (12). She has the ability to tie or pass all of them up with a strong showing at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, and she could easily still be on the team in Los Angeles when 2028 rolls around. "I think 2028 would be an incredible cap on my career, but I don't even want to say that at this point because, who knows, I could get to 2028 and say, no, I don't want to be done yet, I want to keep going," said Ledecky. Competing in the longest swimming events year after year would be tiresome for most athletes, but not for Ledecky. She loves swimming above all else and trains in the pool for two hours straight ten times a week. Most would burn out a lot quicker, dedicating their life to one single physical activity. For Ledecky, it is easy because she does not view it as a job or grueling task but rather a hobby. "It is just something that I love to do, and I never thought I would make it to the Olympics. It is a nice reminder when you see the Olympic Games that it is a game that you are at; it is not anything more than that," said Ledecky. "It is something that should always be fun. I should always have a smile on my face when I'm at the pool, and that is how I try to keep it." GOAT TALK ? 7x Olympic champion @katieledecky spotted speaking at the @USASwimming press conference. #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/PfGCNMX5N0— Team USA (@TeamUSA) July 24, 2024 Ledecky holds the Olympic record in both of her two reaming events and has dominated the competition from those distances for quite some time. She is widely expected to win at least one or both of the 800 and 1,500m freestyle after facing much tougher competition in the 400. She will likely have another opportunity to medal during the 4X200m relay event as well. Win or lose, she will enjoy the moment and just be happy each and every time she enters the pool. Even on the verge of history, you get the sense that the records are just an added bonus. Ledecky will be swimming long after her professional career is over, and there is something to be said about someone who trains simply because she likes to rather than because she feels like she has to. Top Image Caption: PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 27: Swimming, Aquatics Centre, Arena De La Defense, Womens 400m freestyle, Katie Ledecky of USA with the bronze during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 27, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Simon West/Action Plus/Icon Sportswire) Read the full article