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International Hoops: USA blows out Iran 120-66

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Team USA makes 19 three-pointers in a comfortable win against Iran By Johnny Askounis at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net After the loss to France, the USA rocked Iran, 120-66, making it to 1-1 in the Olympic Games preliminary round. Damian Lillard led the way with 21 points. His 7/13 from outside made up all of his points. Gregg Popovich’s players finished 19/39 overall from beyond the arc in their second game at Saitama Super Arena. The 19 three-pointers became the fourth-best long-range effort in Olympic Games history. The USA had 29 against Nigeria…

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International Hoops: France rolls Czech Republic to advance to quarters

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The French were unstoppable for the most part of the game. By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net France rolled over the Czech Republic  97 – 77 to double its wins in the Olympic Games and advance to the quarterfinals as first in Group A. After leading France past Team USA, Evan Fournier was once again the top scorer for his national team with 21 points on 8-13 shots. Nando De Colo added 17 points, Vincent Poirier had 14 points and Thomas Heurtel scored 11 and dished out seven assists for Le Bleus that…

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Simone Biles divulges reason for her withdrawal

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From NBC Sports Chicago Simone Biles surprised everyone when she pulled out of the gymnastics team final after struggling to land a vault, but for a short time, the world only knew her departure was due to a medical issue.  Biles later told TODAY’s Hoda Kotb that while she feels good physically, things “vary” from an emotional standpoint. “Physically, I feel good,” the 24-year-old Ohio-native told Kotb exclusively on TODAY after her withdrawal. “Emotionally it varies on the time and moment. Coming to the Olympics and being head star isn’t an easy…

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International Hoops: Pau Gasol on fifth Olympic run: “Being here is a privilege”

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The Olympic Games are underway for Spain and veteran big Pau Gasol By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net Pau Gasol discussed Spain grabbing the opening win in the Olympic Games, him representing his country at this level for the fifth time, Luka Doncic highlighting Group C action, and more. “The first game is generally used as a way to find your rhythm and fit in the team. Today, we had many different rotations, which will probably be less moving forward,” he pointed out to Spain’s national public radio service following the win over host…

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International Hoops: Spain takes care of Japan 88-77

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Ricky Rubio and Marc Gasol power Spain in dominating display By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net Spain cruised to the 88-77 victory over Japan at Saitama Super Arena on Monday. Ricky Rubio paired his game-high 20 points with nine assists. The Minnesota Timberwolves point guard neared the double-double mark in 22 minutes. Victor Claver registered 13 points and nine rebounds. Sergio Scariolo’s team led from start to finish peaking at a 24-point advantage. A late run cut the deficit for Japan but not to the point of threatening the European side in the Olympic Games preliminary round fixture.…

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International Hoops: Czech Republic and Italy get Game 1 wins in Tokyo

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The recent winners of qualifiers got the job done in Japan during the first day of the Olympic Basketball Tournament By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net/ info@Eurohoops.net Italy already made a huge step with a 92-82 win over Germany and can hope to qualify in the quarterfinals of the Olympic Basketball tournament, while the Czech Republic lost a big chance to do the same, but still got the 84-78 win over Iran. In Group B, Italy closed out the game with a 12-0 run, and the 10-point difference, in the end, was…

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US-Austrailia exhibition cancelled amidst COVID concerns

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From Scott Polacek of B/R: The Team USA men’s basketball squad will not have the opportunity to bounce back from its exhibition loss to Australia after the sides agreed to cancel Friday’s rematch due to health and safety protocols.    ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Olgun Uluc initially reported the team is “in a struggle with COVID” and was discussing potentially canceling the exhibition with Australia. Bradley Beal is out of the Olympics because of the virus, while Jerami Grant is in health and safety protocols. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported USA Basketball is looking to potentially replace…

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Nigeria stuns USA in 90-87 exhibition upset

Brandon King

Well well well. The United States basketball team tipped off their Olympic journey with a Saturday evening exhibition match against Nigeria. With the exception of Kevin Durant an Damian Lillard this particular team USA squad was not littered with superstars it’s still I have enough All-Star caliber of talent on his roster to be seen as a prevailing favorite headed into Tokyo. Undoubtably the expectation was in line with most team USA exhibitions of the past, the opposing squad would come in maybe even put up a good effort and…

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Spectators banned from Tokyo games amidst COVID-19 spike

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From the Guardian’s Justin McCurry in Tokyo and Sean Ingle Olympic organisers have decided to ban spectators from the Tokyo Games after Japan’s prime minister declared a state of emergency in the host city.  The news was confirmed by the Olympic minister, Tamayo Marukawa, following talks between the government, organisers and Olympic and paralympic representatives – although he left open the possibility that some venues outside Tokyo could still have fans. “Venues in Tokyo will not include spectators,” said Marukawa. “For those areas where the state of emergency is not…

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