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U.S. women's basketball team is unmatchable, on the court and at these Games
U.S. women's basketball team is unmatchable, on the court and at these Games
These three players — Diana Taurasi, left, Tamika Catchings and Sue Bird — have won four Olympic golds, part of the U.S. women's dominance of the game.(Tom Pennington/Getty Images)What must it be like to compete against these women, the dozen who make up the U.S. basketball team?They are tall and strong, quick and agile, skilled and fierce.
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Carmelo Anthony is the alpha dog on a dominant U.S. basketball team full of NBA stars
Carmelo Anthony is the alpha dog on a dominant U.S. basketball team full of NBA stars
Being a leader on a team overflowing with players who fill that role on their respective NBA clubs can be tricky, but New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony has smoothly become the acknowledged alpha male of the U.S. men's Olympic team.He is vocal, teammates say.He has eased their transition to international play by sharing his wisdom before and during the Rio Games, his fourth Olympic tournament.
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U.S. wins 6th straight gold in women's basketball
U.S. wins 6th straight gold in women's basketball
By Doug Feinberg, The Associated PressGeno Auriemma and Diana Taurasi shared a long, emotional embrace.Mission accomplished.The U.S. women's basketball team won a sixth consecutive Olympic gold medal in dominant fashion, routing Spain 101-72 on Saturday.
