Tag: WNBA
Team USA wins nail-biter vs. France to secure 8th consecutive gold in women’s basketball
PARIS — France was the official opponent; Team USA, its own worst enemy. One of the two? The Americans could overcome. But both? That’s...
For Diana Taurasi, one last Olympic hurrah to cap a one-of-a-kind career
PARIS — Van Chancellor knew he wanted Diana Taurasi on the 2004 Olympic team in Athens. She was young, skilled, confident, brash. He expected...
USA vs. France women’s Olympic basketball gold medal game odds: Americans heavily favored
Team USA handled every aspect of its semifinal game against Australia and is now heading to a heralded game on Sunday to play for...
For this U.S. women’s basketball Olympic run, stop arguing and savor what we have
PARIS — They played poorly in the first half against Nigeria. Like, not very good at all.They led by 19 at the half.This is...
Team USA routs Nigeria, advances to semifinal vs. Australia
PARIS — With so little time to prepare as a team ahead of the Olympics, U.S. coach Cheryl Reeve had always said she was...
