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USA vs France: A Barbecue of Hoops, Heartbreak, and Glory!

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Team USA battles France for gold! Will they snatch victory from the jaws of defeat?

In a hotly contested rematch at the 2024 Olympic Games, Team USA faced off against host nation France in the women’s basketball final—a showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats. With memories of their previous encounters lingering in the air, the Americans were determined to assert their dominance on the Olympic stage. The game began with France unexpectedly taking the lead, thanks in part to the electric atmosphere of the Bercy Arena, which was filled to the brim with passionate supporters. The tension was palpable as both teams exchanged basket after basket, creating an exhilarating rollercoaster of excitement!

As the game progressed, it became evident that this would not be a simple stroll for the U.S. women’s basketball team. A'ja Wilson, a two-time WNBA champion, emerged as a standout player, scoring crucial points and rallying her teammates. Yet, France's fierce offense kept the pressure on, and at one point, they even took a brief lead that sent shockwaves through Team USA's camp. The final minutes ticked down, and with the score hanging at a nail-biting 67-66, every possession felt like a dramatic climax in a Hollywood thriller!

In the end, the Americans managed to edge out the victory, marking their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal in women’s basketball. It was a thrilling finish that not only showcased the incredible talent of athletes like Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart but also underscored the growing intensity of this rivalry. The final buzzer rang, signaling not just a win but also a resilient spirit—one that will surely fuel the anticipation for their next showdown, perhaps at the LA28 Olympics.

And while Team USA celebrated on the court, across the pond, things got spicy as American sprinter Noah Lyles stirred the pot by questioning whether NBA champions should be labeled as "world champions." Cue the basketball memes and online debates! So, while Team USA secured another gold, the conversation continues off the court about what it truly means to be the best in the world. One thing is crystal clear, this rivalry with France is heating up, and fans can’t wait to see how it unfolds next!

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U.S. vs. France live updates: Team USA locked in tight Olympic final ... (The Washington Post)

U.S. women's basketball is facing France in the Olympic gold medal game. Follow for live scores and updates as the Team USA women take to the court.

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France v USA: women's Olympic basketball final – live updates (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute report: Will the Americans continue their dominance in the event? Join Beau Dure for the latest news from Bercy Arena.

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2024 Olympic basketball: Team USA-France and a potential trilogy ... (ESPN)

After another incredible battle for gold, there's all but one certainty for LA28: Team USA and France are in an escalating rivalry, with no end in sight.

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Team USA Basketball mocks Noah Lyles after Olympic Gold (MARCA.com)

After American sprinter Noah Lyles stirred controversy by questioning whether NBA champions should be called "world champions," USA Basketball decided to ...

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USA vs France women's basketball live updates: Americans go for ... (USA TODAY)

The Americans are hunting their eighth straight gold medal. Here are live updates, highlights at more from their game vs. France at the 2024 Olympics.

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Steph Curry rains threes, helps Olympic men's basketball win gold (The Associated Press)

Stephen Curry was thinking about this two years ago, after winning his fourth NBA title. The only thing left for him to win was Olympic gold.

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USA vs France women's basketball free live stream, latest Olympics ... (oregonlive.com)

Sabrina Ionescu, A'Ja Wilson and Team USA try and cap their run at the Paris Olympics with a win over France in the gold medal game today.

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Team USA vs. France: United States survives massive scare from ... (Yahoo Sports)

It was USA vs. France, Part II, and it did not disappoint. France made it as difficult as possible for Team USA, but they managed to eke out a win to secure ...

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USA vs. France Highlights, Box Score and Stats from 2024 Olympic ... (Bleacher Report)

A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and the United States women's basketball team are taking on France in the 2024 Summer Olympics gold medal game. Team USA is…

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USA vs France women's basketball live updates: A'ja Wilson to ... (The New York Times)

Follow live coverage as the United States women's basketball team aim to defeat host nation France in today's gold medal game.

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U.S. women capture eighth consecutive basketball gold medal (NBC News)

PARIS — Two-time WNBA champion A'ja Wilson scored 21 points as the United States survived an unexpectedly close contest from host France, winning 67-66 for ...

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USA beat France in thrilling women's basketball gold medal game at ... (Aljazeera.com)

France pushed defending champions USA until the last second, but lost the final at a packed Bercy Arena in Paris.

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Winners and losers from Olympic men's basketball: Steph Curry ... (USA TODAY)

The rest of the world showed it's catching up to the United States, but Steph Curry and LeBron James helped the Americans to a fifth consecutive gold.

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USA win eighth Olympic women's basketball gold in row after ... (The Guardian)

The USA women's basketball team won their eighth successive Olympic title on Sunday in the final event of the Paris Games, overcoming France in a pulsating ...

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USA icon Taurasi bows out of Olympic basketball with sixth gold ... (SuperSport)

Diana Taurasi capped her international career with a sixth Olympic gold medal on Sunday, calling it "truly an honour" to represent the USA and see the ...

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Team USA holds off France for the women's basketball gold in a ... (CNN)

Team USA's women's basketball team only just held off France to win the gold medal on Sunday, escaping with a 67-66 win that was just inches away from being ...

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Olympic Basketball Bracket 2024: USA Beats France to Win ... (Bleacher Report)

The United States women's basketball team survived a scare from France to win its eighth consecutive gold medal. A'ja Wilson and Co. did not play their ...

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Paris 2024 women's basketball: Team USA rides its luck in roller ... (Olympics)

After Kahleah Copper's free throws give USA a three-point lead, Gabby Williams' tying three-pointer is ruled a two-pointer with her foot well over the line, ...

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U.S. women's basketball team beats France by 1 point to get 8th ... (CBS News)

The U.S. women's basketball team won its straight 8th Olympic gold medal, beating host France by the tightest of margins: 1 point. Team USA won 67 to 66 in ...

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U.S. women's basketball team defeats France to win eighth straight ... (NPR)

It was France's first appearance in the Olympic gold medal basketball game since the 2012 Games in London, when the U.S. beat France by 36 points. With Sunday's ...

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After another gold medal, is US women's basketball best Olympic ... (USA TODAY)

USA women's basketball is certainly in the conversation at least. And that's of no surprise its participants.

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USA fend off France for eighth successive women's Olympic ... (FRANCE 24)

The United States held off France 67-66 to win an unprecedented eighth successive women's Olympic basketball gold on Sunday and extend their run of ...

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A'ja Wilson, US women hold off France to win eighth straight ... (The Associated Press)

1 of 14 |. The United States team celebrates after winning gold medals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. · 2 ...

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Top Olympic basketball moments: US wins both 5×5 gold medals in ... (NBC Connecticut)

Team USA basketball once again took home both 5x5 gold medals at the 2024 Olympics, while other nations won in 3x3 events. Relive the top moments.

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