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Sunday, August 14, 2016

USA smashes China to end first round at Olympics

On the last day of pool play:

The U.S. blew by China, 105-62.

Quotes.

Photos.

Spain rolled past Canada, 73-60. What?

Serbia beat winless Senegal, 95-88.

Play resumes Tuesday:

Australia vs. Serbia

Spain vs. Turkey

USA vs. Japan

France vs. Canada

Olympic team news:

This year's squad is on pace to break the points record set by the 1996 team.

Dominant USA is ready after pool play ends.

All they do is win: the Americans continue to dominate.

The team hopes for more LGBT acceptance in the NBA.

Olympic player news:

Seimone Augustus' 100th game with USA Basketball brings joy and heartbreak.

Other Olympics news:

Rio is a learning process for Senegal.
Posted by Sue Favor at 8:02 PM

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