French fans boo Joel Embiid during Team USA's win over Serbia - ESPN
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France — Joel Embiid chose to play for the U.S. over France at the Paris Olympics — and the French didn't let him forget it.
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Paris Olympics Organisers Make Another Blunder, Play Wrong National Anthem
South Sudan's opening Olympic basketball match was overshadowed by an embarrassing anthem blunder by organisers on Sunday. The African nation's basketball team looked distraught after the wrong anthem was played as they lined up before their clash with Puerto Rico. South Sudan fans at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq jeered from the stands after the blunder. The mistake was swiftly rectified and the correct anthem was played, with Puerto Rico's players and supporters applauding in unison.
Kevin Durant comes off bench in U.S. opener against Serbia - ESPN
Kevin Durant made his return to Team USA for Sunday's Olympic opener against Serbia at the Paris Games.
July 28 Olympics schedule: Gymnastics, swimming, tennis - ESPN
The 2024 Olympics are in full swing! July 28 festivities include gymnastics, swimming, beach volleyball, tennis, basketball, and an array of other events. NBC is home base for the action.
South Sudan stuns Puerto Rico for first-ever Olympic hoops win - ESPN
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France — Carlik Jones scored 19 points as South Sudan rallied in the second half to beat Puerto Rico 90-79 in the Paris Olympics opener for both teams Sunday.
Olympic newsletter: Summer to the rescue and who to watch Sunday
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Wembanyama helps France win, Antetokounmpo's Greece lose to Canada
LILLE, France : Frenchman Victor Wembanyama's brilliant performance led the hosts to a 78-66 win over Brazil, while Giannis Antetokounmpo's Greece lost 86-79 to Canada on the opening day of the men's Olympic basketball tournament on Saturday.
Gilgeous-Alexander, Canada outlast Greece, 86-79, on Day 1 - ESPN
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France — Canada was tested, then held on to get its first Olympic win in 24 years.