Germany tops France, Greece alive for Olympic knockout round - ESPN
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France — Dennis Schroder and Franz Wagner each scored 26 points as Germany beat France 85-71 on Friday ahead of quarterfinals play in men's Olympic basketball.
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Kobe Bryant's Staples Center locker fetches record $2.9M at auction - ESPN
The home locker that the late Kobe Bryant used from 2003-04 to his final season in 2015-16 has sold for a record-setting $2.9 million, the auction house that brokered the sale said Friday.
Canada falls to U.S. in Olympic women's 3x3 basketball, facing Spain later Friday
Canada fell to 3-2 in Olympic women's 3x3 basketball play following an 18-17 overtime loss to the United States on Friday.
Japan's 'Slam Dunk' fans upstaged by 'Brazilian chapulines'
LILLE, France : Pop culture fan costumes have been a feature in the stands at the Olympic basketball in Lille, but on Friday the better-known Japanese 'Slam Dunk' manga outfits were upstaged by an unexpected Latin American homage: the 'Brazilian chapulines'.
Steve Kerr aiming to keep Team USA players in 'usual roles' - ESPN
PARIS — Team USA coach Steve Kerr had an indirect message for those who have been criticizing his lineup decisions during the Olympics: putting the best team on the floor doesn't always mean having the best NBA players together all at once.
Antetokounmpo's Greece still alive, Brazil also win in battle for last-eight spots
LILLE, France : Greece edged Australia 77-71 in Group A to remain in contention at the Olympic men's basketball competition on Friday as Brazil beat Japan 102-84 to secure third place in Group B in their bid to reach the quarter-finals in the final round of games.
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Team USA focused on No. 1 seed; Jrue Holiday has ankle injury - ESPN
PARIS — Team USA, the most scrutinized basketball team on the planet, often isn't evaluated just on whether they win but how many points they win by. And now that's a mandate within the team.