U.S. Basketball is reportedly finalizing the 12-man roster for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Team USA is expected to be headlined by superstars LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors), and Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns).

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, James, Curry, and Durant will be joined by Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers), Devin Booker (Suns), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Jrue Holiday (Celtics), Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat) and Anthony Davis (Lakers). Wojnarowski adds that Team USA could opt to keep one spot open for the time being.

Team USA is looking for redemption after a disappointing run at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which saw them missing out on a medal with a third-place game loss to Canada. Out of players who were on the World Cup team, only Haliburton and Edwards will return for the Paris Olympics.

Curry will play at his first-ever Olympic games. He was close to playing at the 2016 Games in Rio but ended up withdrawing due to injuries. On the other hand, James returns to the Olympics for the first time since 2012, when he led Team USA to the gold medal.

Durant is the most accomplished Olympian on the team, having played in the last three Olympics and won gold each time.

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is returning to the Olympics. The USA Basketball announced the player pool for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday, with the list of 41 names being headlined by James, Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, and Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant.

James, who has two gold medals with Team USA, hasn’t played at the Olympics since the London Games in 2012. Curry is looking to play at his first Olympics, while Durant is looking for his fourth consecutive gold medal. Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid, who previously snubbed France and committed to playing for Team USA, is also on the list.

The rest of the player pool is a mix of established veterans and young superstars. The veterans include Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat), Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks), and Paul George (Los Angeles Clipper), while young talent is represented by Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers) and Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder).

With a star-studded list, Team USA is looking to send a statement to the rest of the world after an underwhelming performance at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Team USA sent a team without many big names at the World Cup but returned empty-handed, finishing seventh.

It is important to note that the player pool is just a provisional list that will be subject to changes as the Paris Olympics approaches. However, all the players that are currently on it have expressed the desire to represent the United States in the summer.

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The Phoenix Suns’ superstar Kevin Durant has three Olympic gold medals on his resume, but that won’t stop him from trying to get another one. In a chat with reporters on Tuesday, Durant said that he is “100% committed” to playing with Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

After a disappointing outing at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, USA Basketball is determined to send its strongest team to the Paris Olympics. Managing director Grant Hill already got NBA MVP Joel Embiid and Boston Celtics’ All-Star Jrue Holiday to commit, with more star players expected to follow their lead.

Hill has yet to reach out to Durant, but it seems that there is no doubt he’ll get a positive response.

“It’s on whoever is making the calls,” Durant told Yahoo Sports when asked about playing at the 2024 Olympics. “They put the team together, they make the calls, but yeah, I’m committed to playing this summer. If they would have me on the team.”

Kevin Durant has been part of the Team USA at the past three Olympics and returned with a gold medal each time. He owns several records for Team USA at the Olympics, including points scored (435), points average (19.8), and field goals made (146).

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The U.S. Women won the gold medal in the team competition at the 2023 World Gymnastics Championship. This is the seventh straight time that the U.S. women were crowned the world champions, more than any other gymnastic team in either women’s or men’s category.

Team USA was led by Simone Biles, who earned her 20th gold medal at the World Championships and 26th medal overall. With an overall medal tally of 33, including seven Olympic medals, Biles is the most decorated gymnast in the history of the sport.

“It wasn’t Team USA’s best day,” Biles said after the event. “It’s crazy, we still pulled it out. So I’m really, really proud of the team.”

The win also marks Biles’ comeback to the big stage. The 26-year-old gymnast had a disappointing outing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics that saw her only win a bronze medal in Balance beam. She then took a two-year hiatus from gymnastics before returning to competition at the 2023 U.S. Classic.

Biles will also have a chance to add more to her medal tally. She will compete in the individual competition in all disciplines and is aiming to get an all-around title. That would be the sixth time she would achieve the feat.

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The USA Basketball Men’s National Team could see a return of its biggest and brightest stars for the 2024 Summer Olympics. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar LeBron James wants to play for Team USA at the Olympics tournament and intends to recruit several other high-profile NBA names.

Charania reports that James sees the 2024 Paris Olympics as a perfect chance to end his stint with Team USA on a high note. The 38-year-old last played for the U.S. in 2012, when he helped his country win a gold medal.

James has already been in contact with a number of NBA stars he wants to join him in 2024. Reportedly, Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant and Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry also see the Paris Olympics as their last chance to play meaningful games with Team USA. Curry would be especially motivated as he never played at the Olympics before.

It is believed that James also spoke with his Lakers’ teammate Anthony Davis, Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, and Golden State’s Draymond Green about teaming up on Team USA. Suns’ Devin Booker, Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving, and Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard previously also expressed a level of interest in playing in Paris.

Team USA general director Grant Hill and head coach Steve Kerr will definitely be thrilled with the news, especially after a disappointing 2023 FIBA World Cup campaign. The Americans missed out on a medal, suffering a 127-118 overtime loss to Canada in a third-place match.

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Team USA and Canada will face in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, but it won’t be in the Finals like many people predicted. Instead, the Americans and Canadians will play a third-place game after suffering losses to Germany and Serbia in their respective semi-final matchups.

Team USA looked shaky in the first half of the game against Germany but still went on a break with a 60-59 lead. However, Germany put together a massive performance in the third quarter, outscoring their opponents by 11 points. The U.S. managed to get close in the fourth quarter but didn’t do enough to avoid a 113-111 loss. 

Germany was led by guard Andreas Obst, who had 24 points and six assists, while Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroeder added 22 points and 17 points, respectively. Anthony Edwards had 23 points and eight rebounds for the United States.

Canada suffered the same faith as Team USA, being stunned by Serbia in the second semi-final matchup. Canadians fell into a 23-15 hole in the first quarter and never got close to turning things around.

Serbia saw Bogdan Bogdanovic score 23 points alongside three assists and four rebounds, while Nikola Milutinov added 16 points and 10 rebounds in a 95-86 win. RJ Barrett had 23 points for Canada, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 15 points and nine assists.

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Team USA won’t remain perfect at the 2023 FIBA World Cup after all. Following four straight wins to start the tournament, the Americans suffered a surprising 104-110 loss to Lithuania in the second round of the group stage.

Lithuania dominated at the start of the game, scoring 31 points compared to Team USA’s 12 in the first quarter. Team USA bounced back in the next two quarters, cutting Lithuania’s lead to just six before the final period. However, Steve Kerr’s team didn’t manage to complete the comeback, and the Lithuanians ended up celebrating arguably the biggest upset so far in the tournament.

Lithuania was led by Vaidas Kariniauskas, who had 15 points and four rebounds, Tadas Sedekerskis, who scored 11 points and added 11 rebounds, and New Orleans Pelicans’ Jonas Valanciunas, who added 12 points. Team USA, on the other hand, saw Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards score 35 points while Jalen Brunson and Mikail Bridges had 14 points each.

“I hate losing, I probably won’t sleep much tonight,” Kerr said after the game. “But for us to get better, we needed to feel this. We needed to lose the way we did.”

The loss against Lithuania didn’t affect Team USA’s quarterfinals spot, considering that they secured it earlier. However, it did cause them to face a different opponent in the next round. 0

Had the Team USA beat Lithuania, they would go up against Serbia. Instead, they slipped to the second place in the group and are now set to face Italy. The winner of Team USA vs. Italy will play the winner of Germany vs. Latvia in the semi-finals. 

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Team USA beat Greece 109-81 on Monday night to advance to the second round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The dominant win saw all 12 U.S. players score at least four points.

Los Angeles LakersLakers’ guard Austin Reaves led the way for Team USA with 15 points, six assists, and five rebounds, while Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards each scored 13 points apiece. Georgios Papagiannis had 17 points for Greece, but only one other player Greek player managed to finish the game with double digits.

Team USA head coach Steve Kerr was pleased with the performance of his players and praised their effort after the game. 

“Really good effort from our guys,” Kerr told reporters. “Our thought process every game is to wear the opponent down. We’re just trying to stay solid on every possession and really put pressure on the opponent.”

Team USA is now sitting at the top of Group C and will remain there regardless of the outcome of Wednesday’s game against Jordan. Greece will play New Zealand for second place and have a chance to join the Americans in the second round.

In the second round, which also features a group format, Team USA and Greece/New Zealand will play Lithuania and Montenegro, who finished at the top in Group D. The best two teams will then advance to the knockout stage. 

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United States international and West Bromwich Albion striker Daryl Dike will not be available for the USMNT’s upcoming game against Mexico on Wednesday. Dike will be ruled out of action for up to nine months after suffering an Achilles injury, West Brom announced on Tuesday.

Dike was stretchered off from West Brom’s 2-1 victory over Stoke City in the EFL Championship on Saturday, requiring an oxygen mask as he was escorted from the field of play.

“Albion striker Daryl Dike will be sidelined for six to nine months after suffering an Achilles tendon injury at Stoke City on Saturday,” the club’s statement read. “A scan has since confirmed surgery is required to repair a full rupture of the USA international’s right Achilles, after which he will begin his rehabilitation. Albion’s medical and sports science teams will provide Dike with all the support he requires to return to full fitness later this year.”

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CONMEBOL confirmed on Friday that the United States is set to host the 2024 edition of the Copa America. This comes after an agreement was reached between the South American football federation and CONCACAF, of which the United States is a member.

The upcoming tournament will also adopt a 16-team format; six of which are set to be teams from the CONCACAF. This will see teams from North and Central America as well as the Caribbean compete to qualify for the tournament alongside 10 of their South American contemporaries.

On the women’s front, the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup. will consist of four teams from COMNEBOL. This tournament with a new 12-team format will also be hosted by the United States.

The four COMNEBOL guests that will participate are those that performed best in the 2022 Women’s Copa America, namely champions Brazil, runner-up Colombia, third-placed Argentina, and fourth-placed Paraguay.

“CONMEBOL and Concacaf are united by historical and affective ties,” CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez said following the announcement. “But above all, we are united by the passion, characteristic of all the Americas, for football and sports.”

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U.S. Basketball is reportedly finalizing the 12-man roster for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Team USA is expected to be headlined by superstars LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors), and Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns).

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, James, Curry, and Durant will be joined by Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers), Devin Booker (Suns), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Jrue Holiday (Celtics), Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat) and Anthony Davis (Lakers). Wojnarowski adds that Team USA could opt to keep one spot open for the time being.

Team USA is looking for redemption after a disappointing run at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which saw them missing out on a medal with a third-place game loss to Canada. Out of players who were on the World Cup team, only Haliburton and Edwards will return for the Paris Olympics.

Curry will play at his first-ever Olympic games. He was close to playing at the 2016 Games in Rio but ended up withdrawing due to injuries. On the other hand, James returns to the Olympics for the first time since 2012, when he led Team USA to the gold medal.

Durant is the most accomplished Olympian on the team, having played in the last three Olympics and won gold each time.

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is returning to the Olympics. The USA Basketball announced the player pool for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday, with the list of 41 names being headlined by James, Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, and Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant.

James, who has two gold medals with Team USA, hasn’t played at the Olympics since the London Games in 2012. Curry is looking to play at his first Olympics, while Durant is looking for his fourth consecutive gold medal. Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid, who previously snubbed France and committed to playing for Team USA, is also on the list.

The rest of the player pool is a mix of established veterans and young superstars. The veterans include Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat), Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks), and Paul George (Los Angeles Clipper), while young talent is represented by Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers) and Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder).

With a star-studded list, Team USA is looking to send a statement to the rest of the world after an underwhelming performance at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Team USA sent a team without many big names at the World Cup but returned empty-handed, finishing seventh.

It is important to note that the player pool is just a provisional list that will be subject to changes as the Paris Olympics approaches. However, all the players that are currently on it have expressed the desire to represent the United States in the summer.

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The Phoenix Suns’ superstar Kevin Durant has three Olympic gold medals on his resume, but that won’t stop him from trying to get another one. In a chat with reporters on Tuesday, Durant said that he is “100% committed” to playing with Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

After a disappointing outing at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, USA Basketball is determined to send its strongest team to the Paris Olympics. Managing director Grant Hill already got NBA MVP Joel Embiid and Boston Celtics’ All-Star Jrue Holiday to commit, with more star players expected to follow their lead.

Hill has yet to reach out to Durant, but it seems that there is no doubt he’ll get a positive response.

“It’s on whoever is making the calls,” Durant told Yahoo Sports when asked about playing at the 2024 Olympics. “They put the team together, they make the calls, but yeah, I’m committed to playing this summer. If they would have me on the team.”

Kevin Durant has been part of the Team USA at the past three Olympics and returned with a gold medal each time. He owns several records for Team USA at the Olympics, including points scored (435), points average (19.8), and field goals made (146).

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The U.S. Women won the gold medal in the team competition at the 2023 World Gymnastics Championship. This is the seventh straight time that the U.S. women were crowned the world champions, more than any other gymnastic team in either women’s or men’s category.

Team USA was led by Simone Biles, who earned her 20th gold medal at the World Championships and 26th medal overall. With an overall medal tally of 33, including seven Olympic medals, Biles is the most decorated gymnast in the history of the sport.

“It wasn’t Team USA’s best day,” Biles said after the event. “It’s crazy, we still pulled it out. So I’m really, really proud of the team.”

The win also marks Biles’ comeback to the big stage. The 26-year-old gymnast had a disappointing outing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics that saw her only win a bronze medal in Balance beam. She then took a two-year hiatus from gymnastics before returning to competition at the 2023 U.S. Classic.

Biles will also have a chance to add more to her medal tally. She will compete in the individual competition in all disciplines and is aiming to get an all-around title. That would be the sixth time she would achieve the feat.

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The USA Basketball Men’s National Team could see a return of its biggest and brightest stars for the 2024 Summer Olympics. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar LeBron James wants to play for Team USA at the Olympics tournament and intends to recruit several other high-profile NBA names.

Charania reports that James sees the 2024 Paris Olympics as a perfect chance to end his stint with Team USA on a high note. The 38-year-old last played for the U.S. in 2012, when he helped his country win a gold medal.

James has already been in contact with a number of NBA stars he wants to join him in 2024. Reportedly, Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant and Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry also see the Paris Olympics as their last chance to play meaningful games with Team USA. Curry would be especially motivated as he never played at the Olympics before.

It is believed that James also spoke with his Lakers’ teammate Anthony Davis, Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, and Golden State’s Draymond Green about teaming up on Team USA. Suns’ Devin Booker, Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving, and Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard previously also expressed a level of interest in playing in Paris.

Team USA general director Grant Hill and head coach Steve Kerr will definitely be thrilled with the news, especially after a disappointing 2023 FIBA World Cup campaign. The Americans missed out on a medal, suffering a 127-118 overtime loss to Canada in a third-place match.

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Team USA and Canada will face in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, but it won’t be in the Finals like many people predicted. Instead, the Americans and Canadians will play a third-place game after suffering losses to Germany and Serbia in their respective semi-final matchups.

Team USA looked shaky in the first half of the game against Germany but still went on a break with a 60-59 lead. However, Germany put together a massive performance in the third quarter, outscoring their opponents by 11 points. The U.S. managed to get close in the fourth quarter but didn’t do enough to avoid a 113-111 loss. 

Germany was led by guard Andreas Obst, who had 24 points and six assists, while Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroeder added 22 points and 17 points, respectively. Anthony Edwards had 23 points and eight rebounds for the United States.

Canada suffered the same faith as Team USA, being stunned by Serbia in the second semi-final matchup. Canadians fell into a 23-15 hole in the first quarter and never got close to turning things around.

Serbia saw Bogdan Bogdanovic score 23 points alongside three assists and four rebounds, while Nikola Milutinov added 16 points and 10 rebounds in a 95-86 win. RJ Barrett had 23 points for Canada, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 15 points and nine assists.

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Team USA won’t remain perfect at the 2023 FIBA World Cup after all. Following four straight wins to start the tournament, the Americans suffered a surprising 104-110 loss to Lithuania in the second round of the group stage.

Lithuania dominated at the start of the game, scoring 31 points compared to Team USA’s 12 in the first quarter. Team USA bounced back in the next two quarters, cutting Lithuania’s lead to just six before the final period. However, Steve Kerr’s team didn’t manage to complete the comeback, and the Lithuanians ended up celebrating arguably the biggest upset so far in the tournament.

Lithuania was led by Vaidas Kariniauskas, who had 15 points and four rebounds, Tadas Sedekerskis, who scored 11 points and added 11 rebounds, and New Orleans Pelicans’ Jonas Valanciunas, who added 12 points. Team USA, on the other hand, saw Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards score 35 points while Jalen Brunson and Mikail Bridges had 14 points each.

“I hate losing, I probably won’t sleep much tonight,” Kerr said after the game. “But for us to get better, we needed to feel this. We needed to lose the way we did.”

The loss against Lithuania didn’t affect Team USA’s quarterfinals spot, considering that they secured it earlier. However, it did cause them to face a different opponent in the next round. 0

Had the Team USA beat Lithuania, they would go up against Serbia. Instead, they slipped to the second place in the group and are now set to face Italy. The winner of Team USA vs. Italy will play the winner of Germany vs. Latvia in the semi-finals. 

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Team USA beat Greece 109-81 on Monday night to advance to the second round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The dominant win saw all 12 U.S. players score at least four points.

Los Angeles LakersLakers’ guard Austin Reaves led the way for Team USA with 15 points, six assists, and five rebounds, while Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards each scored 13 points apiece. Georgios Papagiannis had 17 points for Greece, but only one other player Greek player managed to finish the game with double digits.

Team USA head coach Steve Kerr was pleased with the performance of his players and praised their effort after the game. 

“Really good effort from our guys,” Kerr told reporters. “Our thought process every game is to wear the opponent down. We’re just trying to stay solid on every possession and really put pressure on the opponent.”

Team USA is now sitting at the top of Group C and will remain there regardless of the outcome of Wednesday’s game against Jordan. Greece will play New Zealand for second place and have a chance to join the Americans in the second round.

In the second round, which also features a group format, Team USA and Greece/New Zealand will play Lithuania and Montenegro, who finished at the top in Group D. The best two teams will then advance to the knockout stage. 

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United States international and West Bromwich Albion striker Daryl Dike will not be available for the USMNT’s upcoming game against Mexico on Wednesday. Dike will be ruled out of action for up to nine months after suffering an Achilles injury, West Brom announced on Tuesday.

Dike was stretchered off from West Brom’s 2-1 victory over Stoke City in the EFL Championship on Saturday, requiring an oxygen mask as he was escorted from the field of play.

“Albion striker Daryl Dike will be sidelined for six to nine months after suffering an Achilles tendon injury at Stoke City on Saturday,” the club’s statement read. “A scan has since confirmed surgery is required to repair a full rupture of the USA international’s right Achilles, after which he will begin his rehabilitation. Albion’s medical and sports science teams will provide Dike with all the support he requires to return to full fitness later this year.”

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CONMEBOL confirmed on Friday that the United States is set to host the 2024 edition of the Copa America. This comes after an agreement was reached between the South American football federation and CONCACAF, of which the United States is a member.

The upcoming tournament will also adopt a 16-team format; six of which are set to be teams from the CONCACAF. This will see teams from North and Central America as well as the Caribbean compete to qualify for the tournament alongside 10 of their South American contemporaries.

On the women’s front, the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup. will consist of four teams from COMNEBOL. This tournament with a new 12-team format will also be hosted by the United States.

The four COMNEBOL guests that will participate are those that performed best in the 2022 Women’s Copa America, namely champions Brazil, runner-up Colombia, third-placed Argentina, and fourth-placed Paraguay.

“CONMEBOL and Concacaf are united by historical and affective ties,” CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez said following the announcement. “But above all, we are united by the passion, characteristic of all the Americas, for football and sports.”

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