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Football: Man Utd sign US women's internationals Tobin Heath, Christen Press

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 10 09:31 AM

Manchester United women's team announced the double signing of US forwards Tobin Heath and Christen Press on Wednesday. Read more »

Veteran-heavy U.S. Olympic team to sidestep formal tryouts: GM

Reuters
Posted at Feb 20 09:56 AM

When it comes to the men's U.S. Olympic basketball team, the whole may be greater than the sum of its parts. Read more »

Football: Andonovksi names powerful USA squad for SheBelieves Cup

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 18 10:35 AM

United States coach Vlatko Andonovski on Monday named a 26-player training squad for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup friendly tournament. Read more »

NBA All-Stars: Team USA rallies to beat Team World in Rising Stars game

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 15 03:05 PM

CHICAGO -- Team USA found its shooting stroke in the second half and buried Team World 151-131 in the Rising Stars game on Friday to kick off All-Star Weekend festivities at United Center. Read more »

Football: USA beat Canada 3-0 in CONCACAF Olympic qualifying final

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 10 10:51 AM

The United States beat Canada 3-0 on Sunday in the final of the CONCACAF women's Olympic qualifying tournament. Read more »

Tennis: U.S. barely beat Latvia in Fed Cup after Williams loses in singles

Martyn Herman, Reuters
Posted at Feb 10 10:28 AM

The United States survived a fright from little Latvia on Saturday before winning 3-2 in a Fed Cup qualifier as Serena Williams suffered her first career singles loss in the team event. Read more »

Basketball: USA retains No. 1 FIBA world ranking

Reuters/Field Level Media
Posted at Sep 20 04:11 AM

USA Basketball remains No. 1 in the FIBA world men's rankings despite a shocking seventh-place finish at this month's World Cup in China. Read more »

Magic 'Dream Team' jersey among items in sports auction

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 19 09:59 AM

A 1992 US Olympic 'Dream Team' jersey worn by Magic Johnson and memorabilia from former New York Knicks coach Red Holzman are among items available in an online auction that began Wednesday. Read more »

Canada judge rejects bobsled champion's bid to compete for USA

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 18 10:19 AM

MONTREAL, Canada - A Canadian judge has rejected a request by Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries to pursue her career in the United States, CBC television reported Tuesday.  Read more »

FIBA: Spain World Cup win, US woes blow Olympic basketball wide open

Peter STEBBINGS, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 16 03:44 PM

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics basketball suddenly looks wide open after reigning champions the United States suffered their worst World Cup, Spain triumphed and Argentina surprised. Read more »

FIBA: Kobe says US Dream Team days are over

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 16 11:44 AM

Kobe Bryant leapt to the defense of the United States basketball team after their failed World Cup campaign, saying on Friday: "The days of the 1992 Barcelona 'Dream Team' are gone." Read more »

Popovich on World Cup: 'There's no blame to be placed'

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Sep 15 09:40 AM

Team USA defeated Poland 87-74 on Saturday to finish in seventh place in the FIBA World Cup tournament, and coach Gregg Popovich had a few words for those who have criticized the red, white and blue for not bringing home a gold medal. Read more »

Debacle in Dongguan: USA face Olympic questions after World Cup flop

Peter STEBBINGS, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 12 05:11 PM

Deprived of the likes of LeBron James and thrown together at the last minute, a young United States team always looked vulnerable at the Basketball World Cup -- and so it proved. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Popovich after US ouster — ‘Proud’ of players’ sacrifice

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 12 01:34 AM

The Team USA players "competed" and they "deserve credit," USA head coach Gregg Popovich says, "just like France deserve credit for winning." Read more »

At FIBA World Cup, USA basketball flirts with vulnerability

Marc Stein, The New York Times
Posted at Sep 01 05:22 AM

This U.S. national team inspires nothing close to its usual fear factor after all but 2 current NBA All-Stars declined invitations to play in the FIBA World Cup. Read more »

FIBA: Space Jam or the World Cup? LeBron among USA's absent stars

Jim SLATER, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 27 01:10 PM

So many NBA headliners from the United States are skipping the Basketball World Cup in China that they would assemble a formidable all-star squad of their own. Read more »

Basketball: US bounces back from shock Australia loss to beat Canada

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 26 09:53 PM

Boston's Jaylen Brown drained 19 points as the United States bounced back from a shock loss to Australia by thumping Canada 84-68 to get their World Cup campaign back on track Monday. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Popovich insists USA better for shock Australia loss

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 25 11:10 AM

Veteran United States basketball coach Gregg Popovich insists his team are better for their shock loss to Australia, which has thrown the upcoming World Cup in China wide open. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: 4 Celtics lead superstar-less Team USA 12-man roster

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 25 12:28 AM

The Celtics' Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart and new acquisition Kemba Walker lead the US' final roster to the FIBA World Cup in China. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Tune-up loss to Aussies ends US 13-year unbeaten streak

Reuters
Posted at Aug 24 04:47 PM

The U.S. team suffered their first loss in 13 years, while Australia secured their first ever win over the Americans after 26 attempts dating back to 1964. Read more »