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U.S. women’s basketball team opens the Olympics with dominant win over Japan

U.S. women’s basketball team opens the Olympics with dominant win over Japan

The U.S. women’s Olympic basketball team cruised over Japan 102-76. The U.S. squad, which now boasts a 56-game Olympic winning streak, is on the hunt for an eighth-straight Olympic gold medal.
by Juana Summers

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MPR News reporter Kyra Miles has a front row seat at Olympics

MPR News reporter Kyra Miles has a front row seat at Olympics

MPR News reporter Kyra Miles is on vacation with her family in Paris and has been able to watch the opening ceremonies, archery, a high-stakes tennis match and more.
by Cathy Wurzer, Kyra Miles and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Tahiti’s waves are a matter of ‘life and death’ for Olympic surfers

Tahiti’s waves are a matter of ‘life and death’ for Olympic surfers

This is the second Olympics to feature surfing, but it’s the first time competitors are riding waves that are a matter of “life or death,” according to professional big wave surfer Garrett McNamara.
by Jordan-Marie Smith

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Undefeated at the Olympics since 1992, USA women's basketball seeks 8th straight gold

Undefeated at the Olympics since 1992, USA women's basketball seeks 8th straight gold

As the U.S. women's basketball team plays its Olympic opener against Japan, expectations are high. The U.S. has won the last 7 gold medals, and hasn’t lost at the Olympics in most players' lifetimes.
by Lauren Frayer

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U.S. men's basketball team rolls past Serbia 110-84 in opening Olympic game

U.S. men's basketball team rolls past Serbia 110-84 in opening Olympic game

Kevin Durant made his first eight shots on the way to 23 points in less that 17 minutes, LeBron James added 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the U.S. rolled to a 110-84 win over Serbia in the Olympic opener for both teams on Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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Simone Biles shakes off calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying

Simone Biles shakes off calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying

Simone Biles posted an all-around total of 59.566 during Olympic qualifying inside a packed and star-studded Bercy Arena despite complaining of a left calf injury that had her limping.
by The Associated Press

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