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Melbourne's growing NBA love affair
In a city where Aussie Rules football has always reigned supreme, a proud American sporting culture has somehow managed to entrench itself and is showing no sign of disappearing any time soon.
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Australia's Basketball Heartland
Melbourne's passion for basketball expressed through streetball, art and fashion.
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Pop's plans, scrimmage woes and more big Team USA takeaways
Which star has been most impressive in camp? Should Pop be worried about this roster? Brian Windhorst and Ohm Youngmisuk hit the biggest talking points ahead of Team USA's World Cup journey.
Nigeria's FIBA World Cup at risk over lack of funds
Nigeria were the first country to qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, and they're on the brink of being the first team out, before the event even begins.
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Team USA
Triple-doubles, daring dismounts and a new approach for Simone Biles
Simone Biles' dominant performance at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships reminded us that her only competition heading into the 2020 Olympics is herself.
Biles caps 6th U.S. title with historic triple-double
Simone Biles won her sixth all-around title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on Sunday, plus did a historic clean triple-double in floor exercise.
If the healing process were a marathon, USA Gymnastics is at the first mile marker
With stars Simone Biles and Sam Mikulak in Kansas City for the U.S. championship, the sport tries to move forward from horrors of the past without ever forgetting.
Wild night
When the Boomers and Team USA almost came to blows
Twenty years ago, the Boomers hosted Team USA before the Sydney Olympics, with the match descending into a wild fracas as emotions boiled over. Andrew Gaze recalls the wild night at Rod Laver Arena.
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Triathlete Flora Duffy holds Bermuda's undivided attention heading into Tokyo Olympics
Bermuda boasts riches and scenery but has just one Olympic medalist. That's why triathlete Flora Duffy has the island in a frenzy ahead of the 2020 Olympics.
Pan Am Games
What's next: Pan Am Games athletes ponder Tokyo 2020
From facing elite competition to hanging out at the athletes' village, the 2019 Pan American Games was a vital experience for those hoping to shine in sport's biggest stage, the Olympics.
Bodybuilding shows off muscles in Pan Am Games debut
Bodybuilding, with all of its pomp, takes the next step in its quest to gain Olympic fame with its debut at the 2019 Pan American Games.
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2019 Pan American Games in Peru: Schedule, highlights, athletes to watch
This summer's Pan American Games are poised to offer a sneak peek at Tokyo 2020. Here's a look at the top stories from Lima.
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U.S. swimmer Nathan Adrian continues comeback after cancer diagnosis
Adrian competes at the 2019 Pan American Games in Peru this week after capturing gold last month at the FINA World Championships.
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U.S. women´s softball team forging its identity ahead of return to Olympics
WIth the sport making its return to the 2020 Olympics, Team USA is getting back into the swing at the Pan American Games in Lima.
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U.S.-born softball players keep Olympic hopes alive playing for Mexico at Pan American Games
Twelve of the 15 players on Mexico's women's softball team at the Pan American Games were born in the U.S.
FIBA: Team USA
What is Gregg Popovich doing coaching Team USA?
The Spurs coach doesn't have anything to prove. So why is he sweating out practices in the desert with an undermanned Team USA squad?
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Pippen: U.S. still far ahead of other teams in FIBA World Cup
Scottie Pippen expresses how the NBA has been able to globalize the game and what his expectations for the U.S. team in the 2019 FIBA World Cup.
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Team USA's green monster: A Boston quartet could take on the world
Kemba Walker and his new teammates are taking advantage of Team USA training camp to build chemistry and usher in a new era in Boston.
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- USOPC revamp would add more athletes to board
- Shot putter Storl out of worlds with back injury
- Nigeria's FIBA World Cup at risk over lack of funds
- Hermans wins Tour of Utah after strong final ride
- Hall of Fame broadcaster Whitaker dies at 95
- Kings' Fox leaves Team USA prior to Australia trip
- Barnes: New Team USA 'motivated' by skeptics