Victor Wembanyama
Olympic Games Basketball: USA Wins Gold After a Thrilling Final, Defeating France 98-87
In an Olympic final where the Americans controlled the game from the start, it took a crucial shot from Steph Curry to seal the fifth consecutive gold medal. The French managed to come back from a double-digit deficit to within three points, but the Warriors’ star hit a key shot to put the game out of reach.
Antetokounmpo has 44 points, 14 rebounds, Bucks overcome Wembanyama, Spurs, 125-121
The first battle between Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama exceeded the hype.
Antetokounmpo had 44 points and 14 rebounds and Milwaukee overcame an electric performance by Wembanyama on his 20th birthday to beat San Antonio 125-121 on Thursday night.
Iconic coach Popovich signs five-year deal with Spurs
San Antonio Spurs coach and president of basketball operations Gregg Popovich, an iconic bench boss at 74, has signed a new five-year contract with the NBA club, the team announced on July 8.