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Olympics wrap: Day 14 – United States grab Gold as Boomers earn first ever Olympic medal

IT was a historic day at the Tokyo Olympics as Australia grabbed its first ever men’s basketball medal by winning the Bronze Medal Match against Slovenia, while United States delivered with revenge on France from the group stage to secure the gold yet again. In the sole women’s match, France secured the bronze with a […]

Olympics review: Day 12 – Batum blocks Slovenia as French set Gold Medal date with United States

TWO games with very different results, United States advanced through to the Gold Medal final with a dominant turnaround victory against Australia, whilst France booked its spot off the back of a huge last-second defensive effort against Slovenia. United States (97) defeated Australia (78) The world’s best stepped up when it counted to hand Australia […]

Olympics review: Day 7 – Boomers and France make it three from three

IT was another day of action packed basketball at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, as Australia continued their merry winning ways despite missing the services of Aron Baynes while the United States also collected a convincing win against Czech Republic. Iran (62) defeated by France (79) Iran put up a good fight against France but in […]