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Megan Gustafson had 17 points and nine rebounds as host Spain thumped Canada 68-48 on Wednesday in Segovia in the countries’ final tune-up ahead of the Paris Olympics. 5th-ranked squad failed to advance from group stage at 2021 Summer GamesThe Canadian Press · Posted: Jul 24, 2024 5:38 PM EDTContinue Reading

The WNBA announced Monday that 400,000 fans attended games since the season tipped off on May 14 through the end of the month, its highest since nearly the league’s inception in 1997. Indiana Fever star has been a part of 2 record-setting televised gamesField Level Media · Posted: Jun 10,Continue Reading

Caitlin Clark hopes to play for the U.S. Olympic team one day. It just won’t be in Paris next month. WNBA rookie says it’s one of the toughest teams to makeThe Associated Press · Posted: Jun 09, 2024 3:36 PM EDT | Last Updated: June 10 WNBA rookie Caitlin ClarkContinue Reading

Caitlin Clark won’t be headed to the Paris Olympics, according to media reports. The person, who provided the full roster to The Associated Press, spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday because no official announcement has been made. American team expected to have Phoenix Mercury star Brittney GrinerThe Associated Press ·Continue Reading

The Canadian women’s basketball team will be playing in Paris this summer – thanks to a big assist from Spain. Canada missed a chance to win its way into the Olympic Games, but a Spanish win over Hungary clinched a spot for Canada on Sunday at the FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament inContinue Reading

Kayla Alexander had 17 points and 14 rebounds but Canada fell 60-55 to Spain on Friday in FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament action in Sopron, Hungary. Fall to 1-1 in round robin, play final game against Japan on SundayThe Canadian Press · Posted: Feb 09, 2024 11:51 AM EST | LastContinue Reading

Kayla Alexander led the way with 15 points and 13 rebounds as Canada defeated host Hungary 67-55 Thursday to open a FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournament. Alexander leads Canadians with double-double as Carleton pots game-high 18 pointsThe Canadian Press · Posted: Feb 08, 2024 3:05 PM EST | Last Updated: 1Continue Reading

As the Canadian women’s basketball team settles in Sopron, Hungary, for its Olympic qualifying tournament, its veterans are leaning on the younger players as much as the opposite is true. Team must place top-3 among 4 countries at competition in Sopron, Hungary Myles Dichter · CBC Sports · Posted: FebContinue Reading

Canada’s senior men’s basketball team will have an early test leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Canada Basketball announced the team will face the U.S. in exhibition play in Las Vegas on July 10 at T-Mobile Arena as part of the USA Basketball Showcase. July game in Las VegasContinue Reading