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Following losses from the Atlanta Dream and Chicago Sky on Tuesday night, the Indiana Fever officially clinched a spot in the WNBA Playoffs for the first time since the 2016 regular season.
The 2024 postseason will be the franchise’s 14th playoff appearance as Indiana reached the playoffs 12 consecutive times from 2005-2016 and made its first postseason appearance in 2002. The 2024 WNBA postseason will begin on Sunday, September 22.
How the playoff works in the WNBA?
The top eight teams regardless of conference will qualify for the playoffs and be seeded based on their record. The first playoff round follows a best-of-three format where the teams are seeded based on their regular-season record. The first-round series games will include a 2-1 format in which the higher seed will host Games 1 and 2 and the lower seed will host Game 3 if necessary. The semifinals and WNBA Finals will each feature a best-of-five series following the 2-2-1 format with the higher seed hosting Games 1, 2 and 5, and the lower-seeded team will host Games 3 and 4 in their respective series.
With their current seeding, the Indiana Fever (6th) will face the Minnesota Lynx (3rd) in the first round of the playoffs. But with seven more games remaining, the Fever could end up higher in the standings.
Greek-Nigerian NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his long-term partner Mariah Riddlesprigger, the mother of his three children, tied the knot in Greece on Sunday according to media reports.
Watch 4+ hours of Steph Curry’s most unforgettable clutch moments, complete with his iconic ‘night-night’ celebration!
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Stephen Curry is arguably the greatest shooter in all of basketball and even though his not as athletic as his other peers, he’s one of the most exciting player to watch in the basketball court.
To borrow Stephen A. Smith’s line – “Steph Curry is the greatest shooter God has ever created.“
Toyota Motor Philippines will be gifting two-time gold medalist Carlos Yulo after successful stint in the recent 2024 Paris Olympics. Yulo bagged the gold medal for Artistic Gymnastics Men’s Floor Exercise and Vault.
The company said “We hope this vehicle helps bring you to greater heights. We are excited to see where your journeys can further take you.”
You are Legendary, Carlos!
Here’s to reaching even greater heights and making an even bigger impact to the world! #StartYourImpossible 🇵🇭 pic.twitter.com/lGeQPQuCzW
— Toyota Philippines (@ToyotaMotorPH) August 15, 2024
This new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is just one of the many rewards that he received for bring home two gold medals from the Paris and more than the medal, Carlos Yulo earned the admiration of every Filipino and worldwide recognition. He will forever be in the Philippines Sports history books, specially the honor that he brought to the country.
If you’re wonder, what the heck is the “Emirates NBA Cup 2024”? The Emirates NBA Cup 2024 was previously named the NBA In-Season Tournament, which debut last year and LA Lakers are the inaugural champions of the NBA In-Season Tournament.
New name, same goal 🏆
Here's everything you need to know about the #EmiratesNBACup before the schedule release special at 3pm/et on ESPN!
Group play begins November 12… who will win the NBA Cup?
📲 https://t.co/gBNRNeJuei pic.twitter.com/cQAixPRyCB
— NBA (@NBA) August 13, 2024
Before we can talk about the, let’s talk about the groupings first and below are the groupings for the Emirates NBA Cup 2024.
Western ConferenceGroup A
Group B
Group C
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Eastern ConferenceGroup A
Group B
Group C
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Now that we have the groupings out of the way, the schedule for the Emirates NBA Cup 2024 will every Tuesday and Fridays starting this November 12th until December 3rd. The quarter finals will be on the December 11th and 12th, while the Semis will be on December 14th . The Emirates NBA Cup 2024 Finals will be on the 17th of December. Both Semis and the Finals will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. As for the full schedule and who will be playing against who, you can checkout the full schedule published by the NBA.
If you are still clueless as how Emirates NBA Cup 2024 works, then here’s a 2 minute video;
As for the name Emirates NBA Cup 2024, NBA and Emirates, yes the Emirates Airlines based in Dubai, has signed a multiyear global marketing partnership naming Emirates the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA.
Samsung have been giving Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition to athletes at the Paris Olympics, while its unclear if the S. Korean company will sell these phones, Samsung it more than generous to provide additional details of the said phones.
Packaging

A personalize Flipsuit Case is also included with the device, it includes a NFC-equipped Flipsuit Card that can be attached to the case and display an automatically synchronized animation of the card’s image on the cover screen.


Specs of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6;
Galaxy Z Flip6 | ||||
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Display | Main Screen | 6.7-inch FHD+ | ||
Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||||
120Hz Adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz) | ||||
Infinity Flex Display (2640 x 1080, 22:9) | ||||
Cover Screen | 3.4-inch Super AMOLED 60Hz Display | |||
720 x 748 | ||||
306 PPI | ||||
Dimension & Weight | Folded | 71.9 x 85.1 x 14.9mm | ||
Unfolded | 71.9 x 165.1 x 6.9mm | |||
Weight | 187g | |||
Camera | Front Camera | 10MP Selfie Camera | ||
F2.2, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 85˚ | ||||
Rear Dual Camera | 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera | |||
F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 123˚ | ||||
50MP Wide-angle Camera | ||||
Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 85˚ | ||||
AP | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | |||
Memory & Storage | 12GB Memory with 512GB internal storage | |||
12GB Memory with 256GB internal storage | ||||
Battery | 4,000mAh (typical) dual battery | |||
Charging | Wired Charging*: Up to 50% charge in around 30min. with 25W Adapter and 3A USB-C cable | |||
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 | ||||
Wireless PowerShare | ||||
Water Resistance | IP48 | |||
OS | Android 14 | |||
One UI 6.1.1 | ||||
Network & Connectivity | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth® v5.3 | |||
Sensors | Capacitive Fingerprint sensor (side), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor | |||
Security | Samsung Knox with Samsung Knox Vault | |||
SIM Card | One Nano SIM and Multi eSIM | |||
Colors | Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue, Mint | |||
Crafted Black, White, Peach |
US Women’s Basketball Team Narrowly Escapes France for Women’s Basketball Gold at 2024 Paris Olympics (67 – 66)
It was a rematch of the Tokyo Olympics medal game, but the US Women’s Basketball team took care of business and claimed the gold medal in the Women’s 5×5 Basketball Tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Unlike their male counterparts, the US women needed a bit of luck to secure the gold, as Gabby Williams’ buzzer-beating shot was just inches inside the three-point line, potentially sending the game to overtime.
UNBELIEVABLE ENDING IN PARIS. 😱
Gabby Williams banked it in at the buzzer but her FOOT WAS ON THE THREE-POINT LINE. TEAM USA WINS BY A SINGLE POINT.#ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/DJI7YxfVMl
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 11, 2024
A’ja Wilson led the team with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Wilson also took have the MVP awards for the tournament. Kahleah Copper and Kelsey Plum contributed 12 points apiece, both going 6-for-6 from the free-throw line.
THE MVP OF #Paris2024 Women's #Basketball ⭐️
A'ja Wilson, United States of America 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/9HN4a7tDWH
— FIBA (@FIBA) August 11, 2024
After clawing back from a 10-point deficit early in the third quarter, France kept the game close. However, Kelsey Plum’s offense and the team’s defense in the fourth quarter created a 3-point lead, ultimately securing the gold medal.
See you LAter, @Olympics.
🇺🇸 #USABWNT x @LA28 pic.twitter.com/PDoXcvDyi8
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 11, 2024
🗣️ Drop the stairs medal flick 🫡🇺🇸 #USABWNT pic.twitter.com/w6Njn99Ngv
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 11, 2024
It's a femininomenon 🥇 pic.twitter.com/sxpBXsgPa5
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 11, 2024
This is your moment
Take a bow, BG 🥇🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/tYNzhtdSm4
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 11, 2024
Now vs Then 🥇🥇 @_ajawilson22 pic.twitter.com/voU7my94yG
— Stewie (@breannastewart) August 11, 2024
The most decorated Olympic basketball player EVER 🐐 pic.twitter.com/oo28Vg8Zhk
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 11, 2024
Job Finished.
🇺🇸 #USABWNT
pic.twitter.com/ZID0UIyv0q— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 11, 2024
Gabby Williams led France with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Valeriane Ayayi and Marine Johannes added 9 points each, but no other French player scored more than 8 points. Fast break points (6-15), points in the paint (20-30), and bench points (20-29) were significant factors in France’s defeat.
Game stats;

Just like with the men’s basketball team, the United States and France could become regular rivals in Olympic women’s basketball medal games.
The USA Men’s Basketball team, led by Steph Curry, has won the Olympic gold medal at the 5×5 Basketball tournament. Curry scored a team-high 24 points, making 8-of-12 shots from the three-point line, and added 5 assists. Teammates Booker and Durant each scored 15 points apiece, while LeBron James contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists. James was also awarded the tournament’s MVP.
Steph Curry, are you serious?! pic.twitter.com/ZBJo5COAJq
— Rare Rookies #BBN (@rarerookies) August 10, 2024
STEPH CURRY IS INCREDIBLE! 🗣️
24 PTS / 8 3PM / 5 AST en route to his 1st 🥇#Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/HkdZOozJMy
— NBA (@NBA) August 10, 2024
Steph Curry goes OFF in the 4Q to lead USA to 🥇
Curry: 24 PTS, 5 AST, 8 3PM
Durant: 15 PTS, 4 AST, 4 REB
Booker: 15 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST
LeBron: 14 PTS, 10 AST, 6 REB#Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/0zRDX8GeQO— NBA (@NBA) August 10, 2024
4 years in a row competing against one another for NBA Championships… to now winning 🥇 together 👏
WHAT A TIME! #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/RaIkVM1LzV
— NBA (@NBA) August 10, 2024
The European mind cannot comprehend this 🥇 pic.twitter.com/xZ7vCtzCgY
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 10, 2024
It was a dramatic finish for the Americans, as France mounted a comeback by scoring 7 straight points, cutting the United States’ 14-point lead to a single possession game, thanks to a Wembanyama tip-in. But then Steph Curry showcased his greatness with a dagger three-pointer, defended by two French players. He then celebrated with his trademark “Night night” gesture while returning on defense.
Victor Wembanyama was fantastic in #Paris2024 leading France to 🥈👏
👽 15.8 PPG
👽 9.7 APG
👽 2.0 SPG
👽 1.7 BPG pic.twitter.com/yJ7rJVcuMn— NBA (@NBA) August 10, 2024
Victor Wembanyama led the French team with 26 points but lacked his usual defensive presence compared to the semi-finals against Germany. Guerschon Yabusele added 20 points for France, while no other player scored more than 9 points. Considering the number of young French players entering the NBA, future Olympic medal games could become regular showdowns between the USA, France, and Serbia.
Steph Curry lead Team USA in a come-from-behind win over Serbia, advances to the Finals of the Men’s Olympic Basketball (95-91)
A Steph Curry exploding for 36 points, Lebron James triple-double and a 19-point game from Joel Embiid proved too much for Serbia to overcome, despite leading the game for the first three quarters (76-63). At one point, Serbia was ahead by as much as 17 points and seemed to be hitting every shot, especially from the 3-point line.
Bogdan Bogdanovic led the Serbian national team with 20 points, while Nikola Jokic added 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists. Aleksa Avramovic scored 15 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. However, as a team, they shot 38.5% from the 3-point line, especially in the final period when their shots started to miss.
36 points.
8 rebounds.
12-19 shooting.
9-14 from three.Steph's #USABMNT Moment. https://t.co/BOCsmrO9Ob pic.twitter.com/NVOdfb2up9
— NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2024
LeBron James wouldn’t be denied in the clutch of USA’s 17-point comeback win 🇺🇸
👑 16 PTS
👑 12 REB
👑 10 AST— NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2024
As much offensive firepower as Team USA possessed, it was their defense that secured the win. Trailing by 13 points entering the fourth quarter, Team USA clamped down on Serbia, allowing just 15 points in the quarter after surrendering an average of 25.33 points in the first three quarters. Embiid and James made several stops that led to 9 fast-break points, and it was the bench players who helped turn the game around for the Americans.
19 PTS on 8-11 shooting.
7 PTS in the 4Q to spark USA comeback.HUGE #Paris2024 Semifinals moment for Joel Embiid. pic.twitter.com/a33VhJS87n
— NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2024
Scoring the FINAL 13 POINTS for USA to complete their #Paris2024 Semifinals comeback…
Steph. Bron. KD. pic.twitter.com/cFkXihsYgG
— NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2024
Steph Curry led the team with 36 points and 8 rebounds, falling just one point short of tying Carmelo Anthony’s 37-point record at the 2012 London Olympics. LeBron James contributed 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, his second triple-double in the Olympics. The “crowd-favorite,” Joel Embiid, scored 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting.
Team USA will face Team France in the gold medal game this Saturday, August 10th, while Serbia will play Germany for the bronze medal.
The stage is SET! 🇺🇸 vs 🇫🇷 #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/lwh1qu70jq
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 8, 2024
Kevin Durant is now the all-time highest scorer in United States Olympic basketball history, passing Lisa Leslie’s record of 488 points. Durant’s total Olympic points is 494 points. KD lead Team USA in bagging the gold medal in 2012 London Games, 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games and the 2020 Tokyo Games. He averages nearly 20.6 points in three Olympics.
This is what KD said regarding the record and emphasis that winning a gold medal in Paris is more important.
Records are meant to be broken, I’ll hold on to this until another great comes along and passes me up…Lisa Leslie you are the gold standard in basketball, I appreciate your love and support throughout the years..much love to you always…it’s all about the gold baby. Let’s get… pic.twitter.com/huJxy8Qywa
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) August 7, 2024
Lisa Leslie also gave Durant his flowers for passing her in the USA’s All-Time Leading Scorer list.
Congratulations @KDTrey5 I’m honored to have you break my @TeamUSA Olympic record!!! Our dedication to our country is evident and etched in stone!! Now go get another Gold medal my friend! One Team, One Goal, Gold!
🥇🇺🇸 #GoUSA— Lisa Leslie (@LisaLeslie) August 6, 2024
Kevin Durant is currently the 8th post for the scoring leading in Olympic basketball history and have a chance to the move to the top 5 of the All-Time Olympics Scorer. Assuming that Team USA will advance to the Gold Medal Game, KD just need to average 18 points for the next two games to over take Argentinian national team legend Manu Ginobili is fifth with 523 points.
Kevin Durant, with his 6th point against Brazil at the 3:06 mark of the third quarter, passed Lisa Leslie for most points (488) by an American, male or female, at the Olympic Games.#Paris2024 | #USABMNT
— USA Basketball Communications (@USABcomms) August 6, 2024
The leading All-Time Olympics Scorer is Brazilian basketball legend Oscar Schmidt (1,093 points), he did it in 5 Olympic Games.
We are now down to 4 teams, this sets up the Semi-Finals Bracket for the 2024 Paris Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament.
Semi-Finals of the 2024 Paris Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament
- USA versus Serbia
- France versus Germany
And then, there were four! 🏅#Paris2024 x #Basketball pic.twitter.com/F1ymRsmdS6
— FIBA (@FIBA) August 6, 2024
How they got here?
Team USA are undefeated (4-0) and have been winning with an average 24.75 points margin. It be a rematch against Serbia, a team they played and defeated in the Group games. Serbia on the other hand, after getting the “L” from Team USA went undefeated including an overtime win against Australia in the quarter-finals. Serbia will try and avenge their loss as they try to win and eliminate Team USA in their coming rematch.
Semifinal Showdown vs Serbia. ⚔️
🇺🇸 #USABMNT vs 🇷🇸 on Thursday (3 PM ET, USA Network + Peacock)! pic.twitter.com/sndFKNeWbv
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 6, 2024
France with only one loss, advances to the semis after defeating/eliminating Canada – the second team that has the most NBA players in their roster. Spurs Rookie Victor Wembanyama was a defensive problem for the Canadians, grabbing 12 rebounds with 3 steals and this monster block on Dillon Brooks.
Wemby and Evan Fournier help lead France to the #Paris2024 Semifinals 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/MiC59w7xEU
— NBA (@NBA) August 6, 2024
Germany, just like Team USA, are also undefeated, even after facing Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Greeks in the knock-out games.
Every semi-finals games of the 2024 Paris Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament will be this Thursday, August 8th at the Bercy Arena in Paris, France.
Team USA steamrolled Brazil to advance to the semifinals of the Men’s Basketball Paris Olympics (122 – 87)
Team USA advanced to the semifinals of the Men’s Basketball Paris Olympics after they defeated Brazil in the quarter finals.
The game which was decided by the end of first half after the Americans went on a 15-0 run finishing a dominant second quarter. In the second half, Team USA was never threatened as Brazil’s National Team could not cut the deficit to below 20 points.
One foot in the semifinals!
End Q3 | 🇺🇸 94 🇧🇷 71
📺 USA Network + Peacock#USABMNT x #Paris2024 #Basketball pic.twitter.com/iNCBQ1W5AT
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 6, 2024
Score by Quarter
1st Qtr | 2nd Qtr | 3rd Qtr | 4th Qtr | Total | |
USA | 33 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 122 |
BRA | 21 | 15 | 35 | 16 | 87 |
It was a team effort for the Americans, with six players scoring in double digits. Led by Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker with 18 points, Team USA was followed by Anthony Edwards’ 17 points and 5 rebounds. Kevin Durant scored 11 points off the bench and passed Lisa Leslie (488) for most points all-time in USA Olympic history.
Game Stats via FIBA
Brazil led by Bruno Caboclo scored 30 points with 6 rebounds, Georginho De Paula added 15 points and 8 rebounds. No other Brazil players scored more than 9 points. Team USA will face Serbia in the semis this Thursday, August 7th.
I will let photos speak for themselves 🫢#Paris2024 x #Basketball pic.twitter.com/SDICXSaGKo
— FIBA (@FIBA) August 3, 2024
It’s crazy that even 20 years after retiring, Michael Jordan is still the standard that today’s players are being compared to.
After bagging the gold medal for the Men’s Floor Exercise, Carlos Yulo took home the gold medal for the Artistic Gymnastics Men’s Vault.
Carlo Yulo scored a convincing 15.116 points, over Armenian Artur Davtan’s 14.966 (silver) and the 14.949 (bronze) of Harry Hepworth from UK.
“Last night I couldn’t sleep. This morning I was so sleepy.. I slept in the bus, I slept after the podium training.” Carlos Yulo said. “I slept before going to the competition area… But I did it today.”
2 DAYS IN A ROW 🥇
Carlos Edriel Yulo just made history! First Filipino athlete to win 2 Olympic gold medals. 🇵🇭
Paris really suits him! 🥹
Binabati kita Carlos
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DEUX JOURS DE SUITE 👏
Carlos Edriel Yulo continue d'écrire l'Histoire à Paris en devenant le premier athlète… pic.twitter.com/siDvt6Xg06— Paris 2024 (@Paris2024) August 4, 2024
Carlos Yulo’s first vault was a standout, earning a 15.433 points. With a top-tier difficulty score of 6.000, he flawlessly executed a handspring double front half out in pike position, setting a high bar for the competition.
His second attempt, a Kasamatsu double twist, was slightly less perfect, but he managed to control his landing and scored a respectable 14.800 points. Yulo’s final score of 15.116 points is more than enough for him to take home the gold medal.
The pride of the Philippines 🇵🇭#Paris2024 | #Gymnastics pic.twitter.com/NOR36mzUJO
— FIG (@gymnastics) August 4, 2024
Now that the group stage is done, the Quarter-Finals for the 2024 Paris Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament are now set.
As the top seed, Team USA has drawn the most favorable matchup, playing against Brazil, which only has one NBA player on its roster.
The first game will be between Serbia and Australia, followed by USA versus Brazil. On the other side of the bracket, Germany will face Greece, and the host country, France, will take on Canada.
ROAD TO GOLD 🥇
Men’s #Basketball Quarter-Finals are here 🔥#Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/rCdpqMzulb
— FIBA (@FIBA) August 3, 2024
Aside from Team USA, Team Canada has the second-most NBA players with 10.
The Quarter-finals will be on August 6th at the Bercy Arena in Paris, France.
Team USA advances to quarter finals of the men’s 5 x 5 basketball tournament after defeating Puerto Rico in their last group game. The win also earn the USA men’s basketball team the top seed giving them the best possible matchup in the Olympic knockout games.
Anthony Edwards goes OFF for #USABMNT as they defeat Puerto Rico… finishing Group C play 3-0! 🇺🇸
AE: 26p (11-15 FGM)
JE: 15p, 2b, 2a
LBJ: 10p, 8a, 6r
JT: 10p, 10r, 2s
AD: 10p, 6r, 3a, 2b
KD: 11p (3 3PM), 4r#Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/gCsi00efuQ— NBA (@NBA) August 3, 2024
Six Team USA players scored in double figures lead by Anthony Edwards’ 26 points, Joel Embiid added 15 points and Kevin Durant chipped in 11 points and 4 rebounds. The game was highlighted by Edwards’ windmill jam early in the 4th qtr.
ANTMAN'S WINDMILL SET FOR TAKEOFF 🤯
He has a game-high 26 PTS!
📺 NBC and Peacockpic.twitter.com/sStamYcdNR
— NBA (@NBA) August 3, 2024
No other Puerto Rico player scored more than 10 points aside from Pelican’s Jose Alvarado with 18 points, Ismael Romero with his 12 points and 10 rebounds. Then Aleem Ford with his 10 points and 5 rebounds.
Team USA will face Brazil in the Quarter finals this 6th of Aug at the Bercy Arena in Paris, France.
Carlos Edriel Yulo etched his name in Philippine sports history by clinching the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in Artistic Gymnastics Men’s Floor Exercise at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Yulo defeated Israel’s Artem Dolgopyat (silver) with a score of 14.966 points and Jake Jarman of Great Britain (bronze) with 14.933 points. Yulo’s score was 15.000 points, a mere 0.067 points difference between the bronze and gold medal.
Golden boy!
First medal for the Philippines in the 2024 Paris Games… and it's a gold one. Congrats to Carlos Edriel for this historic result 🥳🇵🇭
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Première médaille pour les Philippines aux Jeux de Paris 2024… et c'est une médaille d'or. Félicitations à Carlos Edriel pour ce… pic.twitter.com/C2wRTfL7Wn— Paris 2024 (@Paris2024) August 3, 2024
Yulo’s gold medal is the Philippines’ second Olympic gold medal since Hidilyn Diaz won the weightlifting gold in the previous Tokyo Olympics. The Filipino gymnast still has a chance to win another medal for the Philippines as he is set to compete in the Men’s Vault Finals.
Just like in their first game, Team USA demolishes their opponent showing no signs that they almost lost their exhibition game against the South Sudan Men’s National Basketball Team.
Led by Bam Adebayo’s 25 points and 7 rebounds, with both Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis adding 17 points apiece, the game was decided in the first half. Team USA went on a 25-4 run that started at the 5:30 mark of the 1st quarter, where the Americans trailed by 2 points, and ended at 8:07 of the 2nd quarter (33-14), building a 19-point lead en route to victory.
Turn up the Heat.
80% shooting for Bam in the win over 🇸🇸 South Sudan.
🇺🇸 #USABMNT #Paris2024 #Basketball pic.twitter.com/lye5hJX67c
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 31, 2024
But the Sudanese stayed on course and was able to cut the 19-point lead to just 10 points in the 3rd period, thanks to the hot shooting of Nuni Omot (24 points) and Bul Kuol (16), both players made a combined 7 three-point shot out of the 10 that they shot. Aside from Omot and Kuol, South Sudan also got a lot of help from Carlik Jones, scoring 18 points and dishing out 7 assists.
Team USA will play against Puerto Rico, their last opponent for the group games, while South Sudan will face Serbia.
Bamonte Jam
📺 @USANetwork + @peacock
🇺🇸 #USABMNT #Paris2024 #Basketball
pic.twitter.com/DgGu3aQN1J— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 31, 2024
Showtime in Lille.
📺 @USANetwork + @peacock
🇺🇸 #USABMNT #Paris2024 #Basketball
pic.twitter.com/1eKQZAtxFR— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 31, 2024
Team USA routed Serbia in their first group game at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Kevin Durant delivered a near-flawless performance with 23 points, shooting 8-of-9 from the field, including a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc. LeBron James added 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists.
“To have KD on my side is a treat for sure.”
LeBron after his near triple-double performance in USA’s #Paris2024 opener! 🇺🇸
📺 NBC and Peacockpic.twitter.com/fwFmQkEGdS
— NBA (@NBA) July 28, 2024
It was a basketball clinic by the Americans, firing on all cylinders. Offensively, they shot 62% from the field, made more than half of their 3-point attempts, and tallied 24 assists. On the defensive end, Team USA recorded 3 blocks, 9 steals, and 39 rebounds. The team also forced Serbia into 13 turnovers, converting 25 points from those turnovers.
He don’t miss
📺 @nbc @peacock #USABMNT #Paris2024 #Basketball
pic.twitter.com/W4HT8SX5De— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 28, 2024
Nikola Jokic led Serbia with 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists. Bogdan Bogdanovic added 14 points and 6 rebounds. Serbia kept the game close in the first half, but the Americans pulled away when Serbia’s outside shooting cooled down. They made only 9 of their 37 attempts from beyond the arc.
Team USA will have a rematch with South Sudan, while Serbia will face Puerto Rico on July 31st.
WNBA secures $2.2 Billion Media Rights Deals with the Walt Disney Company, Amazon Prime Video and NBC Universal
The WNBA has secured a groundbreaking 11-year media rights deal with The Walt Disney Company, Amazon Prime Video, and NBC Universal. This partnership will significantly increase the visibility of women’s basketball, with more games broadcast across multiple platforms. The 11-year media rights is reported to be worth $2.2 Billion or $200 million per year.
The new deal will start in 2026, WNBA fans can expect to see over 125 regular season and playoff games each year. Disney will air 25 regular-season games on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2, while NBCU will broadcast 50 regular-season games on NBC, USA Network, and Peacock. Amazon Prime Video will stream 30 regular-season games globally.
Disney will broadcast two first-round series each year, while NBCU and Prime Video will each air one. The Semifinals and Finals will rotate over the 11-year deal, with Disney airing more Finals and NBCU and Prime Video airing more Semifinals.
It just keeps gettin' better 🤩
We have officially secured a landmark media rights deal with the Walt Disney Company, Amazon Prime Video, and NBCUniversal! https://t.co/NmWQJdR4WK
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 24, 2024
Additionally, Disney platforms will continue to telecast all events from WNBA All-Star, including the All-Star Game, and the WNBA Draft, while Prime Video will continue to stream the Championship Game of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup presented by Coinbase. Prime Video Channels will be the global channels store destination for WNBA League Pass, the WNBA’s subscription service for streaming live and on-demand games, in the U.S. and internationally.
Included in the deals, is the potential for WNBA and Media Partners to review and reevaluate the rights fees after three years, giving the league the chance to receive more money.
Mic’d Up with Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson and Brittney Griner 🎤
Hear the sounds from last nights WNBA All-Star Game pic.twitter.com/y7Ulz60sa5
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 21, 2024
This announcement comes on the heels of a record-breaking season for the WNBA, with increased viewership, attendance, and merchandise sales. The league is also expanding with new teams in San Francisco/Bay Area and Toronto. With the current crop of WNBA rookies like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink, and with the influx of generational talent from the college ranks like Paige Bueckers and Juju Watkins, that $2.2 Billion could be a very good deal.
Team USA defeats Germany to remain undefeated in all of their 5 exhibition games. It was a close game down the stretch where the Germans were able to cut the 7-point USA lead to just a 3-point deficit (87-84) via Daniel Theis’ alley-oop.
But that’s when LeBron James went to work and scored the next 5 points for Team USA, giving them an 8-point cushion heading into the final 45 seconds of the game.
Like in the previous games, 39-year-old LeBron James carried Team USA with 20 points playing just 18 minutes. He also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Joel Embiid added 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, but more than his offensive contribution, he was a monster on the defensive end. His block on Issac Bonga led to a monster slam by Anthony Edwards.
THE FINGER WAG. ☝️
🇺🇸 #USABMNT x 📺 @FoxSports pic.twitter.com/NXVcBHNTQa
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 22, 2024
Orlando Magic’s Franz Wagner led Germany with 17 points and 8 rebounds, while Andreas Obst added 17, including five 3-pointers.
“I think we can get a lot better,” U.S. Coach Steve Kerr said. “We’re getting to a place now where we are comfortable with rotations and I think guys are getting familiar with each other. But we can do a lot of things better. I thought our passing was not great tonight. They put a lot of defensive pressure on us and we turned it over a few times. I think we can tighten up our game and get better.”
Game Highlights
Bam swat ⛔️
JT finish 💨🇺🇸 #USABMNT x 📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/HZIPM1q4wx
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 22, 2024
Quick 8-0 run.
🇺🇸 #USABMNT x 📺 @FoxSports pic.twitter.com/IDh613V0AJ
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 22, 2024
Tough finish from AD.
🇺🇸 #USABMNT x 📺 @FoxSports pic.twitter.com/InAYIN2XQ4
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 22, 2024
Euro-stepping on the Euros.
🇺🇸 #USABMNT x 📺 @FoxSports pic.twitter.com/lvk1Wq2cZ2
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 22, 2024
Euro-Steph.
🇺🇸 #USABMNT pic.twitter.com/MVrzmIrV18
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 22, 2024
Olympics Men’s Basketball Schedule
Team USA is part of Group C of the 2024 Paris Olympics Men’s Basketball Tournament Groupings and they will open the tournament against Serbia on Sunday (28th July), then have a rematch with South Sudan on July 31st, and their last game to wrap up group play will be against Puerto Rico on August 3rd.
In an attempt to make the games more exciting and engaging, Asia’s first professional basketball league will introduce the “four-point shot” from beyond a 27-foot arc.
PBA previously adopted the “four-point shot” but it was during a PBA All-Star Games, but with this announcement, it’ll be in official games.
Newly elected vice chairman Alfrancis Chua said that it will minimize zone defense, defense need to come out and it will speed up the games.
“Nagawa na natin ito sa All-Star Game. With this rule, mababawasan ang zone defense, lalabas ang depensa at mas tutulin ang laro,”
It remain to be seen if the addition of the “four-point shot” will make the game more exciting and in turn increase their ticket sales.
I guess, we’ll just to wait and see.
Source: PBA
Team USA, composed of some of the greatest basketball players on the planet today, narrowly defeated the Australian National Team. Team USA led by as many as 24 points in the middle of the 3rd quarter (65-41), but the Australians went on a 20-11 run to cut the deficit to just 15 points (76-61) by the end of the period.
Then in the final quarter, Team USA struggled with their shots while the Australians made another run, closing the gap to just 6 points. It appeared the US National Team might lose, but Tyrese Haliburton hit two consecutive three-point shots to secure a 12-point lead, despite Team USA not scoring in almost 4 minutes.
The Australians weren’t finished, managing to cut the lead to just 4 points (90-94) with only 9 seconds remaining in the game.
ǝʇɐɯ 'ʎɐp,⅁ pic.twitter.com/w7zcDtmGMR
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 15, 2024
Anthony Davis led the team with 17 points and 14 rebounds, followed by Devin Booker with 16 points and Anthony Edwards with 14. On the Australia national team, Jock Landale lead the team with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Josh Giddey chipped-in with his 17 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists.
Another big showing on the World stage.
🇺🇸 #USABMNT x @theantedwards_ https://t.co/7mQnVyPKdB pic.twitter.com/r2jP3CAyQK
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 15, 2024
Team USA had six players score in double digits, dominated the boards with 45 rebounds against Australia’s 40, and made 12 three-pointers compared to Australia’s 4. Since this is an exhibition game with no bearing on the Olympic standings, it’s the pride of the US basketball team that’s at stake in these matchups.
Team USA will face the Serbia National Team, led by Nikola Jokic, on July 17th at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Checking in with the Chef.
🇺🇸 #USABMNT x 🗣 @StephenCurry30 pic.twitter.com/ZQ8YzSUbAg
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 15, 2024
The Season 49 of the Philippines Basketball Association (PBA) draft and below is the full list of 2024 PBA Rookie Draft. Just like last year’s draft some of the most popular players who are playing overseas and suited for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2024 are missing.
Here are a total of 70 applicants for this years draft and below are the 47 players for the 49th PBA Rookie Class;
Justine Baltazar is the #PBASeason49 No.1️⃣ Draft Pick by the Converge FiberXers#PBASeason49Draft pic.twitter.com/RpAwPEwDg4
— PBA (@pbaconnect) July 14, 2024
First Round
- Justine Baltazar – Converge
- Sedrick Barefield – Blackwater
- RJ Abarrientos – Ginebra
- Kai Ballungay – Phoenix
- Dave Ildefonso – Northport
- Jonnel Policarpio – NLEX
- Caelan Tiongson – Rain or Shine
- Felix Lemetti – Rain or Shine
- Jerom Lastimosa – Magnolia
- Mark Nonoy – Terrafirma
- CJ Cansino – Meralco
- Avan Nava – San Miguel
Second Round
- Francis Escandor – Rain or Shine
- Evan Nelle – NorthPort
- CJ Catapusan – Terrafirma
- Michael Malonzo – Rain or Shine
- Ahmad Hanapi – Ginebra
- Brandon Ramirez – NLEX
- Pao Javillonar – Converge
- Miguel Corteza – Rain or Shine
- Ben Phillips – Converge
- Paolo Hernandez – Ginebra
- Kurt Reyson – Meralco
- Jason Credo – Converge
Third Round
- Ronan Santos – Converge
- Derohn Mitchell – Blackwater
- Peter Alfaro – Terrafirma
- Calvin Payawal – Phoenix
- Agem Miranda – NorthPort
- Xyrus Torres – NLEX
- Jared Brown – TNT
- Darwish Bederi – Rain or Shine
- RV Berjay – Magnolia
- Paul Garcia – Ginebra
- JP Maguliano – Meralco
- Abdul Sawat – San Miguel
Fourth Round
1.PASS – Converge
2.Keith Pido – Blackwater
3.PASS – Terrafirma
4.Chino Mosqueda – Phoenix
5.JL Uduba – NorthPort
6.Denzel Wong – NLEX
7.Mark Cruz – TNT
8.PASS – Rain or Shine
10.PASS – Ginebra
11.Jordan Bartlett – Meralco
12.Ralph Robin – San Miguel
Fifth Round
Every one PASS except for 4, 5 and 6;
- Patrick Feliciano – Phoenix
- Germy Mahinay – NorthPort
- Adrian Partosa – NLEX
Sixth Round
Every one PASS except for 4, 5 and 6;
- Robbie Darang – NorthPort
#PBASeason49Draft Roundup (2/2) pic.twitter.com/YBTnyT09UG
— PBA (@pbaconnect) July 14, 2024
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Saudi Arabia’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) have announced a 12-year partnership to host the Olympic Esports Games.
The Esports Games will be held regularly, but details like specific timing, game titles, qualification process, and venue selection are still under discussion by the IOC Session.
Saudi Arabia is currenting hosting the inaugural Esports World Cup in Riyadh Boulevard City. The Esports World Cup will be 8 week event the started last July 10th.
IOC President Thomas Bach announces that the Executive Board has proposed the creation of 'Olympic Esports Games' to the 142nd IOC Session.
The IOC Members will vote on this proposal at the Session during the Olympic Games Paris 2024. pic.twitter.com/lIBUCxm2kK
— IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) June 14, 2024
You can read the full text of IOC press announcement here.
Now that the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament have concluded and we now have all 12 Basketball teams in 2024 Paris Olympics, know the group of your favorite team and their opponents.
Group A
- Australia
- Greece
- Canada
- Spain
Group B
- France (hosts)
- Germany
- Japan
- Brazil
Group C
- Serbia
- South Sudan
- Puerto Rico
- USA
Stage is set. Are you ready? 🔥 #Paris2024 x #FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/qIT4vy4kmd
— FIBA (@FIBA) July 8, 2024