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Simone

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Armand

Armand Duplantis - Olympics.com

Mikaela

Mikaela SHIFFRIN

Ilia

Ilia Malinin - Olympics.com

Alanna SMITH

Alanna

The Minnesota Lynx are heading to the 2024 WNBA Finals after winning the deciding play-off semi-final game against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday (8 October).
Led by two-time Olympic champion Napheesa Collier and Courtney Williams, who scored 27 and 24 points respectively, the Lynx got the job done in Game

Courtney Williams (left) and Napheesa Collier combined for 51 of the Minnesota Lynx's points.

Minnesota Lynx reach WNBA Finals for seventh time

If you’re one of the many fans who filled Bercy Arena in Paris, or one of the many more fans who gathered around a screen to see the Olympic Games Paris 2024 women’s basketball tournament, you likely have an appetite for even more hoops. Good news! The WNBA playoffs start

Diana Taurasi reacts to fans following the WNBA game against the Seattle Storm at Footprint Center on September 19, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Diana Taurasi reacts to fans following the WNBA game against the Seattle Storm

Five Olympic stars to watch in the WNBA playoffs

The WNBA playoffs start on Sunday, 22 September. Considering how good the WNBA season was, with rivalries emerging, the record book being rewritten and players like A’ja Wilson hitting new heights, these playoffs will be can’t-miss.
These will also be the final WNBA playoffs in a 12-team league. In 2025,

A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces and Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty wait for a Liberty player to shoot a free throw in the second quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 15, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Liberty defeated the Aces 90-82.

A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces and Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty

WNBA playoffs preview, full schedule & how to watch 

With just four games left to decide the medals in women’s basketball at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the semi-finals promise to be thrillers.
France and Belgium advanced to their semi-final matchup with dominant performances from both teams in their respective Wednesday, 7 August quarter-finals. Emma Meesseman led Belgium to

Paris 2024 | Olympic Games

Marine Johannes of France in action at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Marine Johannes of France at Paris 2024

Women's basketball semifinal preview, schedule, how to watch live

Paris 2024

Tokyo 2020

The Women's Basketball Bronze Medal Game took place on 11/08/2024 at Bercy Arena, Paris. Australia claimed the Bronze with an 85:81 win against Belgium.

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BEL v AUS - Women's Bronze Medal Game | Basketball | Olympic Games Paris 2024

This Women's Bronze Medal Game took place at the Bercy Arena, France, on 11/08/2024. Australia won Bronze with a final score AUS 85:81 BEL.

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BEL-AUS - Women's Bronze Medal Game | Basketball | Olympic Games Paris 2024

This Women's Semi-Final took place at the Bercy Arena, France, on 09/08/24. The United States of America won this Game with a final score: USA 85:64 AUS.

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USA-AUS - Women's Semi-Final | Basketball | Olympic Games Paris 2024

The Game between Serbia and Australia took place at the Bercy Arena, France, on 07/08/24. Final score AUS 85:67 SRB.

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SRB-AUS - Women's Quarter-Final | Basketball | Olympic Games Paris 2024

The Game between Australia and France took place at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium, France, on 04/08/24. Final score AUS 79:72 FRA.

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AUS-FRA - Women's Group Phase | Basketball | Olympic Games Paris 2024

Women's Group Phase Match with Australia and Canada at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium, France on the 01/08/24. Final Score AUS 70:65 CAN.

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Women's Group Phase AUS-CAN | Basketball | Olympic Games Paris 2024

These Women's Group Phase matches took place at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium on 01/08/24. In Group C Germany won against Japan with a score of JPN 64:75 GER. Later, in Group B Australia won against Canada, with a score of AUS 70:65 CAN.

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