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Using fastbreaks and the transition game, the United States upended Australia 85-64 in the first women’s basketball semi-final at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. With the win, the US will head to the gold medal game where they will face the winner of Belgium vs. France, being played later on

Breanna Stewart high fives teammates after their victory against Team Australia. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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U.S. reach women's basketball final after dominant win over Australia

Australia and the United States’ women will meet again on the basketball court during the semi-finals at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. This will be the ninth time that they meet in the Olympic Games, with the U.S. holding an 8-0 advantage. The U.S. has faced the Opals more than

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Team USA's Napheesa Collier is guarded by Bec Allen of the Australia Opals

Napheesa Collier and Bec Allen

U.S. and Australia renew rivalry in women’s basketball semi-final

It’s been twelve years since the Australian women’s basketball team, commonly known as the Opals, last won an Olympic medal at London 2012.
But with Paris 2024 on the horizon, the five-time Olympic medallists are looking to get back on top - and have the means to do so.

Will the Opals achieve gold at Paris 2024?

Lauren Jackson hoping to inspire Opals to elusive gold at Paris 2024

Women’s basketball is poised to have a thrilling tournament at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, with stars like A’ja Wilson, Emma Meesseman and Ezi Magbegor competing for medals. But before looking forward to the thrilling games on the schedule, it's the perfect opportunity to look back at the best women’s

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The best Olympic women's basketball performances

Australian basketball legends Patty Mills and Lauren Jackson laid out their aims for Paris 2024 after the final selections for the Boomers and the Opals squads were confirmed. The duo will both make their fifth Olympic appearances at Paris 2024 - while Josh Giddey will get his first taste of the Games.

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Paris 2024 Olympics basketball: Patty Mills, Lauren Jackson, Josh Giddey on Australia selection

When Ezi Magbegor is patrolling the paint, no shot is safe. The 6-foot-4 Australian who plays for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA already has 20 blocks in the young 2024 season (as of Tuesday’s games). During Seattle’s win over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday (28 May), she had five

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 22: Sami Whitcomb #32 and Ezi Magbegor #13 of the Seattle Storm high five after a play during the second quarter against the Indiana Fever at Climate Pledge Arena on June 22, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Ezi Magbegor high-fives teammate Sami Whitcomb

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Australian great Lauren Jackson will not be going to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
The 42-year-old announced her retirement from international basketball after the Opals beat Germany 85-52 in Belem to secure a quota spot at the Games in France.
“I’m done,” Jackson said in a post-match interview. “I love

Lauren Jackson will not go to a fifth Olympic Games at Paris 2024, opting to retire after the FIBA WOQT in Brazil

Lauren Jackson announces retirement after helping Australia secure Paris 2024 quota spot: "I’m done"

Olympic qualifying tournaments are all about being your best when it counts and there will be no exceptions for the Australian Opals as they suit up for the 2024 FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament (WOQT) in Belem, Brazil from 8-11 February.
In a group with Germany, Serbia and hosts Brazil,

Lauren Jackson celebrates playing at 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 3rd place match

2024 FIBA Women’s Basketball Olympic Qualifying Tournaments: Can Lauren Jackson inspire Australia's next generation?

The time is now for women’s basketball teams looking to compete at Paris 2024.
From 8-11 February, 16 teams will participate in four global FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (WOQTs) - to determine which countries will make up the field for the Olympic Games.
Despite already being assured of places

Diana Taurasi says she will look to savor her final Olympics (Photo by Getty Images)

Diana Taurasi in action for Team USA

FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournaments 2024: Preview, schedule and stars to watch

22 September, 2022, will mark a significant moment in the life of Lauren Jackson.
It will signal the completion of a six-year-long retirement comeback to international basketball so remarkable that it has captured the hearts of an entire nation.
Jackson, 41, retired from hoops in 2016 a seasoned legend.
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Basketball | Olympic Qualifier | Women's World Cup | Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Lauren Jackson of Australia shoots the ball during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Test Event match between Australia and France at Quay Centre, on September 16, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

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2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup: Australian legend Lauren Jackson primed for encore  

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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

The Women's Group Phase Match between Nigeria - Australia took play at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium, France, on the 29/07/2024. Final Score NGR 75:62 AUS.

The Women's Group Phase Match between Germany - Belgium took play at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium, France, on the 29/07/2024. Final Score GER 83:69 BEL.

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