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Paris 2024: Tigress falls to world leaders in quarterfinal clash

Paris 2024: Tigress falls to world leaders in quarterfinal clash

Tigress lost their quarterfinal clash against the USA in the Olympics. The United States women’s basketball team took a step closer to their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal with a convincing 88-74 victory over Nigeria in the quarterfinals. Tigress won just a quarter compared to their opponent, the USA, who won heavily in three quarters.

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Olympics Games: US team takes on the Nigeria’s D’Tigress in the Quarterfinals.

Olympics Games: US team takes on the Nigeria’s D’Tigress in the Quarterfinals.

The upcoming match between the USA and Nigeria starkly contrasts Olympic experience and success. The US team boasts an impressive record of seven consecutive gold medals and 58 straight victories. At the same time, Nigeria has made history as the first African team to reach the knockout stage in either men’s or women’s Olympic basketball.

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Germany makes history, advances to the Olympic semi finals
  • August 6, 2024
  • 2 min read

Germany makes history, advances to the Olympic semi finals

Germany’s men’s basketball team made history by advancing to the Olympic semi-finals for the first time, defeating Greece 76-63 and eliminating Giannis Antetokounmpo from the competition. After trailing by 12 points in the first quarter, Germany rallied to tie the game at halftime and gained momentum in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Franz

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Germany wins Gold in Thrilling Women’s 3×3 Basketball Final
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  • August 6, 2024
  • 3 min read

Germany wins Gold in Thrilling Women’s 3×3 Basketball Final

Germany’s Sonja Greinacher sank a crucial two-pointer with 30 seconds remaining to secure a thrilling 17-16 victory over Spain in the women’s 3×3 gold medal game at the Paris Olympics. Before the eccentric moment from the German in the last 30 seconds, Spain was leading the game.  Spain’s Juana Camilion sparked a 3-1 surge, putting

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Olympic Milestone: Nigeria’s D’Tigress secures Quarterfinal Berth.
  • August 4, 2024
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Olympic Milestone: Nigeria’s D’Tigress secures Quarterfinal Berth.

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team made history by reaching the Olympic quarterfinals for the first time, defeating Canada 79-70 on August 4, 2024. This milestone follows their impressive 75-62 win over Australia in their group play opener on July 29, marking their first Olympic victory since 2004. Ezinne Kalu led Nigeria’s scoring with 21 points, while

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