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US women win 5th straight gold, rout France 86-50

The names change, not the results. Just call the U.S. women's basketball team Olympic champion - again. The Americans won their fifth straight gold medal Saturday, routing France 86-50 and putting more distance between themselves and the rest of the world heading into the 2016 Rio Games.

 

Diana Taurasi's Contract Voided: WNBA Star's Deal Terminated After Positive Doping Test

Diana Taurasi's Contract Voided: WNBA Star's Deal Terminated After Positive Doping Test

American basketball star Diana Taurasi has had her contract terminated by Turkish club Fenerbahce after her "B" sample tested positive for doping. The Istanbul club says the decision was made Thursday following the results announcement by the Turkish Basketball Federation. Taurasi faces a ban of up to two years, putting in jeopardy her chances of playing for the United States at the 2012 London Olympics.

 

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