Mike Cozzi at Large with Sports - Monday July 26, 2021

July 26, 2021 00:03:28
Mike Cozzi at Large with Sports - Monday July 26, 2021
MIKE COZZI AT LARGE WITH SPORTS
Mike Cozzi at Large with Sports - Monday July 26, 2021

Jul 26 2021 | 00:03:28

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Show Notes

Team USA’s men’s basketball team tipped off the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo with a disappointing 83-76 loss to France in the preliminary group stage round. The loss marks the United States’ first Olympic defeat since 2004 when it fell to both Puerto Rico and Lithuania in group play. It also snapped a 25-game Olympic winning streak for the U.S. It’s the United States’ second straight loss to France in international play, as the French also prevailed in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. However, it’s the first time Team USA has ever lost to France in Olympic play, as it was previously 6-0 in the matchup. 

France shocks Team USA in Olympics men's basketball opener

Evan Fournier led the way for France with a game-high 28 points on 11-of-22 shooting from the floor, while Rudy Gobert added 14 points and nine rebounds of his own. As a team, France shot an impressive 47 percent from the floor. It outscored the U.S. 46-31 in the second half, and went on an impressive 16-2 run to close out the game and secure the win. 

Jrue Holiday, fresh off helping propel the Milwaukee Bucks to an NBA championship, led Team USA with 18 points, seven rebounds and four assists in the loss. Bam Adebayo also added 12 points and 10 rebounds for the U.S., which will now have to regroup before facing off against Iran in their second game in group play on Wednesday. 

US swimmers win 8 medals at Tokyo Olympics, including historic 6 on Sunday

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U.S. swimmers on Monday added two more medals following their historic opening day performance Sunday at the Tokyo Olympics.

Alonso, McNeil lead Mets past Blue Jays 5-4 in Hill's debut

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Rich Hill gave the New York Mets the reliable start they were seeking. Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil took care of the rest.

Red Sox end Germán's no-hit bid in 8th, storm past Yanks 5-4

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Domingo Germán was simply dominating the Boston Red Sox. Never more so than in the seventh inning, when the Yankees right-hander struck out stars J.D. Martinez, Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts and rookie Jarren Duran.

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