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France's Rudy Gobert (27), left, and Iran's Arsalan Kazemi (41) fight for a rebound during men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
France moves on, 'sad' Iran heads home in men's basketball

By Brian Mahoney Jul. 30, 2021 10:41 PM EDT

United States players stand during their national anthem prior to men's basketball preliminary round game between United States and Iran at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Basketball diplomacy: US, Iran meet on court at Tokyo Games

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 28, 2021 06:20 AM EDT

United States' Devin Booker (15) dunks the ball ahead of Iran's Mohammadsamad Nik Khahbahrami (14) during a men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (Gregory Shamus/Pool Photo via AP)
US bounces back from Olympic-opening loss, routs Iran 120-66

By Brian Mahoney Jul. 28, 2021 03:15 AM EDT

United States' Kevin Durant looks to shoot during a men's basketball practice at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, in Saitama, Japan, Thursday, July 22, 2021. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Mind the gap: The basketball world is catching up to the US

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 24, 2021 07:36 AM EDT