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US Women’s Basketball Survives Narrow Win Over Italy at FIBA World Cup

Team USA secured a tense 55-52 victory against Italy at the FIBA Women’s World Cup, drawing mixed reactions over on-court chemistry and individual performances despite advancing in the tournament.

6 Sept, 20:45 — 7 Sept, 04:46
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The GuardianMostly Factual8h ago

US overcome poor shooting and Italy’s eye-poke claims in edgy Fiba World Cup win

USA edge into quarter’s with nervy 55-52 win Cecilia Zandalasini claims she was poked in eye Caitlin Clark shoots 0-6 from the field Jackie Young had a big fourth quarter and Breanna Stewart made her only basket of the game to put ⁠the United States up for good, helping the Americans escape with a 55-52 win over Italy in the FIBA Women’s World ⁠Cup on Sunday. The ​US (2-0), who clinched a quarter-final berth with the victory, led only 42-39 after three quarters and fell behind by two point...

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Fox NewsMixed8h ago

Team USA basketball survives scare against Italy in FIBA Women's World Cup, secures quarterfinal berth

Caitlin Clark finished with just one point as Team USA barely survived Italy's upset bid in a dramatic 55-52 FIBA Women's World Cup thriller.

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globe-and-mailHigh6h ago

Italy gives U.S. a scare and China edges Czech Republic in women’s FIBA World Cup

Americans survived their toughest test at the tournament in two decades with a 55-52 win over Italy

By Ciarán Fahey

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YahooMostly Factual1h ago

Fans think Team USA player would ‘rather get a turnover’ than pass to Caitlin Clark amid World Cup

Caitlin Clark had a dreadful night against Italy in the 2026 Women’s FIBA World Cup, scoring just 1 point and making 0 field goals. Clark could not find an on-court rhythm, following up her opening-game double-double with a 19-minute performance where she had to be benched down the stretch in a narrow 55-52 win.

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straits-timesMostly Factual7h ago

US earn narrow win over Italy at 'most challenging' World Cup - The Straits Times

US earn narrow win over Italy at 'most challenging' World Cup  The Straits Times

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arab-newsMixed6h ago

Italy gives US a scare and China edges Czech Republic in women’s FIBA World Cup - arabnews.com

Italy gives US a scare and China edges Czech Republic in women’s FIBA World Cup  arabnews.com

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36 Years Later, Cliff Clavin's Best Cheers Line Is Still One Of The Most Quotable Sitcom Quotes

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By Cher Thompson

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