U.S. Wins Olympic Gold in Men's Basketball

The U.S. men's basketball team clinched their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal with a 98-87 victory over France at the 2024 Paris Olympics, led by standout performances from LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant. This marks LeBron's third Olympic gold and Curry's first, likely his last, as he made his Olympic debut at age 36. The victory was especially significant given the intense competition and the high expectations from a home crowd hoping for a French victory. In other Olympic news, the U.S. women's 4x400m relay team came close to breaking the world record, securing gold with a time of 3:15.27. Additionally, Germany narrowly edged out Spain 25-24 to reach the men's handball final. The French women's handball team will defend their title against Norway, aiming for their first Olympic gold since 2012.