WNBA pauses for FIBA World Cup; Team USA seeks fifth straight gold
The WNBA is on a two-week break for the FIBA World Cup, with group play starting Sept. 4 in Berlin. Team USA, coached by Kara Lawson, aims for a fifth consecutive gold medal with several WNBA stars making their debuts. A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum are out due to injuries.
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The tournament's group stage begins Sept. 4 in Berlin, with Team USA opening against China, a team it has never lost to in eight all-time meetings. The Americans also face Italy and Czechia before quarterfinals start Sept. 8, with medal games
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