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Yolanda Griffith of the United States, left, fights for a loose ball with South Korea's Jung Sun-Min on Friday. (Kevin T. Gilbert - AFP)
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Women's Basketball
U.S. Silences Home Crowd, Wins Gold Medal
The crowd was hostile and the opponent inspired, but the U.S. women's basketball team took control early and beat Australia, 76-54, Saturday to win the gold.
In the News
Aussies Ready for U.S. War: Hosts Not Intimidated After Americans Control South Korea; United States 78, South Korea 65 (Post, Sept. 30, 2000)
Americans Move Within Game of Playing for Gold: Center Leslie Scores 18 Points To Lead Way in Physical Game; United States 58, Slovakia 43 (Post, Sept. 28, 2000)
On the Court, Its an Amiable Cold War (Post, Sept. 21, 2000)
Left-Leaning Star Is Cuba's Undoing vs. U.S. (Post, Sept. 19, 2000)
Women's Basketball Coaches Are Paying the Price (Post, Sept. 19, 2000; 12:02 PM)
Holdsclaw Is Out With Foot Injury (Post, Sept. 15, 2000)
Three Mystics Start the New Season (Post, Aug. 20, 2000)
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Basketball - Women
