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A gritty late surge lifts the US past Italy 55-52 in its toughest World Cup test in years
The United States faced its stiffest challenge in nearly two decades in the women’s FIBA World Cup and escaped with a win over Italy thanks a few timely baskets late and a key defensive play by Chelsea Gray
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USA Today
Angel Reese's defense leads USA vs Italy FIBA World Cup winners, losers
The USA got all it could handle from Italy in group play on Sunday at the FIBA Women's World Cup, escaping with a win. Here are the winners and loses.
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Jackie Young leads a gritty US escape in a tight 55-52 women's World Cup win over Italy
Jackie Young scored 10 points and the U.S. survived its toughest test in the women’s basketball World Cup in two decades with a 55-52 victory over Italy
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SB Nation
World Cup gameday discussion: How will head coach Kara Lawson and Team USA approach their second game of the tournament?
Team USA takes the court for their second FIBA World Cup. Another domination is the expectation.
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SB Nation
Rather than a display of dominance, Team USA survived for a disgusting three-point win over Italy at the World Cup
Italy gave Team USA tons of trouble in their second group play game at the FIBA World Cup.
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USA Today
USA vs. Czechia winners and losers as Breanna Stewart, vets bounce back
Team USA finished the group stage at the 2026 FIBA Basketball Women's World Cup with a dominant victory over Czechia. Here are the winners and losers.
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USA Today
USA vs. Czechia Women's World Cup: Time, channel, how to watch
Team USA survived a scare against Italy at the FIBA Women’s World Cup, but the road to winning their fifth straight gold won't get easier vs. Czechia.
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For the Win
Caitlin Clark made the worst kind of history in Team USA win over Italy
Team USA barely survived Italy 55-52 at the FIBA World Cup, shooting a historically bad 29% while Caitlin Clark was held to just one point.
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AP News
Italy gives US a scare and China edges Czech Republic in women’s FIBA World Cup
Italy has given the United States a huge scare in the women’s FIBA World Cup
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Hawkeyes Wire
Where to watch Caitlin Clark, USA Basketball vs. Italy in FIBA World Cup
Here's where to watch Caitlin Clark and USA Basketball against Italy in their second game of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
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SB Nation
Team USA Off To A Fast Start In 2026 FIBA World Cup
Kara Lawson and Team USA are off to a good start in search of more gold.
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AP News
Italy gives US a scare and China edges Czech Republic at Women’s Basketball World Cup
Italy has given the United States a huge scare at the Women’s Basketball World Cup
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