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Since early 2024, Russia has been producing large amounts of fake videos using AI to mimic US news organizations and influential figures, aiming to sow distrust and influence public opinion, especially around major events like the Paris Olympics, with sophisticated deepfake techniques that are increasingly hard to detect.
Team USA Basketball faces Serbia in their final pre-Olympics exhibition game in Abu Dhabi. The game serves as a preview for their upcoming group stage match at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Team USA, featuring stars like Steph Curry and Anthony Davis, aims to continue their winning streak after a close victory over Australia. Serbia, led by Nikola Jokić, looks to bounce back after a loss to Australia. The game is broadcast on FS1 and available for streaming on various platforms.
The United States men’s basketball team roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris was announced, featuring NBA stars such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant. The team, aiming to defend their gold medal from the Tokyo Olympics, will be coached by Steve Kerr. The schedule includes games against Serbia, South Sudan, and a team from the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Viewers can watch the games on NBC and Peacock.
The roster for the United States men’s basketball team at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris has been revealed, featuring NBA stars such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant. The team, seeking to defend the gold medal won at the Tokyo Olympics, will be coached by Steve Kerr. The Olympic matchups will be televised by NBC and streamed on Peacock, with the team's schedule including games against Serbia, South Sudan, and a qualifying team from the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Team USA men's basketball has finalized its 12-player roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics, including veterans like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry, as well as newcomers Kawhi Leonard, Joel Embiid, Anthony Edwards, and Tyrese Haliburton. The team will be coached by Steve Kerr, who plans to step down after the Olympics, and aims to secure its fifth consecutive gold medal in men's basketball.
Kawhi Leonard is set to claim the final spot on the United States men's basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics, pending his recovery from a knee injury. His potential inclusion signals a positive outlook for his postseason availability with the Clippers. If he commits, it will be Leonard's first Olympic appearance, reinforcing Team USA's determination to secure a gold medal after a disappointing fourth-place finish in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Team USA is finalizing its roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics men's basketball, which includes iconic players such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Joel Embiid. The roster also features Anthony Davis, Devin Booker, Anthony Edwards, and others. Coach Steve Kerr will lead the team, with one roster slot remaining open ahead of the training camp and exhibition games in Las Vegas.
Former college star Jimmer Fredette, Canyon Barry, Kareem Maddox, and Dylan Travis have been selected for the USA men’s 3x3 basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, after winning a silver medal at the 2023 FIBA 3x3 World Cup. The team qualified automatically as the No. 2 team in the world in FIBA’s ranking system, and the event will take place outdoors at the Place de la Concorde. Serbia, USA, and China have qualified for the men’s 3x3 basketball event, with the full schedule to be determined after qualifying concludes in May.
The United States women's national soccer team will face Australia, Germany, and either Morocco or Zambia in Group B at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking the first competitive games with incoming head coach Emma Hayes. The U.S. men's national soccer team will compete at the Olympics for the first time since 2008, drawn in Group A alongside host France, New Zealand, and the winner of a playoff between Guinea and the fourth-place team from Asian qualifying.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has committed to play for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics, choosing the U.S. over France and Cameroon. Embiid's decision is a significant boost for the U.S. team, providing size, strength, and scoring ability. The 7-foot, 280-pound center is considered one of the top players in the NBA and averaged a career-high 33.1 points per game last season. Other NBA stars like LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant have also expressed interest in playing for Team USA in Paris.