U.S. Women's Rout France, Win Gold

Christian Petersen/Getty Images(LONDON) -- The Women's Americans basketball team won their fifth straight gold medal on Saturday after they cruised past France 86-50.

It was a 12-point game at the half but once the third quarter hit, it was smooth sailing for the United States.

"It's not easy to just be put together and be expected to win a gold medal," Diana Taurasi said. "It's a special feeling."

Candace Parker scored 21 points and pulled in 11 rebounds which were too much for France to handle.  For the rest on the roster, along with Parker, they'll be shifting their attention towards the Rio Games in 2016.

"The legacy is real," said five-time Olympian Teresa Edwards, who was in attendance on Saturday. "What these kids have been doing is amazing. Without much time to practice. In the middle of the WNBA season. And they look good. It's like the whole world knows who we are. I'm really proud of them."

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Kevin Durant Leads USA Basketball Over France, 98-71

Oklahoma City Thunder/NBA(LONDON) -- The United States men’s basketball team tipped off Group A preliminary action Sunday with a 98-71 victory over France. Forward Kevin Durant led the way for the Stars and Stripes with 22 points and nine rebounds.

Forward Kevin Love contributed 14 points while guard Kobe Bryant had 10 points as the U.S. is looking to win its second consecutive gold medal.

Guard Tony Parker had 10 points for France.

Preliminary action for the U.S. continues on Tuesday when they take on Tunisia.

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Scoreboard Roundup - 7/25/12

Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) -- 2012 London Olympics – Women’s Soccer: The United States beat France, 4-2. Forward Alex Morgan led the way for the Stars and Stripes with two goals.

MLB: The Chicago White Sox (53-45) socked the Minnesota Twins (40-58), 8-2.

The Los Angeles Angels (54-45) defeated the Kansas City Royals (41-56), 11-6.

The New York Yankees (59-39) topped the Seattle Mariners (43-57), 5-2.

The Detroit Tigers (53-45) took care of the Cleveland Indians (49-49), 5-3.

The Tampa Bay Rays (51-47) stung the Baltimore Orioles (51-47), 10-1.

The Oakland Athletics (53-44) pounded the Toronto Blue Jays (48-49), 16-0.

The Texas Rangers (58-39) lassoed the Boston Red Sox (49-50), 5-3.

The Washington Nationals (58-39) downed the New York Mets (47-51), 5-2.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (55-42) one upped the Chicago Cubs (40-57), 3-2.

The Atlanta Braves (54-44) reeled in the Miami Marlins (45-53), 7-1.

The Philadelphia Phillies (45-54) outlasted the Milwaukee Brewers (44-53) in 10 innings, 7-6.

The San Diego Padres (42-58) doubled up the San Francisco Giants (55-43), 6-3.

The Cincinnati Reds (58-40) dumped the Houston Astros (34-65), 5-3.

The St. Louis Cardinals (52-46) handled the Los Angeles Dodgers (53-46) in 12-innings, 3-2.

The Colorado Rockies (37-60) doubled up the Arizona Diamondbbacks (49-49), 4-2.

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