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Team USA has won gold in men’s basketball at every Olympics but one since 1992 (when NBA players were first allowed to participate).

Which year did Team USA lose to Argentina in the semifinals?

• A: 2000

• B: 2004

• C: 2008

• D: 2012

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• 🏈 Jaguars WR Gabe Davis. The former UCF star is feeling right at home through the start of Jacksonville’s training camp. He and Trevor Lawrence are “trying to build that chemistry each and every day,” Davis said Monday. “I feel like we got our slants down pat. He kind of hits me where I want him every single time and our slim routes are really successful.” The big-play receiver may benefit from a more well-rounded route tree after being pigeonholed as a deep threat in Buffalo. Davis is still working his way back from a 2023 knee injury, but Doug Pederson said he plans to “get him out there” for the Jaguars’ first preseason game this weekend. -Gus Logue

• 🏀 Team USA F Kevin Durant. “Slim Reaper” is the most decorated Olympian on the squad, having won three Olympic gold medals and adding a FIBA World Championship title. At 35 years old, Durant’s contributions to this year’s team coming off the bench has been nothing less than spectacular. Having recorded double-digit points in Team USA’s group stage games, expect the two-time NBA Finals MVP to showcase his dominance in a big way as the United States men’s basketball team looks to take home gold. -RJ Saunders

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• 🏀 Team USA C Joel Embiid. Following a 15-point, 8-rebound, 5-assist exhibition game against Germany, there was a level of excitement about the former NBA MVP (who has citizenship in Cameroon and France) being a part of Team USA in Paris. However, that joyfulness from fans has disappeared and has been replaced with disappointment with the big man’s production. NBA legend Charles Barkley believes the Sixers star is out of shape and it’s the cause for his poor play. Whatever the reasoning, the Unites States will certainly need Embiid to step up now as the squad enters the medal rounds. -RJ Saunders

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