United States Crowned World Basketball Champions Again as France Earns First Silver
The Americans pulled away in speed after a close first half, winning the final 97-79, according to Le Monde.
The United States won the women's basketball World Cup final 97-79 against France in Berlin, Le Monde reported, with the French team keeping pace through halftime before the Americans' speed proved decisive.
The result marked France's first World Cup final appearance and silver medal, according to the report.
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- Impériales, les Américaines de nouveau sacrées championnes du monde de basket, premier argent mondial pour les Françaises — Le Monde — Une
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