56 in a row: U.S. women's hoops open Games with win

Despite the controversy surrounding the formation of the roster, Team USA was business as usual, blowing out Japan in its Olympic opener. - Josh B. [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240730) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240730) Top Story Despite the controversy surrounding the formation of the roster, Team USA was business as usual, blowing out Japan in its Olympic opener. - Josh B. 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