Foot on the line: U.S. women hoops barely win gold

The seemingly unbeatable U.S. women's basketball team looked mortal on Sunday. However, they escaped Paris with gold by mere inches. - Josh B. [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240812) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240812) Top Story The seemingly unbeatable U.S. women's basketball team looked mortal on Sunday. However, they escaped Paris with gold by mere inches. - Josh B. 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