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September 10, 2026 | Edition #529

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Team USA put together its most dominant performance of the tournament yet, blowing out Hungary 108-56 to book a place in the FIBA World Cup semifinals. The win also gave Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese another chance to show off the chemistry they’ve developed, with their connection producing some of the night’s biggest moments.

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Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese ‘Fun’ Chemistry, Sonia Citron Taking Blow to the Head & More in Team USA’s Highest-Scoring Win vs Hungary

Team USA Are Through to the Semifinals of the FIBA World Cup.

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For all the rivalry talk surrounding Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, the two have shown they can work really well together. This play is the perfect proof of that.

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