Joel Embiid, already rewarded with a starting nod to the All-Star Game, will join 76ers teammate Ben Simmons in the All-Star Weekend's Rising Stars game, the NBA announced Wednesday.
Kevin Durant scores 25 points to help lead the United States to a 57-point rout of China in its Rio Olympics opener.
The United States blew out Venezuela 80-45 behind Kyrie Irving and DeMarcus Cousins in a pre-Olympics exhibition Friday night.
With contributions from college stars Jazmyn Jackson and Ali Aguilar and veterans Valerie Arioto and Michelle Moultrie, Team USA tops Japan and raises hopes for inclusion in 2020 Olympics.
Canada beat Finland 2-0 for the gold medal, and Russia routed the United States 7-2 to win the bronze at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday.
New England Patriots safety Nate Ebner is taking a leave of absence to train for the U.S. Olympic rugby team.
