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On Tokyo Daily, Brendan Dunlop talks Olympic basketball with Doug Smith of the Toronto Star after Team USA’s blowout win over the Czech Republic in the men’s tournament, and ahead of the Canadian women’s final group game versus Spain on Saturday night.

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On Tokyo Daily, Brendan Dunlop talks Olympic basketball with Doug Smith of the Toronto Star after Team USA’s blowout win over the Czech Republic in the men’s tournament, and ahead of the Canadian women’s final group game versus Spain on Saturday night.

Plus, Canadian women add to Canada’s medal tally, while track and field takes the spotlight in Tokyo with Jamaican women sweeping the podium in the 100-metre dash.

Rick Madonik - Toronto Star Coming out of a timeout, Team Canada power forward Miranda Ayim (9), Team Canada shooting guard Shay Colley (13), Team Canada forward Natalie Achonwa (11) and Team Canada small forward Kim Gaucher (8).
Rick Madonik - Toronto Star Coming out of a timeout, Team Canada power forward Miranda Ayim (9), Team Canada shooting guard Shay Colley (13), Team Canada forward Natalie Achonwa (11) and Team Canada small forward Kim Gaucher (8).

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