Posts by Scott Mammoser

Scott Mammoser covered the Paris 2024 Olympics for The Next. He has also covered major international events for FIBA, World Athletics and the International Skating Union. He has attended six other Olympics and traveled to more than 90 countries.

What led to Lauren Jackson’s 30-point outburst in bronze medal game

October 2, 2022

Australian Hall of Famer leaves the court on her own terms

Team USA players, wearing their red jerseys, raise their hands in the air in celebration after winning the gold medal in the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup.

Why this World Cup win was different for Team USA

October 1, 2022

A’ja Wilson named World Cup MVP after Team USA’s 22-point win over China

How Team USA and China advanced to the World Cup final

September 30, 2022

China in World Cup final for first time since 1994

USA's Alyssa Thomas holds the ball in her left hand and holds off a defender with her right arm.

Serbia takes Team USA out of paint, but Americans advance to semifinals

September 29, 2022

European teams shut out of World Cup semifinals for first time since 1994

What to watch in quarterfinal matchups of Sydney World Cup

September 27, 2022

Team USA to play Serbia on Wednesday night at 10 p.m. ET

How Sun and Aces players are adjusting to World Cup play in Sydney

September 27, 2022

U.S. defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina to conclude group stage undefeated

What led Team USA to scoring a single-game record 145 points

September 26, 2022

Americans break Brazil’s record for points in a World Cup game

Shakira Austin of the United States drives past Nairimar Vargas of Puerto Rico.

What led to a Shakira Austin breakthrough at the World Cup

September 23, 2022

Youngest player on Team USA leads team to win over Puerto Rico

How Puerto Rico erased past results in World Cup opener

September 22, 2022

Guirantes leads team to its first-ever World Cup victory

Breanna Stewart boxes out Diamond DeShields during a Team USA practice.

What to watch for as the FIBA World Cup tips off

September 21, 2022

Twelve teams will compete for a gold medal in Sydney