Posts by Scott Mammoser

Scott Mammoser has covered major international events for FIBA, World Athletics and the International Skating Union. He has been to six Olympics and traveled to more than 90 countries.

Why the U.S. can’t look past Nigeria in Olympic opener

July 25, 2021

Nigeria was first African team to reach quarterfinals at World Cup

How USA Basketball’s 1996 gold medal team set the foundation of winning

July 24, 2021

Defeated Brazil in final of Atlanta Olympics 25 years ago

Sylvia Fowles, Tina Charles had head starts in mentoring young Olympians

July 23, 2021

Collier and Atkins learning from future Hall of Famers

Diana Taurasi expects to return for Nigeria opener

July 22, 2021

Five-time Olympian revealed to Bird she would carry U.S. flag

Jackie Young has changed her summer plans

July 22, 2021

Aces guard replaces Samuelson on U.S. women’s 3X3 team

Sue Bird to carry U.S. flag in opening ceremony

July 21, 2021

Follows in footsteps of her current coach and 2004 Olympics teammate, Dawn Staley

Your team-by-team Olympic women’s basketball preview is here!

July 21, 2021

Torrens, Vasic, Nurse and Meesseman among top foreign players to watch

Staley emphasizes familiarization after U.S. loss to Australia

July 17, 2021

Result is even more surprising after Cambage leaves Australian team

Chelsea Gray adds to list of first-time U.S. Olympians

July 10, 2021

The Aces guard will enter Team USA’s training camp at home in Las Vegas

Diggins-Smith defies odds to make Olympic debut

July 3, 2021

30-year-old mother joins former Notre Dame teammate Loyd in U.S. backcourt