Stay Updated: USA Basketball and USWNT Face Tough Knockout Rounds, Preseason Coaches Poll Released

This article is a new version of a sports newsletter. You can sign up to receive it daily here. The US Men's Basketball team and the US Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) have crucial games today. The US Men's Basketball faces Brazil in the quarterfinals, while the USWNT plays Germany in the semifinals.

The US Men's Basketball Team's Challenge

The US Men's Basketball team had a successful pool play, but now they face a tough challenge in the knockout round against Brazil. One player to watch is Bruno Caboclo, a former NBA prospect. While Caboclo can be inconsistent, he has the talent to make an impact. Jack Maloney provides a preview of the quarterfinal matchup on CBS Sports HQ. The US team's key player, Kevin Durant, is expected to lead the team to victory. The USWNT is also in action, having previously defeated Germany 4-1 in the group stage. Expect a close contest this time, with strong performances anticipated from both teams.

In addition, the US has tied Japan for the most gold medals at the Olympics, with Caroline Marks and Valarie Allman winning gold in women's surfing and women's discus throw, respectively. The US leads the overall medal count significantly. Even though Chase Budinger's Olympics are over, he has not ruled out a return. The Netherlands won men's 3x3 basketball, creating interest among BIG3 All-Stars, which could lead to a potential competition involving a monetary reward.