Clark, Howard lead U.S. over China in WC opener
Published by YuToday Staff
37 minutes ago · 2:25 readSeptember 4, 2026
Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard had 14 points each in the United States' 33-point win over China to open women's basketball World Cup play. ESPN first reported the story. This YuToday briefing gathers the confirmed facts, what changed, and what to watch next.
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Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard had 14 points each in the United States' 33-point win over China to open women's basketball World Cup play. Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard had 14 points each in the United States' 33-point win over China to open women's basketball World Cup play. Clark, Howard lead U.S. rout of China in women's World Cup opener ESPN Caitlin Clark posts double-double as Team USA opens FIBA Women's World Cup with blowout win over China Fox News What to know about Team USA and the World Cup women’s basketball field as play begins nytimes.com Team USA drops China to open FIBA Women's World Cup: Highlights, score usatoday.com Team USA vs. China Live FIBA Women's World Cup Updates, Scores and Highlights Bleacher Report
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Reported context includes the following: Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard had 14 points each in the United States' 33-point win over China to open women's basketball World Cup play. Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard had 14 points each in the United States' 33-point win over China to open women's basketball World Cup play. Clark, Howard lead U.S. rout of China in women's World Cup opener ESPN Caitlin Clark posts double-double as Team USA opens FIBA Women's World Cup with blowout win over China Fox News What to know about Team USA and the World Cup women’s basketball field as play begins nytimes.com Team USA drops China to open FIBA Women's World Cup: Highlights, score usatoday.com Team USA vs. China Live FIBA Women's World Cup Updates, Scores and Highlights Bleacher Report
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Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard had 14 points each in the United States' 33-point win over China to open women's basketball World Cup play. ESPN first reported the story. This YuToday briefing gathers the confirmed facts, what changed, and what to watch next.
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