U.S. women's hoops on target for eighth gold after beating Japan

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VILLENEVE-D'ASCQ, France -- The United States romped to a resounding 102-76 victory over Japan in the women's basketball tournament at the Pierre Mauroy stadium on Monday, demonstrating that the defending champions are positioned to make a strong push for their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal.In their Group C opener, the Americans took to the court with all the firepower of Brean