Double despair for American 3x3 basketball squads

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PARIS -- The United States, the reigning champion, suffered a stunning second loss in the women's 3x3 basketball pool stage at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, downed 20-17 by an Azerbaijan side featuring former WNBA guard Tiffany Hayes.

After losing to Germany in the opening game of the tournament on Tuesday, the Americans had been expected to bounce back with a victory