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Team USA hits historic low at FIBA World Cup. 6:00 PM CESTBrian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer CloseESPN.com NBA writer since 2010Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven yearsAuthor of two books DONGGUAN, China -- Sometimes the worst insult can be apathy.

Team USA hits historic low at FIBA World Cup

Wednesday night, when France beat Team USA, some French players had tears in their eyes and star Rudy Gobert said he'd fulfilled a lifelong dream. Thursday night, when Serbia jumped out to a 25-point lead in the first quarter and went on to beat the Americans for the first time, 94-89, avenging a 30-point loss in the Olympic gold-medal game in 2016, there was ... nothing. No emotion. The Serbian players just walked off the floor. It's true the game had no material stakes. Nikola Jokic, the first team All-NBA center the USA was fretting about facing for weeks, sort of went through the game at medium speed. "It goes in the books," said Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, who crushed Team USA with 28 points. Man. But ... Team USA will play for seventh place Saturday in Beijing. NFL fans can now customize suits, here's a look. Football fans who want to “dress for success” can support their favorite NFL team while donning business attire.

NFL fans can now customize suits, here's a look

Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A Bank will both offer NFL fans suits and sport coats customized with linings of their favorite teams. Customers will be able to customize their jackets by picking the fabric, fit and details like the digitally printed linings with NFL team logos. The stores’ parent company, Tailored Brands, announced its multi-year licensing agreement with the NFL on Tuesday. NFL fans can now customize their suits and sport coats with linings from their favorite football teams in any Men's Wearhouse and Jos.

“We are both excited and very proud to offer NFL suit and sport coat linings to dedicated football fans,” said Dinesh Lathi, president and CEO of Tailored Brands. Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. Both brands will begin offering the NFL logos starting Thursday, when the first week of the NFL season kicks off. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESS Opens a New Window. This is what Rory McIlroy told Justin Timberlake during a bunker lesson. Ever wanted a bunker lesson with Rory McIlroy?

This is what Rory McIlroy told Justin Timberlake during a bunker lesson

Well, thanks to the European Tour’s Twitter account, we got a glimpse into what he’d say. Rory, sporting an expensive new watch and playing a practice round at the Omega European Masters with Justin Timberlake, took a moment to give his playing partner a little bunker lesson crash course. His advice was simple and really helpful, so let’s break it down. Step One: Line up the club shaft The first thing Rory did is draw a line in the sand perpendicular to the target line, from the golf ball to his stance.

-Set the clubface open, so the leading edge of the clubface sits alongside the line. Step Two: Fold the elbow Once he got set up, the next step was pretty simple: Rory just focuses on folding his right elbow into his body on the backswing. Lesser-seen part of the tennis world lacks the glamour of the court - Axios. What the sports world is saying about Andrew Luck's decision to retire. These 8 Sports Celebrities Also Played The Franchise Game. Folks who buy into franchises and open locations—be they restaurants, car washes, or some other type of service—are immediately confronted with the challenge of getting potential customers to sit up and take notice.

These 8 Sports Celebrities Also Played The Franchise Game

That’s where celebrities have a distinct advantage when they buy into the franchise game: Their name and face recognition, their reputation and brand, can act as a siren that can draw in customers in ways the average franchisee cannot. They can even use their draw as a bargaining chip when negotiating the sale price of franchises they’re thinking of buying. Sports celebrities carry a unique type of panache to their fame, one developed by success in real time on the playing field, overcoming odds and winning under pressure before vast crowds. That element creates an attractant that can benefit them as franchisees looking to market their franchise investments. Below are six sports celebrities that have invested in franchises as part of their off-the-field business strategy.

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