USA women’s basketball team start chase for eighth straight gold with Japan rout

• Group C: USA 102-76 Japan
• Staley admits Clark may have warranted place on team
• The latest medal table | Live schedule | And full results

A'ja Wilson scored 24 points and Breanna Stewart added 22 to help the US beat Japan 102-76 on Monday night in the Olympic opener for both teams.

The Americans now have a 56-game Olympic winning streak that dates to the 1992 Barcelona Games.