A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum to miss FIBA World Cup due to health reasons: What it means for Team USA
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Team USA will be without star players A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum for the upcoming FIBA Women's World Cup due to health reasons. The tournament is scheduled to begin this week in Berlin, Germany. Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen have been named to take their places on the roster.
Wilson, a four-time WNBA MVP, has carried a heavy workload during the early portion of the season for the Las Vegas Aces. She requires a break to rest and prepare for the upcoming playoffs. Plum, a former teammate of Wilson, will also sit out the international competition.
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How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
CBS Sports (US)Focuses on tournament impact and roster replacements Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen.
Las Vegas Review-Journal (Las Vegas, US) (US)Emphasizes Wilson's heavy WNBA workload and the need to rest for playoffs.
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