I have been gone to BASIC training for 10 weeks and I am back to a civilian lifestyle. It was a real learning experience and I made friends there, but the most important thing for me was volunteering to serve the country at a time of its greatest need. I missed my hoops and at least was able to see TEAM USA implementing the dribble drive offense. It was a beautiful to see our country back on top i
Well, the judo portion of the 2008 Beijing Olympics is officially over. For Team USA there were some disappointments, but several strong showings by new Olympic competitors, and one historic medal. Here's the breakdown for Team USA: Women -48kgSayaka Matsumoto lost her first match in preliminaries and was eliminated in her first match in repechage. Her first fight was against Japan's legendary Ry
TEAM USA DEFEATS SPAIN 118-107 TO WIN OLYMPIC GOLD. Riding 27 points from Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat) and 20 points from Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers), the 2008 U.S. Men's Olympic Team (8-0) dethroned reigning World Champion Spain (6-2) in a fight-to-the-finish 118-107 victory that earned the USA the Olympic gold medal Sunday afternoon at Wukesong Arena in Beijing, China. The gold was the USA's
Team USA has finally redeemed their title as the best basketball nation in the world, beating Spain 118-107. It was a close game through 40 minutes, truly the best international game I've seen so far. Kobe Bryant was kind of the MVP of this game, he had big plays on both ends down the stretch. It seemed like each team really really wanted it, runs and amazing shots were plentiful in this game. Jua
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Today is the second-to-last day of the Olympics, and of course, it’s showtime for our USA Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams. This morning, the Men’s team advanced to the Gold Medal final with [...]
I've been disappointed by some of Team USA's earlier performances, but it sounds like they are good enough to win. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to watch the first two medal-round games (Australia, Agrentina last night Beijing time) due to the early morning starts. I am eagerly awaiting waking up at 2:30 am Eastern to watch the gold medal game (USA vs. Spain). I have to honestly say that I do
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From the early going you could tell Team USA was trying to send a message to the Aussies. On their first three possessions they went right into the post to Dwight Howard and let him go right at Australia’s best play, Andrew Bogut. To which Bogut and Australia had no answer.
Bogut picked up two quick [...]
Germany which figured to be one of the tougher challenges for Team USA, proved the complete opposite, falling 106-57 on Monday Morning (ET time or whatever). The Germans who have two NBA-ers in Dirk Nowitzki and Chris Kaman were thought to be able to be a test for Team USA in their last game [...]
Team USA finished up pool play with a big win over Germany, 106-57. This wasn't really a game worth watching, but I saw a lot of great highlights. This was really no contest, it was 31-12 after the first. The USA had too much fire power for Germany to handle. Germany really is weak offensively, something that doesn't get you past pool play.Again shooting was a positive for the US. Although not as
Wherever Kobe Bryant and company go in this city, pandemonium follows. Forays from their luxury hotel into Beijing have resulted in mob scenes as Chinese and international fans seek photos and autographs from the NBA stars."We're like the Beatles over here," Chris Paul, the New Orleans Hornets all-star guard, told reporters.For Chris Colwill, a 23-year-old diver from Athens, Ga., and most other U.
Team USA beat up on Greece 92-69, finally taking full control of a big game. In the opening minutes of this game Team USA looked terrible. JKidd picked up three very quick fouls (I think at the 8:35 mark in the first quarter) and the game was slow and it was Greece's game. That's why the game really took a turn in the second quarter. Team USA stopped playing Greece's game and started playing their
Now that Team USA beat Angola (97-76), it's time for them to prepare for some big games. Next up is Greece, a team with no players I am familiar with. They aren't favorites to medal, but International "Guru" Fran Fraschilla thinks that they are the best "team" in this tournament. Looking at their roster (scroll down from the link to see it), I see that six of the guys on this team will be teammate
The United States cruised over China in it's first Olympic game early Sunday morning.The USA somewhat got off to a sluggish start, but I guess you could say China got off to a rather 'hot' start. China was making nearly every outside shot in the first half despite Team USA winning 101-70.The USA's defense looked very good the whole game, pressuring China's guards and making Yao Ming and Yi Jianlia
Team USA beat China 101-70 in the opening of their Olympic tour. China stayed tough for most of the first half, I was surprised by how well they played. Yao looked okay, especially for only being 60-70%. The key was really China just wearing down, the three point shot didn't fall near as much in the second half.Team USA really has to work on: defending and making the three point shot. China shot 1
Hopefully they just had to get this clunker out of their system. Team USA remains undefeated in exhibition basketball, but this was not a game that any member of the team could have been proud of. Team USA looked like a NBA team just before the All-Star break, when you know it’s an effort just to [...]
Team USA beat Australia in a surprisingly close 87-76 exhibition game. Australia was really in it for all four quarters and they did it all without top NBA draft pick Andrew Bogut (ankle injury). I was impressed by young guard Patrick Mills, he's a small, speedy guy who p could make a lot of noise.The Australian offense seemed to be better than any other team they faced. With Bogut playing, this t
Team USA will take on Andrew Bogut and the Aussie's on Tuesday at 8 a.m. Eastern time on ESPN2. If you've heard of Shawn Redhage you're either Australian, Fran Fraschilla, or really up on foreign basketball (sorry, Aussies, you're great!).Anyway, I think team USA needs to blow out the Australian's like they did the Canadian's. The one thing that is becoming a growing concern is the way team USA is
Team USA beat Lithuania 120-84 to improve to 3-0 in exhibition games. When you consider the level of competition, this was the best performance from this squad. What I liked the most was the way they came out defensively. Kobe really set the tone on both ends. They didn't allow Jasikevicius (their only good ball handler) to go to his right; they almost always forced him to his left. In the first h
In an early game (started at 8pm Eastern time) the USA beat Turkey 114-82. Turkey stayed close through most of the first half, but just like Canada, they were blown out.The thing they really have to work on is defense. I think they will do fine with getting steals and getting out into the open court, but they need solid half court defense. Just like Fran was saying, the teams they're going to be f
Friday I was very tuned and interested in watching basketball almost as much as March Madness.When it comes to USA Basketball, I am a big fan. I am a fan of almost any national team. Whether it's basketball, soccer, or the whole Olympics in general. Maybe it's because I have a great sense of pride for my country, maybe not I don't know. But there's something about watching our countries teams.The
Team USA did what I thought they would and beat Canada big time, 120-65. The first quarter was close, but team USA cruised the rest of the way. I was most impressed by how good DWade looked, he looks great, no hesitation when he went up for a nice dunk. I think that once the US knew it was over in the second half, they were more relaxed and had much better ball movement.Anyway, for anyone who care
The TV schedule for the Team USA Basketball squad in the upcoming 2008 Beijing Olympics has been released. All games will air on ESPN, ESPN-2, or ESPN-U. All times listed are EDT. The Network will provide a live game broadcast as well as re-broadcasts of the contests, because of the time difference.
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The “Associated Press” reported Tuesday that Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star forward LeBron James suffered what is being termed a mild sprain of his right ankle during a Team USA practice session Tuesday. LBJ incurred the injury when he landed on Seattle SuperSonics’ Kevin Durant foot during a scrimmage against a Las Vegas area high school team. [...]
Fourteen Major League organizations will be represented when Team USA travels to the Beijing Olympics in August. Manager Davey Johnson announced the roster yesterday, which includes power hitter Matt LaPorta, the key player in the Brewers' swap for CC Sabathia.LaPorta went to the Cleveland Indians along with two others in exchange for the ace pitcher, and is considered a top first base prospect. J
Follow the US Olympic Basketball Team from the inside as they get ready to make America proud.Part 1 of a 5 part series which was on ESPN2 yesterday. Episode 2 will air July 21st.193MB, 48', mp4.ROAD TO REDEMPTIONbballvideos
Estados Unidos.- Atletas de Nike (NYSE:NKE), incluyendo a Lauryn Williams, estrenarán el uniforme de Nike USA Track and Field (USATF), el cual vestiran miembros del Equipo Olímpico de Pista y Campo 2008, esto ante una multitud de 20 mil aficionados en el histórico Hayward Field en University of Oregon durante las Pruebas Olímpicas de Pista y Campo U.S.Nike nació
After much anticipation and speculation, the Olympic Team uniforms have been presented for the world to see. How does the '08 gear compare to previous team uniforms?By Jay Hicks.Photo courtesy Image of Sport.
The Associated Press reported on Tuesday, that Team USA will play all their basketball games in the 2008 Beijing Olympics at either 8:00 pm or 10:15 pm Beijing time. There is only one problem, Beijing time is 12 hours earlier than EDT, in other words the games will be played at 8:00 am or 10:15 [...]
Team USA Player Profile: Laura Berg Laura Berg, Santa Fe Springs, Calif. (Graduate ’98) – Outfielder Berg is the one three-time Olympic gold medalist to be selected to the 2008 Women’s National Team. Along with her three Olympic gold medals, Berg has captured gold at four World Championships and three Pan American Games. She also [...]
Press ReleaseUSATF NewsWednesday, April 23, 2008World's top track stars compete at USA vs. The World at the Penn RelaysPHILADELPHIA - Nearly all of the world's top sprinters, including Tyson Gay, Asafa Powell, Allyson Felix, Jeremy Wariner, Sanya Richards and Lauryn Williams, are slated to compete Saturday at USA vs. The World at the Penn Relays.After dominating performances over the last three years saw the home team win five of the six races contested, Team USA will attempt to equal or better that performance Saturday during the first event of the 2008 USATF Outdoor Visa Championship Series. USA vs. The World at the Penn Relays will be broadcast live on ESPN2 from 2-4 p.m. Eastern Time.Potent lineups.Nearly 150 athletes from 11 countries around the world will compete at this year's USA v
From her proud dad (and rightfully so). Another great achievement for one of the finest runners in NCS history:Jacque competed in the USA Cross Country Championships this pass weekend (6K) in San Diego and ran a incredible race to qualify for Team USA (Junior Team). A field of than 170 athletes representing 16 national federations will compete on March 1st at the fourth annual North America, Central America and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Cross Country Championships at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. The NACAC Championships will contest races for the open men's 8 km, open women's 6 km, junior men's 6 km and junior women's 4 km. Jacque will be running representing the USA. Jacque will receive her Team USA uniform this week (COOL)... we will keep you all info
Team USA took fourth place at the 2007 International Chiba Ekiden on Friday in Chiba, Japan, finishing in 2:09:05. The host team from Japan won the event in 2:05:56, defeating defending champion Kenya by 1:10. Russia was third in 2:08:00. Now in its 19th year, the format of the race was revised to feature mixed teams of men and women running six alternating legs totaling 42.195 km as follows: 1st leg, Men 5 km; 2nd leg, Women 5 km; 3rd leg, Men 10 km; 4th leg, Women 5 km; 5th leg, Men 10 km; 6
Unfortunately due to the difference in the time zones between Canada and Australia I didn't get to watch a whole lot of the presidents cup live, but I did enjoy what I did get to see. As much as it pains me to say it my prediction for the cup was correct. The win will go down as their first away from US soil, but I hardly think that Canada is exactly away soil!Overview of each day and event of the tournament:Thursday Foursomes US Team International Team Status Stricker/Mahan Scott/Ogilvy USA wins 3 and 2 Mickelson/Austin Singh/Weir AS Cink/Johnson
Lebron James scored 31 points, most by an American player in an Olympic qualifier, and the United States capped its dominance in the desert by beating Argentina 118-81 on Sunday to win the FIBA Americas championship.
Then James and Anthony climbed the podium and were given gold medals — a first for the two players whose international careers had consisted of nothing but bronze.
“I’m tired of bronze,” Anthony said. “I’m speechless right now. This is my first time ever winning the gold medal.”
Dwight Howard made all seven of his shots and scored 20 points, and Anthony added 16 points for the Americans, who were never challenged while winning 10 games in 12 days and will head to Beijing next summer as one of the favorites.
The U.S. men’s basketball team has a lot of work to do before the FIBA America’s Championship later this week. Over the weekend they scrimmaged against the U.S. Select Team, a squad made up of younger NBA players (such as Jason Kapono, Aaron Brooks, and Jeff Green), and they lost. For some reason a cliche-happy Mike Krzyzewski seems unconcerned.
“I don’t think you make anything of any one thing,” Krzyzewski said. “It’s all a process.
Hopefully that process will be finished by the time the U.S. has to play Canada and Brazil later this week. If it’s not, all the bogus charging calls in the world won’t be able to help Coach K.
Here is a LeBron James dunk video for you to get pumped up on before the upcoming Team USA international match ups. I feel very good about the chances that Team USA has this year. With hops like the ones seen by LeBron James in this video, how could they lose? The first Olympic scrimmage has taken place with Kobe Bryant having the game high of 26 points. LeBron James scored a respectable 18 points but missed a scrimmaging winning shot. The Team USA games are definitely harder to get than any NBA ticket. I envy anyone that will get to see these games. LeBron James has something to prove after the Cavs results during the NBA finals.
Forsythe/Team USA Claims Silver at Pan American Games Logan Forsythe and Team USA lost to Cuba Friday in the Baseball Final of the Pan American … Logan Forsythe, Pan American Games, Arkansas Razorbacks, USA Baseball, Baseball … Games, bringing … Posted in Pan 2007 - Rio de Janeiro 2007 Pan-American Games Blog… ( View br / Technorati URL search
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Press Release RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL— Cody Satterwhite (Ole Miss) saved both ends of Team USA’s (15-5, 4-0 Pan Am Games) doubleheader at the Pan American Games, defeating Brazil 7-5 in the play-in game and then moving … medal (1967) and eight silver medals since 1951 at these Games, will face Cuba, who won their pool
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FROM USA BASEBALL RELEASE CARY, NC— Lance Lynn (1-0) struck out 10 over six innings as Team USA (8-1) cruised to a 13-2 victory over Chinese Taipei ( … the schedule in the Pan American Games, one night game, followed by two early games… it was Team USA’
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FROM USA BASEBALL RELEASE BURLINGTON, NC— Roger Kieschnick (Texas Tech) hit his second home run of the series, the go-ahead two-run home run in the top of the ninth, to lead Team USA (7-1) to a 6-4 victory over Chinese Taipei (1-2) in the second game of the five-game series. Kieschnick finished with three RBIs, all coming in the last two innings
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Team USA Names Roster Posted Jun. 13, 2007 4:03 pm by John Manuel Filed under: … for the summer heading into its regular-season schedule and two international events–the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the World Port Tournament in the Netherlands. Team USA also
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