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Long-term commitment key to maintaining basketball's success Posted Monday, August 25, 2008 10:00 AM ET By the Associated Press But if the United States wants to stay on top after fighting so hard to get back there, Jerry Colangelo - or whomever replaces him - better hope some players are serious about playing again and willing to make another long-term commitment. The Americans can no longer afford to send anyone but their best and expect to win.
U.S. men rise to new heights, on court and off Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 3:20 AM ET By Alan Abrahamson, NBCOlympics.com Anything less than gold simply would not do. That was the mission. That was the mandate. Gold, and only gold, would redeem recent American failures -- the missteps that had reduced American stature in the game Americans had long dominated.
U.S. men rise to new heights, on court and off Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 3:20 AM ET By Alan Abrahamson, NBCOlympics.com Anything less than gold simply would not do. That was the mission. That was the mandate. Gold, and only gold, would redeem recent American failures -- the missteps that had reduced American stature in the game Americans had long dominated.
Redemption achieved: U.S. men win gold Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 1:54 AM ET By The Associated Press Order is restored in international basketball. The United States is back on top, but not by that much anymore.
Argentina earns bronze, beats Lithuania Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 1:51 AM ET By The Associated Press
Carlos Delfino had 20 points and 10 rebounds as Argentina defeated Lithuania 87-75 on Sunday to win the Olympic bronze medal in men's basketball.
U.S. women among most dominant teams ever Posted Saturday, August 23, 2008 12:06 PM ET By J. Douglas Foster, NBCOlympics.com The U.S. women's basketball team has gone places no other women's squad, in any sport, had ever gone before. In fact, their place in history is right alongside a select group of company.
Headed straight four history: U.S. women golden again Posted Saturday, August 23, 2008 8:36 AM ET By the Associated Press With its third straight win over Australia in the Olympic gold medal game, the U.S. became the first women's team in history to win four straight Olympic gold medals. It won Saturday night, 92-65.
Hammon helps Russia to second straight bronze Posted Saturday, August 23, 2008 6:33 AM ET By the Associated Press Becky Hammon scored 22 points to help Russia beat host China 94-81 Saturday night for the Olympic bronze medal.
James emerges as leader for US men's basketball Posted Saturday, August 23, 2008 6:13 AM ET By the Associated Press
Barely used in the 2004 Olympics, LeBron James has emerged four years later as the leader of one of the great teams in U.S. Olympic history.
Leslie looks to win fourth straight gold medal Posted Saturday, August 23, 2008 3:22 AM ET By The Associated Press
Lisa Leslie has one game left in her incredible Olympic career. She doesn't envision it ending with her first loss.
Field is closer ... but not that close to Team USA Posted Friday, August 22, 2008 10:18 AM ET By Alan Paul, NBCOlympics.com The international game has gotten better. But when Team USA is focused, it still has the world's greatest collection of basketball talent.
Spain hoping to pull Worlds-Olympics double Posted Friday, August 22, 2008 10:04 AM ET By The Associated Press
Pau Gasol had 19 points as Spain defeated Lithuania 91-86 on Friday night to advance to the Olympic gold medal game for the first time since 1984.
Semifinals no sweat for U.S. this time Posted Friday, August 22, 2008 9:22 AM ET By The Associated Press
The U.S. Olympic men's basketball team has advanced to its first major gold-medal game in eight years after a 101-81 victory against Argentina.
U.S. looks to clear semifinal hurdle Posted Friday, August 22, 2008 12:16 AM ET By The Associated Press
The United States has cruised into the semifinals, but it's a round the Americans have struggled in recently. See if they can shake the semi slump against Argentina Friday LIVE here and on NBC.
Australia's road to gold goes through U.S. again Posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 10:54 AM ET By The Associated Press
Even with one of its best players watching from the bench, Australia had more than enough to get back to another women's basketball Olympic final.
U.S. women reach fourth straight title game Posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 6:50 AM ET By The Associated Press
Diana Taurasi had 21 points and the U.S. women's basketball team beat Russia 67-52 Thursday to advance to their fourth straight Olympic gold medal game.
U.S. women have plenty of motivation Posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 3:03 AM ET By The Associated Press
The U.S. women's basketball team doesn't need any extra motivation to try and win its fourth straight Olympic gold medal.
Argentina slips by Greece, into semis Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 9:58 AM ET By The Associated Press
San Antonio Spurs' guard Manu Ginobili scored 24 points and Carlos Delfino added 23 to lead defending Olympic champion Argentina into the men's semifinals with an 80-78 victory against Greece Wednesday night.
U.S. controls boards, Aussies in quarters Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 9:49 AM ET By The Associated Press
The U.S. Olympic team has advanced to the semifinals of the Beijing Games with a 116-85 victory against Australia.
USA dominating best Olympic field ever Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 9:03 AM ET By Jon Ackerman, NBCOlympics.com With more NBA players on international teams than ever -- and with three other squads who have proved themselves on the big stage -- the Beijing semifinals should be the best ever. Too bad Team USA seems bent on blowing out even the best of opponents.
Lithuania knocks host China out of medal contention Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 8:53 AM ET By The Associated Press
Sarunas Jasikevicius scored 23 points to lead Lithuania to a 94-68 win against China, eliminating the Olympic hosts from the men's basketball competition.
World champion Spain moves on to semis Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 4:49 AM ET By The Associated Press
Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol scored 20 points to lead world champion Spain to a 72-59 win against Croatia Wednesday in men's basketball.
US knows anything can happen in 1-and-done Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 12:11 AM ET By The Associated Press
By the time the U.S. Olympic basketball team was done flexing its offensive muscle against Spain, plenty of observers were convinced they had just watched the gold-medal favorites.
Jackson to have surgery -- after Games Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 11:46 PM ET By The Associated Press
Australia and WNBA basketball star Lauren Jackson will undergo surgery on a persistent right ankle injury after the Beijing Games, the Australian Olympic Committee said Wednesday.
Russia reaches semis with win over Spain Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 9:20 AM ET By The Associated Press
Tatiana Shchegoleva scored 19 points and Russia beat Spain 84-65 on Tuesday night in the women's basketball quarterfinals at the Olympics.