Team USA
Team USA Falls Flat In 5-2 Loss To Mexico At WBC
Team USA has a lineup full of MVPs and All-Stars, and sent out the reigning NL Cy Young winner for its opening game of the World Baseball Classic.
Spanish Basketball Players Reportedly Trashed Hotel Rooms After Olympic Loss
Let’s just say some members of the Spanish Olympic basketball team took their 107-100 loss to the United States in the gold medal game at the London Olympics pretty hard.
Winning First Day For Illinois Athletes At London Olympics
Three athletes with ties to the Chicago-area qualified for the medal rounds of their respective sports on Saturday at the 2012 Olympics in London.
USOC: Flap Over China-Made Olympic Uniforms Is ‘Nonsense’
The U.S. Olympic athletes are made in America, but their uniforms are made in China. The revelation sparked controversy Thursday that brought angry reaction from the highest levels of government in the U.S.
Bosh Out Of Olympics To Rest, Rehab Injury
Chris Bosh is still hurting, and his Olympic plans are being pushed aside so he can heal.
Muller: Should NBA Olympians Be Paid? Dwyane Wade Seems To Think So
I never thought I would say this, but maybe Mr. Wade and Mr. Allen should listen to LeBron James to see what it means to be a member of Team USA.
U.S. Scores First Soccer Win Vs. Italy
The United States beat Italy for the first time in 11 games over 78 years, a 1-0 victory in an exhibition Wednesday night on Clint Dempsey’s goal in the 55th minute.
Just Like Pippen, Playing For Team USA Helped Rose
Derrick Rose’s 2010 season is going better than anyone realistically expected. Well maybe anyone but Rose himself who, on media day, wondered why he couldn’t win the MVP award this season.
Blackhawks Call Up Leddy From Rockford
As expected, the Chicago Blackhawks have recalled defenseman Nick Leddy from the Rockford IceHogs.
Blackhawks’ Morin And Leddy Will Defend Gold Medal
In last year’s Olympic games, the Chicago Blackhawks were on full display. While the next Olympics aren’t for some time, the team will remain well represented in International play.
U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Faces Italy Saturday
The Eagles and the Bears aren’t the only big football game in town this weekend. The U.S. Women’s soccer team is taking on Italy Saturday at Toyota Park with a spot in next year’s World Cup at stake.
Team USA challenged, but tops Russia to advance
ISTANBUL — Kevin Durant scored 33 points and the United States beat Russia 89-79 on Thursday to move within two wins of its first world championship since 1994. The victory came on the 38th anniversary […]
Coach K fires back over Russian coach’s comments on ’72 games
ISTANBUL — Russia’s coach believes the Soviets were right in 1972. The Americans say he’s got it all wrong. U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski responded to David Blatt’s opinion that the Soviet Union’s victory in the […]
Rose and Team USA dominate Angola
ISTANBUL — Before it can win a world championship, the United States needed to start looking like a world champion. Kevin Durant, Chauncey Billups and the rest of the Americans finally had that appearance Monday, […]
After slow start, Team USA goes on to Dominate Tunisia
ISTANBUL — Eric Gordon scored 21 points and the United States pulled away after a sluggish first half to beat Tunisia 92-57 on Thursday in its final game of pool play at the world championship. […]
Team USA rolls past Iran, enters round of 16 undefeated
ISTANBUL — In the political arena, Iran vs. the United States is a matchup that gets attention. In a basketball arena, not so much. “For me, it’s a normal game,” Iran captain Mahdi Kamrany said. […]
Team USA beats Brazil, out to a 3-0 start
ISTANBUL — The United States survived its first tough test at the world championships, edging Brazil 70-68 on Monday when Leandro Barbosa’s shot rattled out at the buzzer.
Durant, Team USA take first game of worlds
ISTANBUL — An arena that was nearly covered in Slovenian green grew louder with every U.S. miss. Playing a rare early game, the United States had stalled after a quick start, and a double-digit lead […]
Rose and Team USA take down Greece in last game before worlds
ATHENS, Greece — The United States breezed to one last exhibition victory before the start of the world basketball championships, not that coach Mike Krzyzewski seemed to care. He’s just happy that his group brimming […]
Team USA roster set, Rose makes team and Rondo withdraws name
ATHENS, Greece — The U.S. national basketball team finalized its roster for the world championships when Boston Celtics star Rajon Rondo asked to withdraw from consideration.
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