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US Dream Team outlast stubborn Spaniards to take basketball gold
By David Owen at the North Greenwich Arena in London
August 12 - The latest manifestation of the "Dream Team" won the USA's 14th Olympic men's basketball tournament at the North Greenwich Arena today against stubborn Spanish opponents who kept the outcome in doubt until deep into the match's final quarter.
August 12 - The latest manifestation of the "Dream Team" won the USA's 14th Olympic men's basketball tournament at the North Greenwich Arena today against stubborn Spanish opponents who kept the outcome in doubt until deep into the match's final quarter. Add new comment
Milton Keynes basketball team to play at Copper Box after London 2012
By Emily Goddard
August 8 - MK Lions have been confirmed to play in £43 million (€53 million/$70 million) 6,000 capacity Copper Box arena on the London 2012 Olympic Park following this summer's Games.
August 8 - MK Lions have been confirmed to play in £43 million (€53 million/$70 million) 6,000 capacity Copper Box arena on the London 2012 Olympic Park following this summer's Games.US basketball "Dream Team" records highest score ever at the Olympics
By Tom Degun at the Basketball Arena on the Olympic Park in London
August 2 - The star-studded United States men's basketball "Dream Team" continued to prove the show stealers at London 2012 as they routed a helpless Nigeria 156-73 to record the highest ever score in the sport at the Olympic Games on their quest for gold.
August 2 - The star-studded United States men's basketball "Dream Team" continued to prove the show stealers at London 2012 as they routed a helpless Nigeria 156-73 to record the highest ever score in the sport at the Olympic Games on their quest for gold.US basketball "Dream Team" lights up London 2012 in front of First Lady
By Tom Degun at the Basketball Arena on the Olympic Park in London
July 29 - Glitz, glamour and style hit the London 2012 Olympics today as the formidable United States men's basketball team, widely dubbed the "Dream Team" because of the array of superstars in their ranks, got their gold medal campaign off to a perfect start with a huge win over France.
July 29 - Glitz, glamour and style hit the London 2012 Olympics today as the formidable United States men's basketball team, widely dubbed the "Dream Team" because of the array of superstars in their ranks, got their gold medal campaign off to a perfect start with a huge win over France.British basketball captain speaks of honour of leading team at home Games
By David Gold
July 18 – The man captaining the first British basketball team competing in the Olympics since 1948 has told insidethegames that leading the team out at London 2012 "is what dreams are made ".
July 18 – The man captaining the first British basketball team competing in the Olympics since 1948 has told insidethegames that leading the team out at London 2012 "is what dreams are made ".Nigeria seals historic first slot in Olympic basketball tournament
By David Gold
July 10 - Nigeria, along with Lithuania and Russia, has completed the line-up for the London 2012 men's basketball tournament after the final qualifying event in Caracas, Venezuela.
July 10 - Nigeria, along with Lithuania and Russia, has completed the line-up for the London 2012 men's basketball tournament after the final qualifying event in Caracas, Venezuela.Women’s London 2012 basketball groups confirmed
By Sara Evans
July 5 - With the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Women (OQTW) now completed, the groups and schedule of the London 2012 Olympic basketball women's tournament have been finalised.
July 5 - With the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Women (OQTW) now completed, the groups and schedule of the London 2012 Olympic basketball women's tournament have been finalised.
First British Olympic basketball squad since 1948 named for London 2012
By David Gold
July 5 - Luol Deng is the only NBA star in Britain's basketball squad for London 2012, with Charlotte Bobcats team mates Ben Gordon and Byron Mullens missing out.
July 5 - Luol Deng is the only NBA star in Britain's basketball squad for London 2012, with Charlotte Bobcats team mates Ben Gordon and Byron Mullens missing out.
Basketball Australia names former NSW Premier Keneally as new head
By Tom Degun
June 24 - Kristina Keneally, the former New South Wales Premier, has been appointed as Basketball Australia's new chief executive and will start in the role on August 3 during the London 2012 Olympic Games.
June 24 - Kristina Keneally, the former New South Wales Premier, has been appointed as Basketball Australia's new chief executive and will start in the role on August 3 during the London 2012 Olympic Games.More stories
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