2012 Olympics

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Manu Ginobili writes about future with Argentina, experience in London

After taking some time away for himself, Manu Ginobili delineated his experience in London with his Argentinian squad, who finished fourth behind Russia, Spain and the United States. In his piece for…Read More

David Stern awarded prestigious Olympic Order award

David Stern will be awarded the Olympic Order award, the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) most prestigious award. Stern has been instrumental in advancing the Olympic game to where it is…Read More

Arnovitz: Manu, Mills make all-Olympics team; Diaw honorable mention

The excellent Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN.com compiled 10 players that exuded excellence in Olympic play. They were divided into two teams and Manu Ginobili (first-team) and Patty Mills (second-team) were…Read More

How will the Olympics affect the Spurs this season?

Manu Ginobili. The nominally eccentric Ginobili and seminal figure of Argentina’s Golden Generation, did what he did best — providing his aging Argentinean squad with everything outside of…Read More

2012 Olympics: Blown call signals end of Argentina’s Golden Generation

People will remember Russia’s victory in the bronze medal game as one mired by poor officiating. Pablo Prigioni was the victim of a no-call that would have gave Argentina an excellent opportunity…Read More

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2012 Olympics: Team USA captures gold over persistent Spanish squad

Juan Carlos Navarro began the game on a mission — to open up the game from the perimeter, slash…Read More

Brazil, Tiago Splitter have work to do before 2014 World Cup

Brazil looked impressive in spurts in London, enough to warrant consideration for a medal and potentially…Read More

Serge Ibaka: “This is very important for me and my career”

Serge Ibaka gets lost among other talented Spanish players, especially late in the game when Spain trots…Read More

Tony Parker confident France’s time will come

Tony Parker’s first Olympic experience turned out to be a rousing success despite early indicators…Read More

Coach K: “Argentina forced us to play really well”

The United States defeated Argentina in the semifinals by 26 points, a margin that showed the talent…Read More

2012 Olympics: Andrei Kirilenko is Russia’s Michael Jordan

Andrei Kirilenko leads his Russian team in minutes, points, rebounds and blocks. His 58.7% shooting…Read More

Pau Gasol responds to France’s violent late game fouls

As the French morale slowly dwindled and their Olympic dreams came to a screeching halt, desperation…Read More

Manu Ginobili: “I’m very proud to be part of this team”

Whether Argentina contends for a gold medal on Sunday shouldn’t undermine their Olympic journey.…Read More

Tony Parker, Boris Diaw chime in on loss to Spain

France held a three-point lead with 6:51 to play. Their defense effectively rendered Spain’s backcourt…Read More

2012 Olympics: Previewing the quarterfinal matchups

Russia vs. Lithuania Russia enters as the definitive favorite over a Lithuanian squad that finished…Read More

2012 Olympics: Coach K impressed by Australia’s defense, Mills

The Americans have already dispatched two superior teams in Argentina and France by an average margin…Read More

What should we expect from Patty Mills this season?

Patty Mills has excelled in London as his speed and scoring proclivity mesh well with his Australian…Read More

Nando De Colo: We can’t be afraid to play

France may be victims of circumstance — Spain’s unexpected losses against Russia and Brazil…Read More

Patty Mills, Brown talk Team USA, game-winner against Russia

Australia needs Patty Mills to deliver — and boy did he, even though the grandeur of his game-winning…Read More

2012 Olympics: Team USA blasts Argentina in final pool play match

Argentina had a promising first half, but basketball is a game of two halves. The United States flexed…Read More