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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 a gold medal match with the United States. They finished 4-2 even though they were devoid of…Read More

2012 Olympics: Brazil earns tougher road to a medal

While this was a matchup between two international powers — one established and the other merely on the uptick of their progression, discovering the depths of their play — it felt empty. Empty…Read More

2012 Olympics: Spain vs. Brazil preview

These two countries compose the deep second-tier below the United States that also includes, but may not be limited to, Argentina and Russia. No team is perfect and these teams certainly apply. Brazil…Read More

2012 Olympics: Brazil, Splitter stave off potential upset

That was strange. The Brazil collapse coincided when their floor general, Marcelinho Huertas, was sent to the bench with two fouls in a mere three minutes of play. In the seven minutes without Huertas,…Read More

Manu Ginobili’s 33 points lead Argentina past Brazil

Argentina edged Brazil by six points to clinch the Super 4 Hope Funds Cup behind Manu Ginobili’s 33 points, which led the game. Ginobili dismantled the defense with his patented herky-jerky game,…Read More

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2012 NBA Draft: Examining previous Spurs drafts

The draft is almost here. It’s an incredibly exciting time for every team and a prime chance to…Read More

Scouting the Phoenix Suns: Ugh … Steve Nash

Offensive rating: Spurs – 106.0 (3rd), Suns – 102.2 (15th) Defensive rating: Spurs – 101.5 (14th),…Read More