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Chris Mannix: This isn’t 1992: Road to gold won’t be smooth for Team USA
Time to let go of 1992. The days of U.S. dominance are long over. However, Team USA does have some things working in its favor in the next round at the Worlds, says Chris Mannix.
Seattle’s Jackson claims third WNBA MVP honor
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Storm forward Lauren Jackson was selected the WNBA’s most valuable player for the third time in her career on Thursday night.
Hawks sign 6-10 Thomas to bulk up frontcourt
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks have signed free agent center Etan Thomas to add bulk in the frontcourt.
FIBA Wrap: Argentina falls, knockout round set
ISTANBUL (AP) — Eric Gordon scored 21 points and the United States pulled away after a sluggish first half to beat Tunisia 92-57 Thursday in its final game of pool play at the world championship.
USA routs Tunisia after sluggish start
ISTANBUL (AP) — Eric Gordon scored 21 points and the United States pulled away from Tunisia after sleepwalking through the first half, winning 92-57 on Thursday in its final game of pool play at the world championship.
Slovenia hangs on to top Brazil, 80-77, at worlds
ISTANBUL (AP) - Jaka Lakovic scored 20 points, hitting consecutive 3-pointers to halt a furious Brazil comeback, and Slovenia blew nearly all of a 17-point lead before holding on for an 80-77 victory Wednesday.
Celtics re-sign West, who is suspended 10 games
BOSTON (AP) — Delonte West is returning to the Boston Celtics.
Lithuania beats France to take top spot in group
IZMIR, Turkey (AP) - Jonas Maciulis had 19 points and Linas Kleiza added 15 points as Lithuania beat France 69-55 Wednesday to clinch top spot in Group D at the basketball world championship.