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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.

3Sep2010 | SI.com - NBA | Comments Off | Continued

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.

3Sep2010 | SI.com - NBA | Comments Off | Continued

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.

2Sep2010 | SI.com - NBA | Comments Off | Continued

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.

2Sep2010 | SI.com - NBA | Comments Off | Continued

FanHouse: Evans searching for long-lost jumper

2Sep2010 | SI.com - NBA | Comments Off | Continued

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.

2Sep2010 | SI.com - NBA | Comments Off | Continued

Roddick: I’m sick of defending my Miami love

1Sep2010 | SI.com - NBA | Comments Off | Continued

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.

1Sep2010 | SI.com - NBA | Comments Off | Continued

Celtics re-sign West, who is suspended 10 games

BOSTON (AP) — Delonte West is returning to the Boston Celtics.

1Sep2010 | SI.com - NBA | Comments Off | Continued

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.

1Sep2010 | SI.com - NBA | Comments Off | Continued