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It was high fives all around as the United States fought off Spain for Olympic gold. Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images USA Returns To Gold Standard Redeem Team, indeed. After eight long years, the United States returned to its customary place atop the basketball world, winning the gold medal at the 2008 Olympics with an emotional and hard-fought 118-107 victory over determined Spain. ...
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Some More Mustard On That 100-Meter Gold Medal, Mr. Bolt? [Beijing Olympics]
deadspin.com 8/18/2008 — So, what if Michael Phelps had a huge lead in the 200 meter freestyle, and as he approached the finish he flipped over and started doing a lazy backstroke, spitting water up like a fountain? Or the U.S. women's basketball team, ahead by 30 in the ...
deadspin.com 8/18/2008 — So, what if Michael Phelps had a huge lead in the 200 meter freestyle, and as he approached the finish he flipped over and started doing a lazy backstroke, spitting water up like a fountain? Or the U.S. women's basketball team, ahead by 30 in the ...
U.S. men's basketball team looks golden at Olympics
examiner.com 8/18/2008 — If the U.S. men’s basketball team continues to play like this, you might as well give them the gold medal right now. The Americans dismantled reigning world champion Spain 119-82 on Saturday at the Beijing Olympics in an all-around dominan...
examiner.com 8/18/2008 — If the U.S. men’s basketball team continues to play like this, you might as well give them the gold medal right now. The Americans dismantled reigning world champion Spain 119-82 on Saturday at the Beijing Olympics in an all-around dominan...
Chris Bosh: Beijing Correspondent, Part V
nba.fanhouse.com 8/19/2008 — In his most recent FanHouse update, USA Basketball star Chris Bosh checks in via e-mail. Today Bosh compares the anticipation of the medal round in the Olympics with the excitement of the NBA playoffs, and he also attaches a personal photo after the ...
nba.fanhouse.com 8/19/2008 — In his most recent FanHouse update, USA Basketball star Chris Bosh checks in via e-mail. Today Bosh compares the anticipation of the medal round in the Olympics with the excitement of the NBA playoffs, and he also attaches a personal photo after the ...
Maybe a revision is in order
thestar.blogs.com 8/23/2008 — Can you imagine some dope picking Spain to win the Olympic men’s basketball gold medal? They gotta revoke that dude’s membership in whatever club it is that picks international tournaments. There's probably only one way Spain wins and here it ...
thestar.blogs.com 8/23/2008 — Can you imagine some dope picking Spain to win the Olympic men’s basketball gold medal? They gotta revoke that dude’s membership in whatever club it is that picks international tournaments. There's probably only one way Spain wins and here it ...
One Win Away From The Goal- Gold.
waitingfornextyear.com 8/23/2008 — The US Men’s basketball team defeated Argentina today 101-81, to advance to the Gold medal game. Waiting for the US is Spain, who reached the final by beating Lithuania earlier. LeBron James scored 15 points while grabbing 5 rebounds in his 26 minutes of work.
waitingfornextyear.com 8/23/2008 — The US Men’s basketball team defeated Argentina today 101-81, to advance to the Gold medal game. Waiting for the US is Spain, who reached the final by beating Lithuania earlier. LeBron James scored 15 points while grabbing 5 rebounds in his 26 minutes of work.
Gold Medal time for Team USA, the Celtics take a big risk, and the Elite 24 comes to Rucker Park
dimemag.com 8/23/2008 — Carmelo Anthony (photo. Mannion) One more win. That's all Team USA needs to complete this mission that started four years ago, the day after the bronze medals were handed out in Athens and everyone in and around USA Basketball knew some things had to ...
dimemag.com 8/23/2008 — Carmelo Anthony (photo. Mannion) One more win. That's all Team USA needs to complete this mission that started four years ago, the day after the bronze medals were handed out in Athens and everyone in and around USA Basketball knew some things had to ...
NBC To Show Gold Medal Game Live Across The Country
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com 8/23/2008 — So the payback to all of you not living in east coast standard time is a live gold medal basketball game tonight that isn't starting at 2:30 in the morning (the start time for us East Coasters). NBC, for once, plans on airing the USA-Spain game ...
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com 8/23/2008 — So the payback to all of you not living in east coast standard time is a live gold medal basketball game tonight that isn't starting at 2:30 in the morning (the start time for us East Coasters). NBC, for once, plans on airing the USA-Spain game ...
1992 Dream Team: When the Game went Global
interbasket.net 8/23/2008 — When the 1992 USA Olympic basketball team, AKA the Dream Team, set out on their mission for the gold medal, little did they know they would be setting the world's benchmark for progress.
interbasket.net 8/23/2008 — When the 1992 USA Olympic basketball team, AKA the Dream Team, set out on their mission for the gold medal, little did they know they would be setting the world's benchmark for progress.
Watch USA vs. Spain Live | Argentina vs. Lithuania Olympic Basketball
interbasket.net 8/23/2008 — USA and Spain, the two powerhouses and the favorites coming into the tournament advanced to the medal game by defeating Argentina and Lithuania respectively (whom will meet in the Bronze Medal Game). The two will now play in a rematch for the 2008 gold medal in basketball.
interbasket.net 8/23/2008 — USA and Spain, the two powerhouses and the favorites coming into the tournament advanced to the medal game by defeating Argentina and Lithuania respectively (whom will meet in the Bronze Medal Game). The two will now play in a rematch for the 2008 gold medal in basketball.
Live Blog USA vs. Spain Men’s Basketball Gold Medal Game
thestartingfive.net 8/24/2008 — Hmmmm, let me see here. How should I pump this? There’s not much else to say but Spain is going to get that ass busted. No future in your frontin’ folks. All of that imbecile media programming ya got going on in that head of yours is about to get blasted out of your psyche like it should have a long time ago. This team can’t even beat themselves. Their poor free throw and ...
thestartingfive.net 8/24/2008 — Hmmmm, let me see here. How should I pump this? There’s not much else to say but Spain is going to get that ass busted. No future in your frontin’ folks. All of that imbecile media programming ya got going on in that head of yours is about to get blasted out of your psyche like it should have a long time ago. This team can’t even beat themselves. Their poor free throw and ...
Olympic 5 Things: United States vs Spain ... for Gold
nba.fanhouse.com 8/24/2008 — The Olympic men's basketball tournament ends tonight, with the gold medal game between the United States and Spain. FanHouse will live blog the show, beginning at 2:30 a.m. EST. Until then, five things to watch for tonight. Can the Spanish smalls handle it? The Americans have dominated at every position. As Spain enters without its best guard and second-best player overall -- Jose Calderon ...
nba.fanhouse.com 8/24/2008 — The Olympic men's basketball tournament ends tonight, with the gold medal game between the United States and Spain. FanHouse will live blog the show, beginning at 2:30 a.m. EST. Until then, five things to watch for tonight. Can the Spanish smalls handle it? The Americans have dominated at every position. As Spain enters without its best guard and second-best player overall -- Jose Calderon ...
Re-examining International Basketball a Generation Later
majorleaguecallup.blogspot.com 8/24/2008 — An analysis of the changes we have seen in basketball throughout the world since the Dream Team in 1992. Featuring the story of how a handful of US Navy sailors beat the Israeli National Basketball team in 1992 as well. Also includes a recap of last night's US-Spain gold medal game.
majorleaguecallup.blogspot.com 8/24/2008 — An analysis of the changes we have seen in basketball throughout the world since the Dream Team in 1992. Featuring the story of how a handful of US Navy sailors beat the Israeli National Basketball team in 1992 as well. Also includes a recap of last night's US-Spain gold medal game.
Men’s Olympic Basketball Gold Medal Game–WOW!
sportsonmymind.com 8/25/2008 — McBias, justifiably excited over....uh, the best basketball game some of us have ever seen in the month of August? "I am really happy the US won…but before we get overconfident, let’s remember we played Australia without Bogut, Argentina without Ginobili, and Spain without Calderon for much of all three games. The world has caught up–it’s no longer up for debate." Amen.
sportsonmymind.com 8/25/2008 — McBias, justifiably excited over....uh, the best basketball game some of us have ever seen in the month of August? "I am really happy the US won…but before we get overconfident, let’s remember we played Australia without Bogut, Argentina without Ginobili, and Spain without Calderon for much of all three games. The world has caught up–it’s no longer up for debate." Amen.
USA Basketball Restores Order, Brings Home Gold
sportsbybrooks.com 8/25/2008 — While you were sleeping or taking part in your usual late night weekend activities USA Basketball was busy restoring order in the world of international basketball and not playing defense in the Gold Medal Game against Spain. The cleverly titled ...
sportsbybrooks.com 8/25/2008 — While you were sleeping or taking part in your usual late night weekend activities USA Basketball was busy restoring order in the world of international basketball and not playing defense in the Gold Medal Game against Spain. The cleverly titled ...
Rumors and Free Agent Updates - USA Gold Edition
celticsgreen.blogspot.com 8/25/2008 — Well, the Olympics are over. The Redeem Team redeemed themselves and brought home the gold medal, proving once again that USA Basketball is at the top of the basketball world. The final game against Spain had some anxious moments as the game was ...
celticsgreen.blogspot.com 8/25/2008 — Well, the Olympics are over. The Redeem Team redeemed themselves and brought home the gold medal, proving once again that USA Basketball is at the top of the basketball world. The final game against Spain had some anxious moments as the game was ...
USA Senior Men’s Basketball Team Wins the Gold Medal Despite Ourselves
thestartingfive.net 8/25/2008 — Commentary on the USA gold medal win and some questions that hopefully will be answered by 2012.
thestartingfive.net 8/25/2008 — Commentary on the USA gold medal win and some questions that hopefully will be answered by 2012.
Jason Kidd Is Giving Away His Gold Medal
nba.fanhouse.com 8/25/2008 — The way that the players of the USA Basketball team were staring at their freshly earned gold medals after defeating Spain in the epic final game, it appeared that those pieces of hardware would be something they would cherish for the rest of their ...
nba.fanhouse.com 8/25/2008 — The way that the players of the USA Basketball team were staring at their freshly earned gold medals after defeating Spain in the epic final game, it appeared that those pieces of hardware would be something they would cherish for the rest of their ...
USA Basketball Wins Gold Medal, Highlights & Post-Game Comments (Video)
allhiphopsports.blogspot.com 8/26/2008 — In case you missed it, here are the highlights from the USA's gold medal victory over Spain and post game comments from Coach K, Kobe, Carmelo, and Lebron. The highlights also include the Rudy Fernandez dunk over Dwight Howard
allhiphopsports.blogspot.com 8/26/2008 — In case you missed it, here are the highlights from the USA's gold medal victory over Spain and post game comments from Coach K, Kobe, Carmelo, and Lebron. The highlights also include the Rudy Fernandez dunk over Dwight Howard
Other Things the US Men's Basketball Team Can Redeem — the Blowtorch
The United States of America men's basketball team won some sort of gold medal early Sunday morning. Apparently this means that the United States' failure in international competition has been redeemed. Sure, they didn't win gold in three straight tournaments, but one gold medal obviously clears that away. Dan Shanoff said so. ANYHOW, since these fellows have done their redeeming duties, ...
USA Basketball Team Wins Gold, Video, 2008 Olympics — NESW Sports, Sports Videos
USA Basketball Team Wins Gold, Video, 2008 Olympics . They were dubbed the redeem team , and I think they did that and more. I do not think they could have beaten the Dream Team , but they are the closest thing we have ever seen. The USA Men’s Basketball team beat Spain 107-118 to get the Gold Medal . Check out the game. It was close at times, but team USA pulled away at the last and ...
GOLD BABY!!! — Mac Gs World
How Fn sweet it is to be world champs in basketball again!! USA, USA!! The redeem moniker is bunk because Team Domination reclaimed our top spot in the basketball world with Olympic gold. I will have more later about the fast paced grudge match victory over Spain, a breakdown of every player's Beijing contributions, and a future look to the next 2 major international contests. (Turkey 10, ...
The 5 People Happiest About Team USA Winning Gold — HoopsAvenue
After the Disaster in Athens in 2004, Team USA has pretty much hit rock bottom, but now they’ve gotten the gold medal back and everyone surrounding the team is ecstatic. But, we thought it would be interesting to single out the 5 people who are the happiest about getting the gold back. Here’s the list.
5. Doug Collins - Doug’s son, Chris, is one of Coach K’s ...
The United States Wins Gold — Third Quarter Collapse
Team U.S.A. celebrates defeating Spain for its first Olympic gold medal since 2000.
Photo by Chang W. Lee, the New York Times
Congratulations to Dwight Howard and everyone involved in U.S.A. Basketball for their gold-medal-winning performance in this Olympics. Howard scored 8 points (3-of-3 from the field, 2-of-6 from the line) and grabbed 5 boards as the United States defeated ...
Gold Comes Home — Sportable.com
The United States Men’s Basketball team, the Redeem Team, went into the gold medal game against Spain last night, and captured the gold medal for the United States once again. While the team may not have made it look as easy as they did in 1992, they certainly improved on the performances of the U.S. national team over the past few years.
It is hard to say that this team was led ...
And oh by the way - Scola got a medal, too — The Dream Shake
Yes, yes, the U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball Team won the gold. Barely. You can thank Kobe and his penchant for 4 point plays for that... but anyway, that's not really a surprise, and I'm saddened that I can no longer use the "LeBronze" joke. Meanwhile, Luis Scola added to his medal collection, picking up the Bronze to go with that Gold freakin' Medal he won back in 2004 (you know, back when ...
Golden — Boiled Sports
Those look like golden smiles to me! In the middle of the night here in the United States, the U.S. men's hoops team took down a spirited Spanish team to clinch the gold medal and an undefeated run through the Olympic tournament . Good to have the gold back where it rightfully belongs. Here's hoping we continue to take this seriously and continue putting for actual team efforts in future games.
GOLD STATUS- U.SA. 118 SPAIN 107 !!! — SidelineShow.com-SportsTalk Radio
The mission is complete. The U.S.A Men’s Basketball Team beat Spain for the Gold Medal. This game was not as easy as the previous game they had with Spain. In the first meeting the U.S. beat Spain by 37. But tonight it was a totally different story. The U.S. ran into trouble early when Lebron [...]
LeBron and Company Bring Gold Back to USA — FilteringCraig
I went to bed at 11:30 PM on Saturday night. I woke up at 2:30 AM Sunday morning to watch the gold medal game between the United States and Spain. I am quite happy that I made the effort. I got to see the United States and LeBron James play one of the most entertaining games that I have ever watched. The US led the game almost wire to wire, but the margin was constantly in jeopardy. The ...
USA, Medusa win gold medal — The Sports Culture
U.S. women’s basketball player Seimone Augustus . . .
Shows love for her team and country during the United States’ 92-65 blowout win over Australia for the gold medal.
Freezes Australia and the world with the Medusa-like locks on her head.
Is dancing like a ballerina.
Is using her hands to call Australia a bunch of very loose pussies.
U.S Win Gold — Cleveland Cavaliers News
Spain didn’t go as easy this time. With 2 1/2 minutes to play, the US were only up by 4 points.
Bryant converted a clutch four-point play with 3:10 remaining. Wade added another 3-pointer that made it 111-104 with just over 2 minutes left.
“They began to celebrate during a break after some technical fouls on Spain with 26 seconds left, then partied at midcourt when it was over ...
USA wins Olympic basketball gold medal! — Sports Crackle Pop
What a game! Congratulations and well deserved.
Wake up call: Gold Medalist Chris Paul — Old Gold & Blog
In what turned out to be a very exciting game, the USA defeated Spain in the gold medal basketball final, 118-107. In the process, Wake Forest standout Chris Paul secured himself a gold medal and place in olympic history. Paul contributed 13 points and 5 assists in 24 minutes of play, and the coaches looked to him to control the flow of the game and manage the ball when the game was on the ...
Best of Beijing: Volume 15 — Fourth-Place Medal
Let's take a look back at some of the best pictures of the day ... The U.S. men's volleyball team celebrates after winning the gold medal Hungary water polo coach Denes Kemeny goes for a swim after his team wins gold The French handball team jumps for joy after winning the gold medal match U.S.A. basketball team places all of its gold medals on Coach Mike Krzyzewski ...
U.S. Men’s Basketball Wins Gold in an Instant Olympic Classic — Recliner GM
I just watched the best basketball game in 2008 from 2:30 a.m. to 4:20 a.m. !
Team USA beat Spain 118 - 107 in an instant Olympic and basketball classic. Finally breaking an 8-year Gold Medal drought for USA Men’s basketball. If you were expecting a blowout at the hands of the U.S. you were mistaken. This was a 12-round heavy weight fight and Spain brought everything they had for 38 ...
Kobe leads Team USA to Capture Gold — The Lakers Nation
I took a few things away from the USA vs. Spain gold medal game.
The one that sticks out the most is that Team USA would NOT have won the gold without the one and only Kobe Bryant.
It took the final game of the Olympics to truly test this “Redeem Team”, it took the gold medal game to see if this team is truly the best in the world.
They proved that, and it’s not like we needed any more ...
GOLDEN BALLERS! — The Sports Culture
It’s not about the name on the back of the jersey, it’s about the three letters on the front. — Dwyane Wade, USA.
U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
Team USA Basketball Team Wins Gold, USA! USA! USA! [2008 Beijing Olympics] — FanIQ Blog
The Redeem Team completed their goal, and once again established the USA as the world's premier basketball powerhouse.
The USA Men's basketball team won the gold medal game vs Spain on Sunday in Beijing, 118-107 . It was a lot closer than their earlier game against Spain in pool play, but Kobe Bryant was huge down the stretch, and Dwyane Wade led the team with 27 points and 4 steals to ...
Redemption! - USA Basketball wins Gold — The Lakers Nation
ESPN: Order is restored in international basketball. The United States is back on top, but not by that much anymore.
Culminating a three-year mission to end years of embarrassment, the U.S. Olympic team survived a huge challenge from Spain, winning 118-107 Sunday in the gold-medal game.
After overwhelming everyone for seven games, the Americans led by only four points with under 2½ ...
Bondy: On the court and off U.S. strikes gold — NYDailyNews.com - Basketball
They aren't the Dream Team. Nobody will ever be the Dream Team again. But here's what you can say about the 2008 gold medal basketball players from America, after the flag was raised atop Mount Naismith: They didn't mess up.
They aren't the Dream Team. Nobody will ever be the Dream Team again. But here's what you can say about the 2008 gold medal basketball players from America, after the flag was raised atop Mount Naismith: They didn't mess up.
Team USA holds off Spain for gold — FOXSports.com News for NBA
The United States won the gold medal in Olympic men's basketball Sunday with a 118-107 victory over Spain. The Americans won their first gold medal since the 2000 Olympics, but not without a fight. They led by just four points with less than 2 1/2 ...
The United States won the gold medal in Olympic men's basketball Sunday with a 118-107 victory over Spain. The Americans won their first gold medal since the 2000 Olympics, but not without a fight. They led by just four points with less than 2 1/2 ...
U.S. men back on top, beat Spain for gold medal — The Seattle Times: Sports
The United States won the gold medal in Olympic men's basketball Sunday with a 118-107 victory over Spain. The Americans won their first...
The United States won the gold medal in Olympic men's basketball Sunday with a 118-107 victory over Spain. The Americans won their first...
Argentina wins Olympic basketball bronze (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
Carlos Delfino had 20 points and 10 rebounds as Argentina defeated Lithuania 87-75 on Sunday to win the Olympic bronze medal in men's basketball. Luis Scola added 16 points and Andres Nocioni had 14 for Argentina, which won the gold medal in 2004. ...
Carlos Delfino had 20 points and 10 rebounds as Argentina defeated Lithuania 87-75 on Sunday to win the Olympic bronze medal in men's basketball. Luis Scola added 16 points and Andres Nocioni had 14 for Argentina, which won the gold medal in 2004. ...
Golden Girls: USA Women Trounce Australia — NBA.com: News
Lisa Leslie and the U.S. women's basketball team were once again too good for Australia at the Olympics. Leslie capped off her illustrious Olympic career with a fourth straight gold medal scoring 14 points in a 92-65 victory against Australia on ...
Lisa Leslie and the U.S. women's basketball team were once again too good for Australia at the Olympics. Leslie capped off her illustrious Olympic career with a fourth straight gold medal scoring 14 points in a 92-65 victory against Australia on ...
US men's hoops roll into gold medal game (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
The climb back to the top is nearly complete. One more win and U.S. basketball is golden again. The Americans ended their streak of final four flops and Argentina's hopes of an Olympic gold-medal repeat, starting fast and finishing strong in a 101-81 ...
The climb back to the top is nearly complete. One more win and U.S. basketball is golden again. The Americans ended their streak of final four flops and Argentina's hopes of an Olympic gold-medal repeat, starting fast and finishing strong in a 101-81 ...
Aussies in gold-medal game for 3rd Olympics in row — The Seattle Times: Sports
Even with one of its best players watching from the bench, Australia had more than enough to get back to another women's basketball Olympic final.
Even with one of its best players watching from the bench, Australia had more than enough to get back to another women's basketball Olympic final.
US women's basketball advances to gold medal game — The Seattle Times: Sports
Diana Taurasi had 21 points and the U.S. women's basketball team beat Russia 67-52 Thursday to advance to their fourth straight Olympic gold medal game.
Diana Taurasi had 21 points and the U.S. women's basketball team beat Russia 67-52 Thursday to advance to their fourth straight Olympic gold medal game.
Phelps, NBA Stars Form a Mutual Admiration Society — NBA.com: News
In the SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, Elliott Almond writes "The intersection of swimming stardom and NBA celebrity seemed apropos Monday night when gold-medal winning Michael Phelps visited the U.S. men's basketball team. The game certainly didn't pique much ...
In the SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, Elliott Almond writes "The intersection of swimming stardom and NBA celebrity seemed apropos Monday night when gold-medal winning Michael Phelps visited the U.S. men's basketball team. The game certainly didn't pique much ...
US prepared for anything in medal round (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
By the time the U.S. Olympic basketball team was done flexing its offensive muscle against Spain, plenty of observers were convinced they had just watched the gold-medal favorites. Three-pointers rained down in bunches. Speedy guards left defenders in ...
By the time the U.S. Olympic basketball team was done flexing its offensive muscle against Spain, plenty of observers were convinced they had just watched the gold-medal favorites. Three-pointers rained down in bunches. Speedy guards left defenders in ...
