Today's Olympic results:
The USA vaulted past Serbia, 110-84.
Quotes.
Spain took care of China, 89-68.
Canada beat Senegal, 68-58.
The U.S. and Canada are now both 3-0.
Olympic team news:
Get to know the Olympic team.
Team USA is working their way to gold one pass at a time.
They are a world away from the competition.
A familiar foe may stand between the U.S. and gold.
They are having fun practicing.
Olympic men's team members Jimmy Butler, DeAndre Jordan and Kyrie Irving love the U.S. women's team as much as you do.
More from the men.
Olympic player news:
Diana Taurasi has been asserting herself and breaking records.
The Tamika Catchings story, part I.
Catchings and Maya Moore mix hoops and help for the less fortunate.
How Elena Delle Donne eats for the Olympics.
Breanna Stewart is eager to add a gold medal to her resume.
Catching up with 1996 team member Ruthie Bolton.
Other Olympics news:
Former Wisconsin-Green Bay basketball stand out Megan Lukan is playing for Canada in the Olympics first rugby competition.
Tomorrow's schedule:
Belarus vs. Turkey
France vs. Brazil
Japan vs. Australia
WNBA news:
Hey.....player trading cards!!
WNBA team news:
The Lynx are enjoying the Olympic break.
WNBA player news:
Sky rookie Imani Boyette has grown to love being the daughter of Pam McGee.
The rise of Chicago guard Jamierra Faulkner.
Get to know Mystics rookie Kahleah Copper.
College coach news:
Dewayne Burroughs is Coppin State's new coach.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Evening briefing
Today's Olympic results:
Australia overcame a physical French team, 89-71.
Belarus handed Brazil a heartbreaking 65-63 loss in the game's final seconds.
Turkey routed Japan, 76-62.
Those were the first wins for Belarus and Turkey in the Olympic tournament.
Olympic player news:
Tamika Catchings says the U.S. team has work to do, despite their blowouts.
Love this line: Catchings said finding weakness in the midst of domination takes a winning mindset.
Elena Delle Donne takes us on to the team's ship.
Sylvia Fowles is locked in on this Olympics and beyond.
USA's newbies have recorded strong debuts.
More Olympics news:
A golden opportunity looms for Australia.
Tomorrow's schedule:
China vs. Spain
USA vs. Serbia
Senegal vs. Canada
Schedule.
WNBA news:
Stars center Jayne Appel-Marinelli saw her family struggle with one member's mental illness.
College player news:
Savannah Crocetti has left Syracuse to focus on academics.
Australia overcame a physical French team, 89-71.
Belarus handed Brazil a heartbreaking 65-63 loss in the game's final seconds.
Turkey routed Japan, 76-62.
Those were the first wins for Belarus and Turkey in the Olympic tournament.
Olympic player news:
Tamika Catchings says the U.S. team has work to do, despite their blowouts.
Love this line: Catchings said finding weakness in the midst of domination takes a winning mindset.
Elena Delle Donne takes us on to the team's ship.
Sylvia Fowles is locked in on this Olympics and beyond.
USA's newbies have recorded strong debuts.
More Olympics news:
A golden opportunity looms for Australia.
Tomorrow's schedule:
China vs. Spain
USA vs. Serbia
Senegal vs. Canada
Schedule.
WNBA news:
Stars center Jayne Appel-Marinelli saw her family struggle with one member's mental illness.
College player news:
Savannah Crocetti has left Syracuse to focus on academics.
Monday, August 8, 2016
USA dominates again in second game
The USA dominated again today, wiping out Spain, 103-63.
Quotes.
Photos.
Only this box score available that is non-PDF (??).
More results:
Canada roared back from an 18-point deficit to top Serbia, 71-67.
Japan took care of Brazil, 82-66.
China thrashed Senegal, 101-64.
Headlines I don't like:
Tamika Catchings is "at peace" with coming off the bench for Team USA.
Elena Delle Donne is also fine with her non-starting role.
In case you've missed it, the starters have been Diana Taurasi, Tina Charles, Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Brittney Griner. That's four former UConn athletes, and Griner.
And Phoenix Mercury fans are wondering where this version of Taurasi and Griner has been all season long. Word has it they have been "saving themselves" for Rio during the WNBA season.
I watched Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike playing today in Los Angeles. Not Rio.
Olympic basketball has become too political for me this year.
Team USA news:
The secret to this U.S. team's success? Never forget.
Twelve "must-see" plays.
The team has been overwhelming opponents with depth.
Player news:
Brittney Griner is finally at peace with herself.
Schedule:
Team USA plays next on Wednesday, as they'll face Serbia.
Quotes.
Photos.
Only this box score available that is non-PDF (??).
More results:
Canada roared back from an 18-point deficit to top Serbia, 71-67.
Japan took care of Brazil, 82-66.
China thrashed Senegal, 101-64.
Headlines I don't like:
Tamika Catchings is "at peace" with coming off the bench for Team USA.
Elena Delle Donne is also fine with her non-starting role.
In case you've missed it, the starters have been Diana Taurasi, Tina Charles, Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Brittney Griner. That's four former UConn athletes, and Griner.
And Phoenix Mercury fans are wondering where this version of Taurasi and Griner has been all season long. Word has it they have been "saving themselves" for Rio during the WNBA season.
I watched Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike playing today in Los Angeles. Not Rio.
Olympic basketball has become too political for me this year.
Team USA news:
The secret to this U.S. team's success? Never forget.
Twelve "must-see" plays.
The team has been overwhelming opponents with depth.
Player news:
Brittney Griner is finally at peace with herself.
Schedule:
Team USA plays next on Wednesday, as they'll face Serbia.
While we wait for the U.S. to finish routing Spain......
Olympic player news:
Tamika Catchings says her time with Team USA has been "a dream come true."
It's Catchings' last shot.
Brittney Griner is pleased with her Olympic debut.
Lindsay Harding and LaToya Pringle are rivals again at the Olympics, under the flags of different nations.
Olympic coach news:
Cheryl Reeve is enjoying her break from being "the bad guy" at these Olympic games, where she's an assistant coach.
How Reeve prepares for games.
Other Olympics news:
Katie Ebzery is stepping up for struggling Ausralia.
Kia Nurse is bringing energy to the Canadian team.
WNBA team news:
The Indiana Fever will use the Olympic break to finish building chemistry.
Tamika Catchings says her time with Team USA has been "a dream come true."
It's Catchings' last shot.
Brittney Griner is pleased with her Olympic debut.
Lindsay Harding and LaToya Pringle are rivals again at the Olympics, under the flags of different nations.
Olympic coach news:
Cheryl Reeve is enjoying her break from being "the bad guy" at these Olympic games, where she's an assistant coach.
How Reeve prepares for games.
Other Olympics news:
Katie Ebzery is stepping up for struggling Ausralia.
Kia Nurse is bringing energy to the Canadian team.
WNBA team news:
The Indiana Fever will use the Olympic break to finish building chemistry.
Sunday, August 7, 2016
USA smashes Olympic scoring record on first outing
Team USA's 121-56 rout of Senegal today broke the Olympic single-game scoring record.
Diana Taurasi tied her own three-point record.
Post-game quotes.
Photo gallery.
The "business end" of the team's trip to the Games has begun.
Team members have a bond and a mission.
Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi defended the stomping, while others say such margins of victory aren't good for the game.
Other results today:
France edged Belarus on a buzzer-beater, 73-72.
Spain bested Serbia, 65-59.
Australia held off Turkey, 61-56.
Olympic player news:
Elena Delle Donne workouts are unlimited.
EDD's opening ceremonies photo gallery.
More Olympics news:
France and Turkey use hoops to heal their nations after terrorist attacks.
The Australian Opals are standing tall in the face of their home ground advantage.
This year's Olympics has the most openly LGBT athletes ever.
Tomorrow's schedule:
Spain vs. USA
Serbia vs. Canada
Japan vs. Brazil
Senegal vs. China
Diana Taurasi tied her own three-point record.
Post-game quotes.
Photo gallery.
The "business end" of the team's trip to the Games has begun.
Team members have a bond and a mission.
Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi defended the stomping, while others say such margins of victory aren't good for the game.
Other results today:
France edged Belarus on a buzzer-beater, 73-72.
Spain bested Serbia, 65-59.
Australia held off Turkey, 61-56.
Olympic player news:
Elena Delle Donne workouts are unlimited.
EDD's opening ceremonies photo gallery.
More Olympics news:
France and Turkey use hoops to heal their nations after terrorist attacks.
The Australian Opals are standing tall in the face of their home ground advantage.
This year's Olympics has the most openly LGBT athletes ever.
Tomorrow's schedule:
Spain vs. USA
Serbia vs. Canada
Japan vs. Brazil
Senegal vs. China
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Basketball day one in the books; USA plays tomorrow
Olympics opening day results:
France beat Turkey, 55-39.
Canada routed China, 90-68.
Australia rallied to top Brazil, 84-66.
Japan edged Belarus, 77-73.
Tomorrow's schedule:
USA vs. Senegal
Serbia vs. Spain
Australia vs. Turkey
France vs. Belarus
Team USA news:
The Dream team is ready to live up to the hype.
Practice quotes from today.
USA Olympic player news:
Tamika Catchings prepares to say farewell to the Olympic stage.
Catchings has found her voice.
Sue Bird is feeling the pressure.
Elena Delle Donne originally fancied gymnastics.
Lynx players take pride in returning to chase more gold.
Fans like dunks, but Brittney Griner has her eye on the shot block mark at the Games.
Breanna Stewart Olympic diary.
Seimone Augustus is keeping her hometown of Baton Rouge on her mind during Olympic competition.
Other Olympics news:
Marianna Tolo recovered from an ACL tear last summer to hit the court for Australia in the Olympics today.
Canada's women could teach the men some things about sacrifice.
LaToya Pringle Sanders has taken a unique path to the Olympics, playing for Turkey.
An ankle injury has sidelined France's CeLine Dumerc for the Games.
Why are all the U.S. LGBTQ Olympians women?
WNBA player news:
Dallas wings guard Skylar Diggins is conquering Asia on a Nike basketball tour this Olympic break.
WNBA coach news:
WNBA coaches are making good use of Olympic break time.
College team news:
An early start could pay dividends for Oklahoma.
Seton Hall is focused on chemistry as they head to Canada.
Louisville is excited for their trip to Cuba.
College coach news:
Shannon Schweyan will be named Montana's new coach.
France beat Turkey, 55-39.
Canada routed China, 90-68.
Australia rallied to top Brazil, 84-66.
Japan edged Belarus, 77-73.
Tomorrow's schedule:
USA vs. Senegal
Serbia vs. Spain
Australia vs. Turkey
France vs. Belarus
Team USA news:
The Dream team is ready to live up to the hype.
Practice quotes from today.
USA Olympic player news:
Tamika Catchings prepares to say farewell to the Olympic stage.
Catchings has found her voice.
Sue Bird is feeling the pressure.
Elena Delle Donne originally fancied gymnastics.
Lynx players take pride in returning to chase more gold.
Fans like dunks, but Brittney Griner has her eye on the shot block mark at the Games.
Breanna Stewart Olympic diary.
Seimone Augustus is keeping her hometown of Baton Rouge on her mind during Olympic competition.
Other Olympics news:
Marianna Tolo recovered from an ACL tear last summer to hit the court for Australia in the Olympics today.
Canada's women could teach the men some things about sacrifice.
LaToya Pringle Sanders has taken a unique path to the Olympics, playing for Turkey.
An ankle injury has sidelined France's CeLine Dumerc for the Games.
Why are all the U.S. LGBTQ Olympians women?
WNBA player news:
Dallas wings guard Skylar Diggins is conquering Asia on a Nike basketball tour this Olympic break.
WNBA coach news:
WNBA coaches are making good use of Olympic break time.
College team news:
An early start could pay dividends for Oklahoma.
Seton Hall is focused on chemistry as they head to Canada.
Louisville is excited for their trip to Cuba.
College coach news:
Shannon Schweyan will be named Montana's new coach.
Friday, August 5, 2016
As the Olympics opening ceremonies roll on.....
An Olympics viewer's guide.
What to watch for when the USA takes on Senegal Sunday.
Team USA news:
The U.S. makes it look easy, but it takes much work.
Fear of losing motivates coach Geno Auriemma.
Olympic player news:
For the Minnesota Lynx players, gold might be their greatest achievement.
Elena Delle Donne is poised to take the Olympics by storm.
Are Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi the gold standard for back courts?
Bird looks to join elite company with a fourth gold.
Other Olympic team news:
Canada is ready for a dog fight.
They are on the rise and have medal aspirations.
Olympics past:
The 1996 gold medal team paved the way for future generations.
Remember when Dawn Staley was the flag bearer in Greece? Yeah, me too.
A look back.
What to watch for when the USA takes on Senegal Sunday.
Team USA news:
The U.S. makes it look easy, but it takes much work.
Fear of losing motivates coach Geno Auriemma.
Olympic player news:
For the Minnesota Lynx players, gold might be their greatest achievement.
Elena Delle Donne is poised to take the Olympics by storm.
Are Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi the gold standard for back courts?
Bird looks to join elite company with a fourth gold.
Other Olympic team news:
Canada is ready for a dog fight.
They are on the rise and have medal aspirations.
Olympics past:
The 1996 gold medal team paved the way for future generations.
Remember when Dawn Staley was the flag bearer in Greece? Yeah, me too.
A look back.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Delle Donne's low-key announcement is still a game-changer
Some has been written since Elena Delle Donne came out in a Vogue magazine article yesterday, which also revealed she is engaged.
One writer pointed out that Delle Donne was sitting next to Brittney Griner three years ago when she came out, implying Griner made it easier for Delle Donne to do the same thing.
For many, Delle Donne's revelation is not a big deal.
But it is.
Delle Donne and her partner have been more open about their relationship in recent months, whereas in the past, the popular star forward has shied away from questions about her love life. This piece explains why Delle Donne's coming out, ironically in its relative insignificance, is a game-changer:
What makes Delle Donne different is that she hews to the establishment’s idea of what a star woman athlete should like — classically feminine and media-friendly enough to get prime placement alongside men’s basketball stars in Nike ad campaigns. (It obviously doesn’t hurt her that she’s blonde and white, either.) If nothing else, Delle Donne can show that there is no set template for a professional athlete, gay or otherwise. As one of her sport’s most visible stars, she can lead the fight for acceptance by example.
Bingo.
Delle Donne has been touted as the face of the WNBA; has been lauded for her charity work; is known as a kind soul and a great person. She undoubtedly surprised many with her announcement because she's an attractive woman, as the general public doesn't tend to put lesbians in the "beautiful" or "feminine" boxes.
A homophobe can't even get mad at Delle Donne because she's such a sweetheart. It would be like kicking puppies or being mean to Tamika Catchings.
Several WNBA players have cracked the closet door this year. I'm very impressed - especially when I note that numerous others have chosen not to come out (who can blame them?). It takes a lot of courage, and now that bravery extends to the league's gorgeous MVP.
In her honesty, Delle Donne may have expanded some minds.
One writer pointed out that Delle Donne was sitting next to Brittney Griner three years ago when she came out, implying Griner made it easier for Delle Donne to do the same thing.
For many, Delle Donne's revelation is not a big deal.
But it is.
Delle Donne and her partner have been more open about their relationship in recent months, whereas in the past, the popular star forward has shied away from questions about her love life. This piece explains why Delle Donne's coming out, ironically in its relative insignificance, is a game-changer:
What makes Delle Donne different is that she hews to the establishment’s idea of what a star woman athlete should like — classically feminine and media-friendly enough to get prime placement alongside men’s basketball stars in Nike ad campaigns. (It obviously doesn’t hurt her that she’s blonde and white, either.) If nothing else, Delle Donne can show that there is no set template for a professional athlete, gay or otherwise. As one of her sport’s most visible stars, she can lead the fight for acceptance by example.
Bingo.
Delle Donne has been touted as the face of the WNBA; has been lauded for her charity work; is known as a kind soul and a great person. She undoubtedly surprised many with her announcement because she's an attractive woman, as the general public doesn't tend to put lesbians in the "beautiful" or "feminine" boxes.
A homophobe can't even get mad at Delle Donne because she's such a sweetheart. It would be like kicking puppies or being mean to Tamika Catchings.
Several WNBA players have cracked the closet door this year. I'm very impressed - especially when I note that numerous others have chosen not to come out (who can blame them?). It takes a lot of courage, and now that bravery extends to the league's gorgeous MVP.
In her honesty, Delle Donne may have expanded some minds.
The Games of the XXXI Olympiad are upon us
It's time for the Games of the XXXI Olympiad opening ceremonies tomorrow, can you believe it?
Olympic Team news:
Team captains Tamika Catchings, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi can make it four straight gold medals this summer.
Though strongly favored, the team takes nothing for granted in Rio.
Coach Geno Auriemma says expectations are "through the roof."
Minnesota's championship nucleus hopes to have the same success in Rio.
The UConn Olympic contingent is aiming high.
Team members have a combined 17 gold medals.
Their exhibition dominance shows they're the real "dream team."
More on the team's stay on a cruise ship during the Games.
Both the women and men are ready to get to work in Rio.
Olympic player news:
Tamika Catchings hopes to win - and enjoy - the Olympics.
Former UConn classmates Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are ready to make a final run at gold together.
Bird is seeking a fourth consecutive gold.
Player by player preview.
Other Olympic team news:
Canada has legitimate medal hopes.
Olympic basketball 101:
....courtesy of the WNBA.
WNBA news:
The league looks at some outstanding 30-plus point performances so far this season.
Jewel Loyd and Breanna Stewart are showing why they're the next great Storm duo.
NCAA and Twitter:
Rules for college coaches have changed on Twitter, to allow them to retweet tweets from players they're recruiting.
Olympic Team news:
Team captains Tamika Catchings, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi can make it four straight gold medals this summer.
Though strongly favored, the team takes nothing for granted in Rio.
Coach Geno Auriemma says expectations are "through the roof."
Minnesota's championship nucleus hopes to have the same success in Rio.
The UConn Olympic contingent is aiming high.
Team members have a combined 17 gold medals.
Their exhibition dominance shows they're the real "dream team."
More on the team's stay on a cruise ship during the Games.
Both the women and men are ready to get to work in Rio.
Olympic player news:
Tamika Catchings hopes to win - and enjoy - the Olympics.
Former UConn classmates Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are ready to make a final run at gold together.
Bird is seeking a fourth consecutive gold.
Player by player preview.
Other Olympic team news:
Canada has legitimate medal hopes.
Olympic basketball 101:
....courtesy of the WNBA.
WNBA news:
The league looks at some outstanding 30-plus point performances so far this season.
Jewel Loyd and Breanna Stewart are showing why they're the next great Storm duo.
NCAA and Twitter:
Rules for college coaches have changed on Twitter, to allow them to retweet tweets from players they're recruiting.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Wham bam!
Team USA news:
Team USA is embracing the target on their backs.
The squad arrived in Rio today.
Then they had a first practice and a press conference.
Four ways they're preparing for their first game Sunday.
They are staying on a luxury cruise ship - not the Olympic Village.
They're the invincibles you've not heard of.
Schedule.
Team USA player news:
Elena Delle Donne has told Vogue Magazine that she's engaged, and she comes out in the process.
Angel McCoughtry is going for more Olympic gold.
Other Olympic team news:
China has a tough bracket in the Olympics.
Miah-Marie Langlois is "the motor" running Team Canada.
Lindsay Harding is giving Belarus an Olympic assist.
IOC news:
The IOC has failed on women in leadership, says a report.
WNBA news:
Offensive numbers are at an all-time high.
WNBA player news:
The Sky's Jamierra Faulkner is under the radar.
College player news:
Tennessee's Andraya Carter has ended her collegiate basketball career due to persistent knee pain.
College coach news:
Can new Vanderbilt coach get the Commodores to rival status with the Lady Vols?
Team USA is embracing the target on their backs.
The squad arrived in Rio today.
Then they had a first practice and a press conference.
Four ways they're preparing for their first game Sunday.
They are staying on a luxury cruise ship - not the Olympic Village.
They're the invincibles you've not heard of.
Schedule.
Team USA player news:
Elena Delle Donne has told Vogue Magazine that she's engaged, and she comes out in the process.
Angel McCoughtry is going for more Olympic gold.
Other Olympic team news:
China has a tough bracket in the Olympics.
Miah-Marie Langlois is "the motor" running Team Canada.
Lindsay Harding is giving Belarus an Olympic assist.
IOC news:
The IOC has failed on women in leadership, says a report.
WNBA news:
Offensive numbers are at an all-time high.
WNBA player news:
The Sky's Jamierra Faulkner is under the radar.
College player news:
Tennessee's Andraya Carter has ended her collegiate basketball career due to persistent knee pain.
College coach news:
Can new Vanderbilt coach get the Commodores to rival status with the Lady Vols?
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