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Friday, August 27, 2004 9:21 PM

No Gold for Team USA

Team USA lost 89-81 to Argentina in the semi-finals, meaning the best they can do at this point is a bronze, assuming they win their final game against Lithuania. This is the first non-gold medal basketball team the US has put forward since 1988. This...
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Sunday, August 15, 2004 4:44 PM

First Olympic Loss for Team USA (since pro players were added in '92)

Team USA was embarassed by Peurto Rico, 92-73 , marking the first loss by Team USA since pro players were allowed to be added to the rosters, and only the third such loss since basketball has been added as a sport to the Olympics. This 19 point drubbing...
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Thursday, August 05, 2004 5:39 PM

Olympic Troubles Continue

After losing by 18 to Italy, Team USA just about lost again, this time to Germany. Team USA won with a last shot 3 pointer to take the game, 80-77. What's particularly sad about this near loss is that it came to a team that didn't even make the cut to...
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Tuesday, August 03, 2004 1:59 PM

Oh Wow - Team USA Loses by 18

The U.S. Men's Olympic Basketball Team lost - hard - to the Italians in an exhibition game. The Italian team won 95-78 . The good news is that this game is just an exhibition, but if our boys are losing by nearly 20 points against the Italians, how are...
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