Pierre Vincent wants to avoid USA in last eight
France women's coach Pierre Vincent admitted that he did not want his side to play Team USA following his team's qualification to the quarter-finals....
Women’s Olympic round-up (day 5)
A brief round-up of day five of the third round of group games in the women's event. France first through the...
Kemzura‘s reaction after first win
The coach of the Lithuanian national team, Kestutis Kemzura, highlighted the importance of his team’s first win of the tournament, over Nigeria 72-53, after...
Men’s Olympic basketball round-up (day 4)
A brief round-up of day four of the Olympic Basketball tournament. Russia make it look easy against China Russia improved to...
Dumerc laughed at Snell following half-court heave
Australia's Belinda Snell might have provided the Olympics with the clutch moment of the basketball events so far, but Celine Dumerc and France had...
Women’s Olympic basketball round-up (day 3)
Round up of day three at the Olympic Basketball Arena in London. China surprise Croatia In the first game of the...
Did the occasion get the better of Great Britain?
The Great Britain women lost their first ever Olympic encounter 74-58 to Australia in a game that ended at 00:05 local time. ...
Men’s Olympic basketball round-up (day 2)
Hosts Great Britain started well, but in the end fell to Russia 95-75 in their first Olympic game since 1948. Andrei...
Petrakova hails Hammon after opening win over Canada
Russian forward Anna Petrakova hailed team-mate Becky Hammon's clutch fourth quarter performance as Russia edged Canada 58-53 at the London Olympics. ...
Women’s Olympic basketball round-up (Day 1)
Australia crashed Great Britain's Olympic debut as they triumphed 74-58 in the final game of day one at the London 2012 Olympics. ...
Injury concern for the Olympic hosts
With their Olympic preparations over, Great Britain face a serious injury crisis as they get ready for their first game at London 2012 against...
What does it take to beat them?
Team USA got a narrow win by six points (86-80) against Argentina in Barcelona. Durant was the scoring leader with 27 points. Ginobili scored...
Gasol replaces Nadal as Spain’s flag bearer
Pau Gasol will hold the ultimate honour of being Spain's flag bearer during the opening ceremony of London 2012 Olympics. As...
USA put on a show in Manchester (brief summary)
Team USA were ruthless in Manchester on Thursday night, as they defeated Great Britain 118-78. Great Britain can take a little...
USA women defeat Brits in Manchester (brief summary)
USA women secured an 88-63 win over Great Britain on Wednesday night in Manchester, but they didn't have it all their way for fourty...
