by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The 2012 USA Olympic men's basketball team won its opening game in pool play against the Tony Parker-led French national team today 98-71. Here are some positives and negatives that come out of the Americans' debut in Pool A. The Positives LeBron James can play like "Magic" and get away with it. Unlike his time with the Cavs or even this … [Read more...] about Team USA defeats France 98-71: the positives and negatives
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A-10 Bounce
Owls take to the water for chemistry PHILADELPHIA - Team-building and chemistry is an important part of any sports team, and with that in mind, Temple head coach Fran Dunphytook his 2011-12 men's basketball squad to the Schuylkill River Friday for an early morning exercise with the Owls' men's crew team. "I want to thank our men's crew coaches Gavin White and Brian … [Read more...] about A-10 Bounce
FIBA 2010: USA Remains Its Own Biggest Challenger
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell I know it's already been said, but... Team USA's toughest opponent in winning the 2010 FIBA World Championship will be itself. That's not to suggest that Turkey, Argentina, Brazil, Spain or even China don't possess the wherewithal to defeat the Americans, but rather that Coach K's squad possess a few defensive flaws that may make it susceptible on … [Read more...] about FIBA 2010: USA Remains Its Own Biggest Challenger
2010 FIFA World Cup Tale of the Tape: England-USA
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Setting: On June 11, South Africa will become the first host country from the African continent. The fifth match of this 2010 edition of the World Cup will be played the following day between England and The United States of America in the northwest city of Rustenburg at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium. Tickets have sold quickly for this match and surely … [Read more...] about 2010 FIFA World Cup Tale of the Tape: England-USA