U.S. Men Reclaim Basketball Gold *
Aug 24th, 2008 · The last big medal event at the Beijing Olympics — the men's basketball final — was a thriller for the ages. The American "Redeem Team" got redemption by beating Spain, 118-107.
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U.S. Wins Basketball Gold As Olympics Winds Down
Aug 24th, 2008 · The Beijing Olympics got off to a rocky start with talk about pollution and censorship and fakery at the glittering opening ceremony. But once the games began, transcendent performances by athletes gave the games a big boost. NPR's Frank Langfitt wraps up the Olympics during the closing ceremony.
U.S. Men's Volleyballers Also Find Gold At The Beach
Aug 22nd, 2008 · U.S. men matched their female teammates in winning gold in beach volleyball, while American teams kept up their steady advance in pursuit of indoor volleyball, basketball and baseball. Overall, the U.S. medal pile topped 100, but China continued to lead in gold medals.
Looking Into The Spanish Team's "Slant Eyes"
Aug 15th, 2008 · The Spanish men's and women's Olympic basketball teams posed for pictures in which they made gestures offensive to many Asians: They pulled the skin around their eyes to make themselves appear "Chinese" for an advertisement in a Spanish magazine.
Watching Events Unfold At Beijing Olympics
Aug 14th, 2008 · For NPR's Tom Goldman, one of the pleasures of being at the Beijing Olympics Games is the opportunity to watch events unfold without interruption. Renee Montagne talks to him about the weightlifting competition, basketball and controversies surrounding the opening ceremonies.
Women's Gymnastics A Key U.S.-China Rivalry
Aug 12th, 2008 · Forget basketball. The real China-U.S. rivalry at the Beijing Summer Olympics is in women's gymnastics. The two women's teams are the best in the world, but each is facing a different set of challenges.
China's Basketball Fans Drawn To NBA Stars *
Aug 11th, 2008 · The U.S. Olympic basketball team easily beat China over the weekend. Basketball has become more and more popular in China, where the NBA's Yao Ming and Kobe Bryant were favorites among fans watching the game Sunday.
Teammate Keeps Phelps' Olympic Gold Sweep Alive
Aug 11th, 2008 · Fellow U.S. swimmer Jason Lezak's rabbit-from-a-hat victory in the 400-meter freestyle relay kept Michael Phelps on his golden path in the Summer Olympics. And the all-star American men's basketball team chilled Yao Ming-led China on its home court.
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