http://www.mail.com/subjects/60028-international-basketball.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/60028-international-basketball.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1763378-maya-moore-leaving-mark-chinese-basketball.html Maya Moore has excelled everywhere she's played, winning championships from college to the WNBA and Europe. Now she's leaving her mark on the Chinese women's basketball league. Averaging 45 points a game for the Shanxi Flame, Moore has helped bring new fans to the women's game in a basketball crazed nation. "They show maybe five NBA games a week here," Mo... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1763378-maya-moore-leaving-mark-chinese-basketball.html 2012-12-13T17:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1762462-column-1-athlete-year-2012-messi.html PARIS (AP) — 'Tis the season for making merry and for choosing our top sports men and women of the year, two distinctly separate annual rituals that in fact dovetail neatly, because part of the joy and merriment of following sports is debating who is best at them. This being an Olympic year, we were spoiled for choice in 2012. Oscar Pistorius is a temptin... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1762462-column-1-athlete-year-2012-messi.html 2012-12-12T21:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1757238-falcons-closer-to-stadium.html ATLANTA (AP) — After about two years of discussions, the Atlanta Falcons are a step closer to getting a new downtown stadium. The state agency that owns the 20-year-old Georgia Dome on Monday approved the framework for a deal with the Falcons to build a roughly $1 billion stadium with a retractable roof. There are still several key steps ahead, including ... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1757238-falcons-closer-to-stadium.html 2012-12-11T00:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1704060-crutches-mike-dantoni-takes-lakers.html EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Mike D'Antoni circled the court 2 feet at a time, moving smoothly on crutches while his Los Angeles Lakers went through drills orchestrated by his assistant coach and brother, Dan. Although D'Antoni's surgically replaced knee is slowing him down a bit, he couldn't wait any longer to get the Lakers rolling. D'Antoni formally took ... Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1704060-crutches-mike-dantoni-takes-lakers.html 2012-11-16T00:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1695880-lakers-intrigued-chance-to-play-dantoni.html EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Pau Gasol got home from the game and read about it on Twitter, while Dwight Howard got a midnight message on his BlackBerry. They shared most Los Angeles Lakers fans' mix of surprise, trepidation and anticipation. Just when everybody thought the Lakers were getting back together with Phil Jackson, they switched course in the midd... Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1695880-lakers-intrigued-chance-to-play-dantoni.html 2012-11-13T00:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1661176-thunder-send-sixth-man-harden-to-rockets.html Unable to work out an extension with James Harden, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded the Sixth Man of the Year to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, breaking up the young core of the Western Conference champions. The Thunder acquired guards Kevin Martin and Jeremy Lamb, two first-round picks and a second-round pick in the surprising deal. Oklahoma City... Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1661176-thunder-send-sixth-man-harden-to-rockets.html 2012-10-28T03:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1656488-stern-to-retire-nba-commissioner-2014.html NEW YORK (AP) — David Stern took the NBA around the globe in nearly three decades as commissioner, turning what was a second-rate league into a projected $5-billion-a-year industry. Now, confident a worthy successor is in place with a labor deal that will ensure the game's continued growth, Stern is ready to stay home. Stern will retire as commissioner Fe... Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1656488-stern-to-retire-nba-commissioner-2014.html 2012-10-26T05:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1644504-fever-to-close-wnba-finals-game-4.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tamika Catchings hasn't forgotten how close she came to clearing the biggest hurdle of her basketball career. Catchings is a seven-time All-Star, five time defensive player of the year and the 2011 WNBA MVP. She also has won three Olympic gold medals, but is still seeking her first league championship. That almost changed in 2009. The ... Sat, 20 Oct 2012 19:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1644504-fever-to-close-wnba-finals-game-4.html 2012-10-20T19:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1637358-timberwolves-star-love-6-8-weeks-broken-hand.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Love returned from the London Olympics determined to do what every veteran U.S. teammate of his had already done — lead his team to the playoffs. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely have to begin the first month of that pursuit without him. The two-time All-Star broke his right hand in a morning workout Wednesday and will miss ... Thu, 18 Oct 2012 02:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1637358-timberwolves-star-love-6-8-weeks-broken-hand.html 2012-10-18T02:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1632686-bob-knight-selling-rings-medal-auction.html NEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Famer Bob Knight is selling his championship basketball rings and Olympic gold medal for what he considers a very good reason: the education of his grandchildren. A collection of the former coach's memorabilia will be auctioned by Steiner Sports Memorabilia. It's part of a sale that features the jersey Yankees pitcher Don Larsen wo... Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1632686-bob-knight-selling-rings-medal-auction.html 2012-10-15T22:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1632278-griner-focused-senior-season-with-champ-baylor.html WACO, Texas (AP) — Brittney Griner watched the Olympics and wished she was there. Thanks to the WNBA draft lottery, she might know where she's going. Before Rio in 2016, or even getting started in the pros next summer, there is still the senior season with the Lady Bears for the fun-loving All-American who can dunk and broke her right wrist in a longboard... Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1632278-griner-focused-senior-season-with-champ-baylor.html 2012-10-15T18:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1619900-nba-all-star-mcgrady-joins-chinese-team.html BEIJING (AP) — Seven-time NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady says he is headed for China to play for the Qingdao DoubleStar Eagles in the Chinese Basketball Association. The 33-year-old McGrady will be the highest-profile player in the CBA. Because he played with Chinese basketball star Yao Ming during their days with the Houston Rockets, he is well known in Chin... Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1619900-nba-all-star-mcgrady-joins-chinese-team.html 2012-10-10T06:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1509806-lebron-savoring-special-summer.html AKRON, Ohio (AP) — LeBron James squeezed his mom's hands, the way he did as a kid. Moments before being honored again in his hometown, where they still love him and always will, James stood among family members and friends. With the days in this summer of summers dwindling quickly, this was another moment to savor. So as he waited to be introduced, James ... Sun, 19 Aug 2012 22:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1509806-lebron-savoring-special-summer.html 2012-08-19T22:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1508398-ibakas-deal-with-thunder-reportedly-48m.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder took a big step toward sticking around as an NBA championship contender. The Thunder and general manager Sam Presti still face difficult decisions in the team's quest to remain a title threat for the long haul after reaching the NBA Finals last season, but reaching a contract extension with blocks leader Serg... Sat, 18 Aug 2012 20:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1508398-ibakas-deal-with-thunder-reportedly-48m.html 2012-08-18T20:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1506910-wade-lebron-olympics-effortless.html MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — All LeBron James has done so far this year is win the NBA's MVP award for the third time, an NBA Finals MVP trophy to go along with that one, his elusive first championship and a second Olympic gold medal. Dwyane Wade thinks his Miami Heat teammate is just getting started. With the start of Heat training camp now just six weeks aw... Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1506910-wade-lebron-olympics-effortless.html 2012-08-17T14:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1505124-auriemma-interest-coaching-2016-olympics.html STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma said he has no interest in returning as head coach of the U.S. national team for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Auriemma met with reporters at UConn, five days after coaching the U.S. team to a fifth straight Olympic gold medal. He said he was honored to get the job and ecstatic with the results, but described ... Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1505124-auriemma-interest-coaching-2016-olympics.html 2012-08-16T15:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1502996-michael-vs-lebron-its-match-video.html CHICAGO (AP) — Michael and Magic versus Kobe and LeBron? Sounds like a dream matchup, and it could be coming to a video game console near you. With USA Basketball and 2K Sports forming a partnership, fans can see what happens when the amazing 1992 Dream Team goes up against this year's Olympic gold medal winner once NBA 2K13 hits the shelves this fall. ... Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1502996-michael-vs-lebron-its-match-video.html 2012-08-15T20:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1499612-gabby-douglas-golden-tonight-appearance.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olympic champion Gabby Douglas basked in the "Tonight" spotlight and the admiration of fellow guest Michelle Obama, but the teenager already is thinking ahead to 2016. Host Jay Leno, who noted that Douglas' last name was an anagram for "USA gold," asked Monday if the gymnast intended to compete in the next Summer Games, in Rio de Janeir... Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1499612-gabby-douglas-golden-tonight-appearance.html 2012-08-14T12:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1497182-nowonto-rio-london-puts-olympic-flame.html LONDON (AP) — And now, on to Rio! London brought the curtain down on a hugely entertaining Olympics with a sensational rock 'n roll nostalgia tour of a closing ceremony that thrilled the London night with top-of-the-chart classics, supermodels and psychedelic mayhem. After a glorious two weeks of never-to-be-forgotten moments that left... Mon, 13 Aug 2012 02:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1497182-nowonto-rio-london-puts-olympic-flame.html 2012-08-13T02:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1498008-lebron-helps-us-beat-spain-tight-olympic-final.html LONDON (AP) — Five things to know about Sunday, the last and 16th day of the London Olympics: —LeBron leads U.S. to gold over Spain. —The Who closes rocking closing ceremony. —Jake Varner wins wrestling gold for U.S. —Joshua lands Britain's third boxing gold. —Uganda's Kiprotich cruises to marathon victory. ... Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1498008-lebron-helps-us-beat-spain-tight-olympic-final.html 2012-08-12T21:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1496150-us-wins-gold-beats-spain-107-100-mens-hoops.html LONDON (AP) — This was no Dream Team. This was reality. The gold medal was in doubt for the U.S. men's basketball team. The Americans led Spain by only one point after three quarters, a back-and-forth, impossible-to-turn-away-from game that almost anyone would hope for in an Olympic final. Especially, it turns out, t... Sun, 12 Aug 2012 20:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1496150-us-wins-gold-beats-spain-107-100-mens-hoops.html 2012-08-12T20:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1497686-column-going-style-k-boys-golden.html LONDON (AP) — They collected their rewards half a world away, in front of a crowd packed with enough big shots to rival the shine of the gold hanging from their necks. But the road that ended on the top step of a medal platform Sunday afternoon at the London Olympics began in far less glittering locales: a pizza parlor in Chicago, where Mike Krzyzewski fi... Sun, 12 Aug 2012 17:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1497686-column-going-style-k-boys-golden.html 2012-08-12T17:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1495934-eyes-london-marathon-referees-living-legend.html MARATHON GOLD FOR UGANDA Uganda has its first medal at the London Olympics — and it's a big one. Stephen Kiprotich surged ahead late in the race to win the Olympic men's marathon. He finished in 2 hours, 8 minutes, 1 second Sunday, holding off the Kenyan duo of Abel Kirui and Wilson Kipsang. Kirui finished 26 seconds behind Kiprotich, while Kipsang, the l... Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1495934-eyes-london-marathon-referees-living-legend.html 2012-08-12T13:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1495752-olympics-close-us-leads-medals-race.html LONDON (AP) — With one day of competition left at the London Games, the United States has locked up the overall medal race and is holding off the Chinese in the chase for the most gold. It will be the fifth straight Summer Games where U.S. athletes took home more prizes than anyone else from an Olympics. Swimming, track and field, basketball, women's socc... Sun, 12 Aug 2012 02:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1495752-olympics-close-us-leads-medals-race.html 2012-08-12T02:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1496394-olympic-viewing-mens-basketball-finale.html You'll be happy to know this, Magic, Michael and Larry. Doug Collins is on your side. Collins, finishing up his fourth year as NBC's Olympic basketball analyst, said he believes the U.S. Dream Team from the 1992 Barcelona Games would beat the current United States team in a hypothetical matchup. The 1992 team's front line is too imposing, he said. ... Sun, 12 Aug 2012 01:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1496394-olympic-viewing-mens-basketball-finale.html 2012-08-12T01:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1496598-column-best-womens-game-would-us-vs-us.html LONDON (AP) — When it was over — finally, mercifully, exhaustively — they laughed, shrugged, danced, hugged and celebrated for a solid hour, as if they had won. Which in a sense, the French did. They only lost by 36 points. The same U.S. women's Olympic basketball team that beat France 86-50 for the gold medal Saturday night beat Canada earlier in the tou... Sat, 11 Aug 2012 22:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1496598-column-best-womens-game-would-us-vs-us.html 2012-08-11T22:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1495034-us-women-win-5th-straight-gold-rout-france-86-50.html LONDON (AP) — The names change, not the results. Just call the U.S. women's basketball team Olympic champion — again. The Americans won their fifth straight gold medal Saturday, routing France 86-50 and putting more distance between themselves and the rest of the world heading into the 2016 Rio Games. "It just shows the depth and talent in our country. Wo... Sat, 11 Aug 2012 22:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1495034-us-women-win-5th-straight-gold-rout-france-86-50.html 2012-08-11T22:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1496330-bolt-leads-4x100-relay-to-world-record-olympics.html LONDON (AP) — Five things to know about Saturday, Day 15 of the London Olympics: —Repeat performance: Bolt closes out world-record relay for Jamaica. —Drive for five: Mighty US women win fifth straight Olympic basketball gold. —Boudia wins diving title as United States closes in on medals table win. ... Sat, 11 Aug 2012 22:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1496330-bolt-leads-4x100-relay-to-world-record-olympics.html 2012-08-11T22:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1496426-london-wraps-up-dazzling-olympics.html LONDON (AP) — Usain Bolt made himself a living legend — just ask him. Michael Phelps swam a last lap into history. A man ran on carbon blades. Two track stars and a long jumper produced perhaps the greatest night in British sports history. Take a victory lap, London. The nightmare that was supposed to be the 2012 Olympics — gridlock and chaos Underground ... Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1496426-london-wraps-up-dazzling-olympics.html 2012-08-11T21:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1496262-krzyzewski-set-final-game-us-coach.html LONDON (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski's job is nearly finished. Seven years after taking over a U.S. team that had been stripped of its power and grip on Olympic basketball, Krzyzewski is down to one more game. But before his players take the court Sunday against Spain, he'll do what he always does. He will remind them to talk on defense. Share the ball. Play wit... Sat, 11 Aug 2012 19:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1496262-krzyzewski-set-final-game-us-coach.html 2012-08-11T19:12:00Z