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  • August 2008

    • US Tops China in Hoops Opener

      Associated Press  |  Aug 10, 08 2:40 PM CDT

      US Tops China in Hoops Opener

      (AP) - The United States opened its campaign for Olympic basketball redemption today with a 101-70 rout of host China that had even the home crowd oohing and aahing. And fans including President Bush got what they came to see."I had five dunks in one game. That's because of the crowd. Last time I had five dunks in a game I was like 17," said Team USA's Kobe Bryant. More »

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      basketball  • China  • 2008 Beijing Olympics  • United States  • Olympic Games  • Yao Ming  • Dream Team

  • July 2008

    • Top 100 Olympians to Watch

      Time  |  Jul 28, 08 4:07 PM CDT

      Top 100 Olympians to Watch

      (Newser) - With the Beijing Olympics right around the corner, Time lists the top 100 athletes to watch. A sampling of stars gunning for gold, from the court to the pool to the track: LeBron James, basketball: This determined athlete's golden guarantee is raising hopes for the US team, which has lost to the likes of Greece and Puerto Rico in recent years. Dara Torres, swimming: No swimmer has qualified a fifth Olympic run—until now. This American broke that record and may break other ones, even at age 41. More »

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      2008 Beijing Olympics  • LeBron James  • athlete  • Michael Phelps  • Yao Ming  • Dara Torres  • Liu Xiang

  • March 2008

    • Rockets Climb Over Mavericks

      Houston Chronicle  |  Mar 7, 08 3:27 AM CST

      Rockets Climb Over Mavericks

      (Newser) - The Houston Rockets didn't miss a beat without star center Yao Ming again last night as they cruised past the Dallas Mavericks 113-98, reports the Houston Chronicle . Tracy McGrady pumped in 31 points as Houston won a franchise-high 17th straight game. The Rockets also snapped a Mavs run that had seen them beat Houston six straight and 10 of 11. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Dallas Mavericks  • Houston Rockets  • Tracy McGrady  • Jason Kidd  • Yao Ming  • Pro basketball

    • Red-Hot Rockets Win Again

      Houston Chronicle  |  Mar 3, 08 1:53 AM CST

      Red-Hot Rockets Win Again

      (Newser) - The Houston Rockets continued to soar with their franchise-tying 15th straiht win last night. Houston’s latest victim, the Denver Nuggets, fell 103-89.  Tracy McGrady led the way for the Rockets with 22 points, reports the Associated Press. Shane Battier, continuing to raise his game, added a season-high 20 points, while Luis Scola recorded another 18 with 14 boards in the win. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Houston Rockets  • Denver Nuggets  • Tracy McGrady  • Carmelo Anthony  • Allen Iverson  • Yao Ming  • Luis Scola  • Shane Battier

  • February 2008