U S men open hoops tourney London opener against France
The United States Olympic men's basketball team starts pool play in London facing France led by Tony Parker. Coach Mike Krzyzewski warns of a tougher field with Spain Argentina and Brazil also capable of upsetting the defending gold medalists. Carmelo Anthony says the challenge is real as the squad aims for another gold after Beijing.
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Jayhawk duo fall to Team USA at Olympics
Kansas University sophomores Ingrid Vidal and Li ana Salazar started and subbed in as Colombia lost 3-0 to the United States in group play. Vidal played 76 minutes, Salazar 20 minutes off the bench. Colombia 0-2 will face France next.
U.S. Women, Britons Shine at Olympic Park Opening
Olympics coverage highlights U.S. 6 3 6 1 victory over Jelena Jankovic on Centre Court with Michelle Obama watching. Britain’s Louis Smith leads gymnasts as the team posts 275.342 to Britain 272.420. Queen Elizabeth II opens the Games with James Bond moment.
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Olympic cycling spectacle near Buckingham Palace in tight shorts
Dave Barry recalls his first Olympic event the road race near London, a 156 mile course through Dorking and countryside. He notes the loud announcer, the crowd, and the surprising winner Jack Bauer, while riffing on the absurd Dorking Cockerel statue and a staged Daniel Craig helicopter stunt.
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