Team USA Wins Basketball Gold, Beats Spain, Gets Mike Krzyzewski To Do Something He's Never Done Before [Video]

Aug 12, 2012 1:31 PM  

Gold for the 2012 Dream Team proved to be a bit more elusive than expected, as foul trouble and a pesky Spanish team led to a 107-100 win, one locked up by a clever Chris Paul drive that led to coach Mike Krzyzewski leaping into the air as if he'd just purchased a Toyota. He's stepping down after today to allow someone else to lead Team USA.

Kevin Durant scored 30 and LeBron James poured in 19 in joining Michael Jordan as the only basketball players in history to win an NBA MVP, NBA Championship, and Olympic gold medal in the same year. Pau Gasol paced Spain with 24 points and suffered a nasty gash on the face after being fouled hard by LeBron James.

This is a Deadspin Video, in which strange sports moments are slowed down to ridiculous speeds and matched with indie music. This video features "Very Peculiar Feeling" by Allen Clapp. See previous episodes here.

View the original article here

This post was made using the Auto Blogging Software from WebMagnates.org This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.

Talk About The USA's Possible Impending Loss Of Sovereignty To Spain Here [Yakspin]

Aug 12, 2012 11:34 AM  

That's how it works, right? Going into the third, Team USA is up one and looking vulnerable. If you can tear your eyes away long enough to yak, let's do so. Ooh, hard foul from Rudy Fernandez! Get that shit out of here.

Update, 12:00: Okay! Maybe we jumped the gun a little on that whole sovereignty thing. Team USA wins the game 107-100, and the gold facing without too much of a challenge. Durant lead the way with 30 points (including five threes), and America is safe...for now.

View the original article here

This post was made using the Auto Blogging Software from WebMagnates.org This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.

France Stunned Spain With A Handball Quarterfinal Buzzer-Beater [Video]

Aug 8, 2012 11:27 AM  

Handball's been a bit of a breakout sport for American audiences, though today's quarterfinal between reigning gold medalist France and Spain wasn't aired live in the U.S.. That's a shame, because it was a battle befitting the two pan-sport rivals, one finally seized by the Gauls when William Accambray's rebound shot found the net as the horn sounded to advance his team by a 23-22 score.

The match seemed destined for overtime when Frenchman Nikola Karabatic's shot from the left was saved with seconds left, but Accambray's presence in the paint (do they call it the paint in handball?) left him in prime position to score.

It's the second handball thriller of the day after Hungary's upset of gold-minded Iceland in double overtime. You can watch the full video of both matches here.

h/t to Pat

View the original article here

This post was made using the Auto Blogging Software from WebMagnates.org This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.