Aug 2006 Archive

• Australian Appointed New President Of FIBA

  Globe and Mail | Aug 29, 2006

  Australian Bob Elphinston was elected the new president of the International Basketball Federation, replacing outgoing president Carl Men Ky Ching, FIBA announced Tuesday.

• Spain, Argentina Remain Undefeated

  Toronto Star | Aug 29, 2006

  Spain will play Friday against Argentina, who disposed of Turkey 83-58.

• Wade: U.S. Must Stop Nowitzki

  Toronto Star | Aug 29, 2006

  The US players are focusing on trying to stop Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki when America faces Germany tomorrow.

• Miles Brand: NCAA, NBA Should Help High Schoolers Prepare

  ESPN | Aug 28, 2006

  NCAA president Myles Brand said Monday it might be time for the NCAA to work with the NBA, other basketball organizations and even shoe companies on a plan that would better prepare high school athletes for success in college.

• National Teams Gear Up For Quarterfinals

  AP | Aug 28, 2006

  The quarterfinals of the FIBA World Championships will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday.

• Kenny Anderson Wants A Return To NBA

  Boston Globe | Aug 27, 2006

  ``I just need that opportunity," said Kenny Anderson. "I'm in shape. I haven't had any major injuries. I'm young, only 35."

• Australia Proves To Be No Match For Team U.S.A.

  CNNSi.com | Aug 27, 2006

  Carmelo Anthony scored 20 points in the United States' domination of Australia on Sunday.

• Dirk Scores 23 Points As Germany Edges Nigeria

  AP | Aug 27, 2006

  Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points and made a key defensive play in the closing seconds to lead Germany to a 78-77 victory over Nigeria on Sunday in the second round of the FIBA world championship.

• Lithuania Upsets Italy At Worlds

  Rocky Mountain News | Aug 26, 2006

  Lithuania survived four missed free throws in the final seconds for a 71-68 victory over Italy on Saturday.

• Puerto Rico Coach Steps Down After Elimination

  FIBA.com | Aug 26, 2006

  Julio Toro has left his post as coach of Puerto Rico following their elimination at the FIBA World Championship.

• Team U.S.A. Advances With 103-58 Win Over Senegal

  AP | Aug 24, 2006

  Dwyane Wade rose to acknowledge the crowd chanting his name with 4 minutes left, the only time he got off the bench as the United States routed Senegal 103-58 Thursday to advance to the second round of the world championships.

• USA Come From 12 Down To Beat Italy

  Sports Illustrated | Aug 23, 2006

  The Americans survived their toughest test yet in the world championships, overcoming a 12-point deficit in the second half to beat Italy 94-85 Wednesday night.

• Coach K: China An Emerging Basketball Power

  AP | Aug 22, 2006

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• Team U.S.A. Routs Slovenia

  AP | Aug 22, 2006

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• Spain Humbles Germany, Dirk

  Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Aug 22, 2006

  Juan Carlos Navarro and Jose Calderon combined for 39 points to lead Spain and Pau Gasol to a 92-71 victory over Germany and Dirk Nowitzki on Monday in the opening round of the FIBA world championships in Hiroshima, Japan.

• Australia Choke Against Greece

  Fiba.com | Aug 22, 2006

  Australia led Greece 69-66 with 19 seconds remaining in the game after CJ Bruton, the Boomers leading scorer, made just one of two free throws, and still were able to find a way to lose.

• Argentina Improves To 3-0 At World Championships

  AP | Aug 21, 2006

  Walter Herrmann scored 25 points Monday as Argentina improved to 3-0 and secured a place in the second round at the basketball world championship with a 96-54 win over Venezuela.

• Team USA Crushes China

  AP | Aug 20, 2006

  The United States remained undefeated in the world championships by handing China a 121-90 loss on Sunday.

• Britton Johnson, Jackson Vroman Sign Overseas

  Deseret News | Aug 19, 2006

  Former University of Utah forward Britton Johnsen has signed to play this season with Pau-Orthez in the French Pro A league, according to www.

• New Zealand Guard Mark Dickel Suspended For Doping

  ESPN | Aug 19, 2006

  New Zealand point guard Mark Dickel will miss the first three games of the world championships as part of a 10-day suspension from FIBA for failing a drug test last month.

• USA, Australia, Germany Win On Opening Day

  Fiba.com | Aug 19, 2006

  The USA started slowly, but hit their stride at the right time to overcome Puerto Rico 111-100 on day 1 of the World Championships.

• Baxter Remains Jailed On Felony Gun Charges

  USA Today | Aug 18, 2006

  Former NBA player Lonny Baxter will remain in the District of Columbia jail on felony gun charge at least until next Wednesday, in part because of a request from his attorneys.

• Pair Of Arrest Warrants Issued For Isaiah Rider

  ESPN | Aug 18, 2006

  Two arrest warrants were issued for former NBA star Isaiah Rider after he failed to show up at his sentencing for convictions that include false imprisonment and driving offenses.

• Three Players From 2003 Draft Named Captains Of USA

  MSN.com | Aug 17, 2006

  LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony were named tri-captains for the United States National basketball team by Mike Krzyzewski.

• LeBron Leads Team U.S.A. In Rout Of South Korea

  AP | Aug 15, 2006

  LeBron James is on a mission to put USA Basketball back on top of the world.

• Coach K, James, Wade & Co. Visit U.S. Troops In Seoul

  AP | Aug 14, 2006

  Coach Mike Krzyzewski knew the drill.

• Anthony, Wade Lead Team USA Over Lithuania

  Yahoo! | Aug 13, 2006

  An energized Carmelo Anthony had Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski breathing a little easier.

• ABC Sports To Become ESPN On ABC

  SI.com | Aug 10, 2006

  The sports division that spanned the globe to give viewers a constant variety of sports and asked pigskin-crazed fans if they were ready for some football has a brand new name: ESPN on ABC.

• Michael Curry Named NBA Vice President, Basketball Operations

  Press Release | Aug 10, 2006

  NBA Commissioner David Stern announced today that Michael Curry has been named Vice President, Basketball Operations for the NBA.

• Coach K Dislikes USA Squad Being Labeled A "Dream Team"

  AP | Aug 10, 2006

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• Team U.S.A. Edges Brazil, 90-86

  Associated Press | Aug 8, 2006

  After a pair of big blowouts, the U.

• Lonny Baxter signs for Italian side Montepaschi Siena

  Associated Press | Aug 7, 2006

  Forward Lonny Baxter signed a one-year deal with Italian team Montepaschi Siena.

• Team USA Crushes Yao-less China

  ESPN | Aug 7, 2006

  Continuing its preparation for the world championships, the United States basketball team began its trip to the Far East with a 119-73 victory over China on Monday.

• China Could Host Regular Season Games In 2007

  Washington Post | Aug 6, 2006

  Regular season NBA games could take place in China as early as next year, league commissioner David Stern said on Sunday.

• Team U.S.A. Riding High, Leaves For Asia

  AP | Aug 5, 2006

  With a sensational debut behind them, the American players lingered on the court for a few extra moments to soak up the last of the "USA!, USA!" chants.

• Team U.S.A. 114, Puerto Rico 69; Defense At Championship Level

  AP | Aug 4, 2006

  The United States emphatically reasserted its dominance over Puerto Rico.

• First College Basketball Hall Of Fame Entrants Named

  AP | Aug 3, 2006

  The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame will be housed in the Sprint Center arena being built in downtown Kansas City, expected to open next year.

• NBA Changes Playoffs Format

  AP | Aug 3, 2006

  NBA Commissioner David Stern has made a minor change to the way that playoff teams are seeded that will come into effect this coming season.

• Larry Brown Declines Colorado Job

  Denver Post | Aug 3, 2006

  Larry Brown has declined an offer to coach NBADL expansion team, the Colorado 14ers, this week, according to the Denver Post.

• Board Of Governors Approve Rule Changes

  Press Release | Aug 2, 2006

  The National Basketball Association has enacted several significant rules changes that will go into effect for the upcoming 2006-07 season: Playoff Seeding: · The first four seeds in each conference will continue to be given to the three division winners and the team with the next best regular season record, but these four teams will now be seeded in order of their regular season records.

• Team U.S.A. Impressive In Tuesday Scrimmage

  AP | Aug 2, 2006

  If the Americans play as well as they did at times Tuesday night, they might not even miss the guy sitting behind the basket.

• NBA Regular Season Schedule Announced

  NBA.com | Aug 1, 2006

  Yes, Shaq, in your hand, you see a rematch with the Dallas Mavericks on January 21st.

• Sen. John McCain Gives Team U.S.A. Emotional Boost

  AP | Aug 1, 2006

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