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Thursday September 02, 2010
Penney scores 25 to guide New Zealand into next round
Germany breezes past Jordan in final FIBA game for both
Varejao key as Brazil clinches third place in Group B
Turkey stays undefeated, wallops China by 47 points
Rasic's free throws lift Serbia to win, Group A's top spot
Reserves make impact as Lithuania easily topples Lebanon
Dragic, Slovenia knock off Iran to get No. 2 seed in Group B
Russia finishes 2nd in Group C with win over Greece
Puerto Rico loses to Ivory Coast in Group C finale
Spain starts fast, topples winless Canada
Australia tops Angola, clinches third place in Group A
U.S. team caps Group B play with win over Tunisia
 

Wednesday September 01, 2010
FIBA dance team ordered to stop performing at games
Slovenia survives Brazil's rally, pulls off upset win
Celtics bring back former guard West
Lithuania trips up France, claims top seed in Group D
Scola puts in another 30-point night as Argentina rolls
Turkoglu, Ilyasova help Turkey pull away from Puerto Rico
Angola surprises Germany, clinches second-round berth
Spain marches into 2nd round after knocking out Lebanon
U.S. earns top seed with sound victory over Iran
Greece rebounds from loss, handles Ivory Coast
Krstic returns from suspension as Serbia tops Australia
Tunisia still searching for first win as Croatia rolls
Russia clears way to 2nd round with win over China
Canada suffers fourth straight loss, eliminated from Worlds
Tickets for London regular season games go on sale
 

Tuesday August 31, 2010
Lithuania climbs back from 18 down to sink Spain
Ilyasova helps Turkey hold off Greece, remain unbeaten
U.S. learns it will need more from its subs in Worlds
Nuggets, new GM Ujiri prepate to deal with Melo issue
Puerto Rico tops China for first win
Late free throws help undefeated France escape Canada
Russia tops Ivory Coast in World Championship play
New Zealand runs past Lebanon
 

Monday August 30, 2010
Scola scores 32 as Argentina pounds on Angola
Heat sign rookie forward Butler to contract
Brazil pushes hard, but U.S. holds on to stay undefeated
Iran evades Tunisia, sweats out inaugural worlds victory
Late-game 3-pointers help Slovenia put away Croatia
Savanovic, Keselj pace Serbia's blowout of Jordan
Mills, Australia take advantage of frigid-shooting Germany
Jordan, Bobcats make donation to NC schools
 

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Shortcomings on Worlds' stage part of U.S. team's history
When it comes to the FIBA World Championship, the U.S. has won just three times in 15 tries.
Round-of-16 play is deep, balanced and anyone's game
Pool play at the 2010 FIBA World Championship wrapped up on Thursday, with 16 of the 24 teams in the tournament having advancing.
Gordon's role on U.S. team could help Clips' playoff hopes
A prominent role on the U.S. team should bode well for the Clippers' Eric Gordon come the 2010-11 season.
Hawks beef up frontline, add veteran center Thomas
The Atlanta Hawks have signed free agent center Etan Thomas to add bulk in the frontcourt.

VIDEOS
photoChef Loving
The Executive Chef for U.S.A. Basketball talks about how he is helping the team bring home the gold.
photoChef Loving's Menu
Chef Shawn Loving, who's the Executive Chef for U.S.A. Basketball, admits the French toast has been "a big hit with the team."
photoBuilding Camaraderie
The U.S. National team is building their friendships as they take on the world.
photoGame Time: John Schuhmann
Rick and Dennis talk with NBA.com's John Schuhmann, who's currently at the FIBA World Championship in Turkey.
photoCoach K Praises Tunisia
Head coach Mike Krzyzewski says his squad can look to the Tunisian team for examples of great effort.
photoDurant On Knockout Stage
Kevin Durant reflects on the heightened importance of games in the knockout rounds.
photoCurry: Getting it Done
Stephen Curry talks to the media after the U.S. team finished undefeated in the group stage at the Worlds.
photoGordon's Second Half
Eric Gordon talks with the media after his great game against Tunisia.
photoPrepping for Medal Round
U.S. head coach Mike Krzyzewski says the tough game schedule will prepare the team for the medal round.
photoDigging for Gold
Matt Winer and Steve Smith discuss whether the U.S. team will advance to the gold medal game.

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