A Team USA Soccer Player Does The Cooking Dance!

Team USA soccer player Joe Gyau just cooked and swagged (word to Lil’ B) all over that soccer field! Team USA, swag! Team USA, swag! Team USA, swag! Team USA, swag! Team USA, swag! Team USA, swag! *does the cooking dance*

Team USA Wins The Gold Medal At The 2010 FIBA World Championships

Team USA won it’s first FIBA World Championship gold medal in 16 years on the shoulders of Coach Krzyzewski’s coaching, Kevin Durant’s amazing offensive arsenal, and solid contributions from Derrick Rose, Lamar Odom, Andre Iguodala, Chauncey Billups, Rudy Gay, Russell Westbrook, Eric Gordon, Tyson Chandler, Stephen Curry, Kevin Love, and Danny Granger.  As a huge basketball fan, I’m excited to see what roster the USA Basketball committee rolls out for the 2012 Olympics after so many of these players had such strong performances in these past couple of weeks in Turkey.

Team USA vs. Spain Highlights

If you didn’t watch this game yesterday, you fucking missed out!  Even though it was only an exhibition, it was a classic!  Ricky Rubio (dude is NOT hype, he is the real deal) and Spain gave Team USA all they could handle but in the end Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose held it down for the Americans with some clutch plays.

Team USA Intrasquad Scrimmage Highlights

Team USA held their official intrasquad scrimmage this past Saturday night to give the public their first view of this year’s World Basketball Championship competing national team.  The roster will be trimmed down to 12 players today and so far the only locks are Kevin Durant, Chauncey Billups, and Derrick Rose.  Find my final roster picks below:

• PG – Billups / Rose / Rajon Rondo
• SG – Iguodala / Stephen Curry
• SF – Durant / Rudy Gay /
• PF – Kevin Love / Lamar Odom / Jeff Green
• C – Tyson Chandler / Brook Lopez

The World Reacts To Landon Donovan’s Goal

I don’t know about you but this World Cup madness has me wanting to bet on sports again!  Especially since the intensity is about to go to whole another level now that the field is down to 16 and it’s win or go home.  This round of 16 begins today with Uruguay vs. Korea and then the game all of AMERICA is waiting for – USA vs. Ghana.  Tomorrow’s action includes Germany vs. England and Argentina vs. Mexico.  A coworker brought this up the other day – if USA wins this year’s World Cup, is that a bigger victory when we upset Russia for the Gold Medal in Olympic Hockey?  Will American’s start to give a shit about soccer then?

Anyways, on to this video that i got from Martin Rogers from Yahoo Sports – a senior at Purdue University, Robert Denoho, gathered a bunch of different footage from bars across America and the World celebrating Landon Donovan’s goal to advance Team USA into the next round.  After instantly going viral on YouTube, someone showed this to the Team USA overseas and supposedly Landon Donovan shed some tears after watching it.  I’m not shocked at all though because I even got some goosebumps watching it.  LET’S GO TEAM USA! USA! USA! USA!

Team USA Basketball’s New Uniform

I like these new Nike uniforms that Team USA will be rocking this summer at the World Basketball Festival.

Nike & Team USA Basketball Present The World Basketball Festival

You need to read the press release pasted below because Nike (Jordan Brand and Converse as well) and Team USA Basketball are taking basketball to a whole ‘nother level!  Props to FRESHNESSMAG.com for the picture above.

NEW YORK, N.Y. (June 9, 2010) — This summer, five of the world’s best basketball teams and top musical performers will meet throughout New York City for the inaugural World Basketball Festival, a four-day celebration of the performance and culture of the game created by NIKE, Inc. and USA Basketball, that Nike has committed to reprising every two years.

The World Basketball Festival, August 12-15, features basketball’s leading brands within the NIKE Inc. portfolio – Converse, the Jordan Brand, and Nike Basketball.

The World Basketball Festival is a uniquely dynamic event, from the moment it tips off with a showcase featuring members of the 2010 USA Basketball National Team on an open-air court in Times Square, to an unprecedented Times Square concert by a surprise musical act, to the final games of the weekend between four of the best teams in the world at Madison Square Garden.

“The World Basketball Festival will be an unforgettable event for the people of New York City and basketball fans around the world,” said Charlie Denson, Nike Brand President. “Every two years we plan to connect the global world of basketball to celebrate the sport while leaving a lasting legacy within the community.”

From Times Square on August 12, the action moves uptown to New York City’s legendary basketball courts at Rucker Park in Harlem, Friday and Saturday, August 13 and 14.

Rucker Park will be home to open-air practices and scrimmages by National Teams from Brazil and Puerto Rico, and training by France, mixed with performances by top international music acts, in addition to a grassroots youth tournament serving as the championships for some of New York’s top summer basketball leagues. Fans will also be invited to participate in clinics here designed to improve training and basketball skills. The two days at Rucker Park will culminate with a special celebration on Saturday, August 14. Details will be provided closer to the day.

The World Basketball Festival concludes Sunday, August 15 with an exciting exhibition double-header featuring the United States taking on France (1 p.m. EDT) and China meeting Puerto Rico (3:30 p.m. EDT) at famed Madison Square Garden.

The exhibition games are being utilized as part of the teams’ preparation for the 2010 FIBA World Basketball Championship in Turkey, August 28 to September 12.

“We’re thrilled with the opportunity to bring the energy and excitement of USA Basketball’s Men’s National Team to fans and give them with a way to celebrate their team,” said Jerry Colangelo, USA Basketball Chairman. “We are honored to have the opportunity to represent the United States in the FIBA World Championship and I can’t think of a better sendoff for our team than the World Basketball Festival.”

NIKE, Inc. will use the backdrop of the World Basketball Festival to debut the United We Rise initiative as a catalyst to improve communities through basketball. Over the next two years, Nike is partnering with USA Basketball and New York City, in particular the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development and the New York City Housing Authority, to support youth programming and the installation and refurbishment of basketball courts at 25 Community Centers throughout New York City.

“Piloting programs with these 25 rec centers in New York City will allow Nike and other partners to create a new and sustainable model that we can bring to other communities in years to come,” added Denson.

Nike is committed to leaving every court it uses throughout the World Basketball Festival in better shape than what it was at the beginning including dedicating the hardwood courts that will be used in Times Square and Rucker Park to locations where courts are still needed in New York City.

United States 2010 World Cup Soccer Jersey

Check out the jersey that Nike made for Team USA to rock during this year’s 2010 World Cup Games.

Canada Beats Team USA For The Gold Medal

Team USA almost pulled the miracle victory over Team Canada in yesterday’s Olympic Gold Medal Hockey Game.  The run was fun and entertaining while it lasted.

Team USA Clinches World Cup 2010 Birth

Congrats to Team USA Soccer!

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