Games of the XXX Olympiad: July 27 - August 12, 2012

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U.S. Men Reign Over Spain In Final

U.S. Men Reign Over Spain In FinalAP Photo

In a rematch of the 2008 Beijing final, the result was remarkably similar as Team USA pulled away from Spain on Day 16 on its way to a 14th gold medal, winning the Olympic final by a 107-100 score.
McCallum: King James Rules London Games

McCallum: King James Rules London GamesAP Photo

When the U.S. needed a lift -- throughout the London Games and in Day 16's Olympic final -- it was LeBron James providing it. He made it clear that he was Team USA's best, and most important player.
Fifth Straight Gold For U.S. Women

Fifth Straight Gold For U.S. WomenGetty Images

Team USA became the first women's team in Olympic history to win five straight gold medals on Day 15, cruising past France by an 86-50 final. It was the 41st consecutive win for Team USA.

McCallum: USA's Heart And Soul

McCallum: USA's Heart And SoulAP Photo

The best team in the world has an obvious driving force -- and her name is Diana Taurasi. With her third gold medal secured and around her neck in London, she's already promised a return in Rio.
Russian Men Back On The Medal Stand

Russian Men Back On The Medal StandAP Photo

Once a mighty basketball power, the Russian men won their first Olympic basketball medal since the breakup of the Soviet Union on Day 16 -- beating Argentina by four in the bronze-medal game.

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1-On-1 With LeBron

1-On-1 With LeBron

Love him or hate him, LeBron James leads the U.S. Olympic team, and aims for another gold medal.

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The coach and half of the U.S. women's Olympic roster is from UConn. There's a good reason for that.

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Basketball at the Olympics consists of two tournaments: one for the men, and one for the women. Each tournament is made up of 12 teams.

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Parker's Finally In

Parker's Finally In

France's Tony Parker has long dreamed of playing in the Olympics. He'll finally be there in London.

Scola Seeks More

Scola Seeks More

Argentina's Luis Scola owns Olympic gold and bronze, and thinks he can grab another one in 2012.

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Basketball Medals

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