Today’s lesson in ‘Teach Yourself Spanish’ comes from Argentinian forward, Luis Scola. ‘¡Qué susto en el primer cuarto! Arrancamos muy mal. Por suerte pudimos levantar. Nigeria en dos días para asegurarnos al menos el 3er puesto .’ Sage words indeed…
China’s men’s basketball team opened their Group B Olympic schedule with disappointingly one-sided defeats to group favourites Spain and Russia. On Sunday, China were defeated 97-81 by Spain, despite 30 points from the nation’s flag bearer, Yi Jianlin. Pau Gasol…
Spain despite getting off to a sluggish start, were able to come out on top against Australia, giving them a 2-0 record so far in this Olympic Games With the loss of captain Juan Carlos Navarro, Spain struggled with Australia…
Tuesday’s latest group game saw Argentina dip 64-71 against a Tony Parker-inspired France. Nine points down the stretch from the goggle-wearing Parker saw him to a team-high 17 and a vital win for the French. There were big games again…
‘Que partido!! Espectacular!! Sobran las palabras!!’ The words of Manu Ginobili following Argentina’s heavy opening win over Lithuania. For once Ginobili was outshone, despite pleasing statistics of 21 points and 10 rebounds on the night. Phoenix Suns new acquisition Luis…
