BEIJING (Olympics) – The United States tore apart Australia 92-65 on Saturday to capture their fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal.

BEIJING (Olympics) – Becky Hammon’s investment in Russian basketball, and the Russians’ investment in Becky Hammon paid a dividend on Saturday when the American guard scored a team-high 22 points to lead the European champions to a 94-81 win over China in the bronze medal game.

BEIJING (Olympics) – Australia’s Penny Taylor won’t be at full strength with a sprained ankle when she takes on the United States in the gold medal game on Saturday, and the Americans know what that means.

BEIJING (Olympics) – The United States faced some tricky moments against Russia but held their nerve and won 67-52 to advance to the final of the women’s basketball tournament at the Beijing Games.

BEIJING (Olympics) – Australia didn’t have injured superstar Penny Taylor for their semi-final against China but they blew out the Olympic hosts anyway 90-56.

BEIJING (Olympics) – The United States broke open a close game in the second quarter and ended up hammering Korea 104-60 to stay on track for a fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal. photo FIBA Beijing 08