FIBA: Argentina FIBA View source archive --> Search this source --> ·ARG - Argentina will host both FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Men and Women SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico)- Americas and the Basketball Confederation of Argentina announced Argentina as the host country for the next FIBA Americas U18 Championships for Men and Women. ·ARG  Nocioni excited about playing at Olympics again with Argentina BUENOS AIRES (Olympics) - Andres Nocioni is champing at the bit to play for Argentina again this summer when they defend the Olympic title they captured at the Athens Games. ·ARG  South America Championship hugely important for Argentina BUENOS AIRES (Olympics) - Roberto Gabini of Lottomatica Roma has a chance to make Argentinas Olympic team after being named in the 17-strong preliminary squad for the South America Championship in Puerto Mont, Chile. ·ARG  No regrets for Scola after year one in United States HOUSTON (NBA) - Houston may not win three straight games to overcome a 3-1 deficit to Utah in their first-round Western Conference play-off series, but Rockets rookie Luis Scola of Argentina will only smile when he looks back on this season. Scola, one of the top players in Europe at Spanish giants Tau Ceramica, had almost given up hope of crossing the ... ·ARG  Manu is `realistic about Argentinas gold medal chances BUENOS AIRES (Olympics) - Manu Ginobili is fully aware that everyone in South America and around the world is wondering if he and Argentina have what it takes to seriously challenge for another Olympic gold medal. Just four years ago, the Argentinians became the darlings of international basketballwhen beating hosts Greece in the quarter-finals, ... ·ARG  Fab five will play for Argentina in Beijing BUENOS AIRES (Olympics) - Argentina will be missing Walter Herrmann but the rest of their NBA-based contingent will be at the Beijing Games. That means Andres Nocioni of Chicago, Luis Scola of Houston, Carlos Delfino of Toronto and both Manu Ginobili and Fabricio Oberto of San Antonio will be at the Olympics to defend the goldmedal they captured in ... ·ESP  Gasol likes the idea of facing Argentina in Olympic final BUENOS AIRES (Olympics) - Pau Gasol has spoken of his wish to face Argentina in the gold medal game at this summer’s Olympics. The South Americans won gold at the Athens Games while two years later, Spain beat them in the semi-finals of the FIBA World Championship before defeating Greece in the title game. Gasol told Argentinian newspaper ... ·ARG  Granadas Gianella firmly in contention for Argentina place BUENOS AIRES (Olympics) - You’ve heard of Pablo Prigioni, Pepe Sanchez, Antonio Porta and Alejandro Montecchia. All of the point guards have been instrumental in the success of Argentina on the international stage in recent campaigns. A far more anonymous player, however, Nicolas Gianella of Spanish side Granada could prove to be a difference ... ·ARG - Herrmann out of Olympics for Argentina BUENOS AIRES (Olympics) - Argentina have suffered another setback in their bid to retain their Olympic gold medal as Walter Herrmann has told coach sergio Hernandez that he is retiring from international basketball. Herrmann helped the South Americans win the title in Athens and also played at the2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan when the team ... ·ARG  Puerta eyes return to Argentina after knee surgery PERUGIA (Olympics) - Argentina coach Sergio Hernandez has got real concerns about his backcourt heading into the Olympics with emerging playmaker Antonio Puerta uncertain if he will recover in time from a knee operation. Puerta, a reserve in last year’s silver-medal winning side at the FIBA Americas Championship, had a ligament injury and went ...

FIBA: Brazil FIBA View source archive --> Search this source --> ·BRA  Karla hopeful of return to Olympics RIO DE JANEIRO (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Women) - Brazil international Karla Costa is desperate to play in her second Olympics. ·BRA  Good luck Teddy for Brazil women RIO DE JANEIRO (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Women) - Womens basketball is hugely popular in Brazil, and that was evident when the national team showed up for their first training session recently. ·BRA  Moncho: `I will call Nene but its his decision MADRID (FIBA Olympic QualifyingTournament) - Brazil coach Moncho Monsalve has confirmed he will name Denver Nuggets center Nene in his preliminary group for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Athens. Nene, a 2.11m center, is coming off a very difficult season in the NBA after being diagnosed with testicular cancer. The 25-year-old underwent ... ·BRA - Player Oscar Schmidt decorated for his carreer BRASILIA (National team) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva conferred the "Ordem de Rio Branco" insignia on Brazilian player Oscar Schmidt. The insignia is a medal to decorate citizens who distinguished themselves as national heroes in their respective areas. The ceremony was held in Itamaraty Palace (headquarters of the Foreign ... ·ARG  Regatas Corrientes Win Liga Sudamericana title CORRIENTES (Liga Sudamericana)  Another club in Argentina is celebrating a major honor in international basketball after Regatas Corrientes beat Brazils Flamengo on Wednesday to clinch the Liga Sudamericana. Silvio Santanders team won 73-65 to win the deciding fifth game in the finals. ·BRA - Bassul named Women National team RIO DE JANEIRO (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Women) - Brazilian head coach Paulo Bassul named on this Wednesday 17 players for the Brazilian National Team. In 2008 the team will play the South American Championship in Ecuador (May 23rd to 29th) and the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Madrid (June 9th to 15th). The 17 players will start the ... ·BRA - Women referees "made in Brazil" RIO DE JANEIRO (Referee program) - Each day women break into men's territory in many areas. The same is happening in sports, especially in Brazilian basketball, with the number of women referees growing in competitions organized by the Brazilian Basketball Federation. The investment in women referees in Brazil is a program developed by Geraldo Fontana, ... ·BRA  Huertas full of optimism ahead of Qualifying Tournament BILABO (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament) - Marcelo Huertas has thrown his support behind new Brazil coach Moncho Monsalve. Huertas, the lightning-quick guard who is having a terrific season at Bilbao in Spain’s ACB, said: "It was a good choice. “I think it was important to bring a European basketball mentality to the Brazilian ... ·BRA  Michelle Splitter health concerns arise again RIO DE JANEIRO (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament) - Brazil’s women are gearing up for the South American Championship and in June will take part in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. But right now, a far more important issue has grabbed the attention of everyone involved in the country’s basketball community. Center Michelle ... ·BRA - Basketball in family RIO DE JANEIRO (U15 National team) - U-15 Brazilian Men's National Team - The family name is not the only thing that keeps together the twin brothers Leandro e Lucas Savacinne. They both share the same passion for basketball. The players took part of the second group of training camp of the Under-15 Brazilian National Team. The first stage was at the ...

FIBA: Chile FIBA View source archive --> Search this source --> ·CHI  Liceo Mixto celebrate first title success in Chile SANTIAGO (Chilean Dimayor) - Liceo Mixto sealed their first-ever Chilean Dimayor league title by completing a 4-1 series victory over Universidad de Concepcion in the play-off finals on Wednesday night. Kei Madison poured in 24 points, Terence Hill scored 20 and Patricio Briones added 17 as Liceo Mixto won 95-85. Patrick Saez, one ofLiceo’s ... ·CHI - Briones on fire as Liceo cruise SANTIAGO (Dimayor) - Liceo Mixto edged closer to a place in the final of the Chilean Dimayor League after taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five semi-final series against Boston College. Patricio Briones was the star man for Pablo Ares' side in both matches, scoring28 points in Friday's 98-87 success before following up that effort with a 25-point haul ... ·FIBA Americas League - Defensor see off Flamengo to progress BELO HORIZONTE (FIBA Americas League) - Uruguayan outfit Defensor Sporting caused an upset in Group C as they eliminated Brazilians Flamengo 80-75 to qualify for the next stage of the FIBA Americas League. At the start of the competition the Montevideo-based side was seen as the weakest in the group but they ... ·FIBA Americas League - Minas Tenis Seal Quarter-Final Place BELO HORIZONTE (FIBA Americas League) - Brazilians Minas Tenis booked their place in the FIBA Americas League's quarter-finals with a 76-65 win over Argentina champions Boca Juniors. After winning the first quarter 22-19, Minas were 10 points ahead at the interval as Flavio Davis side dominated the rebounds, grabbing 28. ·FIBA Americas League - Minas Tenis back to winning ways BELO HORIZONTE (FIBA Americas League) - Lastseason's South American Championship winners Minas Tenis won their first match in the FIBA Americas League Group C after they defeated Uruguayans Defensor Sporting 77-68. The hosts, who had lost their first match against compatriots Flamengo, took advantage of the mistakes made by Defensor to secure the ... ·FIBA Americas league - Flamengo win opener BELO HORIZONTE (FIBA Americas League) - Flamengo enjoyed a winning start to their Group C campaign in the FIBA Americas League with a 99-88 triumph against Minas Tennis in an all-Brazilian clash on Tuesday. The Rio de Janeiro-based team started well and led 48-36 at half-time but the home side fought back and held a 62-58 advantage at the end three ... ·CHI - Trio advance to semis SANTIAGO (Dimayor League) - Liceo Mixto, Deportivo Valdivia and Universidad de Concepcion have advanced to the Chilean Dimayor League semi-finals. Pablo Ares' Liceo Mixto were the first team to book a spot in the penultimate stage of the league with a thumping 117-97 win over Ancud to clinch the tie 3-0. Kei Madison top-scored with 24 points and ... ·FIBA Americas League - Tropics on top MIAMI (FIBA Americas League) - MiamiTropics beat Puerta Rican side Capitanes de Arecibo 81-71 to qualify from FIBA Americas League Group B with a 100% record. Jermaine Watson top scored 24 points for the Americans, while Stewart Baldonado claimed 10 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Buster Figueroa Sepulveda netted 25 points forthe losers. The win, ... ·FIBA AMERICAS LEAGUE - Capitanes de Arecibo begin with win MIAMI (FIBA Americas League) - Puerto Rican side Capitanes de Arecibo began theirFIBA Americas League Group B campaign in style as they edged out Mexicans Fuerza Regia 96-93. The team from Arecibo were aided by good offensive work led by Roger Washington, while Buster Figueroa Sepulveda scored 22 points and ... ·FIBA AMERICAS LEAGUE- Tropics too hot for Halcones MIAMI (FIBA Americas League) - American side Miami Tropics needed extra time to beat Mexicans Halcones Xalapa 112-105 in their opening game in FIBA Americas League Group B. The game came to a thrilling climax at the end of normal time when a two-point shot by Greg Plummer right on the buzzer allowed Halcones to force extra time. However, hosts ...

FIBA: Colombia FIBA View source archive --> Search this source --> ·COL - U17 players take center stage in Colombia event BOGOTA (Saludcoop International Cup) - The first stage of the Under-17 Saludcoop International Cup has come to an end with hosts Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Miami Tropics, Uruguay, Venezuela and Paraguay making it into the second stage. The tournament got underway on Saturday with the traditional mix of international teams and one invited club ... ·USA/COL - USA opens Pan Am campaign with rout RIO DE JANIERO (Pan American Games) - Team USA wasted little time in making a big statement at the Pan American Games by routing Colombia 95-41 in its opening game on Friday. The Group B game was never a contest as the United States raced into a 17-4 lead after just five minutes to end the first quarter with a 32-14 lead. The lead would reach 40 ... ·COL - Colombian Basketball Federation Cup - finals games 1 Bucaros began with right foot in the 2006 finals defeating InderValle in the first game of the series at InderValle`s home. Bucaros handled the game, Washington made tough mismatches in offense, and it helped to open the middle for the forwards ·COL - InderValle win the series BOGOTA (Federation Cup) - In Game 6, Tim Jones had another monster night and scored 46 pts, to beat Arrieros in the 6th game and tied the series 3-3, Jones was helped by Henry Ordoñez and Aaron Eneas. Cedric Patton effort of 30 pts was not enough to cut the deficit ·COL - Bucaros defeat Piratas BOGOTA (Federation Cup) - Arrieros defeat InderValle at home, and took the lead of the serie, again the trio of Teheran, Patton and Shaw were the best for Arrieros, Salomon Mosquera and Tim Jones were the best for InderValle ·COL - Colombian basketball federation play off time BOGOTA (Play Offs) - The four better teams has arrived to the playoffs all them at his 100% with the best of his roster available and with great desire to win the championship. InderValle finished the regular season with the best record (19-5) and also have in its ·COL - Arrieros defeated Bravos del Norte BOGOTA (Fed Cup) - Arrieros defeated Bravos del Norte playing as visitor, in Cartagena, Demetric Shaw and Alvaro Teheran leaded the ofensive, in Bravos Jose Angel Hernandez was the most important player ·FIBA Americas - Favourites into last four ASUNCION (South American Championship for Women) - Argentina and Brazil qualified for the semi-finals of the South American Championship for Women after victories in the second round. Brazil hammered Chile 112-38 to maintain top spot of Group A ·FIBA Americas - Semi-finals set for South American Championship for Women ASUNCION (South American Championship for Women) - Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Colombia will contest the South American Championship for Women semi-finals after all came through their third round games. In Group A, Brazil hammered Venezuela 115-40 to top the pool and underline their status as tournament favourites. ·FIBA Americas - Centroamerican and Caribbean games CARTAGENA (CAC Games) - Six teams are in Cartagena with great hopes to win the Gold Medal of the Centro American and Caribbean Games, this games will be a remake of the last Centrobasket, 5 of the first 6 teams in the Centrobasket

FIBA: Venezuela FIBA View source archive --> Search this source --> ·VEN - Cocodrilos clinch first in Group A with win over Boca CARACAS (Liga Sudamericana) – In the end, not even Boca Juniors could overcome Cocodrilos de Caracas on the opening weekend of the Liga Sudamericana in Venezuela. Nestor Salazar, who led Venezuela at the 2006 FIBA World Championship and coached them last year at the FIBA Americas Championship in Las Vegas, led theteam to a third straight win on ... ·VEN  Cocodrilos, Boca reach last eight with victories on Saturday CARACAS (Liga Sudamericana) - Cocodrilos de Caracas and Boca Juniors won for the second time in as many days in Venezuela on Saturday to book their places in the quarter-finals of the Liga Sudamericana. Nestor Salazar’s team, who hosted Group A action in Caracas, beat Brazilians Universo/BRB 78-70 after Luis Bethelmi poured in 18points, Kevin ... ·VEN  Cocodrilos and Boca win on day one in Liga Sudamericana CARACAS (Liga Sudamericana) – The LNB regular season has yet to get underway in Venezuela but that didn’t stop Cocodrilos of Caracas from storming to a 116-79 win over Regatas Lima on the opening day of the Liga Sudamericana. Cocodrilos, who are hosing Group A action, took a 32-18 lead by the end of the first quarter and extended that to ... ·VEN - Salazar position uncertain with national side CARACAS (FVB) - A coaching change could be imminent for Venezuela's men's team with Nestor Salazar on his way out and former NBA and national team forward Carl Herrera possibly coming in as his replacement. Venezuelan federation president Carmelo Cortez believes Salazar's commitments with Cocodrilos in the LNB are too demanding. "It is because of ... ·VEN - Pescadores secure title triumph CUMANA (Liga Nacional) - Pescadores claimed their first Venezuelan Liga Nacional title with a 91-85 win over Macizos in the decisive fifth match. Having won two games each, the fifth and final duel was played on Wednesday night at Cumana's Francisco Rodriguez gymnasium, with Julio Dos Santos' Pescadores successfully profiting from their home ... ·VEN - Venezuelan final series tied after game two CUMANA (Liga Nacional) - Macizos and Pescadores are tied 1-1 in the Venezuelan Liga Nacional best-of-five final. After two games at Cumana's Francisco Rodriguez gymnasium, with Pescadores as hosts, Macizos will have the opportunity to lift the trophy if they win the two upcoming duels at Boris Planchart in Ciudad Bolivar. In a nail biting game, ... ·VEN - Pair reach Liga Nacional Finals SAN FELIPE (Liga Nacional) - Pescadores and Macizos have made it into the Liga Nacional Finals after claiming 3-1 wins in their respective semi-final ties. Sucre-based Pescadores triumphed 69-67 over Lideres from Yaracuy in Game Four to book their ticket to the title-deciding tie. Alejandro Flores top-scored with 25 points while Gregory Vargas added ... ·Mexico 101 vs. Venezuela 91 LAS VEGAS (2007 FIBA Americas Championship) - Behind a game-high 27 points from Anthony Pedroza, Mexico snapped a six game losing streak and defeated Venezuela 101-91 on Wednesday in Second Round action of the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship. Mexico trailed 50-46 at halftime, but outscored Venezuela 31-15 ... ·PUR - Puerto Rico still alive by dominating Venezuela LAS VEGAS (FIBA Americas Championship) - Puerto Rico led 20-16 after one quarter and stretched its' lead to 47-35 by halftime behind Elias Ayuso's 16 first half points. Ayuso shot 5-of-10, including 4-of-6 from three point range during the game's first 20 minutes, fueling his team's hot start. After posting a 1-3 mark in Preliminary Round play, ... ·Puerto Rico 92 vs. Venezuela 63 LAS VEGAS (2007 FIBA Americas Championship) - Puerto Rico led 20-16 after one quarter and stretched its' lead to 47-35 by halftime behind Elias Ayuso's 16 first half points. Ayuso shot 5-of-10, including 4-of-6 from three point range during the game's first 20 minutes, fueling his team's hot ...

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