Jack McCallumInside The NBA Aug 26, 2008
The Dream Team would have too much inside (and too much MJ) for the '08 team ... Alex's assignment was easier than mine was in 2004 (when covering Team Bad Vibe in Athens was about as pleasurable as getting a root canal) but more difficult than the task in 1992, when chronicling the Dream Team consisted mainly of ferreting out Charles Barkley's post-midnight agenda on Barcelona's famed Las Ramblas ... Like the veteran knuckleballer, I've been summoned from the bullpen to perform the obvious --... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Some final thoughts on the 2008 Beijing Olympics from The Plain Dealer's Bud Shaw Aug 25, 2008
You can have the Dream Team. Not that this one could beat that one. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
SPANISH HANG TOUGH: Americans battle for gold Aug 25, 2008
It was in Barcelona that the Dream Team made its name. And it was Spain that nearly took down the team that harkens to restore that dreaminess of old. (USA Today -- Sports)
U.S. men bring back basketball gold medal Aug 25, 2008
The squad brought back memories of the Dream Team in days leading up to the championship game. The smallest margin of victory was 20 points against Argentina in the semifinals. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Nigeria: Onigbinde Hails Olympic Team Aug 24, 2008
Adegboye Onigbinde has commended the performance of the Dream Team IV that fetched Nigeria a silver medal at the Olympic Games. Nigeria lost 1-0 to Argentina through an Angel Di Maria goal but the former Super Eagles coach says the team did not perform badly. (allAfrica.com)
Four-time gold medalist Leslie says U.S. women have earned name, too Aug 24, 2008
"I don't know how (the men) got tagged that name and we are not the Dream Team also," Lisa Leslie said, "or some other name the Dream-ettes.". How about the Supreme Team. (USA Today -- Sports)
Krzyzewski's golden voyage nears end Aug 24, 2008
He served as an assistant to Chuck Daly with the Dream Team in 1992, thinking it would be his lone Olympic experience. The former U.S. Army captain had longed for the chance but said it wouldn't be a hole in either his resume or his heart should he not. (News & Observer -- Sports)
2004 loss paved way for U.S. gold rush Aug 23, 2008
If the Dream Team is a distant memory, back with mailing letters, so is the idea that an American team full of NBA players cannot play defense ... The Dream Team never truly had to beat the world. (USA Today -- Sports)
United they stand? It has been a dream come true Aug 23, 2008
America's faith in the NBA brand, and in the quality of our nation's basketball players, was pretty constant, even in the face of mounting evidence that the basketball world had changed rapidly in the wake of the Dream Team experience. The key word is "almost." Team USA must defeat reigning world champion Spain for a second time in these Games. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Which party runs the most vicious presidential campaigns? Aug 22, 2008
Judges, who makes the Dream Team. Karl Rove leaps to mind, followed quickly by the late Lee Atwater, Newt Gingrich and a host of other Republican politicos. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
USA Men's Basketball Throttles Aussies To Reach Semifinals Aug 21, 2008
Just as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird breezed through Barcelona in 1992 to lead the Dream Team to the gold medal, this squad of superstars has crushed every opponent that has come its way. The team won all five of its preliminary games by an average of more than 32 points. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Depth is beauty of U.S. team Aug 21, 2008
Obviously, it wouldn't be wise to dismiss the competition even though Kobe, LeBron, D-Wade and CP3 are leading the kind of rampage (an average winning margin of 32 points) that's reminiscent of the only collection of basketball stars that should be called The Dream Team. Argentina, the defending gold medalist, is next up for the U.S. team in the semifinals. (Nola.com -- Sports)
The Spirit of a makeover: Participants are seeing the results of makeover work, especially in the spirit of the winner Aug 21, 2008
Dr. Kim Kind-Bauer, the founding member of the Dream Team, has done wonders for Robbins smile. She s amazing, Robbins said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Coach Boeheim reports from Beijing Aug 20, 2008
to compare us to the Dream Team of the 1992 Olympics ... Whatever you believe, though, we need to wait a while before talking anymore about the Dream Team and this one. (Syracuse.com)
Nielsen: this isn't goodbye Aug 20, 2008
"How perfect would that be? To beat the Dream Team, then go into the medal rounds," Nielsen said of playing at his last Games. "I just want to enjoy this last one, and see what happens. Of course, I don't want it to end tomorrow. We came here to get a medal and we still plan to. "It's a massive game because of the team we are coming up against, but it's also a quarter-final in the Olympic Games, and we want to get to the medal rounds, and the only way to do that is to beat the USA.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Nigeria: Olympic Soccer Team Easily Beats Belgium Aug 20, 2008
The Dream Team IV, as they are known, dominated the match from the outset and deservedly took the lead on 18 minutes when Solomon Okoronkwo's skewed shot fell kindly for Adefemi six yards out and he coolly side-footed the ball home past Logan Bailly in the Belgian goal. They doubled that advantage on 61 minutes with a beautifully worked goal. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria:Dream Team Cruises to Olympics Soccer Final Aug 20, 2008
com: Nigeria: Dream Team Cruises to Olympics Soccer Final (Page 1 of 1). Use our pull-down menus to find more stories. (allAfrica.com)
Selena RobertsSI IN BEIJING: BASKETBALL Aug 20, 2008
Who would have believed the Dream Team would, over a six-year stretch of underperforming, be one root of the league's lost cachet. For this reason, the Redeem Team's success this time around is more important than ever to the NBA. So far, it looks back and better than its predecessors against much heartier Olympic competition than the U.S. faced amid the Angola blowouts of the '92 Barcelona Games. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
U.S. Basketball Team Carries `Chip' Into Elimination Round of Olympics Aug 20, 2008
I have not seen them play with such a chip on their shoulders since the Dream Team of '92,'' said Bogut, who plays for the National Basketball Association's Milwaukee Bucks ... We don't want to play against the Dream Team. (Bloomberg -- US)
Rivalries don't run as deep today Aug 19, 2008
"When everyone that you talk to is like, 'Hey, you're the guys who are going to sweep,' or, 'You're the Dream Team,' that kind of stuff, it kind of gets in your head a little bit," said Mr. Hoffa, of Athens, Ga ... "I think the competition is great," said the Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James of U.S. men's basketball, the team most commonly called the Dream Team. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
What is it with China and table tennis? Aug 19, 2008
So here came the men's team, the Dream Team, including. 1) Wang Liquin. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
US men's A game overwhelms Group B Aug 19, 2008
Not since the Dream Team dominated 16 years ago has a team looked this unbeatable. The Americans (5-0), who won their pool games by 32. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Nigeria/Cte d'Ivoire: Dream Team Stay on Gold Medal Trail Aug 17, 2008
Goals from Osaze Odemwingie and Obinna Nsofor were enough for the Dream Team to stay on the gold medal trail. Blow-by-Blow Match Report. (allAfrica.com)
Hoffa's shot comes up short Aug 16, 2008
BEIJING --- No gymnastics for you, Reese Hoffa. No Olympic medal, either. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The U.S. men's basketball team is playing strong and stealing the show Aug 15, 2008
The Dream Team -- also known as the U.S. men's basketball Olympic team -- perhaps hasn't jumped into the fast lane at these Games the way record-setting American swimmer Michael Phelps has ... The Dream Team is on a roll, and things probably only will get louder ... When the Dream Team shows up to watch the U.S. women's basketball team, extra security surrounds the section where they are seated because the local fans -- who seem to have the bulk of the tickets to all the games, regardless of the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
82 Days and Counting Aug 15, 2008
The three weeks after this one go to vice presidential selection and the rollout of the dream team, followed by the political conventions. For a brief interlude during that period, each campaign will get the best days it can imaginethe clear skies of massive press coverage with very little filter. (Slate)
Time to throw for the gold Aug 15, 2008
Around here I suppose privacy is something that is even harder to get than a ticket to see the Dream Team play. My schedule is incredibly full now with all of the training sessions, traveling to hospitality suites, medical treatments (by medical I mean deep tissue massage). (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Edwards ex-mistress rules out paternity test Aug 14, 2008
unionlabel wrote on Aug 9, 2008 9:36 PM:" With Edwards eliminated from the VEEPSTAKES another contender has emerged:Obama-Kilpatrick '08 The Dream Team ". jb wrote on Aug 9, 2008 11:11 PM:" How convenient. Anyone with half a brain knew this was coming; obviously Edwards and Hunter had this planned in advance. Edwards agrees to a test while denying he's the father; Hunter refuses to take the test but continues to receive $15k a month from Edwards, um, I mean Edwards's friends. What a shock.What a... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Greece rematch next for U.S. men’s basketball Aug 13, 2008
The United States improved to 4-0 against Angola, starting with the Dream Team s Olympic debut in 1992. That romp is best remembered for Charles Barkley s elbow to an unsuspecting Angolan player in a 116-48 victory. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
* BASKETBALL: US Dream Team makes winning start Aug 12, 2008
The Americans, still known as the Dream Team here, enjoyed a huge backing during exhibition games in Macau and Shanghai, support that will surely help them here on their gold-medal quest for Olympic redemption. US President George W. Bush and his wife, first lady Laura Bush, cheer before the start of the game between the US and China in Beijing on Sunday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
US beats China 101-70 in Olympic opener! Aug 11, 2008
The Americans, still known as the Dream Team here, enjoyed a huge backing during exhibition games in Macau and Shanghai, support that will surely help them here on their gold-medal quest. Bush came out first, walking to his seat above center court about a half hour before the 10:15 start. (The Drudge Report)
Kidd: Team can't ease up after win over China Aug 11, 2008
By Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY. Kobe Bryant, dunking for two of his 13 points against China on Sunday, was one of four U.S. players to score at least 13 in a 101-70 win. (USA Today -- Sports)
Similar vibes for Coach K Aug 11, 2008
Other teams used to talk that way about the Dream Team, but let's not get carried away. The USA showed good defense, an ability to score quickly, and willingness to play hard against a home team that had 1. (USA Today -- Sports)
Howard wants gold Aug 11, 2008
"I had the Wheaties Box with the Dream Team on it in my room," he said. "I wanted to be part of a Dream Team, too.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
China hooked into NBA game Aug 11, 2008
The Dream Team brought the NBA game to the Olympics in 1992. Sixteen years later, it's truly a world sport. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Artemev gets into the act Aug 10, 2008
How far have expectations dropped for the Croatian men's basketball team, which won silver behind the Dream Team in 1992. "Don't be last," said captain Nikola Prkacin, whose teammates didn't qualify for the last World Championships and are playing in the Olympics for the first time since 1996. (Boston Globe)
All eyes are on US-China basketball matchup Aug 10, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Nigeria: Dream Team Seeks Japan Boost Aug 10, 2008
On paper of Japan may appear to be the whipping boys of the group, but in reality, anything is possible in football, which means the Dream Team cannot afford to take any chances against the Asian powerhouse, which had more than enough chances of their own, to have at least snatched a draw in their own match ... While the Dream Team faces Japan in the early kick off, US will square up against Holland in the later game. (allAfrica.com)
U.S. basketball team dreams of redemption (Today) Aug 10, 2008
It was glorious the first time around, in 1992, when the first U.S. team of NBA stars was called the Dream Team, and won games by 40. Dream Team played brilliant team basketball. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Can U.S. men's hoopsearn redemption? Aug 9, 2008
com - What to watch: U.S. men seek redemption. com fully make sure you have Macromedia Flash Player version 7 or higher. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Political sensitivity? Got it beat, says team US Aug 9, 2008
Which, given the Dream Team's reputation, could make for nervous viewing at the US embassy ... A lot of terms have been used to describe the various assemblies of multimillionaires that have, since 1992, carried the Dream Team label ... However, assuming the Dream Team is as dedicated as it claims to once-foreign concepts such as teamwork and defence, they should win comfortably. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
With no sheltered superstar, Cadel's team is poised for upset Aug 8, 2008
Spain is the dream team of the event, with last year's Tour de France champion Alberto Contador, Carlos Sastre, who won the tour last month, and Alejandro Valverde, who won the Clasica San Sebastian one-day race in Spain last weekend, among its superstars. Italy should be close, with the likes of defending Olympic and 2006 and 2007 world champion Paolo Bettini. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Boomers must dull USA's star power Aug 5, 2008
PHYSICALLY and metaphorically they stand tall; Team USA - don't call them the Dream Team - features some of the highest-paid, most idolised and recognisable sporting stars on the globe. When it comes to basketball, people don't really talk about gold medal prospects. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Recovering Rush seeks care for all Aug 5, 2008
Congressman declares himself cancer-free. After a five-month battle with a rare form of cancer, U.S. Rep. (Chicago Tribune)
Brown in demand but still Lion-hearted Aug 3, 2008
And yet he seemed determined to push aside any injury concerns and represent his state in the game against the Dream Team. There is no doubt Brown and the MCG have a way of creating a symphony on those rare but usually big occasions when the two combine. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Men emphasize 'team' Aug 3, 2008
The Dream Team concept and the accompanying perception of U.S. dominance in international basketball suffered a rude awakening at the 2004 Summer Olympics. The notion that the U.S. could send out any five of its players and rule the opposition was dispelled repeatedly in Athens, where the Americans' three losses were one more than they'd suffered in the previous 14 Olympics combined. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Expectations building for 2008 Dream Team Aug 1, 2008
Sooner or later, people will stop measuring every U.S. Olympic basketball squad against the Dream Team ... " As always, the U.S. appears to have plenty of talent. If it has one apparent weakness, it's a lack of size; 6-foot-11 Dwight Howard is its only true center. For Krzyzewski and his staff New York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni, Portland coach Nate McMillan and Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim the biggest challenge will be molding an all-star-laden roster into a team. The team-building process... (Havre Daily News, MT)
Final task a success for Baker Jul 28, 2008
"Of course, if he had, there were about 50 members of the Dream Team (dance troop members from around the league) who would have jumped in there to give him mouth-to-mouth, and maybe a couple of guys.". WHERE WAS EVERYBODY. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Captains Blood Jul 26, 2008
He is rated one of the top defenders in the competition, always gets to play on the opposition's key forward - players the calibre of Jonathan Brown, Lance Franklin and Brendan Fevola - has represented Australia in the International Rules in 2004, the Dream Team in the Hall of Fame game this season, and was named an All Australian in 2006. Not bad for a Canberran who could have played another code. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Cuba to defend gold medal in likely Olympic farewell Jul 24, 2008
We didnt play very good as the Dream Team ... We didnt play very good as the Dream Team. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Dandy Dozen meets up in Jackson Jul 24, 2008
Tupelo also has two players on the Dream Team, quarterback Chris Garrett and wide receiver Chad Bumphis. The others include Meridian quarterback Tyler Russell, Noxubee County wide receiver Pat Patterson, Yazoo City defensive lineman Fletcher Cox, Philadelphia defensive lineman Josh Boyd, Magnolia heights quarterback/defensive back Cameron Lawrence, Olive Branch defensive back Rod Woodson and South Panolas versatile David Conner, who will play linebacker, defensive back and running back for the... (The Clarion-Ledger)
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KT’s look at the best of the best in high school football Jul 21, 2008
The starting quarterback on the Dream Team would be former Williamston High School star Brad Roach, who is currently with the Baltimore Ravens ... The Dream Team offensive linemen are Washington s Jock Moore, Plymouth s William Hunt, Northside s Ben Hopkins, Plymouth s Blake Bryant and Williamston s Will Paschal. (Washington Daily News, NC)
The best of the best in volleyball Jul 20, 2008
Another powerful hitter on the Dream Team squad is Williamston s Nancy Bradford ... Coming off the bench for the Dream Team is another super six, including Washington s Lauren Williams and Kayla Grimm, Southside standouts Augusta Johnson and Terri Hines, Michelle Bracey of Williamston and Lindsay Shaw of Bear Grass. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Kidd a perfect teammate Jul 14, 2008
His 'calming effect'Kidd was headed to the University of California when the Dream Team slashed and burned through Barcelona to win Olympic gold in 1992. He first played for the U.S. on a junior team in 1993. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NBCOlympics.com: Heat in China is on Coach K Jul 13, 2008
The Americans had stuck with NBA coaches since adding professional players in 1992, with some college coaches, such as Krzyzewski with the Dream Team, serving as assistants. Or, maybe that's why Krzyzewski was the perfect choice. (MSNBC -- Sports)
TWO MINUTE DRILL: LB Jonathan Faraimo Jul 6, 2008
The Dream Team list is impressive, and includes Idaho starting left guard , plus TE Will Price (), and () among others. Faraimo was invited to play in the Orange County North/South Prep All Star Football Game after his senior season. (VandalVenue.com)
Testing his mettle with NBA stars Jun 30, 2008
"I wasn't politicking for the job because I felt I was past that window. When the Dream Team came in [1992], I was an assistant, I felt a learning curve was there. And as far as coaching and getting to them in relationships, I thought in some respects I'd have a better chance of doing that because it's not like they're competing against me. I'm not the Knicks coach or the Bulls coach. I don't even coach in their league.". While getting the likes of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Carmelo Anthony... (Boston Globe)
NBA drapes its shadow on Olympics Jun 26, 2008
The Dream Team is off and running once again, and because the players are who they are, and the sports media are who we are, we're off and running with them ... The Dream Team is a lightning rod. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sports in 2 Minutes Jun 19, 2008
The gymnasts are the team entry in this year s class, beating out even the Dream Team in the fan vote. I was absolutely blown away, said Borden, the team captain. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Twelve years later, and still it's the ankle Jun 18, 2008
The gymnasts are the team entry in this year's class, beating out even the Dream Team in the fan vote. Oftentimes people will say, 'You look familiar. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
No 'magic bullet' to tame inflation: Montek Jun 15, 2008
Ahluwalia was also questioned as to how the dream team comprising himself, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P Chidambaram had allowed such a situation to arise in the first place. "That is the problem. You are putting too much emphasis on the so-called dream solutions," he said, adding: "I think this sea has become a little choppy. So we have had an external set of circumstances that have imposed some difficulties.". (NDTV.com)
All-Star soccer on tap Saturday at Hinds C.C. Jun 13, 2008
Wes McCullough of North Pike is coaching the dream team. Another player from southwest Mississippi is Ross Smith of Natchez. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Obama/Clinton/McCain 'Naked' Video Sweeping the Nation! Jun 9, 2008
As she mulled over the idea, fans put out this bootleg video with an animated Clinton and Obama, giving us a glimpse of what life could be like in Washington for the next four years if the Dream Team ticket is elected into office. Al Walser, a Goodwill Ambassador to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein and its country's first bi-racial citizen, has been generating a lot of buzz in the U.S. bringing him into constant contact with high profile celebrities and politicians such as Obama and... (PR Newswire)
Report: Broken finger won't keep Scott from Open Jun 9, 2008
The dream team pairing at the U.S. Open is showing some cracks. literally. (ESPN -- Golf)
