Team USA claimed its fourth consecutive gold medal in women's basketball, marching past Australia 92-65 in the final at the Beijing Olympics. ...full story at USA Today
from USA Today on Sun, Aug 24 2008
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Paralympic Games Beijing China 2008 - Wheelchair Basketball »
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