The Games : Opinion and Analysis — John Chick
The Games : Opinion and Analysis — John Chick
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John Chick
U.S. Dream Team not invincible
When Kobe Bryant said that
this incarnation of the "Dream Team" could beat the original 1992 version, he
was rightfully eviscerated. The statement was
as much gamesmanship as anything else, and given the perception (real or
imagined) after various injuries that this American team is not as sound and
gold-guaranteed as previous versions, it probably didn't hurt internally to
stir the pot.
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John Chick
Canadian women could make some noise in London
Canada will be cheering for the senior women's national team at the
London Games as the squad makes their first Olympic appearance in 12
years. However, like most other Olympic sports, many won't think about
everything that went in to getting there.
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About the Author
John Chick
Almost as cynical as a Toronto sports fan can get, John Chick has been around the NBA and other sports in one capacity or another for a decade, working at outlets such as Metro News Canada, Sun Media and TSN. He blogs on the NBA for CBCSports.ca and wishes Charles Oakley still played.
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