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US opens training camp looking for answers

Five months before the United States makes its sixth consecutive World Cup appearance, coach Bob Bradley is searching for starters.

17-year-old Hansen makes US World Cup luge team

Kate Hansen clinched a spot on the USA Luge national team for the first two World Cup races Sunday, giving the 17-year-old a chance at making the Olympics.

Coach K: US Olympic team will be announced Monday

Calling it "the toughest decision" facing USA Basketball since it began using professional players, U.S. Olympic team coach Mike Krzyzewski said the 12-man roster for this summer's Beijing Games will be released Monday.

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New study shows uncertainty pushes footballers to perform better
Source: young-germany.de

Footballers, whose nomination for their national team is uncertain, are substantially more motivated in the months approaching a World Cup or European Championship than players certain of their nomination. Nominated players even perform worse in that time period.

Mexico Lacrosse -- Kickoff Scrimmage
Source: mexicolacrosse.com

Mexico Lacrosse finally takes the field It was a gorgeous, sunny, Saturday afternoon in San Jose, Ca. when history was finally made. On June 28th, 2008, Team Mexico took the field at San Jose State University to battle the Palo Alto Lacrosse Club.

Chinese sports association criticizes Yao Ming
Source: Sports Illustrated

SHANGHAI, China (AP) -- China's official sports association has issued an unprecedented public criticism of Yao Ming for reporting late to national team training.

U.S. MNT To Participate in 2007 Copa America in Venezuela
Source: USsoccer.com

CHICAGO (October 30, 2006) — The United States Men's National Team has accepted an invitation to compete in the 2007 Copa America, the regional championship of South America. The 12-team tournament will run from June 26 to July 15 in nine cities across Venezuela.

Putting Team USA Back Together Again

USA basketball has stumbled mightily over the past few international competitions. Thoughts that can only be described as "anti-team" come to mind when reminiscing the red white and blue's recent endeavors on hardwood.

Josh Howard Passes on Olympics, Favors Community Instead
Source: The Dallas Morning News

It seems Josh Howard has decided to decline his invitation to try out for the US National team, citing his basketball camps held in his hometown Wiston-Salem, NC as something he's not willing to miss.

Players Set For USA Basketball
Source: CNET News.com

From article: "After more than three months of traveling around the country to interview players, USA Basketball selection chief Jerry Colangelo is ready to unveil his national team."

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