By Paul OsborneJanuary 23 - USA Basketball has announced the 28 players who have been selected for the

"This is the first step of building the USA Basketball National Team pool of players for 2014-16," said

Jerry Colangelo, chairman of USA Basketball."

kind of commitment is remarkable and it demonstrates how much it means to our players to represent USA

Every one of the selected players has been involved in USA Basketball previously and that speaks to how

By Gary AndersonJanuary 22 - Swimming Australia has announced the appointments of Simon Rothery and Bevan Slattery to its Board, with both men set to take up their roles at the end of this month.

Glasgow in July is a huge focus for us and the nation, and then we're looking forward to welcoming the USA

By Emily GoddardJanuary 21 - The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) has issued a warning to consumers claiming The North Face is carrying out "ambush marketing" and called on the retailer to "take immediate action".

sponsor of or apparel supplier for the Olympic Games, the United States Olympic Committee, or Team USA

By Gary AndersonJanuary 21 - The tender process for the hosting of rounds of the International Rugby Board (IRB) 2015-2016 Sevens World Series and the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 has now opened.

Sevens World SeriesJuly 2013: IRB reveal record broadcast figures for Sevens World SeriesJune 2013: USA

By Paul OsborneJanuary 20 - The Jamaican bobsleigh team will be making their way to the Sochi Winter Olympics next month after funding issues were resolved by the Jamaican Olympic Organisation (JOA) on Monday.

seasoned push crew of Curtis Tomasevicz, Steven Langton and Chris Fogthave been officially named as USA

By Paul OsborneJanuary 18 -  Canada has opted for a blend of youth, speed and experience in their pursuit for Paralympic gold with the announcement of their ice sledge hockey team set to travel to Sochi for the Games in March.

2013: Canadian victory brings Sochi 2014 Paralympics test event to a closeApril 2013: Canada defeat USA

Angela Ruggiero USA 247,0193. Gerardo Werthein Argentina 65,1674. Stefan Holm Sweden 32,7495.

Anita DeFrantz USA 8520.

By Nick ButlerJanuary 8 - USA Fencing has completed its lineup of national fencing coaches ahead of Rio

This was something suggested by USA Fencing director of sports performance and development Kate Reisinger

2013: Men's sabre and women's foil team events removed from Rio 2016 fencing programmeSeptember 2013: USA

Fencing appoints Ekeren as interim executive directorAugust 2013: USA Fencing chief steps down after

By Paul OsborneJanuary 7 - Reigning Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn will not defend her downhill skiing title at Sochi 2014 due to an ongoing knee injury.

I will be cheering for all of the Olympians and especially team USA!"

By Gary AndersonJanuary 6 - Swimmers Ryan Lochte and Katie Ledecky, along with high diver Cesilie Carlton of the United States, are among the 11 names revealed as the 2013 Athletes of the Year by the International Swimming Federation (FINA).

insidethegames.bizRelated StoriesOctober 2013: Olympic champions Ledecky and Lochte headline Team USA

By Paul OsborneJanuary 4 - United States figure skaters will be battling for a spot at the Sochi Winter Games this week as the 2014 US Figure Skating Championships gets underway in Boston.

level in a fun, theatrical ice show, which also gives the audience their last opportunity to catch Team USA

By Emily GoddardJanuary 3 - United States Olympic bobsleigh medallists Steven Holcomb and Elana Meyers are among the stars to feature in a new film documenting BMW's redesign of the two-man bobsled as the nation aims to end the 78-year gold medal drought in the event at Sochi 2014.

After years of hard work, it's very rewarding to be able to share the journey with the fans of Team USA

The Drive for Team USA campaign is a powerful connection point for us with both prospective and current

Americans are passionate about the athletes of Team USA and are excited to do something tangible to contribute

By Paul OsborneJanuary 2 - American retailer JCPenney has teamed up with the United States Olympic Committee as part of its charitable programme, JCPenney Cares, which will see the firm donate money to help Olympic and Paralympic athletes on the road to Sochi 2014.

with the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games just around the corner, we join fans of Team USA

insidethegames.biz Related storiesOctober 2013: Citi donates $500,000 to USOC for next generation of Team USA

Paul OsborneDecember 30 - Bounty paper towels have donated $10,000 (£6,000/€7,200) in support of the USA

The Team USA Hockey Moms in many ways act as the backbone of the USA Hockey Teams," said Victoria Schooler

2013: Nearest and dearest of British Paralympians to be supported by P&G at Sochi 2014June 2013: USA

By Paul OsborneDecember 30 - The United States has named six coaches that will join the national team to help prepare its fencing athletes ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

to start their work in preparing our team towards the Rio and Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games," USA

Junior and Cadet World Championships.The selection of the men's sabre head coach is being finalised and USA

Fencing looking to seeking candidates for four positions on Board of DirectorsSeptember 2013: USA

Fencing appoints Ekeren as interim executive directorAugust 2013: USA Fencing chief steps down