to go until the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the final spot for the women's wheelchair basketball

played on Saturday (March 3).Whichever team qualifies will complete the ten-team women's wheelchair basketball

already qualified for London 2012 are Germany, the Netherlands, Great Britain, France, Australia, China, USA

features Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil and hosts Britain.Meanwhile, Group B has China, USA

competition, all 12 teams have now been confirmed.Group A will consist of Spain, Italy, USA, Turkey,

competition will take place at two venues.The preliminary games will be split between the Basketball

right respectively) will travel to Manchester and Barcelona this summer, as part of the United States basketball

Team," USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo said."

USA head coach Mike Krzyzewski added: "This tour will be a very challenging schedule of five exhibition

games that will each be played in outstanding environments and will be memorable for all basketball

The USA, 13 times Olympic champions, will hope to defend their Beijing 2008 gold medal this summer in

current NBA lockoutMarch 2011: Britain's basketball teams to take on USA in London 2012 warm-up

By David GoldFebruary 20 - The United States, coached by Geno Auriemma (pictured), has named 21 potential female basketballers for London 2012 with nine Olympic gold medallists among the candidates as they seek to extend their incredible domination of the sport.

Olympic gold medallist could miss London 2012 after positive drugs test April 2009: US women's basketball

excitement really comes out when the draws for the Games take place.On Saturday night, the wheelchair basketball

British Wheelchair Basketball members were whispering their hope that the USA would go into B.

AylesburyJanuary 21 - Holders Australia were pitted with the United States in Pool A of the men's wheelchair basketball

following a celebratory dinner at which members of the British team and other figures from wheelchair basketball

If we go out there and play that way against the likes of Canada, Australia and the USA, who knows?"

this story at [email protected] storiesJanuary 2012: Britain's wheelchair basketball

By David GoldJanuary 16 - USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo today announced a 20 strong field

This selection decision was as difficult of a challenge as I've faced since I took on the USA National

that all of these players possess, what struck me most about the finalists was their commitment to USA

Basketball and the international basketball experience they have compiled."

chief's optimistic for London 2012 despite current NBA lockoutMarch 2011: Britain's basketball teams

to take on USA in London 2012 warm-up matchesApril 2010: James hits back at Colangelo criticismApril

By Tom DegunJanuary 15 - The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has launched the Road to London Tour, a five-stop interactive experience aiming to bring the spirit and excitement of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to people across America.

athlete meet-and-greet autograph sessions, sports experiences for fans, interactive elements, Team USA

will also be announced nearer the time.The event will feature the US Olympic Hall of Fame and the Team USA

The Team USA Sports Zone at the five Road to London Tour stops is designed to replicate the atmosphere

Paralympic station, sponsored by BP, that will allow fans to experience the challenge of shooting a basketball

Olympic cycling venue by watching their progress on interactive TV monitors.Video messages from Team USA

- The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) have announced the Topps Company as the exclusive Team USA

Topps will release its first Team USA trading cards this spring with the most sought-after cards set

to include athletics stars such as Tyson Gay (pictured) and Allyson Felix, basketball players like LeBron

James and Paralympic wheelchair racers like Tatyana McFadden.The Team USA collection is highlighted

We look forward to offering supporters of Team USA athletes a truly unique keepsake and collectible."

The release will also celebrate past Team USA medallists, such as athletics legend Carl Lewis, as well

By David GoldDecember 24 - American star Abby Wambach has become the first footballer to win the Associated Press Athlete of the Year prize after her performances at the 2011 Women's World Cup in Germany.

scored with a header to send the game into penalties, from which they won 5-3.Despite her heroics, the USA

American members of the Associated Press, with team mate Hope Solo in second and Minnesota Lynx basketball

Wambach now has her sights set on helping the USA qualify for the London 2012 Olympic Games to defend

outfitter of the United States Paralympic team, have unveiled swimming star Jessica Long and wheelchair basketball

spirit of American sportsmanship and we are proud to have them wear our product as they represent Team USA

Lauren are set to design the official Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony parade uniforms for Team USA

By Tom DegunDecember 2 - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have announced its shortlist for November's Athlete of the Month award, which is headlined by Brazilian swimming star Daniel Dias (pictured).

200m individual medley.It is two teams that complete the shortlist with Colombia's men's wheelchair basketball

team and the Brazilian men's sitting volleyball team both included.The Columbian wheelchair basketball

team shocked favourites Canada in the semi-finals and despite losing to USA in the finals the team claimed

men's competition in Mexico after winning six of seven of its matches at the Parapans and defeating USA

By Tom DegunDecember 2 - USA Rugby chief executive Nigel Melville (pictured) has revealed that the United

interest in the sport in America where rugby struggles for attention behind American football, baseball, basketball

By David GoldNovember 14 - Mexico dominated on the first day of the Parapan American Games, taking two gold medals, four silver and one bronze to collect almost half the prizes on offer.

the women's goalball Mexico thrashed El Salvador 10-0 and Canada defeated Brazil 5-3.In wheelchair basketball

Salvador 41-32, Canada beat Brazil 67-49, and Group B witnessed a thumping for Peru, who lost 61-10 to USA

The 2 pins show Wenlock slam-dunking a present into a basketball hoop (the same image used in LOCOG emails

the logo also.As for the previous US retail pins, these are only for sale and distribution within the USA

By Emily GoddardOctober 2 - Vern Gambetta, often considered as the founding father of 'Functional Sports Training', has been announced as a keynote speaker as part of this year's high calibre line up at the International Festival of Athletics Coaching (IFAC) 2011.

From baseball, through basketball, and to football, the American's 40-year coaching career encompasses

as consultant coach for the Nike Oregon Project.Gambetta's extensive expertise saw him co-found the USA