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Basketball covers the epidemiology of basketball injury, the physiological demands of basketball, preventive medicine, pre-participation examination and special considerations to be given to the young basketball player, and finally looks at the 'special' basketball player -- diabetics, asthmatics, epileptics, etc. ... Read more

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by Thomson Gale on June 17, 2006. The length of the article is 1015 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Wagner will try her hand at new sport in Olympic bid.(Sports)(Former Oregon basketball star has committed to the U.S. team handball squad)
Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: June 17, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: B1

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This digital document is an article from Palaestra, published by Challenge Publications Limited on January 1, 1992. The length of the article is 514 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Basketball. (Official Sports) (The 1991 ISSOG: Special Olympics International)
Author: Julian Stein
Publication: Palaestra (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 1992
Publisher: Challenge Publications Limited
Volume: v8Issue: n2Page: p20(2)

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Offers a behind-the-locker-room-door look at the creation, development, and performance of the 1992 United States Olympic Basketball team, the celebrated ""Dream Team"" of Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing, Michael Jordan, Earvin ""Magic"" Johnson, and the rest. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

wonderfully written
Great book that includes typical player by player mini-biography.Would rank this one right up there with Jordan Rules, Playing for Keeps etc.

disappointing and crude
This book was a terrible disappointment.I ordered it to give as a gift for a boy interested in basketball, but after paging through and reading a bit, decided that it was in no way suitable.It is poorly written, with crude language, choppy structure, and questionable content, as far as whether the information is really anything readers want or need to know, and what seems like speculation/inference more than truth about people's motives and actions.

The 1992 Dream Team: Behind Closed Doors
Yes, I really think that Cameron Stauth's book is a heckuva entertaining read. I have encountered very few authors that put as much zip on their narratives as he does.In particular, there is no doubt that Stauth's book poignantly revolves around Earvin "Magic" Johnson and how he handles his recently discovered status as being HIV-positive. In that regard, the author presents Johnson in a very fair and consistent manner, where he certainly isn't flawless but he was truly the heart and soul of the 1992 U.S. Men's Olympic basketball team (aka "the Golden Boys") (aka "the Dream Team"). The major supporting storylines feature Dream Teamers Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Charles Barkley, as they each have their own complicated issues affecting their careers.

Stauth effectively (and cleverly) weaves in biographical material about each of the players, as he explores the team's selection process, the 1992 NBA season, and the various hijinks before and during the Olympics. Of particular note, the section about how head coach Chuck Daly and his assistants were selected through backroom politics seemed very plausible, if not amusing. Another highlight is the early section about an incredible "anything goes" shoot-around game of H-O-R-S-E between Johnson, Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Clyde Drexler, and Chris Mullin. Stauth's reporting here seems top notch, as he describes it so well that you can easily visualize it in front of your eyes.

The only hazard light I wish to mention about this book is Stauth's frequent tendency to get inside a player's head and describe what he thinks or is feeling (i.e. how much Jordan despises Isiah Thomas). To the author's credit, he points out how wary the Dream Teamers were around journalists, but Stauth doesn't explain how he was somehow an exception.I suspect that no Dream Teamer (let alone any high-end pro athlete) would realistically have been that candid with any journalist.Hence, Stauth's credibility, at times, seems rather strained.Still, his "insider" accounts seem quite plausible and may be at least basically true, but there is really no way to know how much has been enhanced or exaggerated by the author's own speculation.In other words, how often is Stauth stretching the truth for dramatic purposes?

For instance, you should first read Stauth's version of Larry Bird's agony over whether or not to retire before or after the Olympics, and then compare it to Bird's own insightful account in his 1999 autobiography, "Bird Watching." Their two versions don't exactly match (and Bird makes no mention of Stauth as a confidant), so it certainly makes one wonder how much of the players' true feelings are actually exposed here. Therefore, deciding which of the book's surprising revelations is really Stauth's imagination is up to the reader, I suppose.

Overall, it is a superb read for NBA fans, if not taken too seriously. 4 **** out of 5.

1st Note: this book should definitely be rated PG-13 (for profanity and some vulgar sexual references). I wouldn't recommend letting kids read this book for this reason.

2nd Note: Unlike the hardcover edition, the updated paperback version has a brief epilogue discussing Bird's retirement and Johnson's aborted Fall 1992 return to the L.A. Lakers and the NBA. ... Read more

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Traces the history of basketball as an Olympic sport. ... Read more

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This work is intended for children aged 6-9 years, and features the text in Spanish. From basics such as dribbling and blocking to the skilled high-flying slam dunk, this book will start children off on the road to the NBA. Children will learn the basics of shooting, passing, and dribbling as well as how to make a layup. Other important information includes: the layout of a basketball court; enforcing the rules through a referee; defensive and offensive moves; and warm-up games to test your skills. ... Read more

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American Hoops Review
"American Hoops" by Dr. Carson Cunningham has proven to be an excellent read during my 2010 Florida vacation.For those who closely follow basketball, especially college and professional teams and players, this will be a wonderful memory trip over the last sixty years.Because the Olympics occur every four years, the book and it's related chapters, progress thought the years with new players, coaches, and Olympic games occurring every thirty pages or so. While I was aware of rule changes in the way basketball has been played over the years, this book clearly outlines the various changes, which group promoted them, and who resisted the changes. One will be shocked at the rules in place and the playing conditions in the 1936 Olympics as compared to the rules and conditions that exist in 2010.While the focus of Dr. Cunningham's writing is basketball, he also includes in the book various geopolitical, cultural, commercial (especially basketball shoes sales), telecommunication, and American political sports issues that clearly impacted the Olympics and the basketball games that organization hosted.The book's content are an interesting case study of the emerging "Flat World" as described by Friedman in his several books. I don't recommend the book for those interested in a fast read. For those who follow major college basketball teams and conferences, there will be many player and coach names to recall. Being a Midwestern resident and a follower of Big Ten sports, I found the book especially interesting because of all the players and coaches that were eventually a part of Olympic teams or tryouts.Dr. Cunningham has interviewed many people for the book and their stories and remembrances add significantly to the subject.Including the comments of various international sports writers and participants also offer a more comprehensive and less American-centric view of events during the Olympics.I would strongly recommend Dr. Cunningham's new book to those who closely follow basketball and I look forward to future writing efforts on the authors part.

Witty, historical read, full of unexplored info...
As an Indiana native and Purdue fan, I was excited to find this book from the cerebral former Boiler point guard. As a basketball and Olympics fan, I was very intrigued by the author's choice of topic. But what I didn't plan for was the depth and scope of Cunningham's work. He seems to be the perfect writer for his subject, with an evident curiosity for American history, an obvious passion for basketball, an easy ability to contextualize his research within the larger scope of recent world history, and enough fluidity and skill as a writer to keep me interested page to page, chapter to chapter. Of particular note: Interviews with high-profile Olympic basketball coaches and players, like John Wooden and Gene Keady and Adrian Dantley; a thoroughly researched run-down of the first organized Olympic hoops tournament (played outdoors!); and a gripping analysis of the most controversial 1972 gold medal game between USA and U.S.S.R. (Also, the photos are great--logical and surprising.)
Like a lot of sports fans, I consider myself knowledgeable and informed when it comes to both basketball history and the Olympics, but what I realized while reading Cunningham's book was that much of what I know only skims the surface. He deeply and keenly explores (1) the influence basketball has had on the spread of democracy, (2) the competitive ascendancy of national teams like the U.S.S.R. and China, and (3) the footprint American basketball teams and "celebrities" have had on the international community when it comes to travel and personal freedom, free-market commerce, fashion, and systemic athletic excellence. Cunningham's book confirms for me a long-held instinct--that sport can and does bear a greater influence on our cultural history than even fans realize, and that an exploration like this is not only a worthwhile endeavor for the author, but a cornucopia of facts and tales and theories for readers like me. I highly recommend this book to any sports fan, but even more strongly recommend it for anybody interested in general economics or recent world history. ... Read more

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A biography of the young woman who played at Stanford University and on the 1996 Olympic gold-medal basketball team and is now a member of the Portland Power women's professional basketball team. ... Read more

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Chapters: American Samoa at the Olympics, Basketball in American Samoa, Football in American Samoa, Rugby Union in American Samoa, American Samoa National Football Team, American Samoa National Football Team Results, American Samoa at the 2000 Summer Olympics, American Samoa at the 2008 Summer Olympics, American Samoa National Rugby League Team, American Samoa National Basketball Team, American Samoa Women's National Football Team, Football Federation American Samoa, American Samoa Football Association, American Samoa at the 2004 Summer Olympics, Association Football in American Samoa, American Samoa at the 1994 Winter Olympics, American Samoa at the 1996 Summer Olympics, American Samoa at the 1988 Summer Olympics, American Samoa at the 1992 Summer Olympics, American Samoa National Rugby Union Team. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 50. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The American Samoa national soccer team is the national team of American Samoa and is controlled by Football Federation American Samoa. It is one of the weakest teams in the world, and holds the dubious distinction of suffering the largest loss in international football history, having been defeated by Australia 310 on April 11, 2001. American Samoa's weakness is due to both its small population and the popularity of American football, baseball and basketball. American Samoa has never won a FIFA-sanctioned match. The team has only recorded one victory in its history over Wallis and Futuna in the group stage of the 1983 South Pacific Games football tournament, when neither team was a member of FIFA (Wallis and Futuna Islands still is not). The game finished 3-0 to American Samoa, but was not enough to prevent them finishing bottom of their group. In the current FIFA ranking, it is joint last of all countries registere...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=1024704 ... Read more

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Chapters: Basketball in Ecuador, Ecuador at the Olympics, Ecuador at the Paralympics, Ecuadorian Sportspeople, Football in Ecuador, Motorsport in Ecuador, Rugby Union in Ecuador, Sports Festivals in Ecuador, Sports Teams in Ecuador, Sports Venues in Ecuador, Tennis in Ecuador, Ecuador National Football Team, 1982 World Aquatics Championships, Ecuador at the 2008 Summer Olympics, 1969 South American Championships in Athletics, 1998 South American Games, List of Ecuadorian Ironmen, South American Basketball Championship 1945, Ecuador at the 2000 Summer Olympics, Ecuador at the 1996 Summer Olympics, Ecuador at the 2004 Summer Olympics, Ecuadorian Football League System, Guayaquil Marathon, Ecuador at the 1992 Summer Olympics, Ecuador at the 1988 Summer Olympics, Ecuador at the 1924 Summer Olympics, Ecuador at the 1980 Summer Olympics, Ecuadorian Football Federation, Ecuador at the 1968 Summer Olympics, Ecuador at the 2008 Summer Paralympics, Ecuador at the 1984 Summer Olympics, Ruta Del Sol, Ecuador Women's National Football Team, 1985 Bolivarian Games, 2001 Bolivarian Games, 1965 Bolivarian Games, Ecuador at the 1976 Summer Olympics, Ecuador at the 1972 Summer Olympics, Ecuador National Baseball Team, Ecuador Davis Cup Team, Ecuador National Basketball Team, Ecuador Fed Cup Team, Plaza de Toros de Quito. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 108. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Ecuadorian national football team is controlled by the Federación Ecuatoriana de Fútbol and represents Ecuador in international football competitions. It was for a long time one of the weaker teams in CONMEBOL, but it has recently had more success, making their first World Cup qualification in 2002, and qualifying again for the 2006 World Cup in which they made it to the last 16, losing to England. From a his...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=1016797 ... Read more