Month: September 2014

Basketball: Team USA Wins Gold in 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup Final
Aug 20, 2014; New York, NY, USA; The United States bench reacts during the second half of a game against the Dominican Republic at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 20, 2014; New York, NY, USA; The United States bench reacts during the second half of a game against the Dominican Republic at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Team USA was confident and dominant as they won the gold medal at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup Final today with their convincing 129-92 win over Serbia.

With this win, Team USA becomes the first country to win gold at four straight major tournaments (2008 Olympics, 2010 World Cup, 2012 Olympics, 2014 World Cup).

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GSW: Dubs by the Digits: Leandro Barbosa
Jan 27, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa (10) during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Suns defeated the Sixers 124-113. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 27, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa (10) during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Suns defeated the Sixers 124-113. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Recently, we started a series of articles called “Dubs by the Digits.” These articles give fans a quick statistical breakdown on members of the Golden State Warriors.

The first article of this series was about Warriors backup point guard, Shaun Livingston, the second article of this series was about Warriors shooting guard/small forward, Brandon Rush, the third article in this series was about Warriors small forward/power forward, Draymond Green.

The fourth article in this series was about Warriors shooting guard/small forward Andre Iguodala, and the most recent article in this series was about Warriors center Andrew Bogut.

The next Warriors player we’ll take a look at is guard Leandro Barbosa.

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SFG: San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Series Preview
Jul 26, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Yasiel Puig (66) scores in front of San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) in the sixth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 26, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Yasiel Puig (66) scores in front of San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) in the sixth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

Ah, September baseball. For baseball fans, September is a month of drama, playoff implications, and make-or-break moments. The San Francisco Giants and their playoff hopes will be tested this weekend against the Los Angeles Dodgers at home starting today in a three-game series.

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GSW: Klay Thompson Proving to Be a Key Player on Team USA
Aug 1, 2014; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USA Team White guard Klay Thompson (21) passes the ball during the USA Basketball Showcase at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 1, 2014; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USA Team White guard Klay Thompson (21) passes the ball during the USA Basketball Showcase at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

At the beginning of USA Basketball Men’s National Team’s training camp, Klay Thompson didn’t have much of a shot at making the final 12-man roster that would compete in the FIBA Basketball World Cup this summer.

A month and a half later, Thompson has made the final roster and has proven to be a key component to Team USA’s success this summer.

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SFG: Buster Posey Is Having a Stephen Curry-Type of Second Half
Sep 6, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) in the dugout before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 6, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) in the dugout before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is riding a hot streak right now, just like in the second half of the 2012 season.

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SFG: San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Series Preview
Jul 11, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (12) gets the ball too late as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero (26) slides into second after hitting a double during the fourth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 11, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (12) gets the ball too late as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero (26) slides into second after hitting a double during the fourth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports

After a day off, the San Francisco Giants begin a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks today. Today marks the first game of a six-game homestand.

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