The Los Angeles Lakers superstar returned to the Olympics after a 12-year absence, notching 14 points, 10 rebounds and six assists as Team USA held off a battling France to make it five successive golds men's basketball "It's a big moment for USA basketball," said James..
"I'm just living in the moment.
I feel super humbled that I can still play this game and play it at a high level, play with 11 other great players, and a great coaching staff, go out and do it for our country."
The US beat France for the second Olympic final in a row, with James back in the squad and fourtime NBA champion Stephen Curry making his tournament debut.
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Get Lucky at Vaal meeting
Trainer Lucky Houdalakis looks to have two well-placed runners in Wild Intent and Francilien in action at the Vaal tomorrow.
Mansion on a mission
FORM: WINCHESTER MANSION HITS FORM TO WIN CHARITY MILE, NEXT THE SUMMER CUP
New Naturena crisis looming
If Kaizer Chiefs needed a reminder of just how far they have fallen behind Mamelodi Sundowns, boy did they get it on Saturday.
NABI SAYS HE IS SORRY
THRASHED: CONFIDENT HE IS STILL RIGHT MAN TO TURN CHIEFS AROUND
Rassie aims to spread the load
The Springboks are likely to front up in their first game of their end-of-year tour against Scotland in Edinburgh this coming Sunday with close to their strongest possible line-up.
Rohit: NZ defeat a career low point
Mumbai - India captain Rohit Sharma said yesterday their 3-0 Test drubbing by New Zealand was a career \"low point\" but promised a turnaround in the upcoming Australia tour.
Onalenna is in ominous form
After closing out a memorable season by winning the Soweto Marathon yesterday, Onalenna Khonkhobe (above) warned his opponents that he will be back to defend multiple titles next year.
All Blacks win is a 'massive' one
TELE'A: PRAISE FOR LATE COMEBACK AGAINST ENGLAND
City dominance checked by Cherries
City's 32-match unbeaten run in the Premier League came to a shuddering end in a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth on Saturday as Liverpool took full advantage to climb to the top of the table.
Slot 'confident' of title threat
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is \"confident\" his side can pose a serious title challenge after coming from behind to beat Brighton 2-1 to go top of the Premier League on Saturday.
