USA Women's Basketball Team Demolishes Angola

Team USA's women's basketball team is on a mission, for the gold that is. Today's game proved just that. They beat Angola by 52 points. Candace Parker led the team's victory with a double-double scoring 14 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Team USA is not focused so much on how many points they score because they know that they are still a work in progress considering that they have only been together two weeks. They also know that as the tournament continues, some games are going to be tough.Angola on the other hand is looking for their first win. They lost by 22 in their opener against Turkey. This means that the African nations has only won one game out of 25 since the 1996 Atlanta Olympic games when Congo first qualified.

Team Nigeria is the team that actually won the first game, which was against Korea. Angola was only able to stay close to USA only in the first quarter trailing by 10. USA then took the game by storm by leading in the second quarter and continue to prevent Angola's chances of catching up in the second half. Despite the score of the game, USA Coach Geno Auriemma having the good sportsmanship that a coach should have stated: "Angola's one of those countries you hope, because of what's happened with the U.S. and some other places in women's basketball, that other African countries pick up and say that could be us," Hopefully that's a country that becomes accustomed to playing in the Olympics. Hopefully they devote more energy and resources and they can come back to the Olympics on a regular basis".Up next for USA is Turkey who also has a 2-0 record.

Retired NFL Star Dorsey Levens premiers "Bell Rung" Documentary

Former Green Bay Packer Dorsey Levens, his production company Levens Communications, and the Atlanta Film Festival will be premiering the "Bell Rung" Documentary. "Bell Rung" uncovers the long-term emotional and physical damages caused by playing professional football. Many retired football players have been affected and are not able to tell their stories. Dorsey took it upon himself to help tell these stories by writing a documentary. Within the documentary, two-time pro bowler Takeo Spikes, former University of Georgia stand-out and three-time superbowl champion Richard Seymore, and NCAA and Superbowl title holder Jamal Lewis assist in telling stories themselves. Following the film, a discussion panel will be held for questions and concerns. The movie premier is August 7th, 2012 in Atlanta. Concussions are now an important subject when it comes to football because too many head injuries have occurred, or is occuring and it needs to be addressed and enforced properly to help save the lives of future draft and retired players.

Neil Reed, 1997 Choke Victim of Bob Knight Dies At The Age Of 36

Neil Reed was mostly remembered by the incident that happened in the 1997 season for the Indiana Hoosiers. He was chocked by Bob Knight during a practice almost at the end of his Junior year. Reed went on to finish his college career at Southern Mississippi. Yesterday, it was stated by a fellow faculty member that he had difficulty breathing and he was taken to an area hospital where he went into cardiac arrest and could not be saved.Reed leaves behind two daughters, four and six years old and a legacy I am pretty sure, at a Central California high school where he coached football and golf. It's good that he managed to move on and lead a quiet life still managing to live out his dreams in spite of the controversy following the Bob Knight incident which caused him to get fired in the year of 2000. He is gone too soon, but will never be forgotten.

Knicks Trade "Linsanity", Now He's A Rocket

The New York Knicks decided not to match the offer sheet that was signed b Jeremy Lin for the Houston Rockets. New York decided not to bring Lin back because owner James Dolan felt deceived and betrayed by Jeremy agreeing to a three-year deal that was restructured. That deal was worth $25.1 million dollars. It also would have been more finacially onerous for the Knicks to even match than the four-year $28.8 million given by Houston even though the Knicks stated that they would match it.

Jeremy Lin then sat down and interviewed with Sports Illustrated's Pablo S. Torre. In the beginning of the interview, Lin stated that he preferred New York. It was hard for Torre to choose a subject to speak on considering that there were quite a few to touch on. The subjects were: New York's brass only speaking to Lin and his reps only once before the brief phone call made by the General Manager informing of the decision, the Knicks had publicly represented Lin's return was all but assured, and the Head Coach Mike Woodson stating that Lin was the starting point guard. With that being said, it seems that Lin didn't have much of a choice when Houston tendered their offer sheet.

Lin also shuts down the rumors that "he has been all about the money since he burst into Broadway" which was stated by ESPN's Steven A. Smith and the statement by Isola who called him out because he did not play in Game 5 against the Miami Heat in the first round after undergiong knee surgery and which he had estmated himself at being 85 percent.  After quickly brushing off the financial talk, Lin quickly stated to Torres "If I really wanted to, I could have triple-digit endorsements," He then got back on the subject of Game 5 stating how ever vet on the team told him that he should not play and that he argued with them on why he should. He then stated that the Owner James Dolan was being nice to him telling him that he has plans in the future, he's a long-term investment, and that he did not need to rush back. In the end, Jeremy is moving on and he will ALWAYS remember how the New York fans embrassed him throughout his short stay. No matter where he goes and where his career will end, the Knicks fans will always have a part of him.

Drew Brees....$100 Million Dollar Man

Today New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees put his pen to work by signing autographs on items to the contract extension that he sighned for the Saints. This past Friday he verbally agreed to it and then he sealed the deal by signing his famous signature. The extension is for five years which he will get paid $20 million a year. After the signing, Brees stated: "It's been a little surreal just because of the process throughout the offseason, and just how challenging an offseason it's been for everyone, obviously everyone within the Saints organization, this city. It's just been a crazy offseason and I think we're all just ready to get back to work and excited that it's all starting here in a week. It's hard to believe."

Brees of course stayed busy training in the off season in California. He has also maintained contact with his teammates and assistant head coach Joe Vitt. Vitt is stepping up to take over and handle things since head coach Sean Payton is suspended for this NFL season for the bounty investigation. Brees also stated that teammates were texting him all the time, so again, the Saints were in constant communication. Now that training camp starts on July 24th I am pretty sure that the Saints have put last season behind them and they are ready to get back on the field. With the same offensive system for the past six years, and a new defensive system I am sure that the fans of Who Dat Nation is eager to see what their team has in store. Stay tuned.......

The Nets Aquire Joe Johnson Are Still In The Running For Dwight Howard

On Monday, the Atlanta Hawks traded their cash machine Joe Johnson to the Brooklyn Nets. It does not count them out of getting Dwight Howard even though the Mavericks are also stepping to the plate to get him. The Nets now have to come with a very creative salary cap which also includes Gerald Wallace who just recently signed with them. At first, Howard's preferred destination was Dallas since the Nets have Johnson. Let's stay tuned on what his final decision may be.....I am pretty sure that it is a nailbiter for both teams. Who wouldn't want Dwight Howard.

Over & Betond Basketball, LLC's First Annual Ball-N-BBQ 3-on-3 Tournament July 14th

Over & Beyond Basketball, LLC will be hosting its first annual Ball-N-BBQ 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday July 14th from 12pm-6pm at Ebster Park located at 404 W. Trinity Place Decatur, GA 30030. This event will precede the youth basketball summer camp held by Over & Beyond Basketball, LLC the same week from July 9th - 13th. The Ball-N-BBQ creates a chance for the organization along with the community to give back and improve awareness for our youth. With that said, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Decatur Education Foundation. Please see information below for more detail.

Ball-n-BBQ

3-on-3

Basketball Tournament

Presented by

Over and Beyond Basketball, LLC

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Ebster Park, Decatur, GA

Portion of the proceeds to benefit

Decatur Education Foundation

Entrance Fee

Division I (18-29 men and women) - $75.00

Division II (30 & over men and women) - $75.00

Division III (13-17 boys and girls) - $50.00

3 Players per team required- 4 players max.

Single Elimination Tournament

*ROSTERS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY June 29*

*Trophies awarded to 1^st Place Teams*

For more info, contact Omar Collington at (404) 771-6471 or V.I. Tyrell at (678) 775-8274 or

email: overandbeyondbball@yahoo.com

Over & Beyond Basketball Youth Summer Basketball Camp July 9th - July 13th

Omar Collington, Decatur native, former professional basketball player abroad, and former Assistant Decatur High School Basketball Coach is reaching out to the youth in and surrounding areas of Decatur to teach them basketball techniques, strategies, and how to balance the sport of basketball with life.

The vision of Over & Beyond Basketball is designed to use basketball as a platform to teach life lessons in molding young men and women as well-rounded individuals through perseverance and overcoming adversity. The mission is to develop every student-athlete into realizing their full potential athletically and academically.With that said, Omar Collington is looking for boys and girls ages 8-14 to sign up for the basketball summer camp starting on Monday July 9th - Friday July 13th. Registration deadline is today, but parents can call and reserve their child as a walk-in. For information rgarding time, place, and price please see the flyer provided below. Kids this will be one of the highlights of your summer!!!!