Date:24/08/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/08/24/stories/2008082460871800.htm

Sport - Olympic Games

No stopping U.S. women hoopsters

BEIJING: Lisa Leslie scores 14 points to cap off her illustrious Olympic career with a fourth straight gold medal as the U.S. women’s basketball team defeated Australia 92-65.

With Saturday’s game, Leslie joined former teammate Teresa Edwards as the only basketball players ever to win four gold medals.

Russia takes bronze

Russia took the bronze beating host China 94-81 as Becky Hammon scored 22 points. — AP