Basketball: USA edge past Spain
The United States overcame some fierce resistance from Spain to land their fifth basketball gold in six Olympic Games since the start of the 'Dream Team' era.
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Updated: Nov. 19, 2012, 12:07 p.m.
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Basketball: Spain see off France for semi spot
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Bryant dismisses Olympic age cap idea
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Women's basketball side welcome favourites tag
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Griffin to miss Games with torn meniscus
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Nigeria book final basketball spot
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Parker gets green light for London
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Chris Bosh withdraws from US basketball team
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Medal Table
| Country | Total | |||
| USA | 46 | 28 | 29 | 103 |
| China | 38 | 28 | 23 | 89 |
| Great Britain | 29 | 17 | 19 | 65 |
| Russia | 25 | 25 | 32 | 82 |
| South Korea | 13 | 8 | 7 | 28 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
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