London 2012 Olympics: Day 16

The latest news and views from the London 2012 Olympics

Basketball: The US 'Dream Team' (2012 edition) set an Olympic record with 156 in an 83-point victory over Nigeria.

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 1:53:01 PM
Basketball: LeBron James is set to record one of basketball's greatest individual seasons with a second gold medal and join Michael Jordan as the only player to win the NBA regular-season MVP, NBA Finals MVP, NBA title and Olympic title in the same year.

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 1:53:56 PM
Basketball: Spain's biggest threat is Marc Gasol but the US 'Dream Team' (2012 edition) may ask LeBron James to mark him.

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 1:56:51 PM
Team GB on Twitter:
"He was sharper today and he came out on top. I am still young at 21, so I have done well and I am over the moon." - Fred Evans #Boxing

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 1:58:00 PM
Cahal Milmo:
Mo Farah says he expects his unborn twin girls to be athletes. The scans show they've both got long legs. #indyolympics

by cahalmilmo via twitter edited by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 1:58:21 PM
Men's Basketball final!! Go USA!!

by MsEllieMarie_23 via twitter 8/12/2012 1:58:30 PM
Break from studying! Movie night! Or maybe basketball! USA fighting for gold!

by glennachristina via twitter 8/12/2012 1:58:32 PM
Mens basketball final bout to start! Lets go! #TeamUSA #Olympics

by ReddBoneHonee via twitter 8/12/2012 1:58:35 PM
Boxing: Fred Evans was forced to settle for an Olympic silver medal after losing a wide 17-9 decision to impressive Kazakh Serik Sapiyev in their men's welterweight final at ExCeL today... www.independent.co.uk

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 2:03:06 PM
Basketball: Here we go, the US 'Dream Team' (2012 edition) versus Spain has started!

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 2:04:50 PM
Volleyball: Having had two match points in the third set, Brazil now find themselves drawing 2-2 with Russia who are making an incredible comeback at Earls Court. The Brazil fans are a lot quieter now.

by Simon Rice (Online Sports... 8/12/2012 2:05:00 PM
USA BASKETBALL GOLD GAME.

by MyLifeAsOsama via twitter 8/12/2012 2:06:52 PM
Going for gold baby #USA #BASKETBALL

by Noso_69MG via twitter 8/12/2012 2:06:54 PM
Great Olympic quotes: "I was quite surprised by that. It is not OK to pee in the pool." David Cameron on Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps’s revelation that they had peed in the Aquatic Centre pool.

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 2:11:18 PM
Great Olympic quotes: “You've got to be among the chosen few to get in. It's a prawn sandwich fest.” Bradley Wiggins slams the ticketing fiasco.

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 2:11:21 PM
Great Olympic quotes: "I'm pretty amazed that I still split 45 seconds on a broken leg." US runner Manteo Mitchell runs faster on a broken leg than any British 400m runner.

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 2:11:30 PM
Great Olympic quotes: Wet otters and magic wheels: The best funny quotes surrounding the Olympic Games... www.independent.co.uk

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 2:12:43 PM
Volleyball: Incredible scenes at Earls Court. Having trailed 2-0, Russia have come back to win 3-2 and win the men's volleyball gold medal. Brazil fans will be heartbroken - they were in full swing in west London but were silenced by the Russians.

by Simon Rice (Online Sports... 8/12/2012 2:24:22 PM
Boxing: Team GB's Anthony Joshua is fighting Italy's Roberto Cammarelle for the super heavyweight gold medal.

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 2:24:46 PM
Boxing: Team GB's Anthony Joshua already struggling against reigning Olympic champion Roberto Cammarelle for the super heavyweight gold medal. Cammarelle leads 6-5 after the first round.

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 2:25:48 PM
Joshua lost 1st round 6-5

by Mancman10 via twitter 8/12/2012 2:26:37 PM
Come One Anthony Joshua!!! #TeamGB #Boxing

by Bryn_Jones25 via twitter 8/12/2012 2:26:40 PM
Anthony Joshua is a UNIT

by nsetterfield via twitter 8/12/2012 2:26:41 PM
One point to make up come on GB! Come on Joshua!

by benconway1993 via twitter 8/12/2012 2:26:43 PM
Cmon Anthony Joshua!!

by James_Smart93 via twitter 8/12/2012 2:26:44 PM
Basketball: US 'Dream Team' (2012 edition) lead Spain 35-27 after the first-quarter.

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 2:27:50 PM
Boxing: Team GB's Anthony Joshua still struggling against Cammarelle. Cammarelle leads 13-10 after the second round.

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 2:30:33 PM
Boxing: Team GB's Anthony Joshua has won gold after a countback! Judges score after the third round was 18-18. Joshua defeats reigning Olympic champion Cammarelle. Joshua wins super heavyweight title.

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 2:36:47 PM
Anthony Joshua a beast well done GOLD!!!

by dom_jarman via twitter 8/12/2012 2:44:31 PM
Seen a few tweets about Joshua mentioning he should do well in the professional heavyweight ranks of boxing, I agree. Hope he does well!

by Xedus via twitter 8/12/2012 2:44:35 PM
Anthony Joshua: "I pulled it out of the bag. I have the heart of a champion. I never give up. Sunday is a holy day and I've been blessed."

by SylvesterDSilva via twitter 8/12/2012 2:44:51 PM
yes anthony joshua!!!!

by megansers via twitter 8/12/2012 2:45:03 PM
Team GB on Twitter:
#Boxing GOLD for @anthonyfjoshua - with a final score of 18 - 18 winning on countback. What a fight to the end! #OurGreatestTeam

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 2:45:40 PM
Handball: France have history in their sights against Sweden. They are winning 10-8 at half-time as they attempt to become the first team to defend the men's handball Olympic title.

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 2:49:54 PM
Tom Daley urges Britain to build on Olympic sports buzz. Daley: “I think we've got a wonderful opportunity here. Kids are going to have watched so many sports during the Olympics, and not just the mainstream sports but also the less obvious one, from canoeing to shooting to the modern pentathlon." Read more here... www.independent.co.uk

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 2:51:14 PM
Team GB on Twitter:
"Sunday is a holy day and I have been blessed. That medal represents my journey and the support from my team."@anthonyfjoshua #Boxing

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 2:54:28 PM
Boxing: Italy are appealing against the decision to award Anthony Joshua the gold medal on countback over Roberto Cammarelle in the super heavyweight bout.

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 2:56:08 PM
I'd be appealing the Joshua win as well if I was the Italian.

by jackcoleman7 via twitter 8/12/2012 2:57:42 PM
Italy are appealing Joshua's gold medal. IMAGINE.

by DannyChurch_ via twitter 8/12/2012 2:57:55 PM
Whoa - Joshua fight appealed. My impression: super close; could have gone either way but nothing to appeal against...

by SynergyCarsten via twitter 8/12/2012 2:57:59 PM
Basketball: US 'Dream Team' (2012 edition) lead Spain 59-58 at half-time.

by Majid Mohamed 8/12/2012 3:01:23 PM
Proud of Joshua however Evans was unlucky

by sah1223 via twitter 8/12/2012 3:03:12 PM
Can't believe there doin a recount #boxing. #TeamGB

by XxbecceyxX via twitter 8/12/2012 3:03:31 PM
Team USA men's basketball team hanging on by a thread at halftime. Pathetic.

by Mcsplivens via twitter 8/12/2012 3:03:45 PM
Watching basketball final game for gold medal between team USA vs ESP...awesome

by bamulyadi_03 via twitter 8/12/2012 3:03:52 PM