[Video]China-US Goodwill exhibition game ends in a brawl

Source : Jeff Eisenberg Yahoo Sports

At the same time as Vice President Joe Biden is visiting Beijing in hopes of improving relations between the U.S. and China, another group on a goodwill trip from Washington encountered an unexpected diplomatic hiccup.

Issues for USA Basketball

Source : Adrian Wojnarowski Yahoo Sports

Kobe Bryant wearing USA jersey

USA Basketball is still waiting on official announcements from some NBA superstars whether they will play in the 2012 London Olympics, but the global stage and shoe endorsement responsibilities ultimately dictate their inevitable participation. This is the rite of passage for the league icons now, even a chance for those without rings to grab a championship for themselves.