A smidge more from Istanbul...

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though I can barely move after the wonderful feasting we indulged in with CT Yankee and his very generous friend, Kudret (and family.)

It's a cooler day, and folks are balancing seeing more of the city or trekking - and it IS a trek - over to the arena for a Big East Tournament - esque day of basketball. No bets on who is doing what...

http://womenshoopsblog.wordpress.com/2014/10/03/game-night-or-day-depending-on-where-you-are/

 

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As threatened:
France - U.S. World Cup Quarterfinal: Preparing for the rematch

As the United States moves out of pool play unscathed (3-0) and prepares for their must-win matchup against France in Thursday night's quarterfinal round of the 2014 FIBA World Basketball Championship for Women, the memory of their exhibition loss against Les Bleues in Paris 11 days ago lingers.

“We didn’t play like we wanted to play,” said Angel McCoughtry (Atlanta Dream). “We were sluggish, even a bit lazy.”

“They played really well and we didn’t,” echoed Maya Moore (Minnesota Lynx). “We didn’t play with the level of focus and energy that was required to beat them on their home court. Losing a game is going to open your eyes,” Moore continued. “For us, we don’t want to be reminded of those lessons by taking a loss. But it happened. And we’re going to make the most of it by taking those feelings and motivation into tomorrow’s game.”

 

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Really enjoying your blog and your pictures. Wow doesn't begin to cover them.