Thompson keys third quarter run as US beats Spain

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) - Tina Thompson scores nine of her 17 points in a decisive third quarter run and the U.S. women's basketball team pulls away from Spain 93-55 in a sloppy game Friday night. The U.S. had won its first three games by an average of 47 points, putting the game away by the half in all the victories. On Friday night, the Americans struggled to get past Spain turning the ball over a tournament-high 19 times. With the victory the Americans clinch the top spot in the pool. They will finish out pool play Sunday against New Zealand. Amaya Valdemoro led Spain with 17... [read full story]