The rout ends Jagla’s Olympics as the Germans fail to qualify for the medal round. Jagla was 4-10 (2-6) for ten points.

Jagla and the Germans lost to Yao Ming and the Chinese team in a game that basically determined who the fourth team would be to advance out of pool play.

Pau Gasol and the Spanish team rolled over Dirk Nowitski and the German team 72-59. Jagla had 5 points on 2-3 (1-2) shooting with 2 boards.

The Greeks give notice that they’ll be a force to be dealt with as they destroy the Germans 87-64. Greece just shutdown the German stars holding Dirk Nowitski to 14 points and Chris Kaman to just 4. Jagla was also a non-factor he went 2-10 (0-3) for only 4 points.

The Germans won their opening round games against Angola handily 95-66. The Germans were led Chris Kamen with 24 points in 20 minutes while Dirk Nowitski contributed 23 points in 23 minutes. Jagla had 10 points on 4-7 (2-3) shooting and led all rebounders with 11.

According to this NY Times report, Mike Friedman and Bobby Lea, among others caused quite a controversy when they wore masks upon their arrival in Beijing.

They cyclists were surprised by the press reaction since a USOC official had recommended wearing them as soon as they arrived.

Friedman was quoted as saying “This is really a surprise, because I didn’t think it was going to be such a big deal. Why we wore the masks is simple: pollution. When you train your whole life for something, dot all your i’s and cross all your t’s, why wouldn’t you be better safe than sorry?”

Germany beat Puerto Rico 96-82 on Sunday in the last game of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament to claim the final place on offer for the Beijing Games.