Other blogs and diaries from Brazil:

Svet writes about being a back up PG for Russia and points out that all of the Lynx won their opening day games.

Linda Hargrove was apparently inspired by the DC BasketCases and is reporting from Brazil for Mystics fans.

The Storm are devoting their Off the Record blog to covering the Championships for Sue, Lauren and Izzy.

Tully not only writes about the games and her teammates, but includes great pictures.