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Spurs' Parker cleared to play in Olympics

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San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker sets up his team as Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari looks on in the first period at the Pepsi Center in Denver on March 23, 2011. The Spurs own the best record in the NBA at 57-13 entering into the game against the Nuggets. UPI/Gary C. Caskey
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker sets up his team as Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari looks on in the first period at the Pepsi Center in Denver on March 23, 2011. The Spurs own the best record in the NBA at 57-13 entering into the game against the Nuggets. UPI/Gary C. Caskey 
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Published: July 6, 2012 at 1:51 PM

PARIS, July 6 (UPI) -- San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, who suffered an eye injury is June, is cleared to play for France in the London Olympics, officials in Paris said Friday.

The Games begin July 27.

Parker was given the go-ahead to play by the Spurs medical staff, a report from the French Basketball Federation said.

Parker, who led the Spurs with an 18.3-points-per game average this season, was injured by flying glass during a fight involving entertainers at a New York city nightclub.

The player later sued the club, alleging it was negligent in its security.

Topics: Tony Parker
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