Archive for January 16, 2014
Emari O’Garrow found guilty of rape
American-born Norwegian basketball coach and former player, Emari O’Garrow (190 cm) has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in Norway after being convicted of raping 12 women. The court found O’Garrow guilty of raping women aged between 16 and 38 over the course of seven years, including four he had coached as juniors. The…
Read MoreUpdate: Billy Hunter vs. NBPA continues
A judge from a Los Angeles Superior Court has ruled that the case of former executive director of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Billy Hunter versus his former employer, may continue. It is Hunter’s contention that he had a valid contract when he was ousted in February 2013 and that he is owed more…
Read MoreJawad Williams parts with Paris-Levallois
Former Cleveland Cavalier Jawad Williams (204 cm, North Carolina’05) has been waived by French Pro A team Paris-Levallois. Williams was working on his third season with the club. It was his second team since departing the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2010-11. His release came after a three-month suspension. Before departing with the team he managed…
Read MoreReal Madrid dominates Bayern in the Euroleague
Real Madrid remained unbeaten as they welcomed Bayern Munich to Spain to kick off the third round of the Euroleague Top 16. The Spanish team outpaced the German visitors to win a high scoring and exciting encounter 111-87 to remain unbeaten in all competitions this season (including a 13 game streak in the Euroleague). It…
Read MoreLuka Pavicevic extends with Montenegro
Luka Pavicevic will stay in charge of the Montenegrin national team at senior level after signing an extension to remain at the helm for another two years. After taking the role of head coach in 2012, Pavicevic brought good basketball to the Montenegro team and even secured a 10-0 record while convincingly qualifying for Eurobasket…
Read MoreChauncey Hardy killer sentenced
The Romanian man accused of killing American Basketball player Chauncey Hardy has been found guilty on appeal of beating the 23-year old to death. Ionut Adrian Tanasoaia was involved in an altercation with Hardy at a bar in the Romanian city of Giurgiu on October 9th, 2011. The player was severely beaten and arrived at…
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