Archive for 2020
FIBA competitions suspended
MIES (Switzerland) – Considering the current situation with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and in order to protect the health and safety of players, coaches, officials, and fans, FIBA today has announced that all FIBA competitions are suspended as of tomorrow, Friday, 13 March 2020. FIBA will continue to monitor the situation on a daily basis and…
Read MoreNBA suspends season
The NBA suspends the running season until further notice. Below is the official press release of the NBA: NEW YORK — The NBA announced that a player on the Utah Jazz has preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19. The test result was reported shortly prior to the tip-off of Wednesday’s game between the Jazz and Oklahoma…
Read MoreMarch Madness without fans
The NCAA announced Wednesday that March Madness that fans won’t be allowed to attend any games because of concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. Here is the official statement: The NCAA continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and our COVID-19 advisory panel. Based on their advice and my discussions with the NCAA…
Read More3 Favorites to Win the 2020 NBA MVP Award
The NBA regular season is quickly approaching its climax. Fans are eagerly anticipating who will win the 2020 NBA MVP award. Although some fans are swayed by what they see when watching the talking heads on television or what they hear on sports radio from commentators, you can trust us because we are unbiased. We…
Read MoreLeBron James: I won’t play in arenas without fans
The global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak could lead to one of the most unusual mandates in NBA history: games without fans in the stands. If that happens, LeBron James says he won’t play. Speaking to the media after the Los Angeles Lakers’ 113-103 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, James dished out his opinion on…
Read MoreNikola Mirotic, FC Barcelona rally for victory
Nikola Mirotic’s first season with FC Barcelona is filled with impressive achievements. Already, he’s won two Spanish Liga ACB monthly MVP awards (October, January). And last week he became the first player to collect four EuroLeague monthly MVP accolades, following a stellar December when he bagged the honor for the third time. On Sunday, Mirotic…
Read MoreShane Larkin, Anadolu Efes clinch home-court advantage in the EuroLeague playoffs
Shane Larkin made history once again on Friday night and helped Anadolu Efes clinch the home-court advantage in the EuroLeague playoffs. Larkin became the first EuroLeague player ever to score 40 points a second time and tied his and Andrew Goudelock’s record with 10 three-pointers made. The American guard led his team to the 91-79…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow qualifies for the EuroLeague playoffs after triumph over Panathinaikos
CSKA Moscow decimated Panathinaikos in Athens (66-97) on Thursday night and secured its place in the EuroLeague playoffs. The Muscovites led for the majority of the night and cruised to an easy victory, improving their record to 19-9. The Muscovites became the fifth team that reaches the playoffs, after Anadolu Efes, Barcelona, Real Madrid and…
Read MoreMaccabi Tel-Aviv returns to the EuroLeague playoffs for the first time since 2015
Maccabi Tel-Aviv edged Anadolu Efes in a late thriller at home (77-75) and qualified for the EuroLeague playoffs for the first time since 2015. Maccabi raised its record to 19-8 and will play in the postseason for the first time in five years. The Turks, who were undefeated until now in 2020, fell to 23-4…
Read MoreShaq McKissic leads Olympiacos past Panathinaikos in EuroLeague classic
Shaq McKissic made his home debut in the EuroLeague with Olympiacos and led the “Reds” to the 81-78 victory over rivals Panathinaikos. In game where neither team led by more than eight points at any stage, McKissic made a stellar performance and helped Olympiacos remain alive in the playoff race. McKissic posted a game-high 22…
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