Archive for February 26, 2022
Euroleague adapts to Ukraine crisis
As a result of the Ukraine crisis, the18 teams competing in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, meeting remotely on Friday, have taken the following decisions: 1- To define a plan that temporarily moves all games scheduled to be played on Russian soil to other venues outside of Russian Federation territory, except the games Zenit St Petersburg…
Read MoreJames Harden lives up to the hype in Philadelphia debut
After a night in which James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers couldn’t have played better together, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-102 in his debut with his new team, the superstar guard aimed the suggestion he is a bad teammate. “I don’t know why,” Harden said. “That’s the media that says that. I feel like I’m one of the best teammates that the…
Read MoreSweden pushes Croatia to the brink of elimination in FIBA World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers
In the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers, Sweden recorded a historic win, taking down European powerhouse Croatia on the road. Consequently, Sweden jumped six places in the FIBA World ranking. The result was celebrated in Finland and Slovenia, with all three teams two wins ahead of bottom-placed Croatia halfway through the First Round. Ludwig…
Read MorePolish and Estonian teams leave the VTB league
Polish team Enea Zastal BC Zielona Gora and Kalev/Cramo from Estonia are leaving the VTB United League due to the war in Ukraine. VTB United League is an international professional men’s Club Basketball League founded in 2008. It includes predominantly Russian clubs and some others from neighboring countries. Since 2013, this has been the first…
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