Posts by CJ Clarkson
Anadolu Efes beats Fenerbahce Ulker 85-67 in TBL
Anadolu Efes has been on a tear lately and his been knocking down some of the Turkish TBL’s top teams left and right. In back-to-back weeks they have handed the league’s top teams critical losses and are now reaping the rewards of their recent hard-earned success. Last week they edged out former league leader, Darussafaka…
Read MoreBarca Topples Real Madrid in Latest “El Clasico” Clash
In the latest installment of the Spanish “El Clasico,” FC Regal Barcelona (Barca) prevailed over Real Madrid, 76-68 in Round 13 of the regular season in the Spanish Liga Endesa. As of late, Real Madrid has had some issues with consistency and this loss sends them to fourth place in the league standings with their…
Read MoreOlympiacos beat Panathinaikos
Greek teams Olympiacos and Panathinaikos clashed this weekend. Both are former Euroleague winners and considered among the best teams in the world outside of the NBA. Entering the “eternal derby” Olympiacos had a 10-1 record and Panathinaikos a 9-0 record. In the end, Olympiacos got a narrow 81-75 home win in the 2nd show down of…
Read MoreKentucky beats Louisville too
NCAA’s top-ranked Kentucky can thank the smallest player on its team for helping it survive its biggest challenge of non-conference play. Freshman Tyler Ulis (176 cm) provided a much-needed offensive spark in a battle between the nation’s two best defenses, leading the Kentucky Wildcats to a 58-50 road victory over previously undefeated fourth-ranked Louisville Cardinals. This impressive…
Read MoreFenerbahce Ulker Now Leads Turkey TBL
Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul is now the top dog of Turkey’s TBL. They soared to the top of the league standings after achieving a 10-2 record, downing Torku Konyaspor 98-61. The league’s former leader, Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul, suffered a 73-72 loss on the road to Anadolu Efes Istanbul on December 24. Three teams are now hot…
Read MoreMetalac stops Buducnost
Serbian team Metalac Framakom from Valjevo upset Montenegrin powerhouse Buducnost VOLI with 70-69 in tonight’s Adriatic League game. It was only the third loss of Buducnost VOLI so far in the Adriatic League and the team remains in second place after Crvena Zvezda that stays undefeated with a 14-0 record after beating Levski Sofia (Bulgaria)…
Read MoreStephon Marbury in love with China
After a roller-coaster NBA career, Stephon Marbury has found peace in basketball-crazed China. The two-time all-star is thriving on the court with the Beijing Ducks while becoming one with his adopted hometown away from basketball. He is so entrenched, he wants to one day coach China’s national team. “I plan on living here for the…
Read MoreNate Fox shot dead
Nate Fox (206 cm, Maine’00) was shot dead earlier this week in Bloomingdale, Illinois (40 km west of Chicago). Police received a 911 call and were sent to the 200 block of Tamarack Lane in Bloomingdale about 21:35 in the evening Monday, and found Nate Fox shot, according to a police news release. Fox was…
Read MoreHappy Holidays from Court Side Newspaper
We at Court Side Basketball Newspaper would like to take this opportunity to wish our readers our warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year.
Read MoreMiroslav Raduljica, Casualty of Cultural Differences?
Serbian big man Miroslav Raduljica (213 cm) has been let go by the Shandong Flaming Bulls (China-CBA) after playing 14 games for the Chinese club. In the weeks leading up to his release, there have been rumors that Bulls head coach Gong XiaoBin was expressing that he was unhappy with Raduljica’s “work ethic” during practices…
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