Posts by CJ Clarkson
FIBA World Cup 2014 Quarterfinals Preview
We’re down to the last eight teams in the FIBA World Cup 2014! Teams representing Asia, Africa, and Australia and Oceania have all been eliminated from the competition. Brazil (South America) and USA face six other teams hailing from Europe. Four teams face off tonight looking to book their seats for the semifinals, while the other…
Read MoreBruce Levenson to sell Atlanta Hawks
Bruce Levenson, the managing partner of the Atlanta Hawks, is reportedly going to sell his controlling interest in the NBA franchise. This comes in the wake of an internal investigation conducted by the team after he self-reported to the league that he sent out e-mails in 2012 that contained “inappropriate and offensive” comments. The e-mail…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014 Round of 16 Day 2
Spain – The last four teams to fill out the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup 2014 have been determined after some intense action in Day 2 of the Round of 16. Brazil, Serbia, Lithuania, and Turkey are all moving on in the competition after securing wins in these knockout rounds. Turkey vs Australia, 65-64…
Read MoreJaka Klobucar wins vs Partizan at BAT
Serbian player Jaka Klobucar (198 cm) filed a claim against former club BC Partizan NiS Beograd (Serbia-KLS) at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) for amounts owed to him in a settlement agreement plus interest. The player claims that the team made only partial payments. Partizan did not initially participate in the proceedings, but later agreed…
Read MoreDragic irked by Australia vs Angola game
Phoenix Suns point guard and Slovenian national team star player Goran Dragic (190 cm) took to social media to express his disappointment with how a game in the ongoing FIBA World Cup 2014 was played out. Dragic was referring to the group stage game between Angola and Australia. He tweets: Basketball is a beautiful sport,…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014 Day 3: Groups A & B
Only Groups A and B hit the hardwood in Day 3 of the FIBA World Cup 2014, but the six games on tap were well worth the price of admission. Exciting action and intriguing upsets thrilled the crowds in attendance and the millions watching at home. Spain has established a firm foothold of Group A’s…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014 Day 2
In Day 2 of the FIBA World Cup 2014 a few teams remain hot, garnering back to back wins and riding their momentum from Day 1. Seven teams are still undefeated with 2-0 records and the day’s action was highlighted by a showdown between two European gold-medal contenders from Group A. Here is a recap…
Read MoreIvan Ivanovic wins Arbitration vs. Gaz Metan
Ivan Ivanovic (205 cm) filed a claim against his former team, Romanian club BC Gaz Metan Medias, at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT). Ivan Ivanovic is a basketball player with dual citizenship from Serbia and Montenegro. He played for Gaz Metan during the 2012-13 season. He is demanding for outstanding salaries, bonuses and interest. According…
Read MoreFIBA U16 European Championships Day 5
Both Serbia and France now hold solo leads of their respective groups in the FIBA U16 European Championships at the end of Day 5 of the competition. Here is a quick recap of the action that took place among the teams battling it out for gold and glory. Group E The Turkish team upset hosts…
Read MoreFIBA U16 European Championships Day 4
We’re now in the second round of the FIBA U16 European Championships and only three teams are unbeaten with 3-0 records. Group E’s Serbia and Group F’s France and Italy hold that distinction. Group E Lithuania defeated host nation Latvia 79-71 in what was a must-win game. It was their first win, bringing their record…
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