Posts by CJ Clarkson
Ettore Messina could coach Utah Jazz
NBA – The Utah Jazz are seriously considering Italian coach Ettore Messina for their vacant head coach position. The team recently announced that it will not renew the contract of Tyrone Corbin. If Messiana is chosen for the job he will be the first European-born coach to be at the helm of an NBA team.…
Read MoreEuroleague Playoffs action heats up
Three games into the Turkish Airlines Euroleague Playoffs and so far only one team has made it through into the semifinals. Three other quarterfinal match-ups are still being resolved. FC Regal Barcelona swept Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul 3-0 to move on. Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus did allow themselves to suffer the same fate that befell Galatasaray…
Read MoreBarca sweeps Galatasaray en route to Final Four
FC Regal Barcelona have clinched their berth in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final Four after sweeping their series against Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul, 3-0. Even though the Spanish squad were regarded as heavy favorites in their Quarterfinals match-up against Galatasaray based on their strong play in the preliminary rounds of action, the Turkish team made…
Read MoreEuroleague: Real Madrid and Barcelona up 2-0
The Spanish clubs FC Regal Barcelona and Real Madrid are both up 2-0 in the Quarterfinals of the Turkish Airlines Euroleague and are one step closer in setting up an “El Clasico” match-up with each other in the semis. Real Madrid won over Greek powerhouse Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus 82-77. Meanwhile, Barcelona dispatched with Turkish TBL…
Read MoreFrench Pro A: Dijon downs Limoges, 81-69
In last remaining game of Round 27 in the French Pro A, JDA Dijon Bourgogne defeated Limoges CSP Elite 81-69 and preserved its pristine record at home. Even though the win by Dijon gives them an identical 17-10 record with Limoges, they now sit in third place in the standings. In fact, the competition in…
Read MoreBayern edges Brose Baskets to retake top spot
German BBL – After securing two recent key victories over the Fraport Skyliners and Phoenix Hagen, Brose Baskets Bamberg were able to take the lead in the league standings. Their reign atop of Germany’s premiere basketball league was short-lived after an important encounter with one of the BBL’s most formidable juggernauts, FC Bayern Muenchen. Both…
Read MoreGimle BBK wins Norwegian Championship
Gimle BBK has emerged victorious over Ammerud Basket Oslo, 102-68 and are now the 2014 Norwegian BLNO champions. Gimle BBK was truly BLNO’s top team this season, finishing atop of the regular season standings with a record of 16-5. This is their first BLNO championship. Prior to this their best performance was a semifinals appearance…
Read MoreValanciunas charged with drunk driving
Toronto Raptors’ center Jonas Valanciunas (211 cm) has been charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI). The second-year player from Lithuania is charged with having greater than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood and is to appear in court in nearby Collingwoodon April 22. The 21-year-old Valanciunas has been averaging 11.0…
Read MoreUConn beats Kentucky 60-54, wins fourth NCAA title!
The University of Connecticut Huskies defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 60-54 and have claimed their fourth NCAA title. UConn previously won national titles in 1999, 2004 and 2011. The veteran squad showed poise and determination throughout the game, mirroring the fire that burned inside them as they battled their way towards redemption. Last year, the team…
Read MoreIt’s UConn vs. Kentucky in the NCAA Finals
The stage is set. The semifinals are in the books and the NCAA Men’s Basketball title now boils down to one last, final game. It is an unexpected match-up, but it looks like we’re in for a great UConn vs. Kentucky showdown in the Finals as the seventh and eighth seeds are set to collide.…
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