Posts by CJ Clarkson
Euroleague GMs weigh in on mid-season
The general managers of the 24 teams participating the Turkish Airlines Euroleague answered a survey and have weighed on some of the mid-season’s bests. As far as predictions go, 95.83% Euroleague GMs think that Real Madrid and CKSA Moscow have the best chances to move on into the Final Four, while their likely companions would…
Read MoreNCAA: Arizona and Syracuse stay atop AP polls
NCAA – Arizona (17-0) and Syracuse (17-0), thanks to their undefeated records are still numbers one and two respectively in the latest Associated Press polls. Arizona has shown no signs of weakness thus far and continues to enjoy one of its best seasons. It is the Wildcats’ seventh week in a row at the top…
Read MoreItaly Serie A: EA7 Armani outlasts Montepaschi
Italy Serie A Round 15 – This weekend we had some solid action with eight games on tap. The most critical game played was between EA7 Emporio Armani and Montepaschi Siena. Prior to their encounter Montepaschi was in third place in the standings while Armani was in a not-too-distant fifth. EA7 Armani came away with…
Read MoreAttendance and revenue: Top NE European teams
Attendance and revenue: Top 20 North Eastern European teams Revenue from ticket sales is not the primary source of income of sports organizations. Especially when it is compared to sponsorship deals, TV broadcasting rights, merchandising, and donations from local city or regional government. However, home-game attendance is a key factor that affects a club’s business…
Read MoreMichigan State beats Ohio State in late comeback
Michigan State (#5) vs. Ohio State (#3), 72-68 The Michigan State Spartans rode a late comeback in overtime to beat the Ohio State Buckeyes. Ohio State, which was unbeaten in Division I coming into the contest falls to 15-1, while Michigan state continues on a seven-game winning streak since losing to North Carolina. The Spartans…
Read MoreNBA to settle with Silna brothers over TV revenue
The NBA will reportedly enter into a settlement agreement with Ozzie and Daniel Silna, former owners of the ABA’s Spirit of St. Louis basketball team. The brothers have made over a $300 million thanks to a contract they entered with the league back in 1976 that has paid them a portion of the NBA’s national…
Read MoreVlade Divac’s father dies in car crash
The parents of Serbian superstar and former NBA center Vlade Divac (212 cm) were involved in a car accident on Tuesday, January 7. His father, Milenko, succumbed to his injuries in Cacak hospital. He was 77. Vlade’s mother, Radmila, was also in the crash and was seriously injured but is in stable condition. The car hit…
Read MoreDusko Vujosevic to remain in the hospital
It has been reported that Dusko Vujosevic, head coach of BC Partizan NiS Beograd from Serbia’s KLS and the Turkish Airlines Euroleague, will be remaining in the hospital for five to six more days. He was admitted in late December to address kidney problems which stemmed from his long-time battle with diabetes. This is the…
Read MoreNCAA: A Weekend of Upsets
Notre Dame vs. Duke, 79-77 NCAA – This weekend’s action was highlighted by a few upsets. One of the more notable upsets that transpired was pulled off by the Notre Dame Irish, who came away with an amazing win over the seventh-ranked Duke 79-77. Notre Dame successfully deployed a smaller lineup that allowed them to…
Read MoreDennis Rodman forms team vs. N. Korea
Dennis Rodman has formed an interesting relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for some time now. The channel of their unique friendship has been spoken in the language of basketball. Rodman will lead a squad of players who will play an exhibition basketball game in Pyongyang, North Korea. The game is against a…
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