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No (real) surprises at Euro Qualifiers
On the 1st day of the Qualification round for the European Championship there were no major surprises, although Belgium’s victory on the road against Poland (64-57) and Austria beating home team favorite Cyprus (89-86) was maybe not entirely expected. The 2nd round will be played on Saturday the 18th.
Read MoreScott wins arbitration vs Otopeni
Cortney Jermain Scott filed a claim against the Romanian Club Sportive Otopeni for outstanding salaries. According to Article 16.2 of the BAT Rules, the Arbitrator issued an award without reasons. Otopeni has to pay Scott € 18.157,91 plus a 5 % interest. In addition, all costs of the arbitration shall be borne by Otopeni and…
Read MoreFab 4 remain unbeaten at U18 EC
Spain, Croatia, France and home team favorite Lithuania remain unbeaten at the U18 European Championship after day 5. Croatia had no problems with Latvia (82-62) and was again was led by super star Dario Saric. This 208 cm swingman reminds many of the late Drazen Petrovic, with his flashy moves, passing skills, shooting range and…
Read MoreFIBA & NBA agree: No age limit
FIBA:Basketball’s best will apparently be welcomed in Rio. The head of the sport’s governing body said Saturday he doesn’t foresee an age limit for the 2016 Olympics, tempering talk that the 20-year anniversary of the Dream Team would be the final appearance of the NBA’s biggest stars. “The feeling is I think that we will…
Read MoreEuropean Championships U18 – Results and Stats – Day 2
European Championships U18 Basketball (Men)
Next Day Schedule
Day 6 (Qualifying Round)
Group E
Italy
Aug. 15
Ukraine
Greece
Aug. 15
Serbia
Lithuania
Aug. 15
Spain
Group F
Croatia
Aug. 15
Bulga…
NBA – FIBA: No basketball age limit expected for 2016
FIBA:Basketball’s best will apparently be welcomed in Rio. The head of the sport’s governing body said Saturday he doesn’t foresee an age limit for the 2016 Olympics, tempering talk that the 20-year anniversary of the Dream Team would be the final appearance of the NBA’s biggest stars. “The feeling is I think that we will…
Read MoreOlympic Double for Team USA
It was the most predictable gold medal at the Olympics and yet, Team USA did not exactly have a pick nick at the beach against Spain in the men’s final of the Olympic games. In a rematch of the 2008 Olympic Finals, the London 2012 game showed much of the same. Spain trying to control…
Read MoreFIBA 3×3 World Championships (Men & Women & U18)
The FIBA 3×3 World Championship is the top-level 3×3 basketball National Team event. Unlike the ‘open’ network of tournaments, players do not create teams themselves but are selected by their National Federations to represent their countries. There are in fact four FIBA 3×3 World Championship competitions: the FIBA 3×3 World Championship for men, for women,…
Read MoreLondon 2012, Prelim Round: Aug 4
GROUP A Tunisia 69-73 France France advanced to the Olympic Quarterfinals by downing Tunisia 69-73 in Group A on Saturday. France will finish second in Group A if it beats Nigeria on Monday. Meanwhile, Tunisia dropped to 0-4 and is out of chances to reach the Quarterfinals. Tony Parker led the winners with 22 points.…
Read More2012-13 Icelandic Men’s Schedule
Regular Season – Round 1 Oct. 7, 2012 Fjolnir-KR Oct. 7, 2012 Tindastoll-Stjarnan Oct. 7, 2012 Keflavik-Grindavik Oct. 7, 2012 Snaefell-IR Oct. 7, 2012 Thor Thorl-Njardvik Oct. 7, 2012 KFI-Skallagrimur Regular Season – Round 2 Oct. 11, 2012 IR-Thor Thorl Oct. 11, 2012 Grindavik-Snaefell Oct. 11, 2012 Stjarnan-Keflavik Oct. 11, 2012 KR-Tindastoll Oct. 11, 2012…
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