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Did Basketball Originate From The Mayans?
Dr. James Naismith is the founder of Basketball. The origin of basketball is a story known by several fans throughout the world. We all know that. His game combined elements of several popular sports of that time. Since then, his game became popular and is played worldwide. However, what if there was another game that…
Read MoreKobe Bryant Named FIBA World Cup Global Ambassador
Living NBA Legend Kobe Bryant was named as the global ambassador for the FIBA World. The former Laker guard has a huge following in China, where the World Cup will be held, so it makes perfect sense that he will be the face of the event. He will also be promoting the event and take…
Read MoreKlay Thompson Breaks NBA Record for 3-Pointers Made in a Game
Klay Thompson shook off a slow start to the 2018-19 season in epic fashion on Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. Everyone knew that the Warriors were in for a cake walk against the injury-plagued Bulls, but to what extent, was something even the brightest experts did not foretell. Thompson scored 52 points before the…
Read MoreNBA Hands Out Suspensions Post-Lakers-Rockets Brawl
The NBA has announced the suspensions of three players as a result of their involvement in a brawl that took place in the fourth quarter of the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Lakers players Brandon Ingram has been suspended for four games and Rajon Rondo for three games.…
Read MoreEuroLeague Basketball schedule still a headache
Two years ago, EuroLeague Basketball decided to change the schedule and create a new format. They wanted to make their product more attractive. Both to commerce as well as regular fans. Yet, the schedule has proven to be problematic. Since 2016, teams play against each other home-and-away in a round-robin format. Under the new format, each…
Read MoreNigeria and Tunisia Qualify for FIBA World Cup
Nigeria and Tunisia rode on their perfect 9-0 records in the African Qualifiers to the FIBA World Cup to secure their invites in 2019. They were assured qualification a few days ago when both teams notched their eighth straight wins, but that did not stop them from asserting their dominance in the event to top…
Read MoreDarrell Bowie and Joseph McClain stabbed
Darrell Bowie and Joseph McClain have been stabbed in a nightclub in eastern Romania. Police said Darrell Bowie (Iowa State’17), and Joseph McClain (Bluefield’16), who play for local club ACS Cuza Braila, were attacked Saturday night in the city after a fight broke out with locals. Joseph McClain sustained stab wounds to his chest and…
Read MoreManu Ginobili Ponders NBA Retirement
41-year-old Argentinian basketball legend Manu Ginobili is considering hanging up his jersey. He has been seen working out at the San Antonio Spurs’ practice facility but has not yet committed to returning for the 2018-19 season. He played for the Argentinian National Team from 1998 to 2016. He and Andres Nocioni retired together in 2016.…
Read MoreKawhi Leonard Traded To Toronto For DeRozan
The San Antonio Spurs have traded disgruntled star Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a top-20 protected first round pick. The pick converts to two 2020 second round picks if it somehow lands in the top-20 range. This was a long-time coming. Leonard had wanted out…
Read MoreTyler Honeycutt Kills Himself After Shootout With Police
A family member has confirmed that former Sacramento Kings player, Tyler Honeycutt (203 cm, UCLA’11) died on Saturday. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call from Honeycutt’s mother that he had been acting oddly on Friday night. When the police arrived on the scene, the 27-year-old UCLA product fired at them. The police returned…
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