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Galatasaray wins Istanbul Derby over Fenerbahce
The Istanbul Derby between Galatasaray Liv Hospital and Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul was typically important as the outcome would decide if Fener would stay on top of the Turkish TBL or not. As it was, Galatasaray emerged victorious, but it was a very close game that ended 92-88 in favour of the hosts. The victory was…
Read MoreFIBA derecognizes Adriatic League!
FIBA has decided to derecognize the Adriatic League during the 4th regular meeting of the FIBA Europe board in Tagernsee (Germany) this weekend. Recognition of a league may be withdrawn particularly in the case a league does not comply with the requirements under the FIBA by-laws, the general statuses and internal regulations. The Adriatic League failed to provide…
Read MoreNo.2 Virginia falls to No.16 Louisville
Down a point with the clock running out, No. 16 Louisville had no choice but to trust Mangok Mathiang’s jump shot. And hope. The sophomore center’s 15-footer with 2.7 seconds was true, giving Louisville the lead and an unlikely hero in their 59-57 victory over No. 2 Virginia on Saturday night. After Malcolm Brogdon hit his fourth…
Read MoreManresa upsets Unicaja Malaga
It was an unbelievable day in the Spanish Liga Endesa ACB. Lots of drama with many close calls. The biggest surprise was at Manresa. The home team, at the bottom of the ladder before the game, shocked the league leader, Unicaja Malaga with a final score of 80-76. In another game a free throw of Sergio Rodriguez…
Read MoreJim Boeheim, Syracuse penalized by NCAA
The NCAA has suspended Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim for nine ACC games. It also took away 12 scholarships from the school and ordered that a total of 108 wins be vacated. This announcement comes after the conclusion of a multiyear investigation conducted by the NCAA into Syracuse’ athletic programs. The University self-reported to the…
Read MoreDivac, new Kings’ VP of Basketball Ops
The Sacramento Kings have named former center Vlade Divac as their new Vice President of Basketball Operations. The Serbian legend spent six of 16 NBA seasons with Sacramento. During his run with the Kings he averaged 11.4 ppg and 7.8 rpg. He is expected to advise the coaching staff as well as oversee player development…
Read MoreChristian Welp, Husky all-time scorer, dies at 51
University of Washington’s all-time leading scorer, Christian Welp (213 cm), has passed away at 51. He reportedly died of heart failure. The German-born big man scored 2,073 points during his college career and was a three-time all-Pac-10 selection. “This is an extremely sad loss,” Washington coach Lorenzo Romar said in a release. “Christian is one…
Read MoreAnthony Mason dies, former New York Knick
Former NBA stalwart Anthony Mason has sadly passed away, he was just 48 years old. Best known for his time with the New York Knicks, the forward enjoyed a 13-year career at the pinnacle of the sport and also played for numerous other franchises. A Knicks spokesman reported that Anthony Mason had died early Saturday…
Read MoreDerrick Rose hurt again, done for season
Tough news for Chicago Bulls fans. An MRI has revealed that Derrick Rose has a torn mensicus in his right knee and he will undergo season-ending surgery. This is another chapter in the series of unfortunate series of injuries that the former MVP has had to deal with. This is the same injury he suffered…
Read MoreNBA Trade Deadline Roundup
There were many active teams during the NBA trade deadline this 2015. It came as no surprise that the most heavily traded commodity was guards. The Phoenix Suns were major players as they participated in several blockbuster deals. They sent Slovenian brothers Goran and Zoran Dragic to the Miami Heat. The Suns received Danny Granger…
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