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Malvin crowned Uruguayan champs
Malvin Montevideo displayed their dominance over the Uruguayan LUB this season by clinching the league title for the third time. The franchise has been the best team in the competition this campaign and drove that fact home with an emphatic 4-1 series win over Defensor Sporting. Victory in this season’s league makes Malvin the most…
Read MoreKevin Durant named 2013-14 NBA MVP
Oklahoma City Thunder’s superstar forward Kevin Durant has been named the 2013-14 NBA Most Valuable Player. This is Durant’s first time to win the award. He beat out the reigning MVP, Miami Heat’s LeBron James 119 votes to six. Durant averaged 32.o ppg, 7.4 rpg and 5.5 apg during the regular season. He also won…
Read MoreNBA: Clippers owner Donald Sterling banned for life, fined $2.5M
The NBA has banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life and has fined him $2.5 million, the maximum fine allowed in the NBA constitution. NBA commissioner Adam Silver will also urge the NBA owners to force Silver to sell the franchise. Silver is confident that he will get the support of the owners.…
Read MoreReggio Emilia wins EuroChallenge championship
Bologna, Italy – The Italian club Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia defeated Russian opponents Triumph Lyubertsy 79-65 to win the 2013-14 EuroChallenge championship. This is the first time the team has won the EuroChallenge. After a solid run during the regular season, Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia came through in the end when the title was on…
Read MoreItaly wins Albert Schweitzer Tournament 2014
After a 31-year-long drought the U18 team from Italy took home the Albert Schweitzer Tournament trophy once again after beating the U.S.A. team, 86-73. This is their fourth Albert Schweitzer Tournament title since it started 56 years ago. The first quarter of the game was filled both nervousness and anticipation from both camps. The American…
Read MoreLevski Sofia are 2013-14 Balkan League champs
Bulgarian team BC Levski Sofia are the 2013-14 EUROHOLD Balkan League champions after beating Israeli club Galil Gilboa, 69-75 in the Finals. They were back to back finalists in 2012 and 2013. This is their second Balkan League title. The last time they raised the trophy was in 2010. This win was extra sweet for…
Read MoreEttore 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 MoreAlbert Schweitzer Tournament preview
As international Basketball tournaments go, the Albert Schweitzer Tournament may fly under the radar of some hoops fans. However, for those who like to keep an eye on roots Basketball, this is an essential tournament and one that has become an unofficial international youth competition of sorts. The gathering takes place every two years at…
Read More2014 FIBA World Cup schedule
With the 2014 FIBA World Cup approaching, the match schedule for the tournament has been announced. The eyes of the Basketball world will turn to Spain between August 30th and September 14th as the nations clash for the chance to win the most important international competition alongside the Olympics. As well as announcing the schedule…
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…
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