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Sergi Vidal to be out for eight weeks from Unicaja
Sergi Vidal is expected to be out for eight weeks from Unicaja, following surgery to repair a groin injury sustained in a summer conditioning workout. The surgery was performed at Hospital Nisa Aljarafe by Unicaja team orthopedist Jose Nogales and Manuel Martin, a specialist. The surgery performed was a laparoscopic procedure on the pubis and…
Read MorePoint Shaving alleged from Croatia-Cyprus EB match-up
The Cyprus Basketball Federation is considering an inquiry into allegations that there was an attempt to manipulate the score in the Croatia-Cyprus EuroBasket 2013 game held on August 18th. Citing reliable sources, various media outlets in Cyprus are stating that large bets were placed on the game and that Croatia would cover a 50-point spread…
Read MoreDwayne Broyles out eight weeks for Orleans
Dwayne Broyles (1.96m, college: JMU), who just recently signed with Orleans (France – ProA), is said to be out for at least eight weeks due to a patellar tendon injury. With Broyles out, Orleans is looking for a temporary replacement until he is able to return to the lineup.
Read MoreLeBron James to fire agent, hire friend Rich Paul
Lebron James is set to fire his second agent during his career and will be handing over his affairs to his childhood friend and business parter, Rich Paul. The two, along with friends Maverick Carter and Randy Mihms formed a marketing agency that they call LRMR (first letters of each name) when they fired James’…
Read MoreNotre Dame to bolt from the Big East in favor of the ACC
Notre Dame will be leaving the Big East Conference and will join the ACC for the 2014 season. The move will be for all sports with the exception of football, where the Fighting Irish will remain independent. “I don’t think there’s out there a better situation than the situation we have,” Notre Dame President, Rev.…
Read MoreJim Calhoun to retire from UConn after 26 years
After 26 years at the helm of the University of Connecticut men’s basketball program, Jim Calhoun’s tenure looks to be coming to a close.
Read MoreBasketball brawl in China
Basketball brawl in China. Again. Last year the Brazilian National Team and the University of Georgetown were involved in a massive basketball brawl while playing friendly games in China. The video clips of those fights went around the world. Now, OKK Belgrade from Serbia visited China and played a friendly game against Jiangsu Dragons and…
Read MoreMichael Peck named head coach of Idaho Stampede
Michael Peck, has been named the new head coach of the Idaho Stampede of the D-League. The Stampede are affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers. “This is a great opportunity with a wonderful organization,” Peck said. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity ahead of me.” Peck has been the head coach of the Findlay College…
Read MoreAchilles tear could sideline Elliot Williams for the season
The Portland Trailblazers’ Elliot Williams has been preparing for his third season in the NBA, now the question is, when will he be able to step foot on a basketball court next after tearing his left achilles during a workout. Williams (1.96m, college: Memphis) will have surgery to repair the injury, but the team doesn’t…
Read MoreBig 12 teams up with ESPN and Fox Sports for broadcast rights
The Big 12 Conference has recently announced that it has inked an agreement with ESPN and Fox Sports for the conference broadcast rights. The 13-year deal is said to be worth $2.6 billion for the rights to televise Big 12 football and men’s basketball games, through the 2024-25 season. The specific terms weren’t released, but…
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