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Memphis Grizzlies to give tickets during gun exchange
The City of Memphis (TN) has announced a “judgement-free” gun exchange program, where anyone with a gun can exchange it for gas cards and Memphis Grizzlies tickets. The goal of the program is to get as many guns of the Memphis streets as possible. The City, the Grizzlies and Mapco, a Tennessee-based company that operates…
Read MoreACPBL changes name to APBL
ACPBL League commissioner and owner Brian Graham has announced that the ACPBL will change names to APBL ( American Professional Basketball League). The new APBL season starts on October 27th in New York City and the new website can be found on www.theapbl.com
Read MoreSeattle agrees to terms for Arena, NBA team in their future?
The Seattle (WA) City Council has tentatively agreed to financial terms with an investor group led by Chris Hansen to build a new $490m sports arena near Safeco Field. Hansen’s group made concessions that will mean more out-of-pocket for them, but many believe that the concessions were needed to get the Council on board with…
Read MoreKaukenas and Lavrinovic twins candidates for Lithuanian elections
If they will be elected, they will sit in Seimas (Lithuanian Parliament). Romanov is the owner of Zalgiris Kaunas, the team where the three will play next season.
Read MorePatrick Ewing declines Knicks’ offer to coach D-League affiliate
Patrick Ewing has rejected an offer from the New York Knicks to become head coach of the Erie BayHawks of the D-League. Ewing is currently without a job for the 12-13 season after being an assistant coach for several seasons with the Orlando Magic. Ewing interviewed for the Charlotte Bobcats’ head coaching position in June.
Read MoreThe Brazilian Basketball League to begin at the end of November
The Brazilian Basketball League will start at the end of November. There will be a record 18 teams participating in the league. The historic news was recently announced by the league’s administration. The first round will begin on November 24th, the last round on the 6th of April. The playoffs will then commence on the 9th of…
Read MorePhoenix Suns looking for gorilla
The Phoenix Suns have a job opening, and landing it will be harder than actually making the team. After all, the roster has room for 13 players. There is only one Suns Gorilla. The responsibilities and qualifications are extensive: The ideal candidate needs to have a college degree and two years’ experience in a similar…
Read MoreCheshire Jets of the BBL under new ownership
The Cheshire Jets of the British Basketball League (BBL) has been sold to local businessman Haydn Cook who has taken over and is preparing for the season opener on Sept. 23rd. The team had announced in July that they were looking for new owners, which is when Cook stepped in. The organization release the following…
Read MoreRosen Barchovski resigns as Bulgaria’s National Team Coach
Rosen Barchovski has announced that after the final two games of the EuroBasket 2013 Qualification series that he will step down as the coach of the Bulgarian National Team. In a prepared statement, Barchovski stated that he will do everything possible to guide the squad to qualifying for the the EuroBasket 2013 Finals, but regardless…
Read MoreFIBA 3×3 Madrid Tips off today
The final FIBA 3×3 Masters event is set to tip off today at 15:00 (GMT +2) today in Madrid with 15 teams gunning for 12,000 Euros in prize money for the champions and a trip to Miami, FL for the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Final. The second place team will take home a cool 5,000…
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