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Three Euroleague make-up games played on Tuesday
The penultimate week of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season got underway on Tuesday, with a trio of makeup games carrying major significance in the race for the playoffs. Panathinaikos OPAP Athens 83-95 Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv Maccabi continued its late EuroLeague Playoff push and came on the verge of punching a post-season ticket with…
Read MoreCrisis continues as Los Angeles Lakers stumble out of play-in position
The Los Angeles Lakers stumbled out of the play-in position after Tuesday night’s 128-110 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. It is the first time it has happened since the first week of the regular season, The Lakers trailed by as many as 37 points as Luka Doncic recorded a 30-point triple-double through the first three quarters (34 points, 12 rebounds,…
Read MoreIllawarra Hawks shock NBL leader Melbourne United
The Illawarra Hawks signaled their intentions of what their full capabilities are this NBL season by delivering an imposing 92-77 road win over the table-topping Melbourne United at John Cain Arena on Sunday. With South East Melbourne and Tasmania nipping at their heels, it was a vital win for the Hawks, and it moves them…
Read MoreNorth Carolina ends Saint Peter’s run and sets up final four clash with arch-rival Duke
North Carolina has ended Saint Peter’s dance after a 69-49 win. The Saint Peter’s Peacocks were the story of the NCAA Tournament. That’s because they are the first 15 seed to reach the Elite Eight. The Peacocks, whose 10-game win streak ended, moved the ball well and got plenty of good looks over the first…
Read MoreDuke Makes the Final Four in Coach K’s Last Season
Yesterday, No. 2 seed Duke defeated No. 4 seed Arkansas 78-69 to win the West Regional. That puts coach K (Mike Krzyzewski) in his 13th final four. Duke faced yet another elite defense on Saturday night in the Elite Eight, and the Blue Devils turned in another elite offensive performance as they cruised past Arkansas…
Read MoreSaint Peter’s becomes the first-ever No. 15 seed to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament
Saint Peter’s University, a small Jesuit school just outside New York City in New Jersey, continued to stun the sports world Friday with a 67-64 win over Purdue University. Saint Peter’s is only the third 15 seed in the men’s tournament history to advance to the Sweet Sixteen and the first ever to advance to…
Read MoreImportant milestones in Euroleague round 32
Whether reaching important milestones or staying alive, it was a big night for every winner in four games on Friday to close Round 32. AS Monaco 78-68 Bitci Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz Monaco improved its chances of reaching the playoffs – and eliminated a potential opponent in that race – by downing Baskonia by 78-68 at home…
Read MoreCedevita and Ulm clinch Eurocup playoff berths
The regular season is nearing its completion, and Wednesday of Round 16 saw Cedevita win to clinch a playoff berth. Ulm, which triumphed on Tuesday, also advanced thanks to Wednesday’s results. Frutti Extra Bursaspor 92-89 Valencia Basket Bursaspor took a big step towards reaching the playoffs by knocking off Valencia 92-89 at home in Group…
Read MoreThree games complete Euroleague Round 31
Zalgiris Kaunas 68-72 LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne ASVEL snapped an eight-game losing streak by topping Zalgiris 68-72 on the road. Elie Okobo led the winners with 21 points, including three clutch threes in the fourth quarter, and teenager Victor Wembanyama posted 14 points and five blocks. Edgaras Ulanovas paced Zalgiris with 15 points, and Arturas Milaknis…
Read MoreLoyola New Orleans wins NAIA title
Loyola of New Orleans, a team without a home gymnasium for much of the season, has a new banner to hang in the rafters of its renovated arena. The No. 1 overall seed Wolf Pack blew past second-seeded Talladega (Alabama) 71-56 and claimed the 84th NAIA men’s basketball championship on Tuesday night in a meeting…
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