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Arecibo in BSN finals, awaits opponent
The Capitanes de Arecibo have reached the finals of the Puerto Rico BSN after crushing Pirates de Qubradillas 100-79 in Game 5 their semifinals match-up. Arecibo is now 8-1 in their post-season run and look like strong contenders for this season’s title. They also finished atop of the league at the end of the regular…
Read MoreNBA free agency frenzy simmers down
It was a busy weekend as far as NBA free agency was concerned. LeBron James’ decision to “come home” to the Cleveland Cavaliers was the first domino to fall and soon after teams and players quickly made their moves. James shrewdly signed a two-year contract with the Cavs worth $42 million, giving him both financial…
Read MoreEuroleague 2014/2015 draw
The stage has been set and the draw for the Euroleague 2014/2015 has been made, with another season of continental excitement in the offing. Clubs from nations the length and breadth of Europe will compete in the tournament with only one being able to claim the ultimate accolade of Euroleague 2014/2015 champion. The 23 team…
Read MoreGuangxi reaches the Chinese NBL final
Game 2 of the Chinese NBL semi-finals saw the Guangxi Rhinos progress to the finals with a road victory over Chongqing Fly Dragon. The narrow 87-88 win meant that the Rhinos swept the best of three semi-finals series to book a place in finals run. In the other Game 2 contest Jiangsu Tongxi defeated the…
Read MoreTitanes del Licey tie LNB finals
The Dominican Republic LNB finals series is all square once again as Titanes Del Licey defeated Metros de Santiago 80-75 to tie the series at 2-2. The home success came in Game 4 of the title run as both franchises duked it out once again. Titanes Del Licey vs. Metros de Santiago, 80-75 Titanes got…
Read MorePhilippine Governors’ Cup Finals goes to Game 5
Philippines – The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters came away with a 88-79, Game-4 win over the San Mig Coffee Mixers in the Philippine Governors’ Cup Finals. The decisive fifth and final game of the series is set for July 9th. If Rain or Shine can manage to pull off another upset over San Mig for…
Read MoreSophomores shine in Orlando Summer League
Over the weekend the annual Orlando Summer League (July 5-11) 2014 kicked off. Participating teams consist of players who have been in the league three years or less. In the first two days of action sophomores have shined and come up with some impressive performances. Not to be completely outdone more than a few rookies…
Read MoreBahamas wins 7th CBC Championship
The most successful country in the history of the CBC Championship retained the crown in 2014 as the Bahamas defeated Cuba 64-74 in the final. Throughout the final day of the competition all the other positions were also settled. Cuba vs. Bahamas, 64-74 The Bahamas was chasing a record 7th CBC Championship title, while Cuba…
Read MoreNew Zealand NBL final set
The final two teams of the New Zealand NBL have been decided as both the Pacific Jewellers Saints and the Payroll Hawks won their semi-final games. The two best teams of the Regular Season (the Hawks finished first, the Saints second) will now duke it out in the final to be played July 5th. PJ…
Read MoreTijuana ties CIBACOPA Finals series 3-3
The Mexican CIBACOPA Finals series is going to the wire after Zonkeys de Tijuana evened the title series by defeating Caballeros de Culiacan in Game 6. The franchise needed overtime to pick up the 86-80 victory though as Culiacan pushed in its pursuit of the title. Indeed, Tijuana trailed by nine points after thirty minutes…
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