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Ventspils wins inaugural Latvian/Estonian League title
Ventspils made history on Saturday night, after defeating VEF Riga in the Finals (102-80) to earn the inaugural Latvian/Estonian League title. In the clash between the two teams from Latvia, Rihards Lomazs led the winners with 26 points and claimed the Final Four MVP award. Maris Gulbis (12 points) and Ingus Jakovics (18 points) also…
Read MoreOlympiacos Walks Out in Greek Club Semis
Trouble is afoot in Greek basketball right now. Two Titans of the sport, Olympiacos Piraeus and Panathinaikos Athens faced off in the semi-finals of the ongoing Greek Cup on Thursday. However, much to the chagrin of fans in attendance at the Olympic stadium in Athens, the game ended abruptly with Olympiacos leaving the court and…
Read MoreLuka Doncic Gives Mavs Limitless Possibilities
It’s undeniable at this point. Luka Doncic is simply playing at another level and has clearly separated himself from the rest of the 2018 NBA Draft Class. He’s a once-in-a-generation kind of player, racking new professional milestones and setting NBA records in recent games. On January 21st, the 19-year-old Slovenian Sensation became the second-youngest player…
Read MoreNikola Jokic is an NBA MVP candidate
Nikola Jokic made another stellar performance on Saturday night and led the Denver Nuggets past the Charlotte Hornets (123-110). The “Joker” finished the game with a season-high 39 points, on 16/29 shooting. He also had 12 rebounds, six assists and three steals. Paul Millsap and Gary Harris stood out for the Nuggets as well, with…
Read MoreDid Basketball Originate From The Mayans?
Dr. James Naismith is the founder of Basketball. The origin of basketball is a story known by several fans throughout the world. We all know that. His game combined elements of several popular sports of that time. Since then, his game became popular and is played worldwide. However, what if there was another game that…
Read MorePanathinaikos and the Pavlos Giannakopoulos era
Panathinaikos will host a tournament to honor the memory of the legendary owner, Pavlos Giannakopoulos, who passed away in June. Fenerbahce, Maccabi Tel-Aviv, and Khimki will participate in the event, which will take place on Thursday and Friday (27-28 September). Many athletes and executives from Panathinaikos football and volleyball teams will be present in the event.…
Read MoreDr. James Naismith, the founder of Basketball
Who Invented Basketball? Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian physical educator, created basketball in 1891. Today Basketball is the second most popular sport on the planet (after football, or “soccer”). In a way, it has its own culture. Its own language, style, and community. Basketball is a phenomenon that brings people of different cultures together. All…
Read MoreManu Ginobili Announces Retirement
Manu Ginobili (198 cm) is calling it a career after 16 seasons in the NBA and has announced his retirement from basketball. He is a 41-year-old Argentinian-Italian international player who has won four NBA Championships with the San Antonio Spurs. Ginobili, who is widely regarded as the best basketball player to come from Latin America,…
Read MoreThe ultimate basketball database
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Read MoreNBA Partners With MGM Resorts
The NBA is now the first major sports league in the U.S. to officially partner with a sportsbook operator after partnering with MGM Resorts. They are the largest casino operators in the world and will be the official and exclusive gaming partners of the NBA and WNBA. Both the details and the value of the…
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