The basketball world got a glimpse of a future superstar on Thursday night. It wasn’t a long one, but just enough to whet the appetite. Star Turkish star prospect Enes Kanter made his Euroleague debut for Fenerbahce. For those who don’t know of him … he is only 16 years old.
Entries from October 31st, 2008
Welcome to the future - starring Enes Kanter
October 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Euroleague - Eurocup, heinnews
Tags: Enes Kanter·Euroleague
Dave’s Friday Rant and Predictions
October 31st, 2008 · 2 Comments · MLB, NBA, NFL, heinnews
Well, it’s just about weekend and time to let off some steam. First off, I have to tip my hat to the Philadelphia Phillies. As a Cubs fan, that is very hard to do. But I suppose at least the championship is in National League hands. But what’s with all the “PH” headlines - [...]
New Photo Caption Contest Oct. 30-Nov 16
October 30th, 2008 · 31 Comments · Photo Caption Contest, heinnews
Welcome to the second edition of the heinnews.com Photo Caption Contest!!!
This is your chance to win prizes. Just take a look at the picture and write a caption. If the bosses at heinnews.com like your caption the best, then you win.
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J.R. Speaks … Steelers, BCS and Larry Johnson
October 29th, 2008 · 5 Comments · College Football, JR Holden, NFL
Let’s get right into it with American Football. How about my Steelers last weekend at home against the Giants. I am a big Steelers fan and the way we played offensively was awful.
Can Maradona Win At All?
October 29th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Football - Soccer
Talk about pressure? How much of it will football legend Diego Maradona face after taking over as head coach of the Argentina national team? And can he even win at all?
Say it ain’t so Greg
October 29th, 2008 · No Comments · NBA, heinnews
A little over a year ago I called my good Portland Trail Blazers friend and he answered the phone with the comment - Coach, I’m trying to remember as best I can - “If you say ‘Microfracture knee surgery’ then you’re going to need Microfracture surgery on your face.
Well, a sprained foot for Greg Oden [...]
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Winner of Photo Caption Contest Oct 15-26
October 28th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Photo Caption Contest
Congratulations to FrankFuhrig as the winner of the first heinnews.com Photo Caption Contest!!! Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest. It was certainly fun. And look for the next contest later this week.
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49ers boss Singletary right in calling out Davis
October 28th, 2008 · No Comments · NFL, heinnews
As a long-time Chicago Bears fan there was a part of me really excited to see that former linebacker star Mike Singletary was hired as head coach for the San Francisco 49ers.
And as a fan of solid fundamentals and discipline in sports, I was even more excited to see Singletary bash his highly-paid tight end [...]
Simon says: Celtics still need Posey replacement
October 28th, 2008 · No Comments · NBA, Simon Wilkinson
The Boston Celtics open their title defense tonight (Tuesday) against the Cleveland Cavaliers as favourites to come out of the Eastern Conference once again next spring in a bid to repeat.
J.R. speaks …
October 27th, 2008 · 10 Comments · JR Holden
Hey, I am JR Holden currently playing basketball for CSKA Moscow. I have been in Europe for 11 years and 7 of them right here in Moscow, Russia. I started in Latvia, then to Belgium for 2 years, a quick year stop in Athens Greece and then to my second home now, Moscow, Russia. I [...]
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