Ricky Rubio showed once again why he is considered one of Europe’s biggest young stars as he sliced and diced his way through his former team, DKV Joventut in Spanish ACB league action to the tune of 10 assists in 21 minutes.
NBA boss Stern: NBA in Europe may not come under my watch
October 27th, 2009 · Euroleague - Eurocup, NBA, heinnews
Any time NBA commissioner David Stern makes a comment about the NBA coming to Europe, it makes big headlines throughout the European basketball scene. This time around, Stern says an NBA division in Europe may not come into being while he is in office. He also talks about the competition for which teams would take part in the NBA. [Read more →]
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German Bundesliga in favor of salary cap, but not on their own
October 23rd, 2009 · Bundesliga, Football - Soccer, Sports Business, heinnews
Leaders of Germany’s top football Bundesliga clubs see a salary cap as a way to stop the exploding costs of player contracts. But they do not want to go it alone, hoping that UEFA will push for a European-wide cap. [Read more →]
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Interview of the Week - October 22: German and Brose Baskets Bamberg center Tibor Pleiss
October 22nd, 2009 · 2009 EuroBasket, Euroleague - Eurocup, European domestic leagues, FIBA Europe Youth Tournaments, FIBA basketball, German BBL, Interviews/Interview of the Week, NBA, heinnews
heinnews’ David Hein took a trip up to Bamberg to talk to young German basketball national team center Tibor Pleiss from Brose Baskets Bamberg. They discussed Pleiss’s eventful summer; what he learned from playing against players like Sofoklis Schortsanitis; the insolvency of Köln 99ers; Germany’s new regulations for German players; and the NBA as a goal for the future. [Read more →]
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Oldenburg missing Gardner for Euroleague opener
October 20th, 2009 · Euroleague - Eurocup, German BBL, heinnews
Euroleague sporting bet Fantasy Challenge players beware: Point guard Jason Gardner will miss EWE Baskets Oldenburg’s opening Euroleague contest at Asseco Prokom as the American will not even travel to Poland with a back injury. [Read more →]
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European 2010 World Cup Play-Offs Set
October 19th, 2009 · Football - Soccer, Interviews/Interview of the Week, World Cup, heinnews
The ties for the final four 2010 World Cup spots are set as Europe’s four Play-Offs were drawn on Monday. Bosnia-Herzegovina battle Portugal in perhaps the most fascinating match-up while former World Cup champions France take on Ireland, 2004 European champions Greece play Ukraine and Russia will tackle Slovenia. [Read more →]
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Super Six boxing tour starts with thriller
October 19th, 2009 · Boxing, heinnews
The Super Six World Boxing Classic opened with a thrilling fight as “King” Arthur Abraham knocked out Jermain Taylor with six seconds left in the 12th and final round to win the first bout of the 18-month super middleweight tournament. [Read more →]
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Young strikers Alan Kardec (Brazil) and Dominic Adiyiah (Ghana)
October 16th, 2009 · African football, Brazil Football, FIFA U20 World Cup, Football - Soccer, World Cup, heinnews
Tonight there is the final of the U20 FIFA World Cup, pitting four-time champions Brazil against up-start Ghana, who are appearing in their third U20 final. There are a number of top talents for both sides but two of the biggest are Brazilian Alan Kardec and Dominic Adiyiah of Ghana. Here a look at both of them. [Read more →]
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