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Interview of the Week - Oct. 15: Hall of Fame basketball star Oscar Robertson

October 15th, 2009 · 1 Comment · European domestic leagues, FIBA basketball, Interviews/Interview of the Week, NBA, college basketball, heinnews

heinnews’ David Hein took some time at EuroBasket 2009 to talk to NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson as part of his induction into the FIBA Hall of Fame. They discussed entering the world basketball body’s Hall; if any player will ever average a triple double like he did in 1961-62; players going directly from [...]

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Simon says … NBA Playoffs – Conference Semi-finals Preview Pt. 2

May 5th, 2009 · No Comments · NBA, Simon Wilkinson, heinnews

EAST
(2) Boston Celtics v (3) Orlando Magic
Just 48 hours after concluding an epic opening round series against the Chicago Bulls, the Boston Celtics will face the Orlando Magic as they seek to extend their title defense.
The Celtics were pushed to the limit, needing seven games (and seven overtime periods over the course of the series, [...]

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Simon Says … NBA Playoffs Preview Part 2

April 19th, 2009 · No Comments · NBA, Simon Wilkinson, heinnews

The playoffs are now upon us. Here’s a look at the first round match-ups. Here are now a look at the matchups which start on Sunday.

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Interview of the Week - March 19: CSKA Moscow guard Trajan Langdon

March 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Euroleague - Eurocup, Interviews/Interview of the Week, JR Holden, MLB, NBA, college basketball, heinnews

Once again heinnews columnist J.R. Holden switched from player and writer to interviewer and caught up with CSKA Moscow teammate Trajan Langdon. They talked about personal goals, the number 21, being humbled by playing professional baseball, Aaron McKie and Eddie Jones, playing at Duke and life after basketball.

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Blair bullies Thabeet, run-and-gun Suns, World Cup 2010 tickets, Obama’s hoops moves

February 17th, 2009 · No Comments · European domestic leagues, Football - Soccer, MLB, NBA, Tennis, World Cup, college basketball, heinnews

DeJuan Blair and Pitt were too much for Hasheem Thabeet and UConn. Other news includes the Phoenix Suns returning to the run-and-gun; David Ortiz calling for a season ban for steroid-takers, Rafael Nadal, World Cup 2010 tickets, David Beckham and his romance with Milan and Obama with baseball and basketball.

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JR speaks … women’s basketball, Lakers and Cavs, Michael Phelps, and NBA question

February 13th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Euroleague Women, JR Holden, NBA, Olympics

I watched my first women’s basketball game this season on Saturday.  I only watched the second half but I watched CSKA play against Ekaterinburg.  They are two of the better teams in Europe and their both from Russia.  It was a good game for a half.  The half I didn’t see :-). 

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Steroids and A-Rod, Lakers and Spurs win, 2010 World Cup

February 9th, 2009 · No Comments · 2009 EuroBasket, European domestic leagues, Football - Soccer, MLB, NBA, World Cup, heinnews

The 2009 baseball spring training certainly promises to be a circus with Yankees star Alex Rodriguez having reportedly tested postive for steriods. In the meantime, the Lakers and Spurs beat the Cavs and Celtics respectively and new news on the 2010 World Cup.

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JR speaks … his Steelers winning Super Bowl XLIII, UConn’s Hasheem Thabeet, Lakers without Bynum

February 4th, 2009 · 3 Comments · JR Holden, NBA, NFL, college basketball

This year’s NFL Super Bowl was one of the best games of all-time. I will argue it’s one of the best of my lifetime. But many have said the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals played one of the greatest games in the Super Bowl history. There were so many great plays starting with

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Kaka turns down Man City, World Cup bidding heats up

January 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Cycling, Euroleague - Eurocup, Football - Soccer, MLB, NBA, NFL, Tennis, heinnews

Brazilian star midfielder Kaka turned down the riches offered by Manchester City to stay at AC Milan. And the bidding for the 2018 World Cup is already beginning to heat up.

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2008 - The Sports Year In Review

December 31st, 2008 · 2 Comments · 2008 Sports Year In Review, Boxing, College Football, Cycling, Euroleague - Eurocup, FIBA basketball, Football - Soccer, Formula One, Golf, Ice Hockey, MLB, NBA, NFL, Olympics, Tennis, Track and Field, college basketball, heinnews

With 2009 waiting to take over the calendar and offer sports fans thousands of beautiful, joyous, historic, tragic and glorious moments, here is a look back at the top 15 events of 2008.

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