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83 internationals from 35 countries on NBA opening day 2009-10 rosters

October 28th, 2009 · No Comments · African basketball, FIBA basketball, NBA, heinnews

The National Basketball Association remains one of the most international leagues in U.S. sports. Making the rosters of the 30 NBA teams were 83 players from 35 countries outside the United States. France have the most NBA players with 10 while Europe tops all continents with 52 players.

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Simon says … NBA Playoffs – Conference Semi-finals Preview Pt. 1

May 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · NBA, Simon Wilkinson, heinnews

(2) Denver Nuggets v (6) Dallas Mavericks
This should be an entertaining series for any fan of the ‘old guard’.
With the San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Hornets and Utah Jazz all bowing out in the first round, we won’t get to see young star point guards Tony Parker, Chris Paul and Deron Williams battle it out [...]

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Simon Says … NBA Playoffs Preview Part 1

April 18th, 2009 · No Comments · NBA, Simon Wilkinson, heinnews

The playoffs are now upon us. Without Kevin Garnett, experts say it makes the outcome a lot more predictable (Cavaliers v Lakers in the finals). Still, let’s not get carried away and look too far ahead! Here’s a look at the first round match-ups. This is a breakdown of the series which start on Saturday.

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Friday’s Predictions - Nov. 28

November 28th, 2008 · No Comments · College Football, Football - Soccer, Friday Predictions, German BBL, NBA, NFL, college basketball, heinnews

Taking a look at the schedules of sporting events over the weekend there are quite a few very intriguing match-ups. German sports will be our first stop this week.

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Curry-Griffin match-up early NCAA delight

November 18th, 2008 · No Comments · MLB, NBA, college basketball, heinnews

Okay, Oklahoma forward Blake Griffin will not match up one-on-one against Davidson point guard Stephen Curry in their teams’ showdown Tuesday night in Normon, Oklahoma. But this contest between two Top 21 teams is an absolute early season highlight.

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