Category: Sports

Overseas Hoops: Panathinaikos taking a look at Patrick Patterson

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After becoming a free agent Patrick Patterson may seek overseas options for the next chapter of his career By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Panathinaikos OPAP is considering Patrick Patterson. He recently surfaced as a potential option for the Greens. The experienced forward is hoping for an NBA contract without ruling out a first trip outside the league. A possible move to the Greek powerhouse would be welcomed by head coach Dimitris Priftis. However, progress in talks remains extremely premature. Patterson, 32, has played in 768 NBA games since being selected…

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Large crowd welcomes Doncic and Slovenian national team home

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Slovenia superstar Luka Doncic discusses the bittersweet taste of fourth place in the Olympic Games By Johnny Askounis at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Slovenia competing in the Olympic Games basketball tournament for the first time ranked fourth. The fourth spot just shy of the podium practically means two defeats after entering the semifinals, which surely can’t be considered ideal, but fans stormed to the Ljubljana international airport to welcome Luka Doncic and his teammates on Sunday. “I want to thank everyone for staying up at night to support us,” said Doncic, relays Slovenian outlet…

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International Hoops: A new era is beginning

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International basketball still can’t challenge the dominance of the USA in the Olympics and that’s the big goal of a new generation of international stars By Aris Barkas at eurohoops.net / barkas@eurohoops.net Pau Gasol and Luis Scola have not officially retired from basketball (yet), however, both of them said goodbye to their national teams and couldn’t get a medal on their farewell tour. That’s the peak of the iceberg, as many more notable names like Joakim Noah, Felipe Reyes, Vassilis Spanoulis, Nikos Zisis, Fernando San Emeterio, Omri Casspi, Stratos Perperoglou, Thabo…

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Eurohoops: Health and safety guidelines causes Israeli league to postpone tip-off date

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The next season of Israel’s Winner League will tip off on 9 October, instead of 2 October By Johnny Askounis of eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net The opening round of the 2021-22 edition of Israel’s Winner League was postponed, the league announced Sunday. The next season was initially scheduled to start during the first weekend of October but was moved to the second. The latest health and safety guidelines issued with the Israeli government regarding the coronavirus pandemic leads to the required quarantine for foreign players entering the country and the start date…

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HOF Florida State University football coach Bobby Bowden passes at 91

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From Tyler Conway of B/R: Legendary Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden died Sunday. He was 91. Bowden was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer last month. “I’ve always tried to serve God’s purpose for my life, on and off the field, and I am prepared for what is to come,” Bowden said in a statement announcing his illness. “My wife Ann and our family have been life’s greatest blessing. I am at peace.” Bowden had been in declining health since being diagnosed with COVID-19 last October. One of the most decorated coaches in college…

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How and where to watch the August 7, 2021 BIG3 action

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From the BIG3: TUNE IN ON CBS ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH AT 12PM ET STREAMING LIVE AND FREE ON TRILLER AND FITE AT 2PM ET TRILLER’S FREE BIG3 BROADCAST WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH A COMPUTER, SMART PHONE, TABLET OR A SMART TV. THE BIG3 WEEK 6 WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE FREE FITE APPS ON APPLE TV, ANDROID TV, ROKU, AND AMAZON FIRE PREVIEW ALL SIX MATCHUPS BELOW GAME 1: TRI-STATE (3-2) VS BALL HOGS (3-2) CBS 12PM ET Tri-State lost a tightly contested matchup with Power in week 5 in Milwaukee. Tri-State had a…

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Olympic Hoops: Patrick Mills drops 42 as Australia takes home the bronze

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From nbl.com.au: He carried the flag for Australia at the opening ceremony in Tokyo and Patty Mills has made history by helping deliver the Boomers their first ever Olympic Games medal with a performance for the ages in a big win over Slovenia for the bronze medal. Mills was simply a man possessed at Tokyo’s Saitama Super Stadium on Saturday night to close the basketball tournament at the Olympic Games. At his fourth Olympics, he was not going to let Australia remain medalless in men’s basketball. The newly-signed Brooklyn Nets…

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Kawhi staying with Clippers

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When Los Angeles Clippers not only declined his player option speculation began to swirl that his time in Clipperland was coming to an end. It was also listed in addition to opting out when he would also take meetings with other teams. All the speculation, rumors ( and in some cases, wishful thinking) can now be shut down. According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Leonard is going to re-sign with the Clippers and terms are being worked out. Now while this is certainly great news for the Clippers organization and…

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Andre Iguodala signs with Warriors

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From Adam Wells of B\R Andre Iguodala has found a new home after agreeing to a deal with the Golden State Warriors.  Iguodala told Jonathan Abrams of the New York Timeshe intends to sign a one-year deal with the Warriors that will allow him to end his career with the franchise:  “Who would have thought I’d have the opportunity to go back to the place where I was able to have, whatever you want to call it, legacy years, in terms of the accomplishments, winning multiple championships, the relationships that I was able to build…

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