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Overseas Hoops: Virtus Bologna adds Nico Mannion

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After his rookie NBA season, Nico Mannion is taking his game to Virtus. By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Virtus Bologna signed former Golden State Warriors guard Nico Mannion, the club announced. After his rookie NBA season, Mannion is returning to his home country to join the reigning Italian League champions and one of the top EuroCup contenders. “Since the beginning of the transfer season, Nico was one of the most important goals and the negotiations to get him to play were ongoing for several weeks,” Virtus CEO Luca Baraldi said, per the club. His…

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Overseas Hoops: Usman Garuba reportedly reaches buyout agreement with Real Madrid

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Garuba is set to pay for his three million euros buyout in installments By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net Usman Garuba has reached an agreement with Real Madrid to pay the €3M buyout clause on his contract and is ready to join the Houston Rockets, as it was reported by Marca. Per the report, Garuba will pay the contract termination clause in installments. The 19-year-old Spanish big was selected with the 23rd overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Rockets and is ready to leave Madrid for the first time in his career. A EuroLeague Rising Star for…

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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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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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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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Bright Orange Nike Court Legacy now available

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This iteration of the Nike Court Legacy sports an orange and canvas leather uppers with sail leather Swooshes adorning the lateral and medial sides. Vintage branding on the tongue and sail laces rounds out the look of upper. Below the aforementioned upper resides a sail black-striped sail midsole and gum rammer outsole. This Nike Court Legacy is available at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a $65 sticker price. Nike Court Legacy Orange/Gum Light Brown-Sail DJ1999-800 $65

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This upcoming triple collaboration between Nike, Sacai along with Fragment Design sports a blue mesh upper overlaid with obsidian suede. White Double Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides , with the double-element feature carrying over to the tongues and on the rear heel. Below this upper resides a white and blue double midsole with text on the white portion as well as a obsidian rubber waffle outsole. The Fragment x Sacai x Nike LDWaffle is planned to make its retail debut later this summer at nike.com and select retail…

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Wrestling Legend “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton passes at 62

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From Ben Flanagan at al.com Bobby Eaton, a professional wrestling star born in Alabama, has passed away. He was 62. Eaton’s sister Debbie Eaton Lewis announced the news on Facebook. A cause of death is not yet known. A Huntsville native, Eaton (left) also formed one half of The Midnight Express, first with fellow Alabama native Dennis Condrey and then with Stan Lane, managed by Jim Cornette. Eaton debuted in 1976 and would later work tag teams with other WWE notables like Koko B. Ware and “Lord” Steven Regal. He…

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Charlotte Hornets reportedly interested in Lauri Markkanen

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The Hornets have emerged as a potential suitor for Lauri Markkanen. By Eurohoops teams at eurohoops.net/  info@eurohoops.net Lauri Markkanen is a restricted free agent and the Chicago Bulls can match any offer sheet he may sign with an other team. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Charlotte Hornetsis one club that is strongly interested in potentially presenting an offer sheet to the Finnish forward. Markkanen, as all other restricted free agents, may sign an offer sheet as early as this Friday (6/8). In 2020-21, Markkanen averaged 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds in 25.8…

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Team USA defeats Australia 97-78 to advance to gold medal game

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From nba.com: > Box score | Photos Semifinal: USA 97, Australia 78 Team USA erased a 15-point first-half deficit to secure a commanding semifinal victory and a spot in the gold medal game. The United States will face the winner of Slovenia-France, while Australia will take on the losing team in that matchup for bronze. Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant led Team USA with a game-high 23 points and Phoneix Suns guard Devin Booker added 20. Patty Mills, who recently signed with the Nets, led Australia with 15 points. Despite shooting a…

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