February 2008 73
Euroleaue Top16 half-time
After last night’s games, the teams of each group played against each other. We all had our favorites with Panathinaikos, CSKA, Real Madrid and maybe Tau Ceramica. Let’s see what really happened: The only team without a win is Aris TT Bank from Greece in group E which is lead by Tau Ceramica who has […]
Team of heroes – NIKE goes Europe
The last 30 minutes or so I have been sitting here with an open mouth, not really knowing if I should believe what my eyes see. It is all about Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Overtime: after 45 minutes of discussion
In tonight’s Euroleague game between Fenerbahce Ülker and Lietuvos Rytas, something happened that I never saw. In fact, I did not see it either this time because the broadcast ended after the regular time. What happened?
UDATE 8:45pm: Rumors about Serbia and Efes Pilsen
I just got to the office and got some interesting news – well more or less rumors but I really want to let you all I know. It goes the rumor that the four players talked to their agents and got the advice to go on a plane and fly to Belgrade. I will make […]
Serbia crisis affects Euroleague
As Douglas Hamilton from Reuters reports, Serbia went back on the offensive over Kosovo’s independence on Sunday by blaming the United States for a crisis in the Balkans while its ally Russia accused the Americans of destroying “world order”. Three days after rioters in Belgrade attacked Western embassies and looted shops, Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav […]
Siena: Park your baby!
Seriously this is the headline – well almost: the newspaper Corriere di Siena writes: Babyparking is back! It first got a big smile out of me but after reading the article I understood the meaning: More great Basketball at PalaMensSana and it’s still worry-free for parents and children thanks to green-and-white Baby Parking. Run by […]
Euroleague Fantasy Challenge – what to do?
Another mediocre week for Euroleague Fantasy players across Europe, or so I have heard anyway. And judging by my own scores I’d say it is true. Is it me or have most Euroleague clubs and players lost their balance in the Top16 phase? Nothing goes as expected and planned anymore. For example I picked Petravicius […]
Euroleague SUPER WEDNESDAY!
The elections 2008 in the United States have their Super Tuesdays’ right now – the Euroleague has its Super Wednesday! Take a look at the match ups for the 3rd game day of the Top16’s: Montepaschi Siena – Panathinaikos Athens Olympiakos Piraeus – Zalgiris Kaunas Unicaja Malaga – CSKA Moscow Oh yes – I am […]
ULEB Cup Live Games tonight
It is always good to remember that you can follow Live Streams for free on the website of Eurosport. Tonight, once again, there will be two games of the Top32 Round that you can watch for free.
Euroleague tickets – for free!
As we told you after the first time we gave out Euroleague tickets – here we are again. Half way through the Top 16
What can we expect from Great-Britain?
Great -Britain and basketball is still two different worlds for a lot of traditional basketball fans. But they can be the surprise of a very open qualifying group for the 2009 Eurobasket.
Chris Kaman decision right around the corner
David Hein, who is following the German basketball for FIBA very closely talked again to the German national coach Dirk Bauermann about Chris Kaiman. David Hein: The news that center Chris Kaman of the Los Angeles Clippers had German great-grandparents made big news here in Germany. Is there anything new on the Kaman-front to report? […]