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Zalgiris beat Neptunas 90-70, take LKL title
Zalgiris Kaunas have been crowned champions of Lithuania with a 90-70 win in Game 6 of the finals against Neptunas. Zalgiris take the series 4-2. After putting up a sterling fight through the opening five games of the series, Neptunas were out of gas by the time they took on reigning champions Zalgiris. The result […]
Limoges have use feeling all 1993 again
CSP Limoges secured a return to Euroleague by taking the Pro A title in France. Emmet Ryan is feeling awfully nostalgic about the former kings of European hoops returning to the top level. What were you doing in 1993? I was 12 so not a whole lot but it was a different time. This was […]
Euroleague season top 10 highlights…plus a few more
It’s been over a fortnight since the season ended but Euroleague has just posted it’s top 10 highlights of the season. For my money I’d flip two and one but I’m just happy they found room to fit in that play by Tyrese Rice in the CSKA game. Press play and enjoy.
The Ballin After: Blatt, Rice, and Ingles talk about Maccabi’s triumph
Emmet Ryan sends his final video dispatch from Milano as David Blatt, Tyrese Rice, and Joe Ingles talk about Maccabi Tel Aviv Euroleague triumph.
Final Four: Maccabi beat Real Madrid 98-86 in OT to become champions of Euroleague 2013/14
Rarely has a title game at any level seen so many lead changes as Maccabi Tel Aviv and Real Madrid served up a thriller at the Assago Forum in Milano. Emmet Ryan reports on an all-time classic Euroleague final. It took them a little longer to fill the arena than Friday night but once again […]
Final Four: Barcelona beat CSKA Moscow 93-78 in third place game
It’s the game nobody wants to play in and few want to watch but at least it featured a milestone for Juan Carlos Navarro and quality minutes for Mario Hezonja. After the devastation of defeat in Friday’s semi finals, CSKA Moscow and FC Barcelona trotted out for the Euroleague third/fourth place decider. A faint CSKA […]
Final Four movie…good job Euroleague
This is actually pretty great. Euroleague has put together a short film following all four Final Four teams through Thursday and Friday. Gives a great look inside the game and is really well produced. Take 9 minutes to check it out.
NIJT: Crvena Zvezda beat Real Madrid 55-42
Crvena Zvezda claimed the NIJT title for 2014, comfortably disposing of Real Madrid in Sunday’s final in Milano. Emmet Ryan reports. I had really planned on going to most of the NIJT this year. Unfortunately I slept in for three days straight. On the fourth and final day I got up on time, only to […]
Final Four: The Final preview
In just a few hours we will know who the champions of Euroleague for the 2013/14 season are. Real Madrid are the favourites but Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv will have the crowd on their side. Emmet Ryan makes his call. The dramatic finish to Maccabi’s semi final win over CSKA Moscow was incredible. The Israelis […]
The Ballin After: Blatt on that miracle
Emmet Ryan looks back on Real Madrid’s dominant display against Barcelona and we hear from David Blatt about Maccabi’s miracle against CSKA.
Final Four: Real blast Barca 100-62
Matching the hysterics, both on the court and amongst the fans, of the first game was always going to be a challenge for El Clasico. Even combined, the fanbases of Real and Barca were dwarfed by the now recovering Maccabi support. The Real support, situated mostly to the left of the upper press tribune, did […]
Final Four: Maccabi pull off a miracle 68-67
It may be a neutral site but make no mistake, this was a home game for Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv. Their fans started arriving over five hours before opening tip and once they were allowed inside, the Forum became a sea of blue and gold. From the press tribune high above the court, all three […]