Open season in more ways than one
Fans are back and rosters look different, Euroleague’s return to normality might well be the most open season in years Before we get carried away, yes, I fully expect CSKA Moscow to be in Berlin come the end of the season. That has little to do with their roster, which is quite fun and we’ll […]
FCS Rankings – Sam Houston and James Madison are Leading the Preseason Poll
FCS football is back after a 2020-2021 spring season that was spectacular. But that is not all – the first 25 divisions were ranked, and Sam Houston is on top of them, with 1228 points in total. Here are the first five ones, so you know who to keep an eye on if you wish […]
NFTs and Basketball: Slam Dunk or Worthless Junk?
Here’s an (almost) philosophical question for any NBA fan: What if you could own “The Block”? By The Block, we are referring to one of the most iconic moments in basketball history – when LeBron James’ seemingly materialised out of thin air to block a layup shot by Andre Iguodala in Game 5 of the […]
What a return to international qualification would look like for Ireland
With the men taking gold in Dublin and silver for the women in Cyprus at the 2021 FIBA European Championships for Small Countries, Emmet Ryan explains what a return to the main international qualification pool would look like for Ireland Two things to bear in mind before we get to the nitty gritty. No formal […]
Carroll efficient as Ireland crush Gibraltar
John Carroll waited long enough to get his chance to play competitive hoops for Ireland. Now that he’s got it, he’s determined to stay unbeaten in competitive action while wearing a green jersey for as long as possible. Emmet Ryan watched him as Ireland moved to 3-0 at the FIBA European Championships for Small Countries […]
Top 5 Best Dual College American Football/Basketball Programs In The US
The world of University sports in the United States is one where tradition is almost above all. While there are schools that excel in American football, always being at the top of all the most important college football odds lists, they sometimes flounder when it comes to basketball. On the other hand, there are schools […]
The little guys that do
Watching Malta take on Gibraltar at the FIBA European Championships for Small Countries, Emmet Ryan saw the spirit that makes this tournament special It was Gibraltar’s tournament opener and, whatever else, they weren’t going to go down quietly. From the off their bench was loud and into it, to a point that they clearly rubbed […]
Small countries but a big deal
Ireland opened their account on night one of the FIBA European Championships for Small Countries by winning a lively encounter over Andorra. Emmet Ryan would have settled for a damp squib of a game, he was just happy to be back courtside in person. The second half of Malta’s win over San Marino was well […]
New York is ready for sports betting
Whether you go Mets/Nets/Jets/Isles or Yankees/Knicks/Giants/Rangers, New York sports fans know plenty about pain and a little bit about success when it comes to rooting for their pro teams. Now, they get to make it more than just a vicarious experience as sports betting in New York is becoming a reality, with sportsbooks such as […]
The long wait for something real
Ireland’s senior sides return to competitive action for the first time in three years this summer. With the women’s European championships for small countries tipping off in Nicosia on 20 July and the men’s a few weeks later in Dublin, Emmet Ryan spoke with Dayna Finn and Ciaran Roe of the Irish senior teams about […]
The Nets train somehow still holds NBA betting value
It says a lot about the historic troubles of the remaining field in the NBA playoffs that even those at the top of the ladder look far from sure things. That will provide nervy moments for fans but serious opportunities for bettors. The Brooklyn Nets lead the latest championship odds but, at +110, they aren’t […]
Pau proves he’s not here to make up the numbers
Pau Gasol’s return to Barcelona may have been a marriage of convenience but he showed against Olimpia Milano that he didn’t sign just to get in shape. He is home to win. Emmet Ryan on how Pau showed he’d shed his rust when Barcelona really needed it Let’s not pretend Pau Gasol plans to play […]
Micic shines as Efes squeak home
After his Anadolu Efes team hit some bumps in the playoff series with Real Madrid, Vasilije Micic did all he could to ensure they’d leave no doubt against CSKA Moscow. It didn’t quite go to plan but Efes survived to get their shot at the big one. Emmet Ryan on how the Serbian proved his […]