Ireland impress in qualifier win over Cyprus
Ireland’s first step in the long, long, road to FIBA EuroBasket 2025 ended in success with an impressive victory away to Cyprus. Emmet Ryan watched the game from a Starbucks rather than Nicosia but still got his report in shortly after the buzzer Whatever fear that Ireland would be walking into hostile territory was dispelled […]
Raptors betting just got a lot more interesting
There has never been a bad time to take an interest in the Toronto Raptors, even at their lowest they were intriguing, but a change in Canada has made them far more fascinating. With single-game sports betting now legal in Ontario, Canada, fans and those with any interest in the Toronto Raptors now have more […]
Kyrie’s absence has a huge impact on NBA betting
The route to back to back NBA Championships looks an awful lot easier for the Milwaukee Bucks following the news that Kyrie Irving won’t be playing for the Brooklyn Nets for the foreseeable future It’s a unique issue but one that had only one answer that was ever going to make sense. If Kyrie Irving […]
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 […]
Tough draws for both Irish national teams
Ireland hasn’t participated in EuroBasket qualification for men or women since 2009 and the draws for both the men and women’s sides will prove tough tests Started from the bottom, now we’re here. Started from the bottom, now the whole team here, or teams technically in this case. After gold for the men and silver […]
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 […]
And you will know them by the trail of dead
Nobody was expecting a close run thing between Ireland and San Marino but the sheer barbarity the hosts put on display in the opening quarter set the tone for an utter rout. Emmet Ryan witnessed the carnage up close The first few days of action had shown that San Marino appeared to be the weakest […]
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 […]