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Why I’m #Bald4Boobs
Every day this month I’m shaving my head for breast cancer awareness. I deliberately don’t want your money, I want your attention. The name sounds a tad awful. That’s the point. #Bald4Boobs is about getting you to ask why. It’s about getting you to talk. Specifically it’s about getting men to talk about it. If […]
Germany: Bayern contain Stockton, Bamberg rolls, Ulm squeeze it out
It was a busy night in the Bundesliga and FC Bayern maintained their perfect record with a comfortable 95-71 win at Ludwigsburg. Bayern didn’t stop Mike Stockton but they managed to contain the new favourite son of Ludwigsburg. Stockton scored 12 points, picked up 3 rebounds, and had 3 assists but this was well short […]
Spain: Real Madrid roll to Supercopa title – Highlights
Liga Endesa champions Real Madrid added the Supercopa title over the weekend with wins over Bilbao Basket and FC Barcelona. Here’s what you might have missed. Jaycee Carroll led a rain of threes for Real Madrid in Friday’s semi-final win over Bilbao. The Liga Endesa champions went deep early and often, crushing their opponents 100-61. […]
Ballineurope goes #Bald4Boobs to fight breast cancer
For the last seven months BiE’s editor grew his hair with one purpose in mind. Getting rid of the lot. Watch Emmet get his head shaved to kick off the #Bald4Boobs campaign.
The beginning…
Why is BiE’s editor standing like a dope with his mop flowing in the wind? All will be revealed on Tuesday.
EuroBasket: Stars of the future on display at Under 18 All Star game
Before today’s 2014 FIBA World Cup qualification decider in Ljubjana, the Under 18 All Star game showcased some of the continent’s new talents. As always, young players look more polished in highlights. Poland’s Damian Jezke (Rosa Radom, #65 in DraftExpress 1995 international rankings) led the victorious Blue team with 13 points. Serbia’s Nikola Jokic (Mega […]
Greetings from your new editor
Is change weird and scary? Well maybe but don’t worry, it won’t be this time. Before I introduce myself, let me assure all readers of one thing: Os isn’t leaving. The man who has been the voice of Ballineurope.com for the past five years will still write regularly for the site just less often than […]
The Doping Question: Substances in Sport
“Doping.” It’s an emotionally-laden word in the sports world, most recently evinced on this side of the Atlantic during the Greek League championship series, where accusations flew, nothing was proven and nothing remained except a few fines and bad feelings. Contributor Melissa Hathaway takes a brief look at the complex issue…
The Amazing Spiderman: He got game
This one’s semi-viral, so you may have seen it already. If not, do check out the Amazing Spiderman (Who is this mysterious webslinger, anyway?) playing some serious one-on-one streetball. Let’s see Bruce Wayne do this… Shout out to heinnews for the tip!
Summertime: BiE on brief vacation
Well, it’s dead of summer in Europe and residents now what that means: long vacation time! BallinEurope is in the ‘States at present — to do my bit in settling the NBA lockout (not) — but new posts will be back beginning this weekend. Just so you know…
Happy New Year, and best wishes to all in 2010
Ball in Europe thanks all its readers for joining us in 2009 and wishes you a Happy New Year! Alternatively … gëzuar vitin e ri, shnorhavor nor tari, urte berri on, З новым годам, sretna nova godina, честита нова година, bon any nou, sretna nova godina, šťastný nový rok, godt nytår, gelukkig Nieuwjaar, head uut […]
Finnish basketball phenomenon conquering the net
After Petteri Koponen and Hanno Möttölä, a new basketball prodigy from the North is currently making his way forth with giant steps. BallinEurope.com exclusively presents Hans von Blumenstock, who is already considered the Finnish version of Michael Jordan.