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Bogdanovic shines as Fenerbahce turn Real into roadkill
This was one of those ‘oh I’m here’ moments from Bogdan Bogdanovic and it didn’t get lost amid the rout Fenerbahce inflicted on Real Madrid, writes Emmet Ryan It is not a stretch if you didn’t think Bogdan Bogdanovic was the best or most influential man in a Fenerbahce jersey tonight. There were plenty of […]
Fener’s lust to be more than winners
Fenerbahce’s win tonight over Real Madrid wasn’t just about going 1-0 up in their playoff series, it was about the Istanbul club showing that they are now the power and everyone else better show some respect Galway Bay is a damn good brewery and it’s just lost its head brewer. Chris Treanor is off to […]
Doncic shines, Rivers reassures, but Madrid have Real worries
Luka Doncic more than held his own against CSKA Moscow in Round 2 of Euroleague but Real are clearly still far from fixed, writes Emmet Ryan There were upsides for Real Madrid in Moscow. KC Rivers looked like he had slotted right back into the role he left in the summer, picking his shots well […]
Quick notes on Game 1 between Real Madrid and Bauru
The first leg of the Intercontinental Cup clash between Real Madrid and Bauru took place last night with the Brazilians winning 91-90. Emmet Ryan stayed up late to watch No rest for the wicked Several of Real’s stars were playing this game just 5 nights removed from EuroBasket. With celebrations and transatlantic flights to deal […]
Early look at Euroleague betting
With just over three weeks to go until the start of the new Euroleague season, Emmet Ryan casts an eye over what the sports books are saying about the upcoming season The champs are here but really? Really? Look, my early pick to win it all in Berlin next May is probably going to be […]
Euroleague Transfers Table 2015-16
EUROLEAGUE TRANSFERS 2015/2016 Updated: It is finally here and back after a two-season hiatus, BallinEurope’s Euroleague Transfer Table. NB: Please note that only names in bold are officially confirmed transfers. Others listed are rumours published by various media or online discussion forums. SPAIN Arrivals Departures Under contract Real Madrid Guillermo Hernangomez (Sevilla) Jeff Taylor (Charlotte […]
Pablo Laso’s the treble as Real sweep Barca 3-0 in ACB Finals
Pablo Laso will finally hold his head high, even if he prefers to bury it in his chest. Emmet Ryan on how Real Madrid’s 85-90 win in the Palau Blaugrana was about more than beating Barcelona Sergio Llull and Jaycee Carroll, two men who had felt every blow with him, locked up the treble for […]
Llull’s versatility makes him appealing to the Rockets
Real Madrid could complete the treble with a win in Barcelona on Wednesday night but it could be the last time Sergio Llull suits up for Los Blancos if the Rockets get their way. Emmet Ryan on why Houston are keen on the Spanish guard Sergio Llull really picked the right weekend to go absolutely […]
First quarter onslaught gives Real Madrid 2-0 lead in ACB Finals
Real Madrid took a 2-0 lead in the Liga Endesa Finals on the back of a 31-10 first frame as they routed Barcelona in the Barclaycard Centre Every now and again, Real Madrid remind you what they can do when they really want to hurt a team. Los Blancos started 8 of 8 from three, […]
Rudy Fernandez powers Real Madrid to 1-0 lead in ACB Finals
Rudy Fernandez showed why he is the ACB’s highest-paid player on Friday as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 78-72 in Game 1 of the ACB finals, writes Austin Green On a night when Mario Hezonja wore his killer instinct on his shooting sleeve, Rudy — well-known for his flair and his flops — carried Real Madrid […]
Real Madrid end 20 year famine to win Euroleague title
Real Madrid survived a third quarter charge by Olympiacos and shut down Vassilis Spanoulis to end a 20 year wait and win the Euroleague title for 2014/15. Emmet Ryan reports from the Barclaycard Centre. Whatever amount of Real and Olympiacos fans were in the house on Friday, their numbers had clearly surged for this one. […]
Aranitovic shines but Real hang on to win Adidas NGT
An impressive crowd was on hand to watch the best young players in Europe do battle as Real Madrid beat Crvena Zvezda 73-70 in a thoroughly entertaining final of the Adidas NGT. A year ago this was a slaughter. The same two teams met in the final in Milano, when it was called the NIJT, […]