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Kobe Bryant killed in a helicopter crash at age 41
NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday morning when his private helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California. There were nine people on board, and nobody survived the crash. His wife Vanessa was not among those on board. TMZ Sports was the first to report the shocking news. Kobe Bryant used a helicopter to travel for years. Even…
Read MoreReal Madrid suffers third straight loss in the EuroLeague
Real Madrid lost to the league leaders Anadolu Efes at home (75-80) and suffered their third straight loss in the EuroLeague. It was a late thriller at the Wizink Center in Madrid, where the “Whites” came back from a nine-point deficit early in the fourth quarter (55-64). Yet, the Turks stood tall and sealed the…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow extends EuroLeague winning streak to four games
CSKA Moscow rallied past Valencia at home on Thursday night (81-70) and extended its EuroLeague winning streak to four games. The Muscovites were in front for the majority of the game; they led by as many as 14 points late in the game (74-60) and sealed the deal. CSKA earned its fourth straight win in…
Read MoreBaskonia shocks Real Madrid
Baskonia recorded a stunning 95-94 upset victory over reigning Spanish Liga ACB champion Real Madrid on Sunday. In a game featuring dramatic momentum shifts, with both clubs dominating for large stretches in the first half, it came down to the final second. Tornike Shengelia clanked two free throws with 5 seconds left in the fourth…
Read MoreShane Larkin keeps Anadolu Efes on top of the EuroLeague
Shane Larkin had a stellar performance in the EuroLeague yesterday and led Anadolu Efes to a triumph over ASVEL Villeurbanne (101-74). Larkin was unstoppable again; he went for a game-high 29 points (9/13 shooting), six rebounds, seven assists and a PIR of 45. His team, Anadolu Efes, never trailed in the game and led by…
Read MoreReal Madrid suffers second straight loss in the EuroLeague
Real Madrid lost to Khimki on the road on Thursday night (102-94) and suffered its second straight loss in the EuroLeague. Two days after being defeated by CSKA Moscow (60-55), the “Whites” lost for a second consecutive time. Real Madrid saw Khimki take control after the first quarter and never look back. The Russians led…
Read MorePanathinaikos maintains playoff push in the EuroLeague
Panathinaikos rallied past Bayern Munich at home (98-83) and maintained a playoff push in the EuroLeague. The “Greens” made an excellent start and opened the game on a 19-2 run. The Bavarians, though, turned things around and took the lead in the third quarter (61-70). Panathinaikos reacted and went on a 21-2 run to seal…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow ends Real Madrid 13-game undefeated streak in the EuroLeague
CSKA Moscow edged Real Madrid on Tuesday night and put an end to the “Whites” 13-game undefeated streak in the EuroLeague. It was another EuroLeague classic at the Megasport Arena in Moscow, which was decided in the final seconds. The Muscovites played excellent defensively and came back from a double-digit deficit in the first half…
Read MoreShane Larkin, Anadolu Efes remain on top of the EuroLeague
Shane Larkin made another stellar performance in the EuroLeague and led Anadolu Efes past Barcelona (82-86). Larkin posted a game-high 26 points, five rebounds, five assists and a PIR of 35. The American guard helped his team remain on top of the standings (15-3). On the other hand, the “Blaugrana” dropped to third, with a…
Read MoreReal Madrid claims record-breaking 13th straight EuroLeague win
Real Madrid defeated Zalgiris Kaunas at the Wizink Center (88-82) and extended its winning streak in the EuroLeague to 13 games. It’s a new record in the latest EuroLeague format and also a repeat of Real Madrid’s record of 13 straight wins from the 2013-14 season. The “Whites” claimed their 15th win in the EuroLeague…
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