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FIBA Lookalikes '09
September 30, 2009 by
The Painted Area
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Time for another installment in our illustrious series of lookalikes. We'll focus on international players/coaches who kept up appearances in this summer's FIBA Americas & FIBA European Championships.PG Marcelo Huertas (Brazil) = Jeff Buckley, the late singer/songwriter...
Eurobasket '09: France and Spain Get It On
September 17, 2009 by
Pounding the Rock
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What a tough draw for a France team that has dominated the tournament. This should be a hell of a war. Tip off is 2:00pm Spurs time (I think).
You can find links to the box score and updates for the game at EuroBasket's home page.
I don't have time...
Toronto Raptors 2008-09: The Long Good-Byes
September 02, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Toronto Raptors 2008-'09: The Long Goodbyes
September 02, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Jorge Garbajosa signs in Spain
August 17, 2009 by
Inside Hoops
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Euroleague.net reports: One of the most experienced power forwards in European basketball will make his Euroleague return this season after the news that Jorge Garbajosa has inked a two-year deal with Real Madrid. Garbajosa (205, 31) arrives from BC Khimki Moscow region, where he averaged...
Lack of Quality Depth is a major problem for the Raptors
May 29, 2009 by
khandor's sports blog
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Understanding the demise of the Toronto Raptors, since the end of the 2006-2007 season to where the team stands today, means starting with a simple review of their personnel, Then vs Now:
Then
47-35/.573
1st place, Atlantic Division
1st Round Playoff Loss
General Manager - Bryan...
In Search of Pippen
November 27, 2008 by
RaptorsTalk.com
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If Bosh is the Raptors MJ, then he needs his Pippen. Raps Fan checks in with some possibilities.
Raptors look to win 2 in a row against the 76ers
November 12, 2008 by
RaptorsTalk.com
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Home sweet home. The Raptors come home from a mini-road swing, and look to rebound from a tough loss to Boston.
FIO Preview: Toronto Raptors
October 06, 2008 by
Fantasy Insider Online
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2008-2009 Toronto Raptors season preview and fantasy impact, courtesy of Fantasy Insider Online. Read the team preview here in the Yard, and then visit the FIO link for the rest.
- John Karalis
Last Season Recap: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
The Raptors started last year with...
Is It All About The Benjamins?
September 23, 2008 by
The Sports Agent Blog
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Brandon Jennings decided to go overseas to play for Pallacanestro Virtus Roma in the Italian league instead of going to Arizona. Apparently he did not have the scores to play for U of A and additionally wanted to start making cash now instead of waiting a year. Let's make one thing...
HOTTEST VIDEO - Watch highlights of Spain vs. USA, most exciting post-1992 Olympics basketball gold medal game yet!
August 24, 2008 by
HotNonPorn
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This game had it all : three-point shooting, fastbreaks, even a great white guy dunk. The US threatened to pull away, but Spanish guards Juan Carlos Navarro and Rudy Fernandez made key baskets to keep Spain in the game. With less than 2:30 to go, the Spain was within 4, but the US...
For Spain to even have a chance against USA in Olympics basketball final...
August 23, 2008 by
HotNonPorn
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Overview :
On Sunday, the basketball tournament culminates with its gold medal game in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The redemption-seeking United States are the heavy favorites over world champions Spain, and with good reason : Team USA is by far the most talented and athletic team...
Usain Bolts To Second Gold While NBA Legends Gather for Charity and Current NBA Players Lured to Europe
August 21, 2008 by
Athlebrities
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USAIN BOLTS THROUGH MY HEART
"We have the best coffee on the planet. We have Bob Marley. And now we have Usain Bolt. We are overjoyed and overwhelmed" ? Jamaican Minister of Information, Culture, Youth & Sports Olivia Grange. Usain Bolt broke former U.S. sprinter Michael...
HOT VIDEO - Highlights of Spain's good omen win over Croatia in Olympics basketball quarterfinals
August 21, 2008 by
HotNonPorn
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Things bode well for Spain as Pau Gasol dunks and screams his way to 20 points in Spain's 72-59 victory over Croatia.
Team USA Demolishes Spain, 119-82
August 16, 2008 by
20 Second Timeout
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Team USA put together their most complete game of the Olympics against their most well respected opponent, routing 2006 FIBA World Champion Spain 119-82 to improve to 4-0 and clinch the top seed in preliminary round play. Spain dropped to 3-1 but will still advance to the medal round...
Depleted
August 13, 2008 by
Tirico Suave
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Josh Childress. Carlos Delfino. Bostjan Nachbar. Jorge Garbajosa. Flip Murray. Earl Boykins. Loren Woods. and now Dan Dickau. My only concern with all these defections is, who exactly is going to be available on my NBA fantasy league's waiver wire next season? By my last count...
Double Standard Much?: Spain's Controversial Team Photo
August 12, 2008 by
Upside and Motor
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If for some reason you haven't seen that picture, you should. It's a team photo of this year's Spanish National Team mocking the eyes of their Olympic hosts (...and it was a full-page ad). If you think it's funny, fine, cool, whatever. What's more important to me...
Team USA Olympic Schedule and Preview
August 08, 2008 by
20 Second Timeout
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Team USA will begin Preliminary Round play at 10:15 on Sunday morning (Eastern Standard Time) versus host country China as Group B play opens. Jason Kidd recently said that this contest will be like "game seven times seven" because it may be watched by more people than any...
Arroyo Joins Others Overseas
August 05, 2008 by
The Sports Agent Blog
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Former Orlando Magic guard, Carlos Arroyo, has just signed a 3-year deal worth $15 million with Israeli basketball giant, Maccabi Tel-Aviv. The contract has an opt-out clause, much like Brandon Jennings and Josh Childress maintain, which would allow them the option to leave each summer...
Josh Childress may leave Hawks for $20 mil and a lifetime supply of gyros
July 22, 2008 by
Upside and Motor
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They're not exactly blip players, so we have to take notice. But at the same time, they're not exactly superstars, so it doesn't make the headlines. Slowly but surely, Europe has been snatching away our low to midlevel free agents and at least a handful of talented prospects...
Rumors and Updates for Saturday
July 12, 2008 by
LOY's Place
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The Herald reports that the MRI on Paul Pierce's knee shows no serious damage that would require surgery or hinder him into next season. Danny Ainge described the injury as a sprained MCL and a bone bruise. There were many Laker fans at the time who doubted he was injured at all...
An Invitation For Jorge Garbajosa To Join My Dexy's Midnight Runners Tribute Band
June 18, 2008 by
Tirico Suave
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With the news that his contract has been bought out by the Toronto Raptors, I'd like to formally extend an invitation to former Raptors big man Jorge Garbajosa to join the other side project that's near and dear to my heart, my Dexy's Midnight Runners tribute band, Johnny...
Garbajosa To Be Bought Out By Raptors?
June 11, 2008 by
Raptors Forum
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Spanish media sources are reporting that Colangelo and the Toronto Raptors are going to buyout the remainder of Jorge's contract and cut all ties now rather than later. :(
A Few Thoughts?Including the Coaching Situation
May 02, 2008 by
Raptors Forum
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Well, I don't know if things could have ended with any more of a thud than they did a few nights ago?well, I guess there could have been a sweep, which would have been a serious thud, but there's not much of a difference between a sweep and a 4-1 series win. The Raptors put...
Pistons Q&A
March 26, 2008 by
The Footy Blog
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Raptors/Pistons pregame Q&A with Matt Watson of Detroit Bad Boys and AOL Fanhouse. And today, we remember: Garbo's mangled leg.
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