#Basketball

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Phoenix Suns v Los Angeles Clippers
S Kieran Shannon: The stars hardly get a break, so they are breaking down
When stars across all sports are asked to play too often, there invariably comes a stage when we’ve to go too long without them.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Northside bragging rights for Demons in Cork Super League derby
Northside bragging rights for Demons in Cork Super League derby
UCC Demons produced an awesome display to demolish Energywise Ireland Neptune

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024

Israel v Ireland - FIBA Women's EuroBasket Championship Qualifier
S Kieran Shannon: Israel again as Ireland play the hidden game
When Ireland played Israel in Riga in February in a Eurobasket qualifier, it commanded the world’s attention. Sunday's rematch has slipped under the radar. 

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

A view of basketball 9/8/2017
Maree's National Cup ban upheld but Super League points deduction cut
Last month Maree were punished having been found guilty on a charge of attempting to register players using falsified documents.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Ireland v Switzerland - FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers First Round
Basketball chiefs admit Fund rejection will delay stadium redevelopment
Basketball Ireland has already secured planning permission and had hoped to start building the multi-sport and multi-use Arena in 2026

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

Talking Basketball: UCC Demons bank on Kyle Hoskins guile as Brunell bow out to Wildcats
Talking Basketball: UCC Demons bank on Kyle Hoskins guile as Brunell bow out to Wildcats
Eanna show the resolve of league champions, Demons get their Cup defence off to a winning start, and Wildcats battle past defending Women's holders Brunell in Cork

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024

Olivier Rioux, 7-foot-9 NCAA college basketball player at Florida, poses for a photo after practice, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in G
At 7 ft 9, Rioux is world’s tallest teen and an intriguing basketball project
He has to duck to get through near every doorway and often hits his head. He wears a size 20 shoe, gets most of his wardrobe from team gear and won’t dare ride a scooter because “I don’t trust myself.”

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Conor Meany on basketball: Maree collapse as Ballincollig win 96-61 
Conor Meany on basketball: Maree collapse as Ballincollig win 96-61 
Maree remain one of the top contenders but if the off-court issues seep onto the court, that could change in a heartbeat.

Sun, 20 Oct, 2024

Israel v Ireland - FIBA Women's EuroBasket Championship Qualifier
Ireland issued official warning over Israel basketball protest
The Irish team refused to exchange handshakes and stood by their bench for their national anthems in protest at Israeli player Dor Saar accusing the Irish team of being 'quite anti-Semitic'

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

UCC Demons v Tralee Warriors at Mardyke Arena UCC, Cork
Basketball's back: the big talking points from the opening Super League weekend
Tralee and Neptune off to flyers in the Men's League, while Liffey Celtics show they could be the team to beat on the women's side

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

Jordan Blount 24/9/2024
Jordan Blount hoping to bring the X-factor after swapping Neptune for Killorglin 
His time with Neptune, Blount says, had simply run its course.

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

Jordan Vasquez 24/9/2024
Brunell look to youth in bid to build on Cup win
Brunell head coach Liam Culloty described his side as 'exciting, fast and young'.

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Kyra White and Karin Skapin 24/9/2024
Fr Mathews coach Keith Daly on the difference between coaching men and women
Coming in to coach Women's Superleague Cork outfit Fr Matthews is a bit more Arne Slot than Eric ten Hag.

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Aidan Igiehon 24/9/2024
His 'Irish Hulk' origin story complete, Igiehon comes home to make next incredible leap
From touted future NBA prospect and playing live on ESPN to a season opener in St Mary’s Hall in Portlaoise, the Dublin Lions big man has eyes on his present and the future of the game here

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Kate Hickey 24/9/2024
Family ties as close as ever for Kate Hickey and Waterford Wildcats
“It was very competitive growing up. We would almost kill each other playing one-on-one."

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Boston Celtics Victory Event & Parade
NBA schedule released. Among the highlights: Celtics-Knicks on ring night, Durant going back to school
There are four nights this season where all 30 teams will be in action, starting with Nov. 4 — when a new game will start every 15 minutes from 7pm through 10.30pm

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

Timmy McCarthy 6/5/2023
S Even after 'tough' year, Timmy McCarthy's love for basketball shines on RTÉ
In May 2023 he left a bed in the Galway Clinic to go up to Dun Laoghaire to be inducted into the Basketball Ireland Hall of Fame. The following morning he returned to that bed in Galway. He had been so frail at the banquet, some friends feared that it could be the last time they’d see him.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

A view of basketball 9/8/2017
Basketball Ireland submits further details on €35m redevelopment of National Basketball Arena
Project envisages demolition of the existing arena and the construction of a new multi-sports facility which would double its capacity to almost 3,300

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024

Ireland v Croatia - FIBA Men's EuroBasket 2025 Qualifier
John Carroll makes retirement U-turn after US plans put on backburner
“I figured if I was going to be around, I might as well keep playing."

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

2024 NBA Finals - Game Two
Jrue Holiday gives main men a break as Boston Celtics win Game 2 of the NBA finals
Holiday racked up team highs in points and rebounds and the Celtics now lead Dallas Mavericks 2-0 in the best-of-seven series 

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

2022 NBA Finals - Game Four
S John Riordan: US mourns passing of boomer basketball icon Bill Walton
Bill Walton had it good and he was a leading light for a generation that is starting to realise just how good they had it.

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Bronny James staying in the NBA draft, hopes to make league history
Bronny James staying in the NBA draft, hopes to make league history
“I’m just trying to put in the work and see where it takes me."

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Minnesota Timberwolves v Denver Nuggets - Game Seven
S Kieran Shannon: NBA playoffs herald changing of the guard
It hasn’t been lost on America or the world that in recent years that for a good while there the future of the NBA appeared to be international.

Tue, 21 May, 2024

Ireland v Switzerland - FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers First Round
'Huge statement of intent' - Killorglin sign Ireland international Jordan Blount
The forward had spent the past two season with Neptune. 

Mon, 06 May, 2024

Conor Meany on basketball: Eanna find Championship gear at the perfect moment
Conor Meany on basketball: Eanna find Championship gear at the perfect moment
Maree were possibly the best team in the country this year but the nature of the Super League format means you need to be hitting top form in the final weeks.

Sun, 31 Mar, 2024

Jason Killeen 20/1/2024
Limerick Sport Eagles rocked by buzzer-beater appeal verdict 
The Irish basketball shedule has been thrown into turmoil after a Portlaoise Panthers appeal was granted on a technicality. 

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament - Championship
S Kieran Shannon: On Saturday, Ireland's MVP comes up against the face of college basketball
Caitlin Clark not only puts the ball in the basket but she puts bums on seats like no one else.

Sat, 23 Mar, 2024

Jordan Blount dejected 5/1/2024
Neptune star Jordan Blount confirms broken foot
The Ireland international confirmed he has suffered a break to his foot in training. 

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Ireland v Cyprus - FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifiers First Round Group A
Ireland captain John Carroll confirms immediate retirement from international basketball
“My time playing for my country has been incredible."

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Selim Fofana with Lorcan Murphy 25/2/2024
Ireland's Lorcan Murphy announces retirement from international basketball
“Nine years and never missed a single meeting, training or game."

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Conor Meaney on basketball: Glanmire dominate Liffey Celtics to dent visitors' title hopes
S Conor Meaney on basketball: Glanmire dominate Liffey Celtics to dent visitors' title hopes
Elsewhere, Killorglin top Neptune with impressive 89-79 victory. 

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

Israel v Ireland - FIBA Women's EuroBasket Championship Qualifier
Watch back: Ireland suffer defeat to Israel in controversial European qualifier
The game was moved to a neutral venue due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza 

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

John Feehan 26/4/2023
Basketball Ireland furious at antisemitic jibe, Kieran Donaghy urges Ireland to 'do the right thing'
Kieran Donaghy urged Ireland to pull out of today's EuroBasket qualifier with Israel 

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

Garvey's Tralee Warriors v Belfast Star - Basketball Ireland Men's Superleague
Irish Examiner view: Calling foul on basketball boycott comments
Basketball Ireland knows the challenge to do the right thing — no matter the cost — rarely occurs at the most convenient time

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

Kyaja Williams is challenged by Niamh Dwyer 21/1/2024
Brilliant Brunell win first National Cup title
Northsiders Brunell claimed more than Cork bragging rights with their maiden Women's National Cup title

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

FloMAX Liffey Celtics v Catalyst Fr. Mathews - Basketball Ireland Paudie O'Connor Cup Semi-Final
Pat Price: Fr Mathew’s 'slow roast' can cook up a real Cork rivalry
Fr Mathew's coach Pat Price believes his side can take local rivalry to the next level by producing an upset in the first-ever all-Cork women’s final.

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

Conor Meany: Tralee shut down Neptune, Tillman delivers for Demons
Conor Meany: Tralee shut down Neptune, Tillman delivers for Demons
There were some eyechatching Super League performances ahead of a Cork semi-finals weekend

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

Utah Jazz v Detroit Pistons
'Nobody wants this kind of thing attached to them' - Detroit Pistons set NBA record with 27th loss in a row
The Detroit Pistons have made NBA history, becoming the league’s first team to lose 27 straight games in a season

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

Indiana Pacers v Los Angeles Lakers: Championship - 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament
S Kieran Shannon: NBA discover magic of the Cup - and LeBron James
Silver felt the time was right to try the model out in the pro game after identifying that the early months of the NBA season tended to be overshadowed hugely by the NFL.

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

Kieran Shannon: Beat Killester and it all opens up for Neptune and Kelleher
S Kieran Shannon: Beat Killester and it all opens up for Neptune and Kelleher
Neptune's coaching change was made with a view to this Cup quarter-final

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

Basketball: Conor Meany's whistle-stop tour of the weekend's Super League action
S Basketball: Conor Meany's whistle-stop tour of the weekend's Super League action
Ballincollig out of the blocks quick, Tralee beat Templeogue, Star top Killester, while Wildcats and UCC Glanmire look good in the women's League

Sun, 15 Oct, 2023

Conor Meany: Maree bounce back to win but trouble for Tralee
Conor Meany: Maree bounce back to win but trouble for Tralee
Maree’s shock defeat at home against Ulster University raised plenty of questions. This week they needed a big response and they got one beating Tralee by ten

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

Wildcats claim opening weekend win over Glanmire
Wildcats claim opening weekend win over Glanmire
SETU Waterford Wildcats picked up an 80-75 win at defending MissQuote.ie Super League champions The Address UCC Glanmire on the opening weekend of the new season

Sun, 24 Sep, 2023

Taiwo Badmus with Roko Prkacin 29/7/2023
Keenan rues indiscipline but content with competitive Ireland in Croatia loss
The defeat means that Ireland cannot advance to the FIBA EuroBasket qualifiers

Sat, 29 Jul, 2023

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