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Meet Sofoklis Schortsanitis, The Greek Baby Shaq

by Mike Halford | August 13th, 2008 | Add a comment
If you don’t know who Sofoklis Schortsanitis is, don’t worry. Unless you’re extremely familiar with Greek League Basketball, you shouldn’t. But a group of players that are familiar with the guy known as “Baby Shaq” play on the U.S. Olympic team. … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Spanish Basketball Doing Its Best To Impress China

by Mike Halford | August 13th, 2008 | Add a comment
Spain’s Olympic basketball team has come under fire for the above picture, where the team is purposely pulling back the skin around their eyes to make them appear slanted. Apparently, that kind of humor plays in Spain, but didn’t resonate … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Box Office Results: ‘Semi-Pro’ Takes Top Spot, But It's No Slam Dunk

by Bodog Beat Entertainment Buzz | March 2nd, 2008 | Add a comment
Will Ferrell’s opening weekend was semi-good. (Courtesy of New Line Cinema) It may be No. 1 but Will Ferrell’s latest sports spoof, “Semi-Pro”, also signals the steep decline of its star’s clout at the box office. Two years ago, “Talledega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” earned $47 million in its opening weekend. Last year, “Blades of Glory” came in with $33 … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

China's National Team Hoping Yao Returns for Beijing Games

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | February 27th, 2008 | Add a comment
The Beijing Games could miss its biggest star, Rockets center Yao Ming. (AP Images) Yao Ming’s injury has affected more than his season with the Houston Rockets. With Beijing Olympics approaching this summer, China’s superstar may not be ready to play. “When we heard about Yao’s injury, we felt shocked and concerned just like all the basketball fans in China,” Bai Ximin … Read More Read More