Report: Turkish team paid UK recruit more than $100K
ISTANBUL (AP) — Kentucky recruit Enes Kanter received more than $100,000 in cash and benefits while he played for a professional team in Turkey, the club’s general manager told The New York Times.
Serbia calls for ‘dialogue’ with Kosovo after EU deal
Serbia has agreed to call for “dialogue” with Kosovo in a draft UN resolution that will also strengthen the EU’s mediating role in the dispute, officials and experts said on Wednesday.
Turkey routs Slovenia 95-68 in FIBA quarterfinals
ISTANBUL (AP) — Ersan Ilyasova scored 19 points and undefeated Turkey hit 10 of 17 3-pointers in its 95-68 victory over Slovenia on Wednesday night in the world championship quarterfinals.
Hungary won’t seek to renew IMF, EU loans
Hungary will not seek any more loans from the International Monetary Fund or the European Union and will be able to meet its financing needs by selling bonds to international and domestic investors, Economics Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy said Wednesday.
Turkey into semi-finals after romp over Slovenia
Hosts Turkey secured a semi-final meeting with Serbia after a 95-68 romp over helpless Slovenia in the quarter-finals of the world basketball championships Wednesday.
Romanian Gypsy leader compares Sarkozy to Nazis
A Romanian Gypsy leader on Wednesday compared French President Nicolas Sarkozy to Romania’s pro-Nazi wartime leader, following the expulsion of hundreds of Gypsies from France.
FIBA worlds: Serbia KOs defending champ Spain; Turkey routs Slovenia
Serbia’s Milos Teodosic made a long three-pointer with 3.1 seconds left for a 92-89 quarterfinal victory over Spain. Avenging a loss in last …
Turkey beats Slovenia 95-68
Ersan Ilyasova scored 19 points and undefeated Turkey hit 10 of 17 3-pointers in its 95-68 victory over Slovenia on Wednesday night in the world championship quarterfinals. “The guys, they flied,” Turkey coach Bogdan Tanjevic said. “They played the best of these seven games.” Turkey will face Serbia, a 92-89 winner over defending champion Spain, in the semifinals Saturday.
Turkish GM tells newspaper Kentucky recruit Kanter took cash
ISTANBUL — Kentucky recruit Enes Kanter received more than $100,000 in cash and benefits while he played for a professional team in Turkey, the club’s general manager told The New York Times. Kentucky – sport – New York Times – United States – Enes Kanter
Serbia stun Spain as Turkey crush Slovenia in Basketball worlds
World championship hosts Turkey and dark horses Serbia advanced to the semi-finals in contrasting fashion after both teams produced scintillating performances to beat their rivals.
