Share this: The 2017 Verizon Slam Dunk Contest was one for the ages, for all the wrong reasons. It was a pretty miserable way to cap off NBA All-Star Saturday, as there felt like there were just as many misses as made dunks. However, the Indiana Pacers’ Glenn Robinson III was one of the lone bright spots, as he went on to win the contest. That last one sealed the deal for Robinson in the finals over the Phoenix Suns’ Derrick Jones Jr., who had some pretty impressive dunks of his own in the first round. But he failed to make a single attempt for his first dunk before finishing his night with this: Aaron Gordon and DeAndre Jordan, the other two competitors in the dunk
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Cinkciarz on board as global sponsor
Cinkciarz.pl has been announced as a global sponsor for this summer's UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Poland.With 12 teams – up from the previous eight – set to compete in the expanded 2017 finals, to be played across six cities this June, the currency exchange company Cinkciarz.pl joins brands such as Coca-Cola, McDonald's and adidas who are all global sponsors; Cinkciarz.pl is the only Poland-based global partner."We're delighted, and we'll prepare an extensive activation to engage with fans during the final tournament," said Piotr Kiciński, vice-chairman of the Cinkciarz.pl board. "Thanks to our partnership with the U21 EURO we'll be able to present our inte... UEFA.com - News
What they said about the U21 finals draw
The sides involved at the first 12-team UEFA European Under-21 Championship know what awaits them in Poland next June after today's draw in Krakow. See what the teams' representatives had to say.Group A: Poland (hosts), Slovakia, Sweden (holders), EnglandZbigniew Boniek, Polish Football Association presidentPoland are in an extremely difficult group, but at the same time a very interesting one. We've got Sweden, the European champions; we've got England, who are always good at this level; and we have Slovakia with their ambitious plans. It won't be easy, but if you want to play in the European Championship and have any chance, you can't b... UEFA.com - News
Inter, Kairat, Ugra and Sporting reach finals
Three-time winners Inter FS, two-time champions Kairat Almaty, holders Ugra Yugorsk and Sporting will play in the UEFA Futsal Cup finals after winning their elite round groups this weekend.Elite round resultsThe group winners progress to the knockout finals on 27 and 29 or 28 and 30 April, with the hosts to be picked from among the four qualifying clubs.Group A: Kairat AlmatyTwo-time winners Kairat made sure of their place with a perfect record, starting off by downing newcomers Rieti 3-2 ahead of a 6-0 defeat of Feniks and 4-1 win against Nikars. Forward Divanei rattled in seven goals across ... UEFA.com - News
Portugal at home first against Romania in Women’s EURO play-off
Portugal will be at home in the first leg of their UEFA Women's EURO 2017 play-off with Romania after the draw was made today in Nyon.Both sides are seeking a major tournament debut after finishing second in their qualifying groups but not ending among the six runners-up with the best record against the top four in their respective sections.The play-off will be held over two legs between 17 and 25 October, with the final tournament draw taking place in Rotterdam on 8 November. The finals in the Netherlands run from 16 July to 6 August.Already qualified: Netherlands (hosts), Germany (holders), Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Iceland, Italy,... UEFA.com - News
Who can qualify for the U21 finals next week?
For the first time there will be 12 teams in the final tournamentHosts Poland will be joined by 11 qualifiers in the finals in June 2017The nine group winners qualify automaticallyThe four runners-up with the best records against the sides first, third, fourth and fifth in their group will go into the play-offs for the remaining two berthsFULL STANDINGSFULL FIXTURESCurrent top scorer: Patrick Schick (Czech Republic) 10 – all the statisticsThe penultimate set of UEFA European Under-21 Championship qu... UEFA.com - News
Who can qualify for the U21 finals this week?
For the first time there will be 12 teams in the final tournamentHosts Poland will be joined by 11 qualifiers in the finals in June 2017The nine group winners qualify automaticallyThe four runners-up with the best records against the sides first, third, fourth and fifth in their group will go into the play-offs for the remaining two berthsFULL STANDINGSFULL FIXTURESCurrent top scorer: Michael Gregoritsch (Austria) 9 – all the statisticsThe penultimate set of UEFA European Under-21 Championship qual... UEFA.com - News