Basketball

Local organisers are working to reach a resolution in a dispute that has seen the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) issue a warning to member nations not to compete in this year’s South Asian Games after announcing that it will not recognise the multi-sport event due to “unacceptable interference” from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

What are the technology-led consumer and business trends that the sports industry must be ready for in 2016? A group of technologists, futurologists, and sports and media executives gathered at Leaders Meet Innovation in London last month to discuss the topic. Kevin McCullagh was there and rounds up what you should be looking out for.

The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) and Euroleague Basketball have pressed ahead with their rival visions for the future of the European club game after staging their latest meetings this week.

The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has lifted a ban on the Mexican Basketball Federation (ADEMEBA) in a move that is set to allow its men’s national team to continue to compete for a place at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has awarded hosting rights to Italy, Serbia and the Philippines for its three Olympic men’s qualifying tournaments, while France will stage the women’s event.

The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has said the Italian Basketball Federation (FIP) and French Basketball Federation (FFBB) have agreed that their clubs will participate exclusively in competitions organised jointly by the sport’s global governing body and domestic leagues, as it moves forward with plans to establish its Basketball Champions League event.

National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner Adam Silver has said Paris could be the next destination for an overseas regular-season encounter, hinting that the North American league could be open to staging its All-Star Game in Europe.

Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL) could be set for expansion into Asia in the near future as it seeks to press ahead with plans to enhance its position within the global game.

Tom Benson, owner of NFL American football outfit the New Orleans Saints and NBA basketball franchise the New Orleans Pelicans, has rejected reports that he is considering selling the two teams due to his age and an ongoing legal battle with estranged heirs.

Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has secured complete control of the NBA basketball franchise and its Barclays Center home after buying out the stakes held by Bruce Ratner’s Forest City Enterprises and other investors.

The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has awarded the 2016 edition of its 3x3 U18 World Championships to the city of Astana in Kazakhstan.

The Fiba Europe division of basketball’s global governing body has confirmed Finland, Israel, Romania and Turkey as co-hosts of the EuroBasket 2017 national team tournament and announced hosts for a series of youth events.

The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has pushed forward with its plans to overhaul the European game by forming two working groups dedicated to its efforts.

National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar LeBron James has committed to a lucrative lifetime partnership with US sportswear giant Nike.

The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has lifted the suspension placed on the Russian Basketball Federation (RBF), but has elected to ban the Mexican Basketball Federation (ADEMEBA) due to an “unresolved institutional situation”.

The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has said it will proceed with plans to launch a Champions League competition for the 2016-17 season in the latest development in the battle over the future of club basketball in Europe.