Basketball
Mutko hits out as Fiba suspends Russian Basketball Federation
Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has criticised the International Basketball Federation’s (Fiba) decision to suspend the country’s governing body, stating he will hold talks to resolve the matter.
Wisconsin approves key Milwaukee Bucks arena deal
The Wisconsin State Assembly has voted in favour of an initiative that will see $250m (€226.5m) in public funds spent on the construction of a new multi-purpose arena that is crucial in ensuring that NBA basketball franchise the Milwaukee Bucks remain in the city.
Magic and Raptors set for NBA Global Games clash in London
Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors will play a regular-season game at London’s O2 Arena on January 14 as the latest addition to the NBA basketball league’s Global Games 2015-16 line-up.
WNBA’s Shock lined up for Dallas-Fort Worth move
Bill Cameron, the majority owner of WNBA basketball franchise Tulsa Shock, has announced plans to relocate the women’s team from its current Oklahoma home to the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas.
Euroleague chief warns Fiba over club competition proposals
Euroleague Basketball chief executive and president, Jordi Bertomeu, has called on the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) to focus on improving its national team competitions amid the battle for power over the club game on the continent.
NBA drafts in Real Madrid for 2015 Global Games
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that the Boston Celtics will travel to face Spanish side Real Madrid in a pre-season match on October 8, in the latest addition to the NBA Global Games 2015 series.
NBA to collaborate with GE division on new healthcare initiative
North American basketball league the NBA has teamed up with medical technology company GE Healthcare to launch a new initiative designed to promote orthopaedic and sports medicine research to aid the wellness of professional athletes and general public.
European basketball stakeholders fire latest shot against Fiba’s plans
Euroleague Basketball and a collective of the continent’s leading clubs have fired the latest salvo against the International Basketball Federation’s (Fiba’s) plans for reform of the European game.
Fiba Europe to create second-tier club competition
The International Basketball Federation’s (FIBA) Europe board has announced that a new second-tier club competition will be created for the 2015-16 season.
Beijing 2022 plays down corruption investigation
Beijing’s bid committee for the 2022 winter Olympic Games has denied that an investigation into a deputy Chinese sports minister over alleged corruption could have an impact on its effort to secure hosting rights to the multi-sport event.
Raptors to launch team in NBA D-League
The Toronto Raptors has become the latest franchise in the National Basketball Association to acquire the right to own and operate a team in the NBA D-League development competition.
Czech Republic edges out EuroBasket Women champion Serbia for 2017 event
European basketball’s governing body, Fiba Europe, has awarded hosting rights for the 2017 edition of its EuroBasket Women tournament to the Czech Republic.
Atlanta Hawks aim to embark on new era as takeover confirmed
The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) board of governors have unanimously approved the sale of the Atlanta Hawks to an ownership group led by billionaire Tony Ressler, as the franchise seeks to turn a corner from a controversial chapter in its recent history.
Charlotte nets 2017 NBA All-Star Game
The North American NBA basketball league has awarded the hosting rights for its 2017 All-Star Game to the city of Charlotte.
Fiba’s new competition system set for August vote as Brazil handed Rio 2016 deadline
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has said a final report on its much debated new system of competition will be put forward for approval in August, while it has handed the Brazilian Basketball Confederation (CBB) a deadline of July 31 to settle “significant outstanding dues” and secure Brazil’s place at its home Olympic Games.
Euroleague steps up commitment to Chinese market through new venture
Euroleague Basketball and Chinese media and entertainment group HBN have formed a new company to manage the rights of the pan-European club competition in China.
Ukraine declines option to host EuroBasket 2017
Ukraine’s Youth and Sports Minister, Ihor Zhdanov, has said the country will not take up its option of hosting the 2017 EuroBasket national team basketball competition due to a lack of funding and the ongoing military turbulence in the east of the nation.
NBA’s Cavaliers team up with ESP to boost global outlook
NBA basketball franchise the Cleveland Cavaliers has entered into partnerships with ESP Properties and Property Consulting Group (PCG) to promote its brand outside North America by securing international commercial deals.