Basketball
Euroleague unveils FFP plans
Euroleague Basketball has revealed the details of new Financial Fair Play rules that will be implemented for the start of the 2015-16 campaign of the European club tournament.
Key finance deal announced for new Milwaukee Bucks arena
Wisconsin State Governor Scott Walker has outlined the details of a finance deal to help fund the construction of a new multi-purpose arena that is crucial in ensuring NBA basketball franchise the Milwaukee Bucks remains in its home city.
NBA to launch new facility at Walt Disney World Resort
The National Basketball Association has announced it is developing a new ‘NBA Experience’ destination at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
Milan added to Boston Celtics’ NBA Global Games schedule
The National Basketball Association has announced that the Boston Celtics will travel to Italy to play a pre-season game on October 6 against Olimpia Milano as part of the NBA Global Games Europe 2015 series.
NBA boosts Canadian presence with expanded preseason series
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has opted to step up its commitment to the Canadian market by expanding its preseason series in the country to a record number of teams and games.
NBA’s Fancy Footwork
Kevin Roberts looked at the NBA (National Basketball Association)’s new and innovative sock partnership, and whether it brings the league one step closer to jersey sponsorship.
Fiba holds ‘constructive’ meeting with European stakeholders
Fiba, the global governing body of basketball, has revealed that it held a “constructive” meeting with a number of the sport’s European stakeholders earlier this week.
NBL set for overhaul as new investor comes on board
The National Basketball League (NBL) has set out plans to become one of Australia’s major sporting competitions after a deal was agreed for Larry Kestelman, co-owner and chairman of the Melbourne United franchise, to secure a controlling stake in the league.
WPP unveils new sports marketing agency
Advertising and public relations giant WPP is launching a new sports marketing agency through GroupM, its global media investment management company.
Fiba Europe confirms legal action against Euroleague
The Fiba Europe division of basketball’s governing body, Fiba, has confirmed it is taking legal action against the Euroleague continental club tournament.
Judy Murray added to line-up for new Leaders event
Leaders has announced that Judy Murray, team captain of Britain’s Fed Cup women’s tennis squad, will speak at the forthcoming Leaders Meet: The Game Changers event.
Pac-12 opens college sport up to Chinese market with historic regular season game
US college sport conference the Pac-12 has announced it is to host a first-of-its-kind, regular season basketball game in China as part of its Globalisation Initiative programme.
Guangzhou takes Fiba 3×3 World Championships to Asia
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has awarded its 2016 3x3 World Championships to Guangzhou, the third-largest city in China.
Euroleague Final Four set for Berlin return in 2016
Euroleague Basketball has announced that the 2016 edition of its Final Four end-of-season men’s showpiece event will take place in the German capital, Berlin.
European basketball stakeholders call for Fiba talks over calendar reform
European basketball stakeholders have reiterated their opposition to the International Basketball Federation’s (Fiba) plans to instigate calendar reform and have called for further talks with the global governing body to find a “suitable solution”.
Euroleague Basketball looks forward with new roadmap for elite competitions
Euroleague Basketball has announced a new economic distribution model for its top-tier Euroleague competition and the introduction of a Financial Fair Play (FFP) system.
Applications flood in for new Japan basketball league
A new men’s basketball league is set to be launched in Japan in late 2016, with nearly 50 clubs from the country’s various competitions, including the BJ-League and the National Basketball League, having applied to compete.
Center of Attention
SportBusiness International asks Brett Yormark, CEO of NBA (National Basketball Association) franchise the Brooklyn Nets and its Barclays Center home, about criticisms around his marketing strategy for the Nets and new Barclays Center tenant the New York Islanders.