Basketball
NBA gains equity stake in mobile artificial intelligence firm NEX Team
Training product HomeCourt will incorporate NBA assets, will be used to aid league youth development efforts
Brooklyn Nets reaping rewards of Durant, Irving signings
The Brooklyn Nets are already cashing in on the recent free-agency signings of NBA superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, with significant increases in ticket sales, merchandise sales, internet traffic,…
Fiba’s Zagklis says World Cup format changes will help to sell out games
Fiba secretary general Andreas Zagklis says changes to the format of the Fiba Basketball World Cup and the organisation’s qualification criteria are designed to make competition more intense.
Senegal to host NBA Basketball Without Borders Africa 2019
This year's Basketball Without Borders Africa event will take place in Senegal on July 28-31, the National Basketball Association and world governing body Fiba have announced
Fiba and Genius Sports extend data partnership into third decade
Basketball’s world governing body Fiba has extended its data and technology partnership with Genius Sports into a third decade.
NBA uses Summer League to retain year-round relevance and extend its global footprint
Kim Bohuny, NBA senior vice-president of international basketball operations, spoke to Bob Williams about the Summer League's growing popularity and its increased role in the league's international expansion.
Fiba partners with LA Times to take 3×3 World Tour Final to Los Angeles on four-year deal
Basketball’s global governing body Fiba has announced a partnership with the Los Angeles Times media group to host the 3x3 World Tour Final to the city of Los Angeles for the four-year period from 2020 t…
Bankers Life Fieldhouse renovations will displace Indiana Fever
Renovations to Bankers Life Fieldhouse, the home arena of NBA side the Indiana Pacers, will add several new features to the venue, but will also temporarily displace the WNBA's Indiana Fever.
AAC unlikely to replace UConn for Football
The fallout from UConn's likely move from the American Athletic Conference (AAC) back to the Big East continues.
UConn is likely to spend one more season in the AAC before moving to the Big East
Tech entrepreneurs looking to bring WNBA team to Toronto
In the wake of the Toronto Raptors' victory in the NBA Finals, two technology entrepreneurs have launched a bid to bring a WNBA team to the Canadian city
Lyon invests in Euroleague club, reveals arena plans
French Ligue 1 football club Olympique Lyonnais has completed a deal to acquire a minority shareholding in local LNB Pro A basketball team ASVEL, along with providing further details about plans to establis …
Fiba Europe confirms key appointments
Fiba Europe has confirmed the appointments of three vice-presidents at the basketball administration following the re-election of Turgay Demirel as president last month
Mexico City will be site of two NBA games next season
The NBA will hold two regular season games in Mexico City during the upcoming 2019-20 season
Ticketmaster renews deal with Warriors to include Chase Center
Contract extension between defending NBA champions, ticketing company calls for deployment of new ticketing technology at forthcoming arena.
Golden State Warriors minority owner banned by NBA for Lowry push
Mark Stevens, a minority owner of the Golden State Warriors, was handed bans by both the team and the NBA following his shove of Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry during Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday…
Fiba takes 3×3 Europe Cup to Paris
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has awarded hosting rights for the 2021 edition of its 3x3 Europe Cup to the French capital, Paris
Silver sees ‘enormous growth opportunities’ in Africa
National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner Adam Silver has reiterated his belief that Africa will be the next major frontier in the league’s global expansion.
Washington Wizards unveil courtside patio for VIPs
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) has unveiled a new courtside experience for VIPs who attend Washington Wizards games at Capital One Arena