Basketball
Fall named president of Basketball Africa League
Amadou Gallo Fall has been appointed the president of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), the NBA's planned effort on the continent which is scheduled to begin play in 2020.
Demirel retains presidency at Fiba Europe
Turgay Demirel has secured a second term as president of the European division of the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) after seeing off competition from two rival candidates
After teething troubles, Big3 basketball league begins to find its feet
After suffering early growing pains, the Big3 basketball league appears to have found its feet ahead of its third season this summer. Bob WIlliams reports.
New Orleans Pelicans, ESPN and Twitter reap rewards of ‘Zion sweepstakes’
The New Orleans Pelicans have sold approximately 3,000 season tickets since Tuesday evening after the team secured the right to sign Duke phenomenon Zion Williamson by landing the No.
Silver considers adding NBA mid-season tournament
Adam Silver is considering adding a mid-season tournament to the NBA schedule as well as shortening games and reducing the number of games played each season.
NBA sets all-time sellout record
The NBA says it has broken its record for attendance for the fifth year in succession, with 760 sold-out games during the recently-completed 2018-19 regular season
WNBA unveils new logo as part of brand refresh
The WNBA has unveiled a new logo as part of a brand "refresh" for the upcoming season, which aims to help build the next generation of fans
Women’s NCAA basketball tournament has highest attendance in 15 years
Nearly 275,000 people attended the women's NCAA basketball tournament, which represented the highest attendance in over 15 years
UMBC looks to ensure its March Madness Cinderella story has lasting impact
Bob Williams investigates how the University of Maryland, Baltimore County is working to ensure its first-in-history victory over top seed Virginia in last year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament is more than an ephemeral high.
Charlotte Hornets to join NBA 2K League in 2020
The Charlotte Hornets will enter an affiliate team in the NBA 2K League in 2020 – the league’s third season – joining 21 other NBA franchises in the esports competition.
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NBA opens Beijing retail shop
The NBA has partnered with Topsports, a leading sports retailer in China, and official NBA outfitter Nike to open the largest NBA Store in China
US Bank Stadium to make a loss hosting Final Four, but publicity will help secure more events
Hosting March Madness finale will cost MSFA nearly 12 times the amount to stage 2018’s Super Bowl LII
Two large events at US Bank Stadium secured on back of $5.2
NBA confirms first regular season game in France
North American basketball league the NBA has today (Thursday) confirmed it will stage its first-ever regular season game in France, with the Charlotte Hornets set to face the Milwaukee Bucks at the AccorHotels…
Leonsis plans sportsbook in Wizards’ Capital One Arena
Monumental Sports and Entertainment is planning to open a sportsbook in Washington’s Capital One Arena.
Benson vows to never sell the Pelicans
New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson has vowed to "never" sell the NBA franchise
Multi-nation hosting to remain in place for 2021 EuroBasket
Fiba Europe, the governing body of basketball on the continent, has announced that its 2021 EuroBasket tournament will again be staged across multiple nations after revealing seven bids for the event
EuroLeague wild card Asvel in discussions with Lyon over minority investment
Asvel, the French Pro A basketball team owned by French National Basketball Association (NBA) legend Tony Parker, has confirmed it is hopeful of securing a minority investment from Ligue 1 side Lyon
Kushner buys Memphis Grizzlies minority stake
Thrive Capital investment firm founder Joshua Kushner has bought a minority stake in NBA team the Memphis Grizzlies