Basketball

Euroleague Basketball, which organises continental club competitions in Europe, has partnered with the La Salle Technova Barcelona university to launch the EB Tech Challenge, a campaign that will seek to connect technology-focused startups that are looking to make their way in the sports industry.

In this week's China sports industry round-up: CSL extends media rights deal with CSM; Sina partners with Mediapro to promote 3x3; and NBA plans month-long Chinese New Year celebration.

The NBA would demand one per cent of every wager placed on its games if sports betting is legalised in the US, according to Dan Spillane, an attorney for the basketball league.

The Sina Sports division of Chinese internet operator Sina has signed a strategic partnership with the Asian division of Spanish agency Mediapro that is designed to transform its 3x3 Golden League basketball tournament into the first Chinese mass-participation event to expand globally.

In this week's China sports industry round-up: WTA Finals will move to Shenzhen; China Open becomes second £1m snooker event; and more details about Wanda's IPO.

The formation of Harris Blitzer Sport and Entertainment last year brought the sports assets of American billionaires Joshua Harris and David Blitzer together into one holding company. Chief executive Scott O’Neil, president Hugh Weber and the Sixers’ president of business operations Chris Heck spoke to Ben Cronin about the company's aspirations the day after the NBA London game.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has revealed that the North American basketball league is keen to stage more games in Europe, although scheduling issues are preventing further expansion.

Adam Nelson sits down with Ben Morel, the NBA's managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, to discuss how the basketball league is developing its fanbase - and income - overseas.

The Chinese Basketball Association has entered into a global data partnership with Beitai Digital, the exclusive Chinese partner of sports and betting-related services company Sportradar.

The Dallas Mavericks have taken on a new identity for Chinese-speaking regions, with other NBA basketball franchises poised to follow suit in what is a key market for the North American league.

Online sports apparel and merchandise retailer Fanatics has expanded its partnership with the National Basketball Association to launch official online NBA stores across 10 markets in the Asia-Pacific region.

North American basketball league the NBA has announced the launch of the Jr. NBA World Championship, a first-of-its kind global youth basketball tournament for the top boys and girls teams aged 14 and under.

Bankers Life Fieldhouse, home of NBA team the Indiana Pacers, has been awarded hosting rights for the basketball league’s All-Star Game in 2021.

Euroleague Basketball has spelled out further details behind a new proposal which it will share with the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) later this month in an effort to break the period of conflict between the two bodies.

The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) has agreed a deal with the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) for Shenzhen to host the 3x3 Asia Cup until 2021.

The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has awarded hosting rights for the 2023 Basketball World Cup to the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has revealed that the North American basketball league is considering launching a G League development team in Mexico City.

Euroleague Basketball is working on changes to its calendar designed to resolve the ongoing impasse between it and the International Basketball Federation (Fiba).