http://www.sportbusiness.com/sport/basketball/feed Sportbusiness News http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167464/yahoo-turner-sports-forge-online-partnership US broadcaster Turner Sports and Yahoo agreed a new partnership that will see Turner provide video and text content to Yahoo’s online NBA, golf and NASCAR channels. Media United States Basketball Golf Internet Motor Racing Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:30:58 +0100 msherlock 167464 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167456/nba-to-reveal-best-practice-at-leaders-in-football The NBA, one of the most successful sports marketing organisations in the world, will address senior executives at Leaders in Football with Scott O’Neill, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing flying in to deliver a keynote presentation. Events United Kingdom United States Basketball Football Soccer Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:15:45 +0100 msherlock 167456 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167419/euroleague-basketball-institute-and-nike-in-new-collaboration The Euroleague Basketball Institute and Nike announced a new collaboration, adding a dimension to their existing five-year partnership that makes Nike the official basketball supplier for the Euroleague Basketball competition. Marketing Europe Basketball Education Internet Thu, 3 Jul 2008 11:18:16 +0100 msherlock 167419 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166994/nba-com-sets-web-record NBA.com, the website of the National Basketball Association (NBA), has recorded the largest ever-number of hits for a sports website. Media United States Basketball Internet Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:27:48 +0100 mglendinning 166994 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166935/la-lakers-agree-sports-chalet-deal NBA team Los Angeles Lakers signed a three-year exclusive sponsorship deal with sportswear retailer Sports Chalet. Under the deal Sports Chalet becomes the ‘Official Sporting Goods Retailer of the Los Angeles Lakers.’ The deal will start next season. Marketing United States Basketball Sponsorship Thu, 5 Jun 2008 10:50:12 +0100 msherlock 166935 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166820/nba-extends-partnership-with-stats Sports information, content and statistical analysis company, STATS LLC, have extended their partnership with the The National Basketball Association (NBA) to become the exclusive provider of NBA, WNBA and NBA Development League statistics for all territories outside of China. Marketing United States Basketball Internet Mon, 19 May 2008 11:42:24 +0100 mglendinning 166820 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166748/spain-s-leading-sports-associations-back-madrid-2016-olympic-bid Associations for six of the most popular sports in Spain joined together to pledge their support for the Madrid 2016 Olympic bid. A manifesto outlining their commitment was signed by representatives from the Spanish football, basketball, handball, futsal, athletics and cycling associations. Events Spain Basketball Cycling Football Soccer Handball Track And Field Wed, 7 May 2008 09:29:03 +0100 msherlock 166748 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166695/basketball-to-form-world-club-championship The inaugural Basketball World Club Championship will take place in October 2009. Events Basketball Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:31:45 +0100 msherlock 166695 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166575/nbas-bobcats-strike-naming-rights-and-tv-deal NBA team the Charlotte Bobcats agreed a deal with Time Warner Cable for naming rights to the Charlotte Bobcats Arena and for TV distribution. Marketing United States Basketball Naming Rights Tue, 8 Apr 2008 10:07:17 +0100 msherlock 166575 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166561/final-four-to-go-live-online CBSSports.com, in partnership with CBS Sports, CBS College Sports Network and the NCAA are set to provide a live online broadcast of the Final Four and NCAA Championship game for the first time via their NCAA March Madness on Demand video player. Media United States Basketball Internet Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:23:52 +0100 mglendinning 166561 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166484/paragon-new-sports-management-agency-launched Hugh Dodson, former COO of The Gersh Agency, launched a new sports and entertainment management firm, Paragon. Marketing United States Agencies American Football Baseball Basketball Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:18:37 +0000 msherlock 166484 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166459/ioc-member-to-speak-at-sport-and-technology-the-conference-2008 Sport and Technology: The Conference 2008, in association with BT Media and Broadcast, is delighted to announce that IOC member Patrick Baumann, Secretary-General of FIBA (the International Basketball Federation), will be joining the 'Maximising Digital Sports Rights: Show Me the Money' panel discussion at the must-attend event on 13 June 2008 at BT Centre in London. Media United Kingdom Basketball Broadcast Technology Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:42:50 +0000 msherlock 166459 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166446/march-madness-scores-record-ad-sales Total advertising spend around this year’s ‘March Madness’ NCAA basketball tournament could reach around $545 million, according to analysts. Events United States Basketball Broadcast Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:37:23 +0000 mglendinning 166446 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166418/eurosport-renews-uleb-cup-rights The Eurosport Group and the Euroleague Basketball, the organisers of the ULEB Cup, extended Eurosport’s existing TV rights agreement through the 2010-2011 season. Media Basketball Broadcast TV Rights Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:25:47 +0000 msherlock 166418 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166344/advertising-revenue-for-cbs-basketball-coverage-soars Coverage of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship is expected to generate $450 million in advertising revenue for American network CBS. Media United States Basketball Broadcast Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:14:57 +0000 msherlock 166344 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166330/eurocup-final-four-cyprus-bound FIBA Europe appointed Proteas EKA AEL as the host club for the 2008 EuroCup Final Four in Limassol, Cyprus. Events Cyprus Basketball Event Management Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:35:50 +0000 msherlock 166330 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163691/nba-launches-inaugural-event-in-india The National Basketball Association (NBA) will stage its first-ever event in India with Basketball without Borders, the league’s global basketball development and community outreach programme. Events India Basketball Federations Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:44:42 +0000 msherlock 163691 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163606/us-naming-rights-firm-sets-up-new-division Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, an affiliate of Nets Sports and Entertainment and the Nets basketball team, is launching a new venues, properties and consulting division. Marketing United States Agencies Basketball Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:03:04 +0000 mglendinning 163606 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163369/nba-tv-to-be-managed-by-turner Turner Sports and the National Basketball Association are set to announce that Turner will manage the NBA's digital properties, including the 24-hour cable channel NBA TV. Media United States Basketball Broadcast Broadcast Services Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:13:09 +0000 msherlock 163369 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163265/infront-signs-cba-mobile-website-agreement Infront, the exclusive commercial partner to the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) and internet operator KongZhong Corporation, have signed a multi-year cooperation agreement and launched the official CBA mobile website. Media China Basketball Internet Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:06:14 +0000 mglendinning 163265 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163235/kia-motors-signs-up-with-the-nba Kia Motors America, Inc and the National Basketball Association agreed a new multi-year marketing partnership that includes designating Kia as the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA. Marketing United States Basketball Sponsorship Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:05:48 +0000 msherlock 163235 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163172/new-alcohol-ad-ban-prevents-lithuanians-watching-euroleague-basketball Lithuanian TV broadcasters were forced to cancel live coverage of Euroleague basketball matches due to a new law banning prime-time advertising of alcohol. Media Lithuania Basketball Broadcast Law TV Rights Fri, 4 Jan 2008 10:20:42 +0000 msherlock 163172 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162918/2007-08-nba-season-offers-broadest-ever-global-tv-distribution Through new partnerships and key renewals, the 2007-08 NBA season will offer its broadest global television distribution in league history. Overall, NBA games and programming will be seen in 215 countries in 41 languages. Media United States Basketball Broadcast Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:56:17 +0000 mglendinning 162918 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162829/starbucks-nixes-seattle-sports-sponsorships Seattle, the home of Starbucks, will no longer have the global coffee company brand as a sponsor of its NBA and baseball team fanchises. Marketing United States Basketball Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:35:47 +0000 mglendinning 162829 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162820/starbucks-ends-sonics-sponsorship Starbucks Corp. ended its long-term sponsorship of the NBA’s Seattle Sonics a year after its chairman, Howard Schultz, sold the team. Marketing United States Basketball Sponsorship Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:16:05 +0100 msherlock 162820 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162799/doubts-surround-dolan-family-bid-for-cablevision Charles and James Dolan, the chairman and CEO of New York-based Cablevision, could have their $10.6 billion offer to buy out the cable company rejected by shareholders because of differences in the valuation of assets such as the MSG sport network. Media United States Basketball Broadcast Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:30:59 +0100 mglendinning 162799 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162798/euroleague-basketball-introduces-euroleague-tv-channel Euroleague Basketball is to launch Euroleague.TV, a new official on-line broadcast platform/service offering both live and on-demand coverage. Media Basketball Broadcast TV Rights Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:09:38 +0100 msherlock 162798 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162778/lebron-james-adviser-debunks-promotional-deal A legal adviser to NBA star LeBron James has labelled a personal promotional tour reportedly planned by marketing consultancy Maven Strategies as ‘an unauthorised project that LeBron James is not and will not be involved with in any way’. Marketing United States Agencies Basketball Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:42:04 +0100 mglendinning 162778 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162724/nba-commissioner-applauds-02-arena NBA Commissioner David Stern heralded London’s 02 Arena as a potential venue for regular pre-season NBA games. Events United Kingdom United States Basketball Event Management Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:07:35 +0100 msherlock 162724 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162692/new-jersey-nets-to-play-at-izod-center Clothing company brand Izod has won the naming rights to the Meadowlands arena, home the NBA’s New Jersey Nets. Marketing United States Basketball Naming Rights Fri, 5 Oct 2007 10:12:40 +0100 mglendinning 162692 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162657/euroleague-basketball-in-shanghai-talks Following in the footsteps of the NBA, executives from Euroleague Basketball have met with city and sporting officials from Shanghai to forge sporting and business ties. Events China Basketball Event Management Mon, 1 Oct 2007 10:22:44 +0100 mglendinning 162657 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162637/nba-seeks-management-role-in-chinese-basketball The NBA wants to take a role in the management of the Chinese Basketball League, according to a leading NBA official. Marketing China Basketball Federations Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:49:16 +0100 mglendinning 162637 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162616/new-jersey-nets-accepting-bids-for-arena-name The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority will find out today which companies are interested in buying the naming rights to the New Jersey Nets basketball team's 20,000 seat Continental Airlines Arena, at the Meadowlands sports complex. Marketing United States Basketball Naming Rights Stadia & Facilities Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:41:07 +0100 nicolarogers 162616 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162589/nba-names-tim-chen-ceo-of-nba-china The NBA has named Tim Chen, CEO of Microsoft Greater China, as CEO of NBA China - a new enterprise being created to encapsulate all of the league’s businesses in Greater China. Marketing China Basketball Recruitment Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:44:09 +0100 msherlock 162589 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162569/samsung-and-eoc-team-up-to-combat-youth-obesity The European Olympic Committees and Samsung launched “Get up & Go” - an anti-obesity campaign for European youth - at the CONI Olympic Park. Marketing Croatia Denmark Israel Italy United Kingdom Basketball Football Soccer Hockey Sponsorship Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:38:27 +0100 msherlock 162569 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162505/2007-wnba-finals-to-reach-over-200-countries The 2007 WNBA Finals will reach a record 203 countries in 31 languages courtesy of a record 74 television partners. Media Basketball Broadcast TV Rights Tue, 4 Sep 2007 09:59:45 +0100 msherlock 162505 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162490/viagogo-wins-ticketing-deal-for-london-nba-game Secondary ticketing company viagogo will act as the official secondary ticketing partner for the NBA game between the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves on October 10 at The O2 in London. Marketing United Kingdom Basketball Ticketing Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:55:57 +0100 cbritcher 162490 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162455/sonics-co-owner-nets-fine-over-move-comments The man who helped spearhead the takeover of the NBA’s SuperSonics has been hit with a hefty fine from the league. Events United States Basketball Sports Governance Fri, 24 Aug 2007 06:07:57 +0100 cbritcher 162455 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162378/us-sponsors-line-up-for-nba-europe-live NBA Europe Live, the seven-game European tour featuring four NBA teams in exhibition matches, will be sponsored by some 20, mostly American, brands. Events United States Basketball Sponsorship Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:45:08 +0100 mglendinning 162378 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162259/nokia-launches-fiba-mobile-services Nokia is to launch internet-based mobile phone services for FIBA, the international basketball federation. Events Switzerland Basketball Mobile Mon, 6 Aug 2007 09:36:44 +0100 mglendinning 162259 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162257/tsa-acquires-classic-ncaa-basketball-game-rights-in-japan Total Sports Asia acquired the DVD distribution rights for the 1982 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Game in Japan. The game involved the University of North Carolina v Georgetown University and featured two of the greatest basketball players of all time, Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing. Media Japan Basketball Broadcast Mon, 6 Aug 2007 09:31:03 +0100 msherlock 162257 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162162/wnba-extends-tv-rights-deal-with-espn-and-abc The WNBA has expanded its TV rights agreement with ESPN and ABC for eight years, until the end of the 2016 season. Media United States Basketball TV Rights Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:59:19 +0100 nicolarogers 162162 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162155/pacers-partner-publicis-and-optimedia The Indiana Pacers have signed up Publicis Indianapolis and Optimedia to handle the NBA franchise’s advertising, strategic planning and communications. Events United States Agencies Basketball Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:26:35 +0100 nicolarogers 162155 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162148/2007-wnba-all-star-to-be-televised-in-198-countries The 2007 WNBA All-Star Game, which will showcase the most talented female basketball players from around the world, will be televised in 198 countries with commentary in 30 languages. Media China Costa Rica Finland United States Basketball Broadcast TV Rights Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:26:58 +0100 msherlock 162148 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162137/governing-bodies-say-there-is-much-work-to-be-done-on-eu-white-paper The International Olympic Committee and FIFA published a joint statement, later echoed by the International Rugby Board, acknowledging the publication of the EU White Paper on Sport. While welcoming the concept of the paper they stressed that they feel the content of the final version represents a missed opportunity. Other European sporting federations including UEFA, FIBA Europe, and the European Handball Federation all also publicly expressed concerns with the White Paper. Media Europe Administration Basketball Football Soccer Rugby Summer Olympics Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:41:19 +0100 msherlock 162137 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162069/nba-s-7-4-billion-tv-deals-for-digital-age The NBA agreed a new eight-year $7.4-billion deal with Walt Disney and Time Warner that includes online and mobile rights. Media United States Basketball Broadcast Internet Mobile TV Rights Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:15:57 +0100 msherlock 162069 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162055/2007-nba-draft-draws-increased-global-interest The 2007 NBA Draft will be televised in 115 countries in 18 languages. Media United States Basketball Broadcast TV Rights Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:04:57 +0100 msherlock 162055 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162028/nba-nets-new-e-commerce-partner The NBA has signed a long-term agreement with e-commerce specialists GSI Commerce. Marketing United States Basketball Finance Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:14:27 +0100 cbritcher 162028 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162016/infront-and-excel-sports-form-basketball-representation-partnership Infront Sports & Media agreed a a joint-venture deal with Excel Sports Management, to develop an athlete representation basketball business in China. Marketing China Agencies Basketball Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:45:06 +0100 msherlock 162016 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162007/nba-finals-ratings-slump TV ratings for the NBA final between San Antonio Spurs and the Cleveland Cavaliers hit an all-time low, according to Nielsen Media Research.
 Events United States Basketball Broadcast Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:05:05 +0100 mglendinning 162007 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161972/helvetia-insurance-renews-with-spanish-basketball-federation Helvetia Insurance agreed a sponsorship deal with the Spanish Basketball Federation. Marketing Spain Basketball Sponsorship Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:22:04 +0100 msherlock 161972 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161933/infront-signs-pearl-river-as-the-official-beer-of-team-china-basketball Infront Sports & Media agreed a new commercial partnership for China’s national basketball team with The Pearl River Brewery. Marketing China Basketball Sponsorship Mon, 4 Jun 2007 09:13:49 +0100 msherlock 161933 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161930/fiba-and-sportingo-team-up-for-fan-generated-content FIBA agreed a partnership deal with online sports media company Sportingo, a leading fan-generated website. Media Basketball Internet Mon, 4 Jun 2007 09:08:04 +0100 msherlock 161930 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161878/fiba-threat-to-english-basketball Basketball’s world governing body, FIBA, is threatening to suspend all English players from its competitions unless the UK government withdraws plans to take more control of the sport. Events Basketball Federations Wed, 23 May 2007 10:39:06 +0100 mglendinning 161878 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161848/nba-to-open-new-office-in-london National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern announced that the league will open an office in London as part of its ongoing effort to bring the NBA closer to its growing fan base throughout Europe. Media United Kingdom United States Basketball Events Thu, 17 May 2007 08:43:25 +0100 msherlock 161848 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161830/wnba-increases-international-exposure The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) season will reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories for the first time in the league’s history when it tips-off this weekend. Media United States Basketball Broadcast Mon, 14 May 2007 11:05:56 +0100 mglendinning 161830 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161817/fast-track-appointed-by-british-basketball UK agency Fast Track has been appointed by the recently-formed British Performance Basketball Ltd as its commercial and event partner with a view to transforming the sport’s fortunes ahead of the 2012 Olympics. Events United Kingdom Agencies Basketball Thu, 10 May 2007 10:05:17 +0100 mglendinning 161817 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161810/infront-sets-up-china-germany-basketball-clash Infront Sports & Media, the exclusive global marketing partner of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) and the German Basketball Federation, has set up two exhibition games between Germany and China to take place this summer. Events Germany Basketball Events Wed, 9 May 2007 10:21:35 +0100 mglendinning 161810 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161789/euroleague-final-four-breaks-media-record Euroleague Basketball’s 2007 Final Four in Athens this weekend will break records for media coverage. Events Greece Basketball Events Thu, 3 May 2007 10:13:09 +0100 mglendinning 161789 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161773/nba-of-china-edges-ever-closer David Stern says he is close to confirming an NBA sponsored and branded league in China. Marketing China Basketball Events Tue, 1 May 2007 06:28:10 +0100 cbritcher 161773 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161754/bocog-fiba-and-nba-form-olympic-cooperation The Beijing Olympic Games Organising Committee (BOCOG) FIBA and the NBA formed a joint cooperation to develop and execute all aspects of Olympic sports presentation for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Events China Administration Basketball Event Management Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:02:49 +0100 msherlock 161754 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161678/europe-s-basketball-clubs-discuss-white-paper Europe's basketball clubs and leagues met yesterday to discuss the EU white paper on sport. Events Europe Administration Basketball Events Federations Law Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:27:09 +0100 msherlock 161678 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161633/nba-china-games-set-for-october It has been confirmed the NBA China Games will return in October. Events China Basketball Events Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:14:21 +0100 cbritcher 161633 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161631/litner-appointed-comcast-sportsnet-president Comcast SportsNet has appointed Jon Litner its new president to oversee the day-to-day management of its eight regional sports networks. Marketing United States Basketball Recruitment Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:11:32 +0100 cbritcher 161631 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161559/beijing-to-host-tournament The first fruits of a marketing partnership deal between Euroleague Basketball and the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) will be a new tournament in Beijing in October. Events China Basketball Events Thu, 15 Mar 2007 06:20:47 +0000 cbritcher 161559 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161557/ncaa-under-pressure-over-coke-sponsorship US union Teamsters has called on the NCAA to drop key sponsor Coca-Cola. Marketing United States Basketball Sponsorship Thu, 15 Mar 2007 06:17:58 +0000 cbritcher 161557 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161543/amaechi-in-landmark-endorsement-deal Former NBA star John Amaechi has signed an endorsement contract with a brand which is proclaiming the deal the first time a mainstream company has sponsored an openly gay male athlete. Marketing United States Basketball Sponsorship Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:15:34 +0000 cbritcher 161543 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161462/nash-expresses-interest-in-spurs-stake NBA ace Steve Nash has been linked with a possible investment move in English Premiership soccer club Tottenham Hotspur. Marketing United States Administration Basketball Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:30:46 +0000 cbritcher 161462 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161440/nba-confirm-another-european-jaunt The NBA’s profile push in Europe is set for another giant shove forward after commissioner David Stern confirmed plans for four teams to play exhibition games on the continent later this year. Events United States Basketball Events Mon, 19 Feb 2007 06:28:20 +0000 cbritcher 161440 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161432/nba-all-star-game-broadcast-by-a-record-110-tv-partners The NBA said its All-Star Game in Vegas will reach 215 countries in 43 languages through a record 110 broadcast partners. Media China United States Basketball Broadcast TV Rights Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:07:57 +0000 msherlock 161432 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161218/league-confirms-expansion-talks The British Basketball League has confirmed it is in talks to expand the league to 16 clubs for next season – with all ten of the current teams signed up for the expansion season. Events United Kingdom Administration Basketball Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:09:16 +0000 cbritcher 161218 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161061/fiba-partners-with-sportfive-in-asia The Fédération Internationale de Basketball agreed a deal with the Sportfive agency for the sale of its media rights throughout Asia and the Middle East for the FIBA World Championships and FIBA Asia Championships from 2009 until 2011. Basketball Broadcast Technology Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:16:43 +0000 msherlock 161061 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161059/kia-motors-enhances-sports-sponsorship Kia Motors Corporation said it would enhance its association with tennis and sport in 2007, as it enters its sixth consecutive year as the major sponsor of the Australian Open grand slam tennis tournament. Australia Basketball Football Soccer Tennis Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:14:31 +0000 msherlock 161059 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161035/german-handball-and-basketball-team-up-online Germany’s top domestic handball and basketball leagues the Handball Bundesliga (HBL) and Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) have joined forces online. Germany Basketball Broadcast Handball Technology Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:05:41 +0000 msherlock 161035 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161034/cars-com-sponsors-espn-college-basketball The Cars.com website agreed sponsorship deal for ESPN and ESPN2 Saturday Afternoon College Basketball from February 2007. United States American Football Basketball Broadcast Sponsorship Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:04:34 +0000 msherlock 161034 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160979/america-channel-in-ncaa-partnership Network the America Channel has secured a multi-year broadcast deal with a host of NCAA Division I conferences. United States Basketball Broadcast Thu, 21 Dec 2006 06:13:01 +0000 cbritcher 160979 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160942/thg-nets-euroleague-hospitality-contract Euroleague Basketball has signed a hospitality programme for VIP guests and fans at the 2007 Final Four. Greece Basketball Stadia & Facilities Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:19:57 +0000 cbritcher 160942 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160934/nba-confirm-switch-over-balls-up The NBA has been forced into an embarrassing u-turn over the type of ball used in the league. United States Administration Basketball Wed, 13 Dec 2006 06:05:48 +0000 cbritcher 160934 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160932/infront-brokers-cba-and-euroleague-partnership Infront, Euroleague Basketball and the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) have reached a partnership agreement to bring the best of European professional basketball to fans in Asia. China Administration Basketball Tue, 12 Dec 2006 06:16:31 +0000 cbritcher 160932 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160921/kia-nets-major-nba-marketing-deal Kia Motors America has unveiled a multi-tiered marketing programme which includes sponsorships of nine NBA teams. United States Basketball Sponsorship Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:20:52 +0000 cbritcher 160921 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160787/nielsen-extends-sponsorship-scorecard-to-basketball Nielsen Sports has extended its Sponsorship Scorecard to NBA basketball, signing up the Phoenix Suns for the system to measure brand exposure. United States Basketball Sponsorship Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:49:10 +0000 msherlock 160787 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160712/nba-adds-record-24-broadcast-partners The National Basketball Association added 24 broadcasters, including 19 in Greater China, for the 2006-07 season, marking the largest season to season growth in league history. China France Germany Japan Turkey Basketball Broadcast Thu, 2 Nov 2006 09:42:35 +0000 msherlock 160712 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160654/chinese-basketball-s-most-comprehensive-sponsorship-deal-to-date Infront Sports & Media and the Chinese Basketball Association signed a groundbreaking sponsorship agreement with China Mobile Communications Corporation (China Mobile/CMCC) for basketball in China. China Basketball Sponsorship Mon, 23 Oct 2006 09:58:37 +0100 msherlock 160654 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160625/heat-is-on-for-the-bahamas NBA side Miami Heat has signed a three-year deal to make the Islands of the Bahamas the club’s ‘preferred destination’. United States Basketball Sponsorship Tue, 17 Oct 2006 07:09:17 +0100 cbritcher 160625 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160602/fiba-americas-gives-venezuala-extra-time FIBA Americas has given Venezuela until Monday to come up with a suitable financial package to beat Las Vegas or San Juan in order to host the Beijing 2008 Olympic qualifying tournament next August. Puerto Rico United States Venezuela Administration Basketball Events Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:58:59 +0100 msherlock 160602 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160489/australia-keen-to-host-2010-basketball-world-champs Australia wants to host the 2010 women's basketball world championships as the sport tries to capitalise on the team’s rise to the top of the international game. Australia Basketball Events Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:50:30 +0100 msherlock 160489 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160485/iec-takes-on-the-new-super-series-in-badminton The International Badminton Federation announced the launch of the Super Series starting 2007. China Denmark France Hong Kong Indonesia Japan Malaysia Singapore Switzerland United Kingdom Basketball Broadcast Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:27:03 +0100 msherlock 160485 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160482/molten-secures-sponsorship-of-british-basketball-league Molten, the world’s leading manufacturer of inflatable sports balls, is to sponsor the British Basketball League (BBL) in a three-year deal. United Kingdom Basketball Sponsorship Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:23:02 +0100 msherlock 160482 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160480/slam-dunk-by-iec-in-china IEC in Sports, the Sweden-based agency, has been appointed to market and distribute the worldwide TV rights for basketball’s 2007 FIBA Stankovic Continental Champions Cup. China Basketball Broadcast Marketing Research Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:49:46 +0100 msherlock 160480 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160475/british-basketball-league-signs-new-tv-deal The British Basketball League signed a 10-year deal with new broadcaster MKTV, which is due to launch early next year. United Kingdom Basketball Broadcast Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:35:22 +0100 msherlock 160475 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160431/euroleague-basketball-to-re-launch-website Euroleague Basketball is to re-launch its official website, Euroleague.net after a 66 per cent jump in Euroleague.net traffic last season. Basketball Broadcast Technology Thu, 14 Sep 2006 10:21:21 +0100 msherlock 160431 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160387/nba-to-expand-features-of-nba-com-china The National Basketball Association is enhancing the broadband features and content of its Chinese web destination, NBA.com/China, through new expanded partnerships with internet media companies NuSports and Sohu. China Basketball Broadcast Wed, 6 Sep 2006 09:58:28 +0100 msherlock 160387 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160324/elphinston-is-new-fiba-president Bob Elphinston has been elected as the new president of basketball world governing body FIBA. China Japan Basketball Wed, 30 Aug 2006 05:30:00 +0100 admin 160324 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160185/sportelmonaco-2006-exhibition-space-selling-out With more than 2 months to go before the opening of SPORTELMonaco 2006, exhibitors have committed to more than 85% of the expanded floor space in the Grimaldi Forum. Argentina Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile China Cyprus Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Israel Italy Japan Lebanon Luxembourg Malaysia Malta Monaco New Zealand Nigeria Norway Poland Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey Ukraine United Kingdom United States Archery Basketball Broadcast Finance Football Soccer Marketing Research Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Technology Wrestling Mon, 14 Aug 2006 09:38:22 +0100 admin 160185 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160176/german-sports-to-get-new-media-increase German football, basketball and handball leagues are set to get a significant boost to revenues from internet and mobile rights. Basketball Broadcast Finance Football Soccer Handball Sponsorship Technology Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:07:37 +0100 admin 160176 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160149/usa-basketball-signs-up-new-marketing-partners USA Basketball agreed deals with five companies: Chevrolet, The Coca-Cola Company, McDonald’s, Gatorade, and Molten – to promote their brands and products through USA Basketball exhibitions, games, media and special events. China Philippines South Korea Basketball Broadcast Events Marketing Research Fri, 4 Aug 2006 08:27:02 +0100 admin 160149 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160134/masn-channel-to-go-24-hour The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network said it would expand to a 24-hour programming line-up that will eventually feature NCAA basketball, football and lacrosse games. United States Basketball Broadcast Events Football Soccer Lacrosse Wed, 2 Aug 2006 09:34:12 +0100 admin 160134 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160122/norwich-city-opens-flagship-spaces-for-sports Norwich City manager Nigel Worthington, England goalkeeper Robert Green and Delia Smith visited Carrow Road, in Norwich, to officially open the new ‘flagship’ sports site Carrow Park on behalf of Barclays Spaces for Sports. United Kingdom Basketball Finance Football Soccer Netball Rugby Stadia & Facilities Tennis Mon, 31 Jul 2006 08:57:32 +0100 admin 160122 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160026/proposed-beijing-schedule-changes-create-knock-on-effects Proposed extensive changes to the scheduling of events at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to suit the television schedules of US network NBC could have a knock on effect on other events held in the lead up to the Olympics. Australia China Basketball Broadcast Events Swimming Track And Field Fri, 7 Jul 2006 09:46:15 +0100 admin 160026 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159990/spalding-unveils-new-nba-ball The NBA has confirmed it will be introducing a new official game ball next season for the first time in over 35 years. Basketball Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:54:25 +0100 admin 159990 at http://www.sportbusiness.com