The NBA 2K League is being hyped as a game changer for the esports industry as it marks the first time that esports teams have been owned by professional franchises. John Reynolds finds out why the NBA and the majority of its teams believe it will be such a success.
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Portuguese football facing losses of €266m, warns of ‘collapse’ if league is suspended
Sónia Carneiro, executive director of Liga Portugal, has warned that the teams in the top two divisions of Portuguese league football are facing collective losses of over €250m ($304m) for the 2020-21 se…
NFL caps Super Bowl LV attendance at 22,000 fans
Super Bowl LV at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium on February 7 will officially have a capacity of 22,000 fans including 14,500 ticket buyers and 7,500 vaccinated health care workers who will be guests of…
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.
NBA Hackathon | League puts quality over quantity in ‘data science challenge’
The NBA has scheduled its second ever Hackathon in September to glean insights from fans who possess the data science and analytical background to help the league. Mark Burns examines what the NBA and the participants stand to gain from the enterprise.
BetRivers signs with NBA’s Pistons as legal online gambling tips off in Michigan
The National Basketball Association’s Detroit Pistons have signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with the US-based online casino and sports betting operator Rush Street Interactive (RSI) and its flagship b…
Decathlon signs NBA international merchandising deal
Sporting goods retailer Decathlon has announced a new multi-year merchandising agreement with the National Basketball Association
Mitsubishi extends with German Basketball Federation in Sportfive-brokered deal
The German division of Mitsubishi Motors has extended its premium and official automobile sponsorship with the German Basketball Federation (DBB)
Unicaja Banco backs Spanish basketball’s Copa del Rey for second year
Spanish bank Unicaja Banco will act as the joint main sponsor of Spanish basketball’s Copa del Rey cup competition for the upcoming event in February.
India’s Asian Cup bid signals burgeoning ambition to be a sporting power
All India Football Federation president Praful Patel says hosting the 2027 Asian Cup will hasten India's big ambitions in football and sport more generally.
International Women’s Cup unveils plan to become direct rival to Relevent’s Women’s ICC
SportBusiness speaks to John Reynal, the founder of Onside and FXE Futbol, about the strategy behind the IWC and the potential threat of legal action from Relevent Sports.
The Premier League waits for sun to shine on chilly UK media market
The Premier League usually auctions its domestic media rights halfway through its three-season cycle, but Covid has uprooted its plans. Callum McCarthy examines the likely bidders and the league's hopes for an uplift in the value of the rights.
Jason Siegel | 48-team Fifa World Cup raises the stakes for 2026 host cities
Jason Siegel, president and chief executive of Greater Orlando Sports Commission, argues that the city’s experience in staging closed-door NBA and MLS games puts it in a strong position to host matches at the 2026 Fifa World Cup