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.
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Round-Up: Tokyo Olympic volunteer training restarts, Indonesian football postponed, NZ Golf Open cancelled, and more
Online training sessions for volunteers at next summer's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have resumed following a roughly eight-month suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic - Japan Today
Germany and Switzerland reintroduce spectator ban following Covid spike
Spectators will once again be banned from German and Swiss sports stadiums after the national governments in both countries reintroduced the measure to curb a spike in Covid-19 cases in both countries
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.
NBL uses LaMelo Ball’s pulling power to gain new international relevance
Oceania's National Basketball League is enjoying unprecedented growth this year following the creation of the Next Stars program and subsequent arrival of National Basketball Association Draft Lottery prospects LaMelo Ball and RJ Hampton. Bob Williams looks at the impact on the league and its future.
BioSteel agrees to wide-ranging deal with Dallas Mavericks
Sports nutrition company BioSteel has struck a multiyear, wide-ranging sponsorship with the National Basketball Association's Dallas Mavericks
Technology company InnJoo brands shorts of Real Betis sports teams
Technology products company InnJoo will brand the shorts of three teams owned by Spanish LaLiga club Real Betis, including Real Betis Féminas, which plays in Spain’s top-flight women’s league.
Round-Up: Tokyo Aquatics Centre unveiled, NBA eyes December restart, Dubai to host IPL final, and more
The newly built Tokyo Aquatics Centre was unveiled during an event on October 24, marking the completion of all venues built for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics - The Japan Times
Dafabet makes basketball debut in regional EuroLeague, EuroCup sponsorship
Dafabet, the Philippines-based betting operator, has become a regional sponsor in Asia of basketball’s EuroLeague and EuroCup competitions.
Guy-Laurent Epstein | How technology is driving Uefa marketing
In the latest video interview from SportBusiness, Uefa marketing director Guy-Laurent Epstein reflects on the ways in which the governing body has engaged with partners and fans during a year which has seen its major club competitions delayed and international competitions postponed.
Euroleague strives to regain momentum after losing a season to Covid
Barring another Covid-related disaster, EuroLeague's overall revenue will bounce back to about €70m in 2020-21.
From old-school to digital dealing – How Content Arena is supporting sports media’s choking rights market
In spite of an increase in demand and a greater volume of content being available, "the market for trading rights is old-fashioned"
Yahoo Sports looks to operate at center of emerging sports industry trends
Verizon-owned digital sports media outlet looks to be aggressive in areas such as legalized wagering, 5G mobile networks, and virtual reality. Yahoo Sports general manager Geoff Reiss discusses the company's efforts with SportBusiness US Editor Eric Fisher