Individual shooting competition was a bold and innovative attempt to stage a rare non-esports competition to keep fans engaged amid the hiatus but various weather and WiFi issues prove problematic. Bob Williams reports.
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Toronto Raptors to open 2020-21 NBA season in Tampa
The Toronto Raptors will open the 2020-21 National Basketball Association season playing home games in Tampa, Florida, due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
MLS lays off 20 per cent of staff due to financial impact of Covid-19
Major League Soccer has laid off approximately 20 per cent of full-time employees at its New York City headquarters due to the devastating financial impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic
Ask the experts | What are the strengths and weaknesses of the NBA?
When it comes to international development, few sports properties have been as pro-active and persistent as the NBA. SportBusiness International asked two expert but independent observers of the competition to reflect on its successes and the challenges facing the league.
Put your shirt on it | What will shirt sponsorship be worth to NBA?
The NBA is piloting the use of shirt sponsorships for the 2017-18 season. Brian Heyman speaks to some of the sport’s most important stakeholders and estimates the values of some of the potential deals.
NBL celebrates ‘historic day’ as LaMelo Ball is selected No. 3 in NBA Draft
The Hungry Jack’s National Basketball League has received a significant boost after former Next Stars player LaMelo Ball was selected No.
Australia set for biggest crowd, Korea increases restrictions
There were contrasting fortunes in the last 24 hours for the reopening of two major Asia-Pacific sports markets, with Australia reported to be expecting the world's biggest crowd since the pandemic began…
Sacramento Kings expand digital presence with Discord partnership
The National Basketball Association's Sacramento Kings have expanded their digital presence by debuting a server on leading gaming chat platform Discord
Round-Up: Rugby World Cup records, Olympic torches tour Tokyo, Virus hits Fiji’s Nations Cup squad and more
Two torches that will be used in the Olympic and Paralympic torch relays at the postponed Tokyo Games next summer have started an eight-month tour of Tokyo
Der Klassiker provides springboard for Bundesliga’s global marketing efforts
The Bundesliga is locked in a battle with other major European leagues for the hearts, minds, and eyeballs of fans around the world. Kevin Roberts examines some of the league's marketing efforts alongside the Der Klassiker match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
ESG initiatives in practice in Asia-Pacific sport
Last week, we spoke to three industry experts about the growing influence of environmental, social and governance (ESG) benchmarking measures within Asia-Pacific sport. This week, we hear from executives putting such measures into practice at sports properties.
Stevenage FC tries to build on the success of innovative Burger King gaming partnership
Stevenage FC were pleasantly surprised when news arrived of Burger King's interest in becoming its main sponsor. SportBusiness speaks to Stevenage chief executive officer Alex Tunbridge to hear about the journey the club has been on since the association with Burger King began in July 2019.
Why sport needs strong governance and forensic due diligence in dealing with investors
Kevin McCullagh speaks to Luca Ferrari, partner and global head of sports at law firm Withersworldwide, about how investors in sport should be regulated and the measures that should be taken when exercising due diligence.