Matthew Glendinning explores how NBA licensing revenues have fared during the Covid-19 pandemic, with the basketball league taking many positives from e-commerce and esports
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2021 Boston Marathon postponed until at least next fall
The Boston Athletic Association has decided to postpone next year's Boston Marathon until "at least the fall of 2021" in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic
MLB ends 2020 season, but finish marred by positive Covid-19 test
Dodgers star Turner participates in World Series title celebration despite positive test
NBA leverages Microsoft partnership to virtually bring fans courtside in Orlando
The National Basketball Association has unveiled a series of in-venue and broadcast initiatives for the resumption of the 2019-20 season in Orlando, Florida, which are designed to enhance the experience…
“It’s like having a Summer Olympics” | Orlando prepares for the arrival of NBA and MLS
Florida city ready to capitalize on its position as the epicenter of professional sports in the US this summer to rejuvenate its tourism industry and secure major sporting events. Bob Williams reports
Lakers smash record for NBA championship merchandise sales
The Los Angeles Lakers are already reaping the commercial rewards of their National Basketball Association Finals victory against the Miami Heat at the weekend
LeBron James, Lakers lead NBA jersey sales
The National Basketball Association has announced that the Los Angeles Lakers and the team's superstar LeBron James have topped the league's jersey sales since the 2020 season restart two months ago in…
NBA agrees e-commerce tie-up in the Philippines
The National Basketball Association has agreed a deal with Filipino basketball apparel retailer Titanomachy International (Titan) to launch an official online store for the league in the market
Jordan Brand’s Jumpman logo to appear on select NBA uniforms next season
Jordan Brand's Jumpman logo will appear on all National Basketball Association Statement Edition uniforms, starting with the 2020-21 season.
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
Indian fantasy sports industry can surmount recent legal hurdles, say experts
IPL driving growth in Indian fantasy sports sector
Users predicted to hit 100m this year
Sector continues to face legal challenges
Venue rivalry emerges as New York looks beyond Covid-19
Bradley Rial takes a look towards the future of event hosting in New York, one of the hardest-hit areas in the US during the Covid-19 pandemic.