Basketball
Saints and Pelicans owner rejects sale reports
Tom Benson, owner of NFL American football outfit the New Orleans Saints and NBA basketball franchise the New Orleans Pelicans, has rejected reports that he is considering selling the two teams due to his age and an ongoing legal battle with estranged heirs.
Prokhorov secures full control of Brooklyn Nets, Barclays Center
Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has secured complete control of the NBA basketball franchise and its Barclays Center home after buying out the stakes held by Bruce Ratner’s Forest City Enterprises and other investors.
Astana lands Fiba U18 3×3 World Championships
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has awarded the 2016 edition of its 3x3 U18 World Championships to the city of Astana in Kazakhstan.
Turkey to the fore as co-hosting model retained for EuroBasket 2017
The Fiba Europe division of basketball’s global governing body has confirmed Finland, Israel, Romania and Turkey as co-hosts of the EuroBasket 2017 national team tournament and announced hosts for a series of youth events.
Fiba forms working groups to push forward European vision
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has pushed forward with its plans to overhaul the European game by forming two working groups dedicated to its efforts.
LeBron James signs lifetime deal with Nike
National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar LeBron James has committed to a lucrative lifetime partnership with US sportswear giant Nike.
Fiba clears Russia for return, imposes ban on Mexican federation
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has lifted the suspension placed on the Russian Basketball Federation (RBF), but has elected to ban the Mexican Basketball Federation (ADEMEBA) due to an “unresolved institutional situation”.
Fiba presses ahead with Champions League proposal for European basketball
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has said it will proceed with plans to launch a Champions League competition for the 2016-17 season in the latest development in the battle over the future of club basketball in Europe.
Fiba set to lift Russian federation ban
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) is set to lift the suspension it placed on the Russian Basketball Federation (RBF), according to a senior executive from the sport’s global governing body.
US basketball market set for new Champions League competition
The US basketball market is set for a new competition next year that will aim to provide opportunities to players who struggle to secure spots on rosters in the NBA league.
Sterling loses appeal over Los Angeles Clippers sale
Donald Sterling, former owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, has lost an appeal to regain control of the team after he was banned from the North American NBA basketball league last year over racist remarks.
Euroleague seals IMG deal to remodel European club basketball
Euroleague Basketball has signed a 10-season deal with the IMG Events & Media agency to establish a new joint-venture to operate relaunched European club competitions from the start of the 2016-17 season.
Nets become latest NBA team to acquire D-League franchise
The Brooklyn Nets has become the latest NBA basketball franchise to acquire the right to own and operate a team in the D-League development competition.
StubHub loses out in antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster, NBA champion
Online ticket exchange StubHub has been dealt a blow after a US judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit the company brought against rival operator Ticketmaster and the Golden State Warriors, reigning champion of North American basketball league the NBA.
Fiba Europe details bidders for EuroBasket 2017
The Fiba Europe division of Fiba, basketball’s global governing body, has confirmed that five countries have applied to organise the EuroBasket national team tournament in 2017.
WNBA searches for new leader as Richie steps down
Mark Tatum, deputy commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), is to become president of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) sister league on an interim basis, following confirmation that Laurel Richie will step down from the role.
Qatar extends deal to host Fiba 3×3 All Stars
The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) has extended a deal with Fiba, the sport’s global governing body, to continue hosting the Fiba 3x3 All Stars event.
Euroleague responds to Fiba’s Champions League proposal
Euroleague Basketball, the governing body of continental club competitions in Europe, has maintained that other proposals remain on the table after the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) detailed its plans for a new Champions League competition.