Basketball
Euroleague Basketball suspends VTB sponsorship, removes Russian teams
Euroleague Basketball has frozen its marketing partnership with Russian state-owned banking group VTB, along with suspending the participation of Russian teams in its competitions
Excel Sports Management acquires executive search firm Nolan Partners
US-based sports agency Excel Sports Management has agreed to acquire sports and entertainment executive search firm Nolan Partners to operate as a new vertical within Excel’s Properties division.
Lega Basket Serie A broadens global reach with three new rights deals
Lega Basket Serie A, the top division of Italian club basketball, has said it will receive record global coverage for its 2021-22 season through three new rights deals
NBA, Canon look to break new ground with Free Viewpoint Video System
The National Basketball Association and technology partner Canon during the recent All-Star Game in Cleveland, Ohio, tested a new volumetric video capture technology allowing for a wide array of replays, opening up many new opportunities for fan engagement, coaching, and analytics. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to gain sportsbook as part of Cavaliers, Caesars partnership
The National Basketball Association's Cleveland Cavaliers will open a sportsbook at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse as part of a multiyear partnership with Caesars Entertainment
Fiba replaces LiveBasketball.tv with new OTT platform Courtside 1891
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has launched Courtside 1891, a new OTT platform to replacing the existing LiveBasketball.tv as the primary streaming service for national team basketball
Silver: NBA has reduced differences between large, small markets
Commissioner strikes upbeat tone during All-Star Game news conference
Fiba unveils 3×3 World Tour calendar for 2022
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has unveiled 13 destinations for this year’s Fiba 3x3 World Tour, the three-a-side basketball series for city-based professional teams.
Singapore to host Fiba 3×3 Asia Cup
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has announced Singapore as the host of this year’s Fiba 3x3 Asia Cup, the three-a-side basketball tournament for men's and women's national teams in Asia a…
Former NBA star McGrady unveils one-on-one basketball league
Former National Basketball Association superstar Tracy McGrady has unveiled a new one-on-one basketball league called the Ones Basketball Association (OBA)
Cartoon Network to air special edition of NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest
WarnerMedia's Cartoon Network will present a half-hour, commercial-free special edition of this year's National Basketball Association All-Star Slam Dunk Contest, hosted by animated stars Teen Titans Go!
Abu Dhabi to host Fiba 3×3 World Tour final
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has announced that Abu Dhabi will host the final of this year's Fiba 3x3 World Tour, the three-a-side basketball series for city-based professional teams
Sportfive secures international deals for Fiba Intercontinental Cup
Sportfive has struck deals with multiple broadcasters to secure coverage in different markets for the International Basketball Federation’s Fiba Intercontinental Cup, which tips off today (Friday) in E…
FEB renews with Endesa for another Olympic cycle
The Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB) has renewed its sponsorship agreement with energy company Endesa
MCS adds Coupe de France to basketball portfolio
The French Basketball Federation (FFBB) has agreed a deal for sports broadcaster MCS Group to show exclusive coverage of its men’s Coupe de France club competition.
Cardless expands NBA presence with Pelicans partnership
The National Basketball Association's New Orleans Pelicans have partnered with financial technology firm Cardless to launch the first team-branded credit card
Fubo Gaming becomes Cavaliers’ sports betting partner in expanded deal
Fubo Gaming, a subsidiary of United States-based sports streaming platform fuboTV, has secured market access in Ohio by expanding its marketing partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers to become an official…
Basketball Champions League returns to Final 4, Bilbao to host
The Basketball Champions League has announced that the Spanish city of Bilbao will host its 2022 Final 4, which reverts back to its traditional format following two seasons of an eight-team event during…