Basketball
US Digest | MLB aims to establish long-term relationship with London
In this week's US sports industry round-up: MLB aims to establish long-term relationship with London; United 2026 offers financial and diplomatic assurances; and Manning considers joining Panthers ownership group
WNBA engages Sylvain Labs to reimagine commercial strategy
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has joined forces with innovation and brand design consultancy Sylvain Labs to develop a long-term growth strategy and identify new marketing opportunities.
NBA partners up with Intel Capital for technology venture
North American basketball league the NBA has forged a sports and entertainment partnership with Intel Capital, while the strategic investment and mergers and acquisitions organisation of the US technology giant has invested in technology firm VenueNext.
US Digest | Khan wants Wembley Stadium to host Super Bowl
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Khan wants Wembley Stadium to host Super Bowl; NFL Draft draws record TV ratings; and Trump interference threatens USA-led World Cup bid
China Digest | Second Formula E team becomes Chinese-owned
In this week's China sports industry round-up: Second Formula E team becomes Chinese-owned; US-China trade war threatens sportswear production; Chinese World Cup attendance will be strong, if overstated
North American women’s leagues form new SheIS project
Eight leading sports organisations from across North America have joined forces on a new initiative designed to increase each other’s resources, viewership and attendance, as well as attract new players to female sports.
NBA to open first lifestyle centre in China
The NBA China division of the North American basketball league has partnered with the Hongkun Group to launch a themed lifestyle complex in Wuqing, Tianjin.
Chinese city to host groundbreaking Fiba World Basketball Summit
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has revealed details of the World Basketball Summit, an event it claims marks the first of its kind for the sports industry.
NBA appoints new head of Chinese division
North American basketball league the NBA has appointed Derek Chang as the chief executive of its China division.
Rodgers sets first with Milwaukee Bucks investment
NFL American football star Aaron Rodgers has invested in NBA basketball team the Milwaukee Bucks.
Euroleague introduces innovative second-screen app
Euroleague Basketball, which organises continental club competitions in Europe, has partnered with social media and data analytics company HEED to launch a new digital platform that will seek to enhance fan engagement during the top-tier EuroLeague tournament.
NBA schedules latest series of games in key Chinese market
North American basketball league the NBA has scheduled its latest series of games in China, with the Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers to take to the country for the first time.
Alibaba co-founder secures major stake in Brooklyn Nets
Joe Tsai, co-founder of Chinese internet company Alibaba, has completed the acquisition of a 49 per cent stake in the Brooklyn Nets in a deal that reportedly grants the team a record valuation for an NBA basketball franchise.
Euroleague Basketball details expansion plan
Euroleague Basketball has outlined expansion plans for its top-tier EuroLeague competition, as the owner of leading Greek team Panathinaikos said the club will leave for the Basketball Champions League amid clashes with Euroleague administration.
College basketball corruption scandal claims more universities
The University of Kansas and North Carolina State University have become embroiled in the college sport inducement scandal after federal prosecutors in New York elected to expand the case, which involves German sportswear manufacturer Adidas.
Pera maintains control of NBA’s Grizzlies
Robert Pera has confirmed he is to maintain his controlling interest in NBA basketball franchise the Memphis Grizzlies through a ‘buy-sell’ process involving limited partners Steve Kaplan and Daniel Straus.
Big3 founders issue $1.2bn lawsuit against Qatari group
The founders of the Big3, a three-on-three, half-court basketball league that launched last year in the US, have filed a $1.2bn (€964.6m) lawsuit against a Qatari group it claims failed to deliver on promised investment and tried to usurp them as controllers of the enterprise.
Athens to stage Basketball Champions League Final Four
Athens has been awarded hosting rights to the 2018 Final Four of the Basketball Champions League.