Basketball
North and South Korea agree to Asian Games pact
North and South Korea have agreed to form a unified team for certain sports at this year’s edition of the Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia.
Puma Basketball signs up Jay-Z to creative role
Puma has appointed rap superstar Jay-Z to the role of creative director for the sportswear company’s basketball division.
Fiba rubber-stamps women’s competition reform, extends Baumann contract
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has approved a new competitions system for women’s national team events, while it has also handed a long-term contract extension to secretary general Patrick Baumann.
World Basketball Summit promises to bring basketball together
FIBA secretary general Patrick Baumann looks ahead to the first World Basketball Summit, which takes place in Xi’an, China, on October 3 and 4
US Digest | Delaware ushers in new sports betting era
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Delaware ushers in new sports betting era; United 2026 bid outscores 'high risk' Morocco; and the New York Yankees win scheduling battle with ESPN.
NBA takes Africa Game to Pretoria
North American basketball league the NBA has announced that this year’s edition of its Africa Game will take place in the South African city of Pretoria, having initially been planned for Johannesburg.
Pro Sports Leagues Make Successful Stock Pickers
Looking at historical data of the publicly-traded commercial partners of the US major leagues shows that investing in Official Corporate Partners is a sound long-term investment strategy.
US Digest | NBA Finals tickets are cheapest in four years
In this week's US sports industry round-up: NBA Finals tickets are cheapest in four years; FC Cincinnati to join MLS in 2019; and Twin Cities 'netted $370m from Super Bowl'
European basketball federations line up to oppose Euroleague
The European division of the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has reopened its battle with Euroleague Basketball over the calendar model for the sport on the continent by issuing a strongly worded declaration attacking the actions of Euroleague Commercial Assets (ECA).
WNBA extends partnership with FanDuel
The North American Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has extended its partnership with daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator FanDuel.
US Digest | Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers; Supreme Court rules in favour of sports betting; and NBA play-off ratings continue to soar.
Basque city to stage 2019 Final Four, Euroleague signs ticketing partnership
Euroleague Basketball, which organises continental club competitions in Europe, has announced that Vitoria-Gasteiz in Spain will host the Final Four stage of its EuroLeague tournament in 2019, while it has also agreed a three-year partnership with ticketing company MytiGO for the event.
Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena offers template for smart cities
District Detroit app not only links the home of the Red Wings and Pistons to a 50-block neighbourhood, it also offers an insight into how public spaces could be connected in future.
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