Basketball
Germany explores bid for 2021 EuroBasket
German Basketball Federation (DBB) president Ingo Weiss has said the organisation is considering leading a bid for the 2021 EuroBasket national team tournament in association with three other countries.
New licensing agreement secures future of British Basketball League
The British Basketball governing body has agreed terms with the British Basketball League (BBL) on a 10-year licensing agreement that secures the long-term future of the club competition.
NBA schedules regular-season games for Mexico City, London
North American basketball league the NBA has scheduled regular-season games in Mexico City and London, with the Brooklyn Nets set to be at the heart of events in Mexico.
Digitally native | Rights-holders look to replicate NBA’s success in China
China’s sports industry is booming and western rights-holders want a piece of the action. John Reynolds looks at the digital strategies employed by major rights holders.
Australia’s NBL hails historic NBA deal
Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL) has hailed a landmark deal that will see three of its teams travel to take part in the preseason of North American league the NBA.
NBA Hackathon | League puts quality over quantity in ‘data science challenge’
The NBA has scheduled its second ever Hackathon in September to glean insights from fans who possess the data science and analytical background to help the league. Mark Burns examines what the NBA and the participants stand to gain from the enterprise.
Mongolia to stage 3×3 Fiba Asia Cup
The Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar will be the new host this year’s edition of the International Basketball Federation’s (Fiba) 3x3 Asia Cup, it has been announced.
NBA’s Rockets put up for sale
The Houston Rockets NBA basketball franchise has been put up for sale by owner Leslie Alexander.
BeIN hits out at scaremongering and insists it’s ‘business as usual’ despite Saudi blockade
BeIN Media Group, the Qatari broadcaster, has hit out angrily at media reports suggesting beIN Sports channels are being blacked out in the Middle East and North Africa as a consequence of the Saudi Arabia-led economic blockade of Qatar. Frank Dunne and Robin Jellis report.
Euroleague Basketball returns fire in Fiba dispute
Euroleague Basketball has fired back at criticism of its scheduling for the 2017-18 season of top-tier club competition the EuroLeague in the latest development in its ongoing battle with the International Basketball Federation (Fiba).
Fiba hits out at ECA over scheduling decision
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has hit out at Euroleague Commercial Assets (ECA) for failing to include windows for national team competitions in its club tournament calendar in November 2017 and February 2018.
Euroleague decision stokes up Fiba dispute
Euroleague Basketball has today (Thursday) opted to retain its calendar model for its top club competitions in a move that potentially puts it on a collision course with the International Basketball Federation (Fiba).
Shooting high | EuroLeague partnership with IMG has had an immediate impact on European basketball
With a keen eye on expansion in the continent's biggest markets, EuroLeague and IMG's new EuroLeague Ventures is aiming for the top table in European sport. Callum McCarthy reports.
Tunisia, Senegal to stage AfroBasket 2017
Fiba Africa, the governing body of basketball on the continent, has announced that Tunisia and Senegal will co-host this year’s edition of the AfroBasket men’s national team tournament from September 8-16.
You bet | Coalition comes together to end prohibition of sports wagering in US
With technology that can now identify suspicious activity, and the potential for increased viewing figures and greater fan engagement, supporters of sports betting in the US believe they may soon be able to overturn prohibitive legislation that dates back 25 years. SportBusiness International finds out more.
ABA League teams up with Genius to boost fan engagement
Sports data and technology company Genius Sports has agreed an exclusive deal with the Adriatic Basketball Association (ABA) to take control of ABA League data in an effort to drive fan engagement and increase its commercial returns.