Basketball
Orlando Magic appoints new vice-president
National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise Orlando Magic has named Lisa Cotter marketing vice-president.
English basketball expands reach
National governing body England Basketball and the British Basketball League (BBL) will be working more close together to expand the game’s reach, following the surge of interest in the sport after the 2012 London Olympics.
NBPA names Chris Paul president
The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) has elected Los Angeles Clippers’ Chris Paul as its president.
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Presti joins Leaders
National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Oklahoma City Thunder executive vice-president and general manager Sam Presti has joined the Leaders in Performance speaker line-up.
NBA International head Ueberroth to step down
National Basketball Association (NBA) International president Heidi Ueberroth will step down from her role at the end of 2013 after 20 years working at the organisation.
Anikeeva named Russian basketball head
The Russian Basketball Federation has elected Yulia Anikeeva as its permanent president, following her interim position in the role.
NBA approves Charlotte Hornets return
The National Basketball Association (NBA)’s board of governors has approved franchise the Charlotte Bobcats to change its name back to the Hornets from the 2014/15 season.
NBA Jam heads to India
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Indian sports channel Sony Six have announced the launch of NBA Jam in India.
Orlando Magic appoints senior director
National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise Orlando Magic has appointed Travis Apple as senior director of ticket sales.
Sacramento Kings appoint new president
The National Basketball Association (NBA)’s executive vice-president of team marketing and business operations (TMBO), Chris Granger, has resigned from his position to become the president of NBA team the Sacramento Kings.
3×3 basketball denied Olympic inclusion
Basketball's 3x3 discipline has been denied Olympic inclusion as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ruled out the possibility of increasing the number of athletes for the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
Milan beats London to host Euroleague finals
Euroleague Basketball has announced that the 2014 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final Four will be held at the Mediolanum Forum in Milan from May 15-18.
NBA returns to London’s O2 in 2014
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has today announced that a regular-season game between the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets will be hosted at The O2 in London next year.
Jay-Z signs NBA’s Kevin Durant
NBA (National Basketball Association) star Kevin Durant has become the first player from his sport to sign up with rapper Jay-Z’s sports agency Roc Nation Sports.
Obituary: Olafur Rafnsson
It was with a deep sense of shock and sadness that we received news from FIBA Europe of the sudden and untimely death of its president Olafur Rafnsson. The loss of his remarkable energy, intellect and vision will be felt very deeply by the organisation and by all those in sport who share a passion for its future.
Rapper Jay-Z to negotiate NBA contracts
The National Basketball Association (NBA) players’ union has reportedly certified rapper and Brooklyn Nets investor, Jay-Z, to negotiate contracts.
FIBA Europe president Rafnsson found dead
Olafur Rafnsson, president of FIBA (the International Basketball Federation) Europe, was last night found dead in his hotel room in Geneva.
Basketball Shows its Serious and Playful Side at new HQ Inauguration
If anyone is in any doubt that basketball is a global sport with ambitions to match then a visit to its new headquarters will soon put them right. A glance round the scene at the building’s grand opening and the roll call of the great and good in attendance show very clearly that basketball is a force to be reckoned with.