Basketball

MIES, Switzerland: The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced on Wednesday that ORSEN will be its global commercial partner and exclusively handle the commercial rights of FIBA 3x3 competitions worldwide.

"Recognizing the potential for further growth, FIBA believes it is the perfect moment to elevate the sport to the next commercial level. With ORSEN's exceptional ability to forge and lead future-proof partnerships, this collaboration is strategically placed to propel FIBA 3x3's current exponential growth," FIBA announced in the statement.

Apr 26, 2018 17:04
MUMBAI: 3BL, a nationwide 3x3 pro basketball league endorsed by world body FIBA, was launched here Wednesday. 
Apr 25, 2018 17:04
MUMBAI: NBA China and Hongkun Group announced Wednesday the opening of the world’s first NBA Center, an NBA-themed lifestyle complex in Wuqing, Tianjin, China.  
Apr 24, 2018 16:04
NEW YORK: Media and entertainment giant Sony Pictures Entertainment has announced a multi-year deal with top NBA star, Steph Curry for its film, television and worldwide partnerships operations in what is said to be the biggest media deal an athlete has signed till date.  
Apr 19, 2018 18:04
BEIJING: Fans have voted for "Son of Dreams" to be the official mascot of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019. This was made official on Wednesday - 500 days before the first-ever 32-team edition of FIBA's flagship competition tips off on August 31, 2019 - when Son of Dreams was unveiled during a ceremony at the Wukesong Indoor Stadium in China's capital.
Apr 18, 2018 15:04
ATLANTA: The Harlem Globetrotters and Tum-E Yummies have announced a partnership that will make the fruit flavored water drinks line the official juice drink of the exhibition basketball team.
Apr 12, 2018 17:04
MUMBAI: NBA and Sony Pictures Networks (SPN) have launched a campaign titled ‘Swag Ka Khel’, targeting Hindi-speaking audiences.  The campaign tag line, which roughly translates as ‘the sport with swagger’, aims to reach out to and engage the audience whose primary language is Hindi.
Apr 03, 2018 11:04
NEW YORK: On Sunday, April 1, the Brooklyn Nets celebrated "India Day" when they hosted the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center at 6 pm local time.  The evening, managed by events firm ExcelIndia, included elements that celebrate "Indian heritage and culture" (read shout outs to contemporary Hindi film music and dance).
Mar 27, 2018 16:03
NEW YORK: The National Basketball Association (NBA) and YouTube Monday announced a groundbreaking partnership making YouTube TV – the live TV streaming service – the first-ever presenting partner of the NBA finals. The multiyear partnership also includes YouTube TV as the presenting partner of the finals for the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the NBA G League, the NBA’s official minor league.
Mar 15, 2018 13:03
MUMBAI: The National Basketball Association (NBA) and digital media company Culture Machine have announced a content partnership deal to produce and deliver game highlights and original programming to fans in India through several NBA and Culture Machine platforms.  Fans can access the content for free through the NBA App, Being Indian, Put Chutney, Viva, and Blush.
Mar 10, 2018 13:03
MUMBAI: The National Basketball Association (NBA) Friday announced the first-ever broadcasts of live NBA games that will air during prime time in India.   From March 11 – April 8, the NBA will schedule a weekly game for live prime time broadcast in India every Sunday at 10 pm on SONY SIX, SONY SIX HD, SONY TEN 3 and SONY TEN 3 HD.