Basketball

Apr 09, 2025 20:04
Mattel, Inc. announced Wednesday that Barbie is introducing a doll in the likeness of basketball legend, author, activist and philanthropist LeBron James.  Barbie is teaming up with the LeBron James Family Foundation to release the first Ken doll of a professional athlete, LeBron James, to recognize his positive impact on culture, style, and community.
Mar 31, 2025 13:03
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have announced their "joint exploration of a new professional men’s basketball league in Europe" that would bring the sport to more European fans and accelerate the game’s growth across the continent.  
Mar 21, 2025 13:03
Boston Basketball Partners LLC Thursday announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell NBA champions Boston Celtics to an investor group led by William Chisholm, co-founder and managing partner of private equity firm Symphony Technology Group, at an "initial valuation" of $6.1 billion.
Mar 05, 2025 17:03
Serena Williams is adding a professional women's basketball team to her growing portfolio of investments.  The former World No. 1 has been announced as the newest member of the ownership group for the Toronto Tempo, which will begin play in the WNBA next year.
Feb 17, 2025 19:02
The National Basketball Association (NBA) today has announced an expansion of its existing content partnership with YouTube that will see NBA games and marquee events livestreamed to fans in India on the NBA’s global YouTube channel (YouTube.com/@NBA) through the remainder of the 2024-25 season.  
Feb 06, 2025 19:02
The National Basketball Association (NBA) Thursday announced a multiyear collaboration with Sport Singapore (SportSG) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to bring a series of NBA events to Singapore.  
Feb 05, 2025 17:02
ESPN and the NBA Wednesday unveiled the rosters for the 2025 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, taking place at Oakland Arena in Oakland, Calif. on Friday, February 14, at 7 p.m. ET exclusively on ESPN platforms, including ESPN, ESPN + and Disney +.   The star-studded roster features celebrities from all walks of entertainment and sports, including music, film, Disney, Marvel, NFL, WWE and more.
Dec 21, 2024 06:12
Reebok, the irreverent and iconic sports culture brand, and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) today announced a multi-year partnership making the global sportswear giant an authorized footwear supplier for the league.
Dec 19, 2024 13:12
Sony's Beyond Sports is collaborating with ESPN, Disney, and the NBA for Dunk the Halls, the first-ever real-time, animated alternate presentation of an NBA game. 
Dec 19, 2024 12:12
The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) Wednesday announced the launch the Pro International Basketball League (InBL PRO U-25), in partnership with Captains Professional Basketball Pvt Ltd (CPBL).