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New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony takes the ball past Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince during an NBA game at the 02 Arena in London, in 2013. The NBA will return to London in the 2026-2027 season. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

NBA to Play 2026 Games in Berlin and London; Announces Future Games in Manchester and Paris

The NBA will have regular season games in Berlin, London and Manchester in the 2026–2027 season as part of a European swing that includes more games in Paris over the coming years. The Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic will play regular-season games in Berlin on January 15, 2026, and in London on Sunday, Jan. […]

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Ray Allen and Leroy Arrington on Being a Youth Sports Dad, Organizing Events at the ESPN Wide World of Sports and Life After the NBA

Ray Allen played 18 seasons in the NBA and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player in 2018. Allen was a 10-time NBA All-Star and won an Olympic gold medal as a member of the 2000 United States men’s basketball team. In 2021, he was selected to the NBA […]

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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Friendly Bets Made Before NBA Finals Between Pacers, Thunder

Two destination marketing executives have entered into a friendly wager tied to the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, which started on Thursday night with a game-winning jumper by Tyrese Haliburton with 0.3 seconds left as the Pacers won Game 1, 111-110. The wager is between Leonard Hoops, president and chief executive […]

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Booking.com Named Official Online Travel Partner of NBA and WNBA

Booking.com, the NBA and WNBA have announced a multiyear partnership that makes Booking.com the official online travel partner of both leagues starting this weekend with the opening games of the WNBA season, followed by the 2025–2026 NBA season that starts in October. “We look forward to collaborating with Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital […]

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Atlanta Hawks, State Farm Arena Announce Sustainability Milestone

In celebration of Earth Day, the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena have announced that they have reached a new sustainability milestone by diverting more than 10 million pounds of waste from landfills since May 2021. The venue recycled nearly four million pounds of aluminum, plastic, glass and cardboard, composted over three million pounds of […]

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Barclays Center Renovations
A rendering shows what Gallagher Terrace and The Bridge will add to the fan experience at Barclays Center. BSE Global photo

Barclays Center Adding More Upgrades

The Barclays Center in Brooklyn will begin a second round of renovations this summer as part of a five-year plan that will total $500 million. BSE Global — parent company of Barclays Center, the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty — unveiled details for the arena upgrades, including a new premium membership club, Gallagher Terrace, […]

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NBA and FIBA to Take Steps Toward New European Basketball League

The NBA and FIBA announced a joint exploration of a new professional men’s basketball league in Europe following the NBA’s Board of Governors meeting in New York, the most concrete step after discussions began more than a year ago with prospective investors, teams, arena developers and commercial partners. Specifics are few, with the initial target […]

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The crowd gathers around the 18th green at the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles in 2020. This year's tournament will be relocated because of the wildfires in the region. File Photo by Tim Schneider/SportsTravel

PGA to Move Genesis Invitational After Los Angeles Wildfires

The PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational will be moved out of the Pacific Palisades area after wildfires near Riviera Country Club and throughout Southern California, the latest in a series of sporting events moved or postponed. The Genesis Invitational is hosted by Tiger Woods. As well as annually hosting the tournament, Riviera Country Club is also […]

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Experience Abu Dhabi Showcased on New York Knicks Jerseys

Experience Abu Dhabi will have its logo on the jerseys of the New York Knicks this season as part of a marketing partnership between Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. Experience Abu Dhabi will become a Knicks global marketing partner this season, featuring the destination’s logo […]

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