The NBA announced an overhaul to its All-Star Game format beginning next season, the fourth such change in the last seven years. But will that make it worth going to? https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1988430928931418280 An event in flux The format for the NBA’s...
A series of European games is being added to the NBA regular season schedule over the next several years, beginning in 2026. https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1950526863979192511 Although the NBA has routinely played games in Europe for decades, this latest schedule...
Last week saw several new ownership moves across American sports. The owners of the Tampa Bay Rays, San Jose Earthquakes, and Los Angeles Lakers announced sales of, or are reportedly working on deals to sell, their franchises. Each of the fanbases affected by...
In a stunning reversal of plans, it’s being reported that the Philadelphia 76ers have abandoned their plans to build a new arena in downtown Philadelphia, and will instead partner with the Philadelphia Flyers and their parent company, Comcast-Spectacor, to build a new...
QUICK HITS The Athletic ($) -- two stories this week caught our eye: Online Gambling: An excellent story about the addictiveness of online gambling. With apps so readily available, it’s worth a read. Hoop Dreams turns 30: If you’re of a certain age, you...