Love it or hate it, the NBA Cup is here to stay. In 2023, the NBA Cup in-season tournament launched to boost interest in the first half of the basketball season and regain viewership from the NFL. Despite initial criticism from fans, the tournament has chugged along...
In a major shakeup to the Dallas metroplex sports scene, both the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars announced plans to stop playing at the American Airlines Center in 2031, opting to build separate arenas in the northern part of the region. The Dallas Mavericks’ new...
The NBA is continuing its global expansion with two regular-season games in Europe in January 2027, featuring the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans. These teams will face off first on January 14th in Paris’ Accor Arena and again in Manchester at Co-Op...
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...