National Basketball Association (NBA) deputy commissioner Mark Tatum has claimed that the sport's stakeholders must put their "nose to the grindstone" if the game is going to reach new heights and become the most popular in the world.
The United States earned a 10th title at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women's World Cup - and a guaranteed place at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics - with a 73-56 victory over Australia in Tenerife.
The United States are now one match away from earning a 10th title at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s World Cup following their 93-77 semi-final victory over Belgium in Tenerife.
The United States raced on towards what they hope will be a tenth victory in the Women’s Basketball World Cup with a 71-40 quarter-final win over Nigeria in the Spanish resort of Tenerife.
A groundbreaking partnership has been announced in Australian sport between National Basketball (NBL) and UniSport Australia to develop a University Basketball League.
The full quarter-final line-up has now been decided at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women's World Cup in Tenerife, after four matches today saw China, Nigeria, France and Spain all make it through.
Canada advanced to the quarter-finals of the International Basketball Federation Women's World Cup as group winners after a 71-60 victory over France in a battle of the unbeaten teams in Tenerife.
Holders United States were among several teams to book quarter-final places at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s Basketball World Cup by earning a second win in Tenerife today.
United States began their International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s Basketball World Cup title defence with victory over Senegal in Tenerife.
Defending champions United States of America will seek a 10th win in the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s Basketball World Cup due to in Spain tomorrow and runs until Sunday week (September 23).
Four European and two African teams have qualified for the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup to be held in China next year.
The Japan Basketball Association (JBA) has apologised to a Parliamentary group for the actions of four members of their men's team who were sent home from Jakarta following a sex scandal at the Asian Games.
A countdown clock has been unveiled in Beijing to mark one year to go until the start of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup in China.
Four members of the Japanese men’s basketball team have been kicked out of the squad and sent home from the Asian Games after they allegedly paid for sex last Thursday night (Aug 16).
National Basketball Association (NBA) star Jordan Clarkson, who plays guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, will carry the Philippine flag at the Opening Ceremony of the Asian Games this evening, having initially been told he was unable to compete at the event.
At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Iranian judoka Arash Miresmaeili was disqualified for weighing in at nearly four pounds above the limit for his weight class of his under-66 kilograms match against an Israeli opponent Ehud Vaks in the first round. It was claimed Miresmaeili had gone on an eating binge to protest the International Olympic Committee's recognition of the state of Israel. Iran does not recognise the state of Israel, and Miresmaeili's actions won praise from high-ranking Iranian officials. Mohammad Khatami, the country's President at the time, was quoted as saying Miresmaili's actions would be "recorded in the history of Iranian glories". He was later awarded $125,000 by the Government - the same amount given to Olympic gold medallists.
UEFA - Senior Venue Operations Manager - Nyon, Switzerland
The Senior Venue Operations Manager - supported by the season coordination team - is responsible for preparation and delivery of the broadcast commercial elements for all matches in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Nations League, European Qualifiers and European friendly matches. In addition, a key responsibility is to ensure a close working relationship with clubs and partners through workshops, forums and account management.
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