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1 - Harlem Globetrotters Sign Six Players to Compete at New York Training Camp
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - The iconic Harlem Globetrotters have inked six new players that will join Globetrotter veterans for the team’s annual training camp to vie for spots on the world’s most famous basketball team. The Globetrotters open training camp in New York on...
2 - 2013 NCAA Men’s Basketball West Regional Set to Play at STAPLES Center
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Pepperdine University will serve as the host school for the West Regional of the 2013 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, set to be held at STAPLES Center in downtown Los Angeles, the NCAA announced yesterday. Pepperdine partnered with AEG/STAPLES...
3 - 2K Sports Announces NBA® 2K10: Draft Combine Now Available for Xbox LIVE Arcade
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - 2K Sports today announced that NBA® 2K10: Draft Combine, a download-only experience offering fans pre-season basketball excitement leading up to the launch of NBA 2K10 this fall, is now available for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and...
4 - Fathead® and Getty Images looking to “Fathead” the Best Slam Dunks
LIVONIA, Mich.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Fathead®, the leading brand in sports and entertainment graphic products best known for its officially licensed images of NBA athletes and team logos, will be courtside at US Airways Center in Phoenix along with NBA Photos and Getty photographers...
5 - Nike to Debut Nike Pro Combat at All-Star Weekend
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today introduced an innovative new padded base layer called Nike Pro Combat with a superior lightweight, articulated fit that allows today’s basketball player to be protected and feel unstoppable. LeBron James and Amar’e...
6 - T-Mobile Tips Off NBA All-Star 2009 with ‘Shot of a Lifetime’
BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Today, T-Mobile USA, Inc., announces a one-of-a-kind opportunity for NBA fans and T-Mobile® customers — a chance to play a game of HORSE against NBA All-Star and Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade. The myFaves® Shot of a Lifetime sweepstakes will...
7 - College Fanz Monster March Madness, Basketball Bracket Heaven
MT. LAUREL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - The biggest college basketball bracket event ever begins Sunday, March 1st when the College Fanz™ Perfect 10 gives fanz a chance to win $25 million by selecting two perfect brackets. Early registration begins today. Registration is free, and...
8 - NBA Cautions Basketball Fans about Counterfeit All-Star Merchandise
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Basketball fans aren’t the only ones flocking to Phoenix for this week’s NBA All-Star Game. So are counterfeiters, warns the NBA. And they’re eager to target unsuspecting fans with their illegal and poorly produced knock-off NBA merchandise...
9 - A Photo of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Joining Office Depot and 60 Children from the City’s Afterschool Program at a Miami Heat Basketball Game Is Available On Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - A photo of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz joining Office Depot and 60 children from the city’s afterschool program at a Miami Heat basketball game is available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress Photo Location: American Airlines Arena, Miami. Date...
10 - Wheaties Honors NBA Legend Willis Reed
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Wheaties®, “The Breakfast of Champions®,” today honored legendary NBA champion Willis Reed with a new limited-edition package. The new package, unveiled at a press conference today at the NBA Store in New York City, continues the Wheaties tradition...
11 - All Harlem Globetrotters to Wear Number 44 on Inauguration Day to Honor Incoming 44th President Obama
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - The Harlem Globetrotters announced today that each of their players will wear special No. 44 jerseys during their games on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to honor the incoming President-elect (and noted basketball fan) Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United...
12 - IHOP Partners with Harlem Globetrotters for “Spinning the Globe” World Tour
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters announced today that they have entered into a partnership agreement with IHOP that will make the nation’s leading family dining establishment the “Official Restaurant of the Harlem Globetrotters.” Well known for...
13 - Ticket2Final – Together With Euroleague Basketball!
DOUGLAS, Isle of Man-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Ticket2Final (T2F) announces that it has concluded a cooperative agreement with Euroleague Basketball for the sale of options to fans for the Euroleague Final Four, to be played May 1-3, 2009 in Berlin. According to Todd Warnick, T2F's Chief...
14 - Jordan Brand Goes Beyond XX3 to Unveil the Future of the Brand: The AIR JORDAN 2009
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Since the release of the AIR JORDAN XX3 in January 2008, the sneaker world debated the greatest question ever asked of a basketball shoe: will there be an AIR JORDAN XX4? Meanwhile, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) and creator of...
15 - ESPN Studio Analyst Jalen Rose Gears up to “Rock The Ball For Barack” at the Upcoming 2009 American Music Inaugural Ball Hosted by Music Legend Dionne Warwick
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Jalen Rose, ESPN Studio analyst, at the request of Dionne Warwick, will welcome the Obama Administration in a way that’s sure to inspire the basketball enthusiast President-elect. Rose will emcee the basketball segment of The American Music Inaugural...
16 - Harlem Globetrotters “Spinning the Globe” Tour off to Sizzling Start
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters have opened up their 2009 “Spinning the Globe” World Tour with even more momentum than they finished up their record-breaking 2008 tour, growing overall tour revenue by 18 percent and setting team box office...
17 - Cavaliers Fans Finding Discount Ticket Prices Despite Team Success
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-December 19, 2008 - Cleveland basketball fans have been rewarded this holiday season with the Cavaliers’ incredible start, highlighted by their 13-0 home record. With such an exciting jump-start to the season, the Cavaliers consistently command a packed crowd at...
