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What Happens in Vegas … is World-Class Sports and Hospitality

Las Vegas has many reputations. It’s known as the entertainment capital of the world, a gambling mecca and in recent years, a sports hub that’s seen several professional teams come to town and hosted events such as the Super Bowl and Formula 1. However, Vegas veterans will tell you that before anything else, Jerry Tarkanian’s UNLV […]

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Events DC and the Goodman League celebrated the beginning of the 2025 season with an opening ceremony on June 4. Events DC photo

Events DC Partners With Goodman League

Events DC has announced a partnership with the Goodman League, one of the nation’s premier summer basketball leagues, making the organization the presenting sponsor of the 2025 season. Events DC will have its branding integrated across Goodman League platforms and events. Additionally, Events DC will support the league with court enhancements and activations for opening […]

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FIMBA, the Federation of International Masters Basketball, will host its world championships from June 27 through July 6 in the Ticino region of Switzerland with games in Bellinzona, Lugano and Locarno. Photo courtesy FIMBA

FIMBA World Championships Showcases Best of Masters Basketball

Three cities and 26 gymnasiums to be used by about 400 teams and 6,000 athletes from 50 countries over nine days. What went into this being the format for this year’s FIMBA World Championships in Switzerland? “Because we are crazy and we don’t like simple things,” said Ticino 2025 Organizer Daniel Weber with a laugh. […]

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FILE - Greece's Giannis Antetokounmpo scores a basket during the Eurobasket group C basketball match between Estonia and Greece, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. Antetokounmpo said Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, that he will not be able to play for Greece at the World Cup that starts in two weeks because of ongoing recovery from knee surgery. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)

Estonia, Greece, Spain and Slovenia to Co-Host FIBA EuroBasket 2029

Estonia, Greece, Spain and Slovenia will co-host FIBA EuroBasket 2029, announced FIBA Europe’s Board, with Madrid to be the host for the final phase. With the multi-host format introduced in 2015, this will mark the fifth time the tournament will be hosted by four countries. Games will be at Athens and Madrid along with Ljubljana, […]

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Qatar continues its strong esports push by hosting the 2026 and 2027 eFIBA World Finals. FIBA photo

Qatar to Host 2026 and 2027 eFIBA World Finals

FIBA’s eFIBA World Finals in 2026 and 2027 will take place in Qatar, marking the first time the event will be held in the Middle East. The eFIBA World Finals will be held in Doha, bringing together the best e-basketball teams as they compete for the title of eFIBA World Champion. Team USA is back-to-back […]

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FIBA 3×3 World Cup to be held in Poland in 2026

Warsaw will host the 2026 FIBA 3×3 World Cup, marking the first time the country welcomes 3×3’s flagship event. “Bringing the FIBA 3×3 World Cup in Warsaw for the first time highlights Poland’s strong commitment to 3×3 basketball,” said FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis. “With its proven success in organizing top-tier events, Poland is a […]

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National Wheelchair Basketball Association Promotes Brandon McBeain to CEO

The National Wheelchair Basketball Association has announced Brandon McBeain as the organization’s new chief executive officer and executive director, succeeding former CEO David Shaffer who resigned April 25. “I am extremely excited to serve the NWBA members and board of directors in this new role,” McBeain said. “I look forward to developing new revenue streams […]

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2025 USA Basketball 3X Nationals Headed to Mesa

The 2025 USA Basketball 3X Nationals will be May 2–4 at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona, with up to eight men’s and 16 women’s teams vying for national titles and selection to future rosters for international competitions. “We’re proud to welcome the 2025 USA Basketball 3X Nationals to Mesa,” said Lance Fite, Visit Mesa […]

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The Everett 3on3 Basketball Tournament will return to Snohomish County for the third straight year. Photo by William Frankhouser

Everett to Host Massive 3on3 Basketball Tournament

The streets of downtown Everett, Washington, will become a basketball playground July 12–13 with the fourth annual Everett 3on3 Basketball Tournament, a joint effort between Eventuris and the city. The downtown area will feature 40 basketball courts and hundreds of basketball games. In addition to the basketball tournament in the Snohomish County Sports Commission area, […]

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