Former José Manuel Calderón is continuing to build out his post-playing business portfolio, joining the latest funding round of Spanish electric motorcycle company Velca. According to reports, Calderón is set to invest up to €2.5 million, becoming a shareholder as part of the company’s fifth financing round. The round also includes notable investors such as…
Stephen Curry is set to auction more than 70 pairs of sneakers worn during the 2024–25 NBA season, marking a unique chapter in his career as a sneaker free agent. The auction, organized by Sotheby’s, will run from April 13 to April 28, with proceeds benefiting the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, founded by Curry and…
Brazil’s Liga Nacional de Basquete (LNB) has agreed a four-year partnership with Sportradar, starting from the 2026/2027 season, in a move that reshapes the league’s data and integrity infrastructure. Under the agreement, Sportradar will replace Genius Sports as the league’s official data and integrity partner. The deal covers all competitions organized by the LNB, including…
Shaquille O’Neal has announced the launch of DUNKMAN, a new professional league dedicated exclusively to slam dunks. The project was officially unveiled in Indianapolis ahead of the NCAA men’s championship game, taking advantage of one of basketball’s most high-profile moments. The league is set to debut this summer with an inaugural season consisting of five…
The appearance of Shaquille O’Neal in a recent commercial has quickly turned into a broader conversation — not about the campaign itself, but about the reported price behind it. According to reports, the Hall of Famer earned at least $2 million for the endorsement deal, a figure that has not been officially confirmed but has…
Michigan’s national championship wasn’t just a breakthrough on the court. It became a financial avalanche for the Big Ten. The conference emerged as the biggest winner of the 2026 March Madness cycle, generating approximately $60 million from the men’s tournament and another $6.4 million from the women’s side — a combined $66 million payout that…
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has ended its controversial sponsorship agreement with the Las Vegas Aces, a deal that paid each player $100,000 annually over the past two seasons. The decision comes as the WNBA continues to investigate potential salary cap circumvention linked to the partnership. Originally launched in 2024, the agreement drew…
The WNBA is set to finalize its long-awaited expansion plans this week, with new franchises in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia expected to be approved by team owners. The expansion, first announced more than nine months ago, requires majority approval from both WNBA and NBA governors, as well as a three-quarters vote from WNBA Holdings LLC….
As the NCAA March Madness reaches its climax, both the men’s and women’s national championship games are entering a more uncertain ratings environment following record-setting peaks in recent years. Women’s Final: Post-Boom Reality Check The women’s game is navigating its first true “post-superstar†cycle after the historic surge driven by Caitlin Clark. Viewership remains strong—but…
wTVision is providing a comprehensive live graphics solution for the Lithuanian Basketball League, supporting broadcasts throughout the season through a unified workflow built with BasketballCG and the R³ Engine. Working alongside Dimedia, the league’s official production partner, wTVision has implemented an integrated graphics ecosystem combining 2D and 3D on-air elements. The system is designed to…
