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Jun 8, 2026 at 9:50 AM

Knicks Announce $1 Million Raised for Garden of Dreams Foundation Through Fundraiser for Two Celebrity Row Seats

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (“MSG Sports”) announced today that $1 million has been raised for the Garden of Dreams Foundation through the Knicks fundraiser for two Celebrity Row seats at Game 3 of the NBA Finals Monday at The Garden. Leading global law firm Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher LLP (“Gibson Dunn”) and preeminent private-equity firm Veritas Capital split the winning bid, totaling $1 million. The donation is the single largest donation in the history of the...
Jun 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Project B Appoints Host Broadcast Services (HBS) as Official Host Broadcaster for Global Basketball Circuit

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Project B today announced the appointment of Host Broadcast Services (HBS) as the Official Host Broadcaster for its inaugural global basketball circuit, marking a major milestone in the development of the platform’s international media and broadcast operations. Under a multi-year agreement, HBS will manage all centralized broadcast production and technical operations for Project B’s worldwide competition, which will be streamed live on YouTube. The high-stakes basket...
Jun 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Kalshi Launches NBA Finals Ad with a Playful Nod to Investor Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heritage

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Next-gen financial exchange Kalshi today released a new commercial starring NBA champion and Kalshi investor Giannis Antetokounmpo. The 60-second spot will premiere during Game 1 of the NBA Finals tonight. Inspired by Antetokounmpo's Greek heritage and set in the iconic world of Grease, the commercial is a playful homage to the classic film. Featuring Giannis alongside his brothers, Thanasis, Kostas, and Alex, the spot showcases a side of the NBA superstar fans rarely...
Jun 2, 2026 at 6:33 PM

Knicks Announce Exclusive Fundraiser for Two Celebrity Row Seats to Benefit the Garden of Dreams Foundation for Game 3 of 2026 NBA Finals

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (“MSG Sports”) announced today that the New York Knicks will auction off two Celebrity Row seats to benefit the Garden of Dreams Foundation for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The fundraiser will begin Thursday, June 4 at Noon with details to come on Knicks.com/celebrityrowauction. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the Garden of Dreams Foundation. “The Garden of Dreams Foundation is the most important work that we do at the Madison S...
Jun 2, 2026 at 10:39 AM

New eDreams Survey Reveals How Far Americans Will Go for Live Sports

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new eDreams study* released today pulls back the curtain on the extraordinary lengths American sports fans will go to watch their favorite athletes live. The data reveals a consumer base highly dedicated to domestic travel, fiercely loyal to American football, and uniquely willing to make lifestyle sacrifices to cross "bucket list" sporting events off their agendas. The findings highlight a distinct "sports tourism" profile for US consumers, characterizing them as pas...
Jun 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Blueair Partners With Knicks Guard Josh Hart During Historic Knicks Playoff Run

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blueair announces a partnership with New York Knicks guard Josh Hart and unveils its role in supporting recovery at the Knicks Performance Center....
May 27, 2026 at 6:27 PM

Knicks Donating Hundreds of Free Tickets for 2026 NBA Finals Home Games to Garden of Dreams Foundation Youth

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (“MSG Sports”) announced today that the New York Knicks will donate hundreds of free tickets to underprivileged youth throughout New York City for the 2026 NBA Finals. Garden of Dreams Foundation Youth will receive 250 tickets per home game – totaling at least 500 tickets across Games 3 and 4 – and 750 tickets if there is a Game 6. Recipients will include underserved New York families affiliated with the Garden of Dreams Foundation (...
May 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM

RAJ Sports, Owner of the NWSL’s Portland Thorns and WNBA’s Portland Fire, Signs Corporate Lease Expansion at Kaiser Permanente Performance Center

BOCA RATON, Fla. & HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Workspace Property Management, a leading suburban commercial office property management operator, today announced that RAJ Sports, the sports investment platform for the Bhathal Family and owners and operators of the NWSL’s Portland Thorns FC and the new Portland Fire WNBA franchise, signed a long-term lease expansion for its headquarters at 8760 NE Evergreen Parkway in Hillsboro, Oregon, a suburb of Portland. The additional lease comes 14 mo...
May 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM

Symetra Wins 2026 Shorty Award for ‘Plan Well, Play Well’ Social Media Campaign with Sue Bird

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Symetra received a 2026 Shorty Award for its “Plan Well, Play Well” social content campaign, winning in the Insurance category....
May 21, 2026 at 8:07 AM

Carmelo Anthony’s Creative 7 Productions Becomes a Strategic Partner in Utopai Studios to Expand Sports and Entertainment IP

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carmelo Anthony’s Creative 7 Productions becomes a strategic partner in Utopai Studios...
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