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BBC News
23-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Super League Basketball to sue governing body
Super League Basketball (SLB) says it has begun legal action against the British Basketball Federation (BBF), accusing the governing body of abusing its position and breaching UK competition law. The SLB says it is being undermined by the BBF's decision to refuse to issue governing body endorsements (GBEs) - a requirement for any club wanting to sign an overseas player requiring a visa - unless it accepts a one-year deal to keep SLB says that decision is designed to put its clubs at a "competitive disadvantage to any rival league favoured by BBF" and could be in breach of the UK Government's code of practice for sports governing organisations had been in dispute over the BBF's decision to terminate an interim deal with the SLB and instead agree a 15-year deal with GBB League Ltd (GBBL) to run the men's professional league from the 2026-27 says the BBF has since acknowledged that it does not need a licence to operate and just needs to be recognised as a added that it has no issue with another league being given a UK licence, but wants to operate "free from unlawful harm".SLB was awarded an interim three-year licence last July to replace the British Basketball League, which collapsed amid financial in April the BBF agreed the deal with GBBL, saying that because SLB had elected not to bid for a long-term licence it activated a clause to terminate the interim agreement at the end of the 2024-25 disputed that view, saying it had withdrawn from the tender process after "concerns were raised over the legality of the BBF's actions" and that its nine clubs would refuse to Sport has contacted the BBF for comment.
The Guardian
18-06-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Four leading British basketball clubs blocked from Europe as civil war deepens
The civil war engulfing British Basketball has intensified with the British Basketball Federation attempting to block four of the country's leading clubs from competing in Europe next season. The Guardian has learned that the BBF is refusing to endorse applications for European places made by Manchester Basketball, London Lions, Newcastle Eagles and Bristol Flyers, which has put their participation at risk. In another development, it is being claimed that the BBF is threatening to thwart visa applications for overseas players for next season made by a number of Super League Basketball clubs. The BBF and clubs are at loggerheads after the governing body last month awarded a 15-year licence to operate a new Great Britain Basketball League from the 2026-27 season to an American consortium led by the former NBA executive Marshall Glickman. The nine existing SLB clubs are refusing to join, and have had their interim licence to run their own league next season suspended by the BBF. In an attempt to resolve matters it is understood that the BBF last week offered the SLB another 12-month licence that would enable the league to operate next season, a proposal that was rejected by the clubs. The BBF's position is that as the SLB is operating without a licence it cannot endorse applications to join competitions organised by the Federation of International Basketball Associations, as doing so would jeopardise their own position. The BBF has informed Manchester that their application to join Europe's premier competition, the Basketball Champions League, would not be endorsed and the club have now missed the deadline to register. An email from the BBF to Manchester sent earlier this week read: 'As Fiba's national member federation, the BBF will only endorse clubs competing in our officially sanctioned national championship competitions. Since notification of termination of the licence held by Super League Basketball Ltd has been issued, Manchester does not currently meet this requirement for the 2025-26 season. We are therefore unable to consider endorsement at this time.' Manchester are exploring legal action on the grounds of restraint of trade, while the BBF also faces the threat of being sued by the other clubs over the GBBL licensing process. The other SLB clubs are believed to be united in their support for Manchester. The BBF has also made it clear that it will not back the Lions' bid to join Europe's second-tier competition, the EuroCup. In addition, the governing body is not supporting attempts by the Eagles and the Flyers to join the European North Basketball League. Those competitions are not organised by Fiba, however, so it is unclear at this stage whether the BBF can block them. The BBF rejects claims that it is blocking visa applications, an allegation the federation regards as symptomatic of the entitlement of certain clubs. As the sport's governing body the BBF is charged with submitting governing body endorsements for potential overseas signings to the Home Office, and feels it is unable to do so for unlicensed clubs. The BBF declined to comment. A spokesperson for the London Lions told The Guardian: 'The London Lions stand unequivocally for the principle that British clubs should have the freedom to pursue excellence wherever it exists, to grow the game on the biggest stages. 'We hope that the decision to keep Manchester Basketball Club out of Basketball Champions League is reversed, which will allow growth of professional basketball in the UK, providing opportunities for British athletes, coaches, and clubs to compete at the highest level.'
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Four leading British basketball clubs blocked from Europe as civil war deepens
The BBF has made it clear it will not back London Lions' bid to join the EuroCup. The BBF has made it clear it will not back London Lions' bid to join the EuroCup. Photograph: Carol Moir/Alamy The civil war engulfing British Basketball has intensified with the British Basketball Federation attempting to block four of the country's leading clubs from competing in Europe next season. The Guardian has learned that the BBF is refusing to endorse applications for European places made by Manchester Basketball, London Lions, Newcastle Eagles and Bristol Flyers, which has put their participation at risk. Advertisement Related: Hoop dreams in peril as British basketball's crisis reaches boiling point In another development, it is being claimed that the BBF is threatening to thwart visa applications for overseas players for next season made by a number of Super League Basketball clubs. The BBF and clubs are at loggerheads after the governing body last month awarded a 15-year licence to operate a new Great Britain Basketball League from the 2026-27 season to an American consortium led by the former NBA executive Marshall Glickman. The nine existing SLB clubs are refusing to join, and have had their interim licence to run their own league next season suspended by the BBF. In an attempt to resolve matters it is understood that the BBF last week offered the SLB another 12-month licence that would enable the league to operate next season, a proposal that was rejected by the clubs. Advertisement The BBF's position is that as the SLB is operating without a licence it cannot endorse applications to join competitions organised by the Federation of International Basketball Associations, as doing so would jeopardise their own position. The BBF has informed Manchester that their application to join Europe's premier competition, the Basketball Champions League, would not be endorsed and the club have now missed the deadline to register. An email from the BBF to Manchester sent earlier this week read: 'As Fiba's national member federation, the BBF will only endorse clubs competing in our officially sanctioned national championship competitions. Since notification of termination of the licence held by Super League Basketball Ltd has been issued, Manchester does not currently meet this requirement for the 2025-26 season. We are therefore unable to consider endorsement at this time.' Manchester are exploring legal action on the grounds of restraint of trade, while the BBF also faces the threat of being sued by the other clubs over the GBBL licensing process. The other SLB clubs are believed to be united in their support for Manchester. Advertisement The BBF has also made it clear that it will not back the Lions' bid to join Europe's second-tier competition, the EuroCup. In addition, the governing body is not supporting attempts by the Eagles and the Flyers to join the European North Basketball League. Those competitions are not organised by Fiba, however, so it is unclear at this stage whether the BBF can block them. The BBF rejects claims that it is blocking visa applications, an allegation the federation regards as symptomatic of the entitlement of certain clubs. As the sport's governing body the BBF is charged with submitting governing body endorsements for potential overseas signings to the Home Office, and feels it is unable to do so for unlicensed clubs. The BBF declined to comment. A spokesperson for the London Lions told The Guardian: 'The London Lions stand unequivocally for the principle that British clubs should have the freedom to pursue excellence wherever it exists, to grow the game on the biggest stages. 'We hope that the decision to keep Manchester Basketball Club out of Basketball Champions League is reversed, which will allow growth of professional basketball in the UK, providing opportunities for British athletes, coaches, and clubs to compete at the highest level.'
The Star
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Rising young talents MUAH! returns with second single titled 'Kajang', a taste of young life in Malaysia and South-East Asia
After the success of their debut single Boy Best Friend (BBF), the band MUAH! made headlines last year when they made big impressions in Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia. The five man team of four young lads and a lass, the group is now back in the limelight with a bold and entertaining new track titled 'Kajang'. The song, in collaboration with Sony Music Malaysia, has been available on all digital platforms since May 9. MUAH! – comprising five young talents: Naim Daniel (lead vocalist and guitarist), Zenith (guitar), Tasneem (bass), Mairil (drums), and Ayai (keyboard) – continues to ride their momentum with a track brimming with character and youthful emotion. 'Kajang' explores the complexities of a love triangle, delivered in a light-hearted, witty, and ironic tone. Lyrics like 'Alaaa bodo, aku kantoi lagi sekali' and 'Macam mana aku nak twist story ini?' capture the chaos of the narrator's love life, making it a relatable anthem for young listeners navigating drama-filled relationships. For the record, the group debuted in September 2024 and their debut single, 'BBF' was a big hit with the young fans. The band said during their launch of their first single that their music efforts are actually 'heartbreak anthem' filled with songs talking on issues that young audiences find relatable. As well finding fans in Malaysia, the group also said they intend to entertain fans South-East Asia, namely in Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Connected Home, Subscriber Experience Innovations to be Featured in Fiber Connect 2025 Proof of Concept Demonstrations
Showcase of six new concepts will be on display at the world's largest fiber broadband event WASHINGTON, May 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today announced the lineup of Proof of Concept (PoC) demonstrations planned for Fiber Connect 2025, June 1-4, in Nashville, Tenn. FBA partners with the Broadband Forum to host the PoC Showcase, and this year six PoCs will feature collaborative innovations from 11 companies that have the power to transform the Connected Home and/or the broadband subscriber experience. Each PoC must leverage one of three BBF specifications for fiber access interoperability, ONT/Home Gateway manageability, and/or Wi-Fi performance. "The Proof of Concept Showcase at Fiber Connect 2025 continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in the Connected Home and across the Wi-Fi user experience," said Evann Freeman, Fiber Broadband Association Board Member and Conference Committee Chair, and Vice President of Government & Community Relations at EPB of Chattanooga. "This year's demonstrations embody the collaborative spirit and technical innovation that define our industry, and we're proud to provide a platform where visionary companies can shape the future of fiber broadband applications." "The Broadband Forum-based Proof of Concept demonstrations underscore the power of open standards and interoperability in accelerating real-world innovation," said Ken Pyle, Director of Marketing at Broadband Forum. "From AI-powered Wi-Fi to next-gen service orchestration, these projects offer a glimpse into how BBF specifications are transforming broadband performance and subscriber satisfaction." Fiber Connect 2025 PoC projects can involve up to three companies, and at least one PoC participant must be a member of either FBA or BBF. Submissions must incorporate one of three BBF specifications: BBF.247 (OLT/ONT Interoperability), TR-369 (User Services Platform), and/or BBF.398 (Wi-Fi Performance). The list of 2025 Proof of Concept demonstrations include: AI-powered Wi-Fi Experience with Cross TR-069/TR-369 Interoperability – presented by AVSystem and Gemtek This PoC will demonstrate the potential of agentless interoperability of TR-369 and TR-069 standards in one solution aided by AI to revolutionize the home Wi-Fi experience, improving customer experience, reducing operational costs, and increasing customer loyalty. Maximizing Network Profitability through Open Access, Interoperability, Service Management, and Advanced Services – presented by Ciena This PoC will highlight a subscriber self-serve portal and cloud instance of multi-domain service orchestration to drive service automation from a marketplace of providers and services. It will also demonstrate the power of open standards to maximize choice and cloud-managed platforms for advanced Wi-Fi management and in-home experience control. Lighting Up the Future: Showcasing Fiber Interoperability & Smart Connectivity – presented by Incognito, Harmonic, Vecima, Innago This PoC showcases fiber interoperability and smart connectivity in fiber access, CPEs, and apps. It highlights service and network automation in the connected home, managing both next-gen and legacy devices to maximize FTTx investments and leave no device behind. Precision OT PON Extender – presented by Precision Optical Technologies (Belden) This PoC showcases a unique approach to low noise optical amplification that enables truly passive and extended reach PON links for distances up to 80km (for a 1x32 split). It demonstrates how this technology sits next to an OLT in the hub/central office and interoperates with off the shelf ONTs. Advancing Multi-Tenant, Multi-Access Wholesale Wireline and Wireless Connectivity – presented by Radisys Corporation, Zoom Technology Group This PoC will demonstrate End-to-End management of FTTx OLTs and ONTs, subscriber Wi-Fi management, and user experience of ONTs and Access Points. It presents a wholesale provisioning approach where a neutral-host operator can administrate multiple ISPs, for the potential to improve how communities could be serviced by broadband access. Precision Meets Efficiency: 3D Scanning and Digital Twin Technology for Enhanced Build Quality and Streamlined Documentation – presented by TKI Infrastructure Solutions This PoC will demonstrate how to capture a precise, measurable, and geographically accurate representation of field conditions to enhance network build quality, project predictability, and faster subcontractor invoicing. All PoCs will be presented in the Fiber Connect 2025 Expo Hall, June 2-3, and evaluated by leading industry analysts. Awards will be presented in the following categories: Most Innovative, Biggest Impact, and Game Changer. To learn more about Fiber Connect 2025, visit the conference website here or subscribe to FBA's Fiber Forward Weekly newsletter here to stay updated on conference news and more. About the Fiber Broadband Association The Fiber Broadband Association is the largest and only trade association that represents the complete fiber ecosystem of service providers, manufacturers, industry experts, and deployment specialists dedicated to the advancement of fiber broadband deployment and the pursuit of a world where communications are limitless, advancing quality of life and digital equity anywhere and everywhere. The Fiber Broadband Association helps providers, communities, and policymakers make informed decisions about how, where, and why to build better fiber broadband networks. Since 2001, these companies, organizations, and members have worked with communities and consumers in mind to build the critical infrastructure that provides the economic and societal benefits that only fiber can deliver. The Fiber Broadband Association is part of the Fibre Council Global Alliance, which is a platform of six global FTTH Councils in North America, LATAM, Europe, MEA, APAC, and South Africa. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Press Contact: Christy BarbaranConnect2 Communications for the Fiber Broadband AssociationFBA@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
