Basketball: BBL secures new TV deal

Television coverage of the British Basketball League is set to return in January. The news comes as a relief for the BBL, which was forced to restructure the domestic championship after the loss of two franchises, Manchester and Derby, during last season as well struggling through the collapse of their previous broadcasting deal with ITV Digital.

A weekly programme, Hoops, will begin on 7 January for a regular Tuesday evening slot at 6:30pm on Sky Sports 2. The show will feature action from the BBL Championship and the BBL Trophy, with highlights from the week's feature game as well as a round-up of other action, plus features on players and coaches.