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7 months agoNational Basketball Association
NBA officials to begin wearing sponsored patches
NBA referees will begin wearing sponsored patches on their shirts, starting with the All-Star Game on Feb. 18.
The patches are part of a multiyear deal with Emirates Airlines, which becomes the NBA's global airline partner.
NBA players have been wearing sponsored patches since the 2017-18 season, generating millions of dollars for each club. [ more ]