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COCA COLA CO · 2026-09-07 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42 · In source text

Coca-Cola and the NBA announced a multi-year global marketing partnership that restores Sprite as the league’s official global soft drink partner. The agreement will support global activations, digital content and fan experiences tied to basketball culture. Anthony Edwards and other athletes are expected to feature in the partnership, strengthening Sprite’s positioning with sports-focused consumers across international markets.

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revenuepositiveprobable—COCA COLA CO and the NBA announced a multi-year global marketing partnership that brings Sprite® back as the league's official global soft…