THREAT OF SPLIT IN WORLD SNOOKER
Many of snooker?s top stars look set to join a breakaway tour which threatens to split the sport and end the domination of the game by its governing body, the WSA, following plans announced by The Sportsmasters Network (TSN).
ROMANIAN BOXING OFFICIAL IN FORGERY PROBE
Police are investigating an alleged forgery of financial documents by an unnamed official of the Romanian Boxing Federation (FRB), a Sports Ministry official said on Thursday.
NORDIC SKIING-CROSS COUNTRY EVENTS CALLED OFF
The men's and women's World Cup cross country skiing events scheduled for Seefeld, Austria, on December 17 were called off because of a shortage of snow, the Austrian ski federation said on Wednesday.
NEW PRESIDENT FOR OCTAGON MARKETING USA
Mark Bingham, currently senior vice president of marketing and broadcasting at the New York Mets has been appointed as president of Octagon's US marketing division.
WOODS PLEDGES $500,000 TO HOSPITAL
Tiger Woods has pledged $500,000 for construction of a pavilion at Target House, a temporary residence for families of patients treated at St Jude Children?s Research Hospital in Memphis.
SPURS FANS FOLLOW THE BEER
Tottenham Hotspur sponsors Holsten UK have launched their largest football promotion with the club offering home and away fans the chance to win #10,000 if they can `Hit the Bar?.
PAUL BROWN STADIUM STILL COUNTING THE COST
Paul Brown Stadium, opened in August as the new home of the NFL?s Cincinnati Bengals, may yet be affected by further cost overruns.
NEW MAN FOR TENNIS CANADA
Tennis Canada has appointed Anthony Alfred as regional director, media and public relations.
DEPORTIVO FACE PUNISHMENT AFTER FLAG POLE INCIDENT
Deportivo Coruna face heavy punishment from UEFA after a flag pole thrown from the crowd hit AC Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati during their Champions League match on Wednesday.
ARMSTRONG HITS OUT AT DRUG ALLEGATIONS
Double Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has issued a stinging retort to recent allegations that his US Postal team have been using illegal drugs.