SportBusiness Staff
Business

Sportsworld Media Group (SMG) and the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) have agreed plans for a 5-year exclusive media and marketing partnership, intended to re-launch pro' surfing as a globally competitive sports and lifestyle property.

Five times Olympic gold medal winner Steve Redgrave has been elected vice-president of the British Olympic Association.
Events

Fans attending Boston Bruins and Celtics games, concerts and other live events at the Fleet Center will now be able to utilise ChioceSeat's in-arena high-tech entertainment/information system.
Business

Rivals.com, the online sports content network catering for the dedicated fan, has announced a $500,000 advertising campaign to be broadcast on Fox Sports and Fox Sports Net.

Marsh, the risk and insurance services firm, has launched a scheme for the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to provide enhanced insurance protection for rugby players of all ages.
Media

The Sports Authority of Thailand has received Bt50 million ($1.1m) from the government to set up an IT network to disseminate information about sports activities around the nation.

Jaguar Racing Formula One team has received initial planning permission to build a new base near the Silverstone circuit.
Business

The English National Investment Company (ENIC) has reported a pre-tax profit of #11million for the year ending 30 June 2000 on a turnover of #47.2m, up 15.9% from last year.

The NFL has appointed Collectors Universe to authenticate all player-related autographed merchandise for the NFL?s new auction business on eBay.

Online ticketing ASP ts.com has selected Cisco Systems as its key supplier for its network infrastructure.