SportBusiness Staff
Business

Research agency, Sponsorship Research International (SRi), has reproduced figures suggesting that this summer?s Euro 2000 soccer tournament was rated only marginally less important by respondents than the Olympic Games.
Events

Barcelona FC bought up chunks of Wembley history in a memorabilia auction which raised more than #25,000 ($36,300), organisers said.

The Greek government and 2004 Games organisers have ended a row over salaries ahead of a visit by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) next month to evaluate progress on the Athens Olympics.

United Paramount Networks (UPN), the US-based network that just won?t quit, has experienced a ratings rebound thanks to ?WWF Smackdown?.
Business

Paul Stewart, who is being treated for cancer, has resigned as executive director of the Jaguar Racing Formula One.
Events

IAAF president Lamine Diack has revealed the extent of athletics? growth as a television property - and announced the dates of the major events of the international athletics calendar 2001.
Stadia

Organisers of the Rugby League World Cup are hoping for an upturn in the event?s fortunes after dire weather and disruptions to UK train services caused chaos over the first weekend of matches.
Business

Tiger Beer and the Vietnam Football Federation have inked a three-year agreement under which the beer company will provide the national football team with US$450,000 over three years.
Business

The English Rugby Football Union is planning to join forces with British rugby league to pool playing and facility resources.
Business

Australian Olympic champion Cathy Freeman is being sued by her ex-fiance for breach of contract after sacking him as her manager before the Sydney Olympics, the Australian media has reported.