PLAYERS ARE THE ONLY FINANCIAL WINNERS AT CHELSEA
Chelsea Village, owner of Chelsea Football Club, has suffered pre-tax losses with investment in the playing squad a contributing factor.
WORLD WRESTLING TO EXPAND TV AUDIENCE
World Wrestling Federation Entertainment Inc. (WWFE) has signed distribution deals with Bulgarian, Japanese and Russian TV companies in an effort to expand its Asian and Eastern European audiences.
PREMIER RUGBY STRENGTHEN THEIR TEAM
Premier Rugby, the commercial and marketing arm of English First Division Rugby (EFDR), has made two new key appointments strengthening the team supporting English club rugby.
FT WRITER GETS TOP MANCHESTER UNITED PR POST
Sport Business columnist Patrick Harverson has been appointed as the new director of communications of Manchester United.
BBC AND ITV TO TEAM UP FOR WORLD CUP BID
The BBC and ITV are expected to launch a joint #173 million ($250 million) bid for the domestic rights to the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
FUTURES IN THE BALANCE AS ICC SUMMIT STARTS
Some of cricket's leading figures were anxiously awaiting news of their fate after the International Cricket Council (ICC) began its executive board meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday.
ATHENS HEROINE FACES TOUGH TIMES OVER GAMES
Three years ago Gianna Angelopoulou could do no wrong. Hailed as a national heroine, she basked in the international limelight, and the Greek public's adoration as the woman who succeeded in bringing the 2004 Olympics to Greece.
MATCH-FIXING REPORT GOES TO PARLIAMENT
An interim report by investigators into cricket match-fixing allegations is to be placed before Indian Parliament next month, according to the country?s sport minister.
LIMIT ON COLLEGE BETTING TO AVERT STATE BAN
Gambling regulators in Nevada, USA, are proposing a $550 betting limit on college sport in an effort to avoid federal legislation that could make the wagering illegal.
AUTHORITIES TO REVEAL NAMES OF SUSPECTED MATCH-FIXERS
Indian cricket authorities will release the names of four players suspected of match-fixing this week, a senior official attending the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board meeting in Nairobi, Kenya has revealed.