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Business

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the renewal of McDonalds?s sponsorship of the Olympics until 2004 and that other companies would pledge cash and services in the next few weeks.
Business

Adidas - Salomon Group has unveiled first quarter sales of DM 2.7 billion, up 58 per cent on the previous year before the acquisition of Salomon.
Business

International cricket's corruption policeman has called for specific training and education for young players around the world to combat match-fixing.
Business

Internet media giant America Online has formed a multiyear alliance with the National Basketball Association and the Women's National Basketball Association with the intention of increasing traffic to its Web sites NBA.com and WNBA.com.
Business

The world's most popular doll is heading for the World Cup. Barbie is donning shorts, shinpads and cleats and will be representing the women's championship tournament, set for next year in the United States.
Business

George Gillett Jr.?s purchase of the Montreal Canadiens from Molson Inc., could be in doubt because of a failed merger involving a meatpacking company in which he has a substantial interest, according to a report in Canada?s Globe and Mail.
Stadia

The new Wembley stadium, the centrepiece of England's bid to host the 2006 World Cup, has been granted planning permission, Wembley National Stadium (WNSL) said on Friday.
Stadia

The managing director of Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd (PBL), James Packer, has announced a new seven-year deal between the Australian Cricket Board (ACB) and the Nine Network.
Stadia

UK Sports Minister Kate Hoey will keep open the debate on standing areas at football grounds, despite the Government having ruled out any change to all-seater stadia.
Business

A number of leading video game manufacturers are facing legal action brought by several leading European soccer clubs.