KING COMMISSION HAS ‘FRUITFUL’ MEETING IN DELHI.
Shamila Batohi, lead advocate for South Africa's King Commission probing allegations of corruption in cricket, has had what was described as a "fruitful" meeting with India's federal police agents.
FAI SIGN RIGHTS DEAL WITH SKY
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has signed an agreement giving Sky Television broadcasting rights over Ireland's home matches until 2002.
SPORTBUSINESS IN BRISBANE: GAMES BOOST TOURISM COFFERS
The Goodwill Games in Brisbane had generated invaluable publicity for the state of Queensland in the lucrative north American tourism market, according to the state government.
RATINGS REVEAL DISAPPOINTING OLYMPIC FIGURES
Ratings for NBC?s coverage of the Olympics are down on all three previous Games.
API AND S-COMM STRIKE NEW DEAL
S-Comm and French media research company API have signed a license agreement to sell the Spindex TV and press monitoring service in the French market.
CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE TO GET US TV COVERAGE
The Canadian Football League (CFL) has signed a deal with Houston-based broadcast firm USFR Media Group to show match coverage throughout the US on the America One Television Network.
MAN UNITED APPOINTS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Manchester United Plc has appointed Alison Ryan, currently head of public policy at NTL, to the newly created post of director of communications.
NEW WEMBLEY PLANS CAPACITY EXPANSION
The new, re-built Wembley Stadium could have its capacity boosted from 90,000 to 101,000 after a desire to ensure the new venue will be up to standard for any possible Olympic bids.
CHANNEL 4 LOOKS TO CASH IN WITH CRICKET COVERAGE
UK commercial broadcaster Channel 4 is considering plans for its commercial arm to link-up with an interactive betting firm to exploit its exclusive coverage of England Test matches.
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RIVALS.NET APPOINT MARKETING DIRECTOR
Online sports network Rivals.net has appointed its first marketing director.