IOC ETHICS COMMISSION SEEKS BAN ON ATHLETES’ BETTING
The International Olympic Committee's ethics commission has said it wants to ban athletes from betting on their own or their rivals' performances.
CZECH HOCKEY OFFICIAL SLAMS NHL
The departure of Czech Republic hockey players to the NHL without adequate compensation to the clubs has been criticised by a leading club association official, according to Czech press reports.
ALL FEMALE BOAT GETS FRESH WITH NEW SPONSOR DEAL
UK-based Fresh Sport has been appointed official sponsorship agents for Team Waterfront ? the only all-female entry in next September?s Round the World Volvo Ocean Race.
WANADOO BUYS SPORTS WEB SITE.
Wanadoo, France Telecom's (FTE) internet subsidiary, has bought a majority stake in Ridingzone.com, a French language sports Web site.
SPEEDWAY PROMOTER CALLS FOR PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATION
An Oxford-based speedway promoter has warned that Britain must adopt a more professional approach to the running of the UK?s Elite League if all clubs are to profit from increased attendance.
OCTAGON ACQUIRE SOUTH AFRICAN SPORTS MARKETING FIRM
Octagon has acquired one of South Africa?s leading sports marketing companies.
EUROSPORT SIGNS INMOTION DEAL FOR OLYMPICS
Eurosport has signed a deal with InMotion Technologies, the Swiss-based company specialising in digital imaging applications, for use of VideoFinish footage from the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
ADIDAS BEATS OFFICIAL OLYMPIC SPONSOR NIKE-SURVEY
Sports goods maker adidas has beaten rival Nike as the brand British consumers associate most with the Olympic Games even though it is not an official sponsor, according to a new survey.
LEICESTER/RED STAR GAME BROUGHT FORWARD ONE WEEK
Leicester City's first round second leg match against Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Cup has been brought forward one week to September 21.
WEB FIRM SPONSORS FORMULA 3 DRIVER
Web currency firm beenz.com has signed its first international sports sponsorship deal.