FIFA SET TO SCRAP TRANSFER SYSTEM
World and European soccer chiefs said on Thursday they were willing to accept the free movement of players over the age of 24 in order to avoid the complete dismantling of the transfer system threatened by the European Commission (EC).
APTN CHOOSES KAMERA INTERACTIVE
APTN has chosen Stockholm-based Kamera Interactives? ?KameraOne? service for the online distribution of some of its sports and news video content across Europe.
SPANISH CLUB WOUND UP
Merida, who played last season in the Spanish second division, were officially wound up on Thursday because of their debts.
SYDNEY SET FOR GAMES OF A LIFETIME
With the Olympics just two weeks away, Sydney switched to full Games mode on Friday as security forces took control in preparation for the hectic month ahead. For full details see the `FEATURES? section of SportBusiness.com.
WWF FACES COURT BATTLE AGAINST?WWF
The World Wrestling Federation is set for a legal showdown with the World Wildlife Fund over the right to use the initials WWF.
EUROSPORT LAUNCHES NEWS CHANNEL
Eurosport, the pan European TV channel, has officially unveiled its new sports news channel Eurosportnews in Paris.
GOLF TODAY SIGNS RADIO DEAL
Golf Today, the principal site of the Golf Today Network, has completed a partnership agreement with Cypressgolf.com, home of The Golf Guys radio show.
CAROLINA HURRICANES HIRE VETERAN EXEC
The NHL?s Carolina Hurricanes have hired a former executive with the Edmonton Oilers to oversee the team's marketing efforts and ticket sales.
RUGBY SEASON SET TO BE TRANSFORMED
Australia, New Zealand and South Africa plan to turn their season upside down in 2002 by having domestic championships at the start of the season and the Tri-Nations at the end.
ALL FEDERATIONS FINALLY SIGN UP TO WADA
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) confirmed on Thursday that all 28 International Olympic Summer Sports Federations (IFs) had joined its random-testing programme.