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TOUR DE FRANCE BANNED SUBSTANCE TESTS ALL NEGATIVE
All tests for banned substances carried out during the 2000 Tour de France proved negative, according to the International Cycling Union (UCI).
NBA AND NHL FACE LEGAL CHALLENGE
A pair of class action, anti-trust suits have been filed in federal court in San Diego against the National Basketball Association and the National Hockey League.
E-MAIL MARKETER LINKS WITH ACSSPORTS.COM
Permission and affinity-based email marketer, PopMail.com, has joined online sports content provider ACSSports.com.
PUMATECH TO SPONSOR PROFESSIONAL GOLFER
Pumatech, the software infrastructure provider, is to sponsor professional golfer Jeff Brehaut on the PGA Tour. Brehaut, 37, will sport the Pumatech logo on his golf bag, cap and shirt at PGA Tour events.
EU OLYMPIC NEWS THREAT ? ISSUE FOR IOC SAYS TRADE MINISTER
Australian Trade Minister Mark Vaile has dismissed European Union warnings over curbs on foreign television access to the Sydney Olympics, saying it was a matter for the International Olympic Committee.
SAITAMA STADIUM BID DECLARED VOID
The Saitama prefectural government has decided to repeat invitations for tenders to build the main stadium for the 2004 national athletic meet in Kumagaya, following alleged collusion in the initial bidding process.
VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION ANNOUNCES $400 MILLION TV DEAL
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has announced the agreement of a $400 million 10-year TV and sponsorship deal..
CANADIENS HOCKEY TEAM ATTRACTS BIG BUYER INTEREST
The fabled Montreal Canadiens, the hockey team that has won more Stanley Cup championships than any other, has drawn the attention of several would-be buyers since brewer Molson Inc. put the team up for sale last month.
QUOKKA IN E-COMMERCE ALLIANCE DEAL
Quokka Sports and online outdoor gear firm PlanetOutdoors, have forged a strategic e-commerce alliance by which PlanetOutdoors will power the commerce functions for MountainZone.com.
AJAX DWARFED BY BIG SPENDING GUESTS
The wealth disparity between big soccer clubs from poor leagues and those from rich leagues has been highlighted by the high-spending guests - Lazio, Barcelona and Arsenal- who have been invited to a friendly tournament hosted by the famous Dutch club, Ajax Amsterdam. For more, see FEATURES
NASR PULL OUT OF ASIAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Al Nasr of the United Arab Emirates have become the latest side to withdraw from the Asian Club Championship, pulling out of their first round clash with Iraqi side Al Zawra.
FIFA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEET TODAY
The FIFA executive committee meet today for the first time since the controversial vote on the 2006 World Cup host.
SITE SIGNS F1 TRAVEL DEAL
Formula1.com ? an unofficial web site covering the motor racing Grand Prix championship ? has teamed up with a travel firm to offer packages for the remaining Grand Prix of the season.
EU THREATENS WTO CASE OVER OLYMPICS NEWS POLICY
The European Union has warned Australia it may complain to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over restrictions on foreign television access to the Sydney Olympic games.
FEI GENERAL ASSEMBLY RETURNS TO US
The 2001 general assembly of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) is to be hosted by the American Horse Shows Association in San Francisco, California.
VILLA REPORTS PRE-TAX LOSS
English Premier League soccer club, Aston Villa, has reported a #4.9m ($7.4m) pre-tax loss for the year to May, against #20.2m ($30m) last time.
STREET SOCCER WORLD CUP VENUE NAMED
Selangor is to host the sixth Puma Street Soccer World Cup 2000.
NEW DIRECTOR FOR PGA
The board of PGA European Tour Courses plc has appointed Roger Devlin as a non-executive director with immediate effect.