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Orange in deal for European rugby union
Telecommunications giant Orange has agreed to invest millions of pounds into European Rugby Union by becoming the first official communications partner to ERC, the organisers of Europe’s leading rugby tournaments, the Heineken Cup and the European Shield.
Foxtel signs OB deal for AFL
Australian pay-TV broadcaster Foxtel is beefing up the production side of its AFL coverage through a new five-year deal with outdoor broadcast services firm Global Television.
BSkyB turns off analogue signal
As part of its aggressive push to convert its subscriber base to digital TV, UK satellite broadcaster BSkyB will switch off its analogue signal at midnight tonight.
Pollution clean-up for Beijing Games
Chinese steel maker Shougang Corp will move its dirtiest plants out of heavily polluted Beijing, host of the 2008 Summer Olympics, by the end of this year.
Soccer transfers boost agency’s profits
Sport Entertainment & Media, the UK-based company which represents Premier League soccer players, had the likes of Emmanuel Petit and Lennox Lewis for helping it triple profits this year.
Cronje case to close today
Hansie Cronje, the disgraced former South African captain, will see his High Court case against the United Cricket Board (UCB) conclude today.
Athens 2004 recruits Special Branch
Special Branch officers in the UK are working with the Greek government on a possible hijacking scenario to test anti-terrorist measures for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
New name for Shield
This season's secondary European club rugby competition has been launched with a new name, the European Shield rebranded as the Parker Pen Shield.
CCE acquires Planit Promotions
Clear Channel Entertainment, formerly SFX, a leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events, has acquired Planit Promotions, a promoter and producer of motocross races in the United Kingdom.
Jordan ‘no NBA bargaining chip’
The NBA should not use Michael Jordan's comeback as a major bargaining chip for a lucrative new television deal, American Broadcaster Turner Sports has warned.
Barclaycard tight-lipped over strike threat
Barclaycard – sponsors of English soccer’s Premier League – has refused to comment on the repercussions of any possible strike staged by the top players.
Cronje appeal opens
Former South Africa captain Hansie Cronje opened on Wednesday his campaign to get a life ban overturned in the Pretoria High Court.
Estoril Open golf cancelled
The Estoril Open golf tournament, scheduled for October 11-14, has been cancelled by its promoters, the European Tour said on Wednesday.
Sport England appoints Clear Channel executive
The UK government’s sports development organisation, Sport England, has appointed Roger Bottomley, chairman of a leading leisure group, as interim CEO.
Australian PGA Tour chief quits
The troubled Australasian PGA Tour has suffered another major blow after chief executive Andy Laidlaw quit.
UK World Athletics stadium ‘in jeopardy’
Sponsors will not cough up the extra £13million ($19m/B
FSN and Time Warner settle Dodgers row
US broadcasters Fox Sports Net and Time Warner Cable have finally resolved their long-running dispute over subscriber fees for Los Angeles Dodgers baseball matches.
Poll result: Sport copes well with tragic events
Sport’s response to the terror attacks in the US has received cautious approval according to industry experts voting on the sportbusiness.com online poll.