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SFX pull plug on Greg Norman International after dispute
The Greg Norman International, which offers the highest purse, the best field and the biggest crowds on Australia's golfing calendar, has been scrapped after a dispute between the promoters and the Australasian PGA Tour.
NFL matches cancelled
The National Football League (NFL) has cancelled all games this weekend as a mark of respect for the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington on Tuesday.
UEFA announces new match dates
UEFA has confirmed the new dates for all of this week’s postponed European soccer ties.
Beer sponsorship to allow free travel to AFL Grand Final
Carlton & United Breweries (CUB), through its Carlton Draught brand, has signed a sponsorship deal with the Australian Football League (AFL) with transport operator Yarra Trams that will allow free public transport this for this year’s AFL Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground(MCG).
F1 teams set for battle with Bernie
Formula One teams want control of the sport's revenues from 2008 but will respect existing agreements, says Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo - putting them on a collision course with Bernie Ecclestone (pictured).
ARU angrily dismiss venue switch speculation
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has angrily dismissed a rumour predicting the 2003 Rugby World Cup could be shifted from Australia and New Zealand to Europe.
World Cup venue unveiled
South Korea has unveiled the fourth of its ten World Cup stadiums today with a friendly international against Nigeria.
UEFA promises compensation for ‘wasted’ trips
Fans of English Premier League soccer clubs Manchester United and Leeds United are to receive compensation for travelling abroad to watch their team after Uefa cancelled all European cup games scheduled for last night and tonight.
UK Athletics signs $29m sponsor deal
UK Athletics has signed a five-year, £20m ($29.3m/B
‘Don’t give in to the terrorists’, says Montgomerie
The Ryder Cup competition became the focus of argument today after Colin Montgomerie called for the event to take place at the end of September despite moves to cancel it yesterday following the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington on Tuesday.
Australian sport sponsorship faces crisis
Officials in Australia have warned that the country’s sport industry would be thrown into chaos if the nation’s second largest airline Ansett Australia collapses after months of financial ruin.
No-fly zones to protect South Korean World Cup venues
South Korea is to create no-fly zones during next year's World Cup above its stadia amid security concerns sparked by the US attacks earlier this week.
Seven teams up with Soccer Australia to boost brand
The Seven Network and Soccer Australia have confirmed broadcast plans for the 2001/2002 soccer season.
Churchill Downs to resume racing
Nasdaq-listed racetrack owners Churchill Downs Inc (CDI) will resume normal business operations at its six racetracks and nine off-track betting locations.
Spanish race fans get more space
In response to massive demand the town council of Cheste, Valencia, has allocated an extra 100,000 square metres of land for motor cycling fans to camp out prior to the Valencia grand prix September 21-23.
Serie A giant sees profit drop
Italian Serie A soccer club SS Lazio has said net profit was 21 billion lire ($9.8m/B
Formula One race lines-up on grid in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials have said plans to stage a Formula One race on September 30 are unchanged despite Tuesday's airliner attacks in New York and Washington.
Golf championship off as sponsors hit by tragedy
Golf’s American Express Championship scheduled for this week at Bellerive Country Club has been cancelled after Tuesday's terror attacks on the US.