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Dorna signs MotoGP Nintendo deal
Motorcycling’s MotoGP has signed a deal to produce a video game for Nintendo’s latest hand-held gaming console – the Game Boy Advance.
Fans chance to claim NASCAR shares
Fanz Enterprises, Inc, the US company organised to develop and manage motorsports teams for Nascar-sanctioned events, will give fans a chance to own a stake in Winston Cup race teams through an initial public offering of Fanz common stock.
Kirch merger confirmed as stake is raised in Sport1
The Kirch Group has confirmed its intention to merge Kirch Media with the listed broadcast company ProSiebenSAT.1.
Carter lists three options for Wembley
England's footballers may insist that Wembley Stadium is no longer needed, but Patrick Carter, the businessman called in by the government, believes the old site is still the best option for a new national stadium.
Toyota takes pole with F1 TV coverage
Japanese car giant Toyota has won the race to sponsor UK commercial network ITV’s exclusive Formula One coverage.
NFL ticket prices run another yard
If you're planning on attending an NFL game this season - provided you're lucky enough to have a connection to get them - expect to spend more than $50 (B
Johansson to net fourth term?
UEFA president Lennart Johansson is to stand for a fourth term as president of European soccer’s governing body, as the war of words between UEFA and FIFA seems to have reached a cease fire.
Live cricket commentary on
Cricket fans will be able to listen to live commentary on the internet for the current one-day international cricket series involving England, Pakistan and Australia.
NFP scrap winter kick-off
England’s Northern Ford Premiership (NFP) rugby league clubs have scrapped plans to revert to a full winter season.
Doping scandal casts shadow over cycling tour
The Giro d’Italia cycling tour was marred by a new doping scandal yesterday after two competitors were pulled from the race after failing drug tests.
TV coverage of soccer ‘still not enough’
Lorraine Heggessey, controller for UK terrestrial channel BBC1, has sent an internal brief around the various departments of the public broadcaster requesting ‘anti-football’ content for the Saturday night schedule, a UK trade magazine has said.
Rally chief’s warning to teams
Chief of the World Rally Championship, David Richards, says not one team in the series is fully exploiting the opportunities offered by the revamped event.
Adidas may lose Dax 30 status, says report
German sporting goods brand Adidas is in danger of losing its place on Germany’s Dax 30 list of blue-chip companies following a share slump and increasing pressure from investors to revamp the company’s image.
Details of FIFA’s 25 questions to Blatter revealed
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is to face 25 key questions over his handling of the ISL affair at Wednesday's FIFA Executive Committee meeting in Zurich, the details of which have been revealed today.
IRL extends deal
The Indy Racing League (IRL) has extended its deals with ESPN and ABC Sports with new three-year contracts.
Olympics 2008: Turkish Olympic chief blasts IOC report
Turkey's Olympic chief looks disdainfully upon the report that may crush Istanbul's bid to host the 2008 Olympics.
IOC may hand top job to Belgian surgeon
The future of the Olympic Games looks set to pass into the hands of a Belgian surgeon-cum-yachtsman who has earned a reputation for a calm touch in a storm.
Top NBA players to tour China, Taiwan
A squad of top NBA players will visit China and Taiwan in September for two exhibition games, the National Basketball Association has announced.