Africa
Richardson to take top ICC job
Former test player Dave Richardson is to accept a top post with the International Cricket Council (ICC).
FIFA’s biennial plans on hold
Sepp Blatter has temporarily given up on his plan to have a World Cup every two years after complaints that such a move would harm the reputation of the competition which currently takes place every four years.
India host hopes fading
India's hopes of hosting the ICC Knockout one-day tournament in September are fading with the government unlikely to provide financial relief for the event, a cricket board official has said.
Blatter to stand for FIFA re-election
Sepp Blatter launched his campaign to be re-elected as FIFA president with a promise to Africa that the continent would definitely stage the World Cup finals in 2010.
Eight cities to bid for IAAF showcase
The IAAF has received interest from eight cities to host the 2005 World Championships following the withdrawal of London at the end of last year.
LAFICO buys Juventus stake
The Libyan Arab Foreign Investment Company (LAFICO), a former partner of Italian carmaker Fiat , has bought a 5.31 percent stake in Italian football club Juventus, which is controlled by the Fiat-owning Agnelli family.
New bid to prevent Senegal soccer strike
Senegal's soccer chief is heading to France to try to convince the country's internationals to drop a strike over bonuses for their first ever World Cup qualification.
Senegal’s soccer strike threat
Senegal's national soccer squad have threatened to boycott next month's African Nations Cup in a row over bonuses for their unprecedented World Cup qualification.
Leeds United signs global branding deal
English Premier League club Leeds United has signed a five-year partnership deal with sports management firm World Sports Solutions (WSS) for an undisclosed sum.
Cheers for Russian soccer in sponsor deal
The Russian Football Union (RFU) has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with brewing company Staryi Melnik ahead of next year's World Cup.
Race on to host African Nations Cup
South Africa are one of four countries who have applied to host the African Nations Cup finals in 2006, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has said.
Cricket dispute settled
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said it agreed not to pick Virender Sehwag in Monday's Test match against England, ending long drawn-out disagreement with cricket's ruling body that threatened to split the sport.
ECB stands to lose £18m
The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has predicted that it could lose up to £18m ($25m/B
World Sport expects year-end boost
World Sport Group, the Alternative Investment Market (AIM)-listed sports rights company, which emerged from the cash shell Orchard Furniture in August this year, expects its financial performance for the year to December 31 to meet market expectations.
SAIL acquires telecoms agency
Southern African Investments Limited (SAIL), the sports brand management company, has acquired Vodacom Sport and Entertainment (VSE), the sponsorship and event management arm of Vodacom, the South African telecommunications group.
South Africa new host for hockey event
South Africa has taken over the hosting of the first women's Champions Challenge international hockey tournament from India because of security concerns, the sport's governing body (FIH) has confirmed.
Tendulkar suspended for ‘ball tampering’
Indian cricket player Sachin Tendulkar has been suspended for one match ban and fined after being accused of ball-tampering during the second Test in South Africa.
Kirch blurs the World Cup picture
With time running out until the opening game of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, many broadcasters are playing a waiting game over TV rights. Tim Wallace explains why