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Chinese sports officials have waded into the Olympic bribery row, saying Beijing may have been a victim of IOC corruption when it lost to Sydney in the contest to host the 2000 Games.

Billy Payne, who headed up Atlanta's bid for the 1996 Olympics and became chief of its organising committee, has rejected any suggestion that Atlanta paid for votes in its campaign to stage the Games.

Reinforcing its image as South Florida's pre-eminent sports carrier, Barry Diller's local programming station WAMI-TV has bought a six-year exclusive broadcast rights to baseball's Florida Marlins.

An investors group has made an unprecedented bid for the Washngton Redskins franchise according to the Washington Post.

David Stern has opted to go to Aspen for a week, and Billy Hunter is going home for the holidays too, making the chances of a cancelled season more likely than ever.

Internet advertising network 24/7 Media and sports marketing firm American Cities Studios have teamed up to provide specialized advertising for professional sports organizations.

NBA commissioner David Stern has sent a copy of the owners' current proposal directly to every player as well as to union chief Billy Hunter in an effort to end the league's lockout and save the season.

ESPN's nightly half-hour interview show based in Los Angeles, has found a new host, Gary Miller, who will switch over from his anchor chores with the network's 'Baseball Tonight' and 'Sports Center'

Live coverage of raging battles in Washington and Iraq resulted in predictable viewership boosts for broadcasters but it was CBS that ended up beating the competition with its broadcast of an equally historic NFL showdown.

With the deadline for cancelling the season just three days away, NBA commissioner David Stern and Players Association chief Billy Hunter got together Monday to discuss a proposal from the players.

The National Basketball Association and its players' union reached an agreement that could end a lockout and result in a shortened pro basketball season, it has been reported.

Shares in Britain's Wembley Plc soared by 17 percent today after the owners of the home of English soccer received a preliminary bid approach.

The NBA season may be on the verge of starting again but from venues to hotels, arena workers to parking lot attendants, the cost of the lock-out has had devastating financial effects.

The International Olympic Committee plans to press up to 12 of its members to resign over the bribery scandal surrounding the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, according to reports in the US.

Organisers of the 2002 Winter Olympics at Salt Lake City have seen the inevitable knock-on effect to sponsors following the scandal which has rocked the event.

A multi-million dollar new stadium for the San Francisco 49ers looks set to be scrapped, according to reports, after running massively over budget.