Americas
Copa to go ahead in Colombia despite bombings
Colombia will host next month's Copa America as planned despite a recent spate of bombings there, according to South American Football Confederation (CSF) officials.
Boca resorts to sell Florida Panthers hockey team
Boca Resorts Inc said on Tuesday it had reached a $101 million agreement to sell its entertainment and sports division, which owns the Florida Panthers National Hockey League (NHL) team, to an investment group that includes former Miami Dolphins quarterback Bernie Kosar.
NBC set to lose $36m from Lakers’ winning run
US broadcaster NBC will lose an estimated $36 million in advertising revenue if the Los Angeles Lakers continue their winning streak and whitewash the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA finals.
San Francisco goes for gold in Olympic bid
The San Francisco Bay Area has officially launched its bid for the 2012 Olympic Games, declaring the region's high-tech expertise, diverse population and dependable weather makes it a perfect venue for the world's premier sporting event.
Money manager Sanderson crosses state street
Money manger Derek Sanderson has switched from New York-based State Street Research & Management to rival firm State Street Global Advisors to kick start the firm’s new Professional’s Group, catering for pro athletes, entrepreneurs and agents.
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
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.
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.
Can big names save Goodwill Games from collapse?
The biggest names from last year's Sydney Olympics are back in Australia for the Goodwill Games with the event's organisers hoping Maurice Greene, Marion Jones and Ian Thorpe can save the event from oblivion.
‘No European Olympic games until 2016’
Alfredo Goyeneche, president of the Spanish Olympic Committee, says the Olympic Games will not return to Europe until 2016.
Jordan comeback would be in New York
Should basketball legend Michael Jordan decide to make a comeback with the Washington Wizards, his return would come on October 30 in New York against home side, the Knicks.
Time Warner pulls baseball coverage in row with Fox
US cable platform Time Warner has pulled some of its regional baseball coverage in the escalating row over subscription charges with the Fox Sports Network. Pay Per View Sport in Europe: A new report from SportBusiness Group:
War Veterans disapprove of Australian nickname
War veterans complained on Friday that the new "Diggers" nickname given to Australia's world championship team in Edmonton, Canada, was inappropriate.
Huizenga invests in Arena Football
H Wayne Huizenga, owner of the NFL's Miami Dolphins and former owner of baseball's Florida Marlins and the NHL's Florida Panthers, is investing in Arena Football.
WUSA restructuring continues
One year into its existence, the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) has already made some front office adjustments.
NFL rookies salaries soar
As the NFL pre-season concluded, all but one of the first-round draft picks (defensive end Justin Smith, selected by Cincinnati) had signed contracts.
China defends human rights record
Beijing officials defended China's human rights record on Wednesday but conceded it faced a challenge persuading world opinion that the Chinese capital should stage the 2008 Olympic Games.
Global slowdown puts brakes on F1 sponsorship
In recent years, the meteoric rise of technology, telecom and media (TMT) shares on the world's stock markets has changed the face of Formula One sponsorship. The recent downfall in the sector is now hurting the sport as it struggles keep sponsors.