Americas
Stern discusses jordan comeback plan
A new plan enabling Michael Jordan to join the Washington Wizards' NBA franchise has reportedly been hatched by sports industry chiefs in New York.
PSN To broadcast us open in latin america
Pan-american Sports Network (PSN), the pay television sports network in Latin America will offer complete coverage of the US Open tennis from August 27 to September 9.
ESPN Acquires online sports magazine
ESPN.com has completed the acquisition of web-based sports magazine SportsJones.com.
Sporting goods retailer big 5 files $115m ipo
US sporting goods retailer Big 5 Holdings Corp has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to raise $115 million ( B
Brazil tv feud hots up as soccer beats off soap
Brazil's national soccer team, who have won the World Cup four times, appear set for an unprecedented win over one of their most difficult opponents: the eight o'clock soap opera.
Satellites to launch for games
Greece and Cyprus have agreed to send two satellites into space to advance telecommunications in the region and assist in transmission of the 2004 Athens Olympics.
PSN Appoints baraldi to key post
Latin American pay-TV broadcaster, Pan-American Sports Network (PSN) has appointed Luis Baraldi to the post of vice president for programming, production and operations.
X games draws in over 235,000 spectators
Extreme sports showcase the X Games, organised by US broadcaster ESPN, attracted total crowds of more than 235,000 during its 11 days of competition.
New blow for brazilian soccer chiefs
Brazilian soccer's latest scandal has taken a new twist after a private meeting of the country's leading directors was secretly recorded and then broadcast by a radio station.