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Dates set for soccer Gold Cup
Miami's Orange Bowl and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, are likely to host next year's Gold Cup for national teams from January 18.
Report condemns Canadian athletics
An independent internal report commissioned by Athletics Canada (AC) has shown the national governing body to have neglected coaching, junior development and good business practices.
Re-opening plans for Tiger Stadium
Detroit-based sports management company Michigan & Trumbull has unveiled a plan to re-open Detroit’s Tiger Stadium after reaching an agreement with the City council and planning department
Canada close to World Cup TV deal
Canadian terrestrial broadcaster CBC is close to securing a deal for the TV rights to the 2002 World Cup, according to sources close to the negotiations.
Champions hockey event moved out of India
An international hockey event set for New Delhi in December has been moved out of India because of security concerns.
CSS Stellar in TSC acquisition
UK-based sports sponsorship consultants CSS Stellar has acquired fellow British agency, The Sponsorship Consultancy.
The Golf Channel CEO resigns
Joseph E Gibbs, co-founder and president of The Golf Channel, has resigned from his post effective from the end of the year.
Louisville look to lure NBA Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets have moved another step closer to Louisville after confirmation of financial backing from Tricon Global Restaurants and support from the state governor.
World Sevens moves to Durban
The first round of the World Sevens Series has been moved from Dubai to Durban in South Africa, the International Rugby Board (IRB) has said.
El Salvador replaces US in tennis comp
El Salvador will take the place of the USA in the world junior tennis championships sub-16 to be held in Santiago de Chile starting next Tuesday.
IAAF records $3m Edmonton profit
The International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) has announced that its much maligned World Championships held in Edmonton, Canada in August recorded an additional profit margin of $3million (B
Sports channel up for sale
According to industry sources, Canadian sports channel The Score has been put up for sale with the Toronto-based broadcaster CTV among the bidders.
Umbro set for wider Galaxy
Umbro Worldwide has agreed in principle to significantly expand its licensing arrangement with Galaxy Sports Inc – making Galaxy its exclusive licensee in the US.
Gothenburg to host 2006 European Championships
The Council of the European Athletic Association (EAA) has announced that Gothenburg in Sweden will be the host city for the 2006 European Championships.
IOC presidency candidates’ profiles
The following are pen pictures of the five candidates seeking to take over from Juan Antonio Samaranch when he retires after 21 years as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday.
IOC presidency – voting figures
Voting figures in the election for the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday:
Rogge faces tough start as pound and Kim cry foul
Newly elected International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge was left with no time to savour his triumph as he faced a daunting start to his eight-year term of office.
“Samaranch plotted against me” – IOC candidate
Outgoing president Juan Antonio Samaranch pulled strings for Belgian Jacques Rogge to win Monday's IOC presidential election, a losing South Korean candidate has claimed.