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DAVIS CUP SPREADS NET
This weekend’s World Group first round ties in the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas are set for worldwide television exposure.
ATPTENNIS.COM LAUNCHES SPANISH SITE
ATPtennis.com has launched a Spanish version of its popular website to cater for the growing popularity of tennis in Latin America and Spain and the continued success of Latino players.
INFRONT SECURE AMERICAN WORLD CUP RIGHTS
Infront Sports & Media has reached agreement with OTI (OrganizaciC3n de Telecomunicaciones Iberoamericanas) for the broadcast rights to the 2006 FIFA World Cup across Central and South America.
LEGISLATIVE CHANGES SPUR CHILEAN CONFERENCE
The first significant sports business conference to be staged in Chile is scheduled for October 19 at the Edificio de las Industrias in Santiago.
Olympic security meeting
Olympic security officials will top meet with international law enforcement agency Interpol today.
Channel 4 snaps up Copa Libertadores
Terrestrial broadcaster Channel 4 has acquired the UK TV rights to soccer tournament Copa Libertadores 2004, South America’s equivalent to Europe’s Champions League.
NFL goes to Latin America
The National Football League has signed a TV carriage deal in Latin America for its 'Sunday Ticket' package.
ATP rings 2004 schedule changes
The ATP has unveiled a number of scheduling changes for next year including the incorporation of the Olympics as an official rankings event on the men's tennis tour.
Brazil set to host 2014 Cup
Brazil is set to get a clear run at hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup after it secured the all-important support of the South American Football Federation (CSF).
IRB Sevens events cancelled
Following ongoing financial difficulties, the International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens tournaments in Chile and Malaysia have been cancelled.
ESPN launches new network
ESPN has launched its second sports network in Argentina – ESPN+.
ESPN launches new network
ESPN has launched its second sports network in Argentina – ESPN+.
Match on despite blasts
Security chiefs have given Wednesday's UEFA Champions League match in Spain the go-ahead, despite two terrorist bombs close to the venue.
Eriksson appoints IMG
England football team manager Sven-GC6ran Eriksson has signed up IMG to represent the Swede's global commercial activities.
Chilean football club declared bankrupt
The Libertadores Cup holders Colo Colo have been declared bankrupt after the Chilean courts concluded that the team is unable to pay back part of a $400,000 (EUR458,000) bill.
South American soccer cups facing the axe
South American football directors will meet today to discuss the idea of creating yet another new tournament to replace the doomed the Merconorte and Mercosur cups, which face extinction after only four years.
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
Congressmen call on soccer chief to quit
Congressmen investigating suspected corruption and mismanagement in Brazilian soccer have called on the game's chief Ricardo Teixeira to resign after he failed appear to answer questions because of ill-health.