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Sepp Blatter's bid to become FIFA president was given a significant boost on Friday when England declared it would vote for him in Monday's election.

The Malaysian Open badminton championships starting on Wednesday have fallen victim to the Asian economic crisis which has cut prize money by $60,000 and deprived the event of some big names.

Soccer's World Cup continues to pull major TV audiences, even in countries whose national teams are not involved in a particular match.

The World Cup failed to boost advertising revenue for Britain?s ITV network which saw June figures fall some #8 million ($12m).
Business

Everyone is caught up in the World Cup and the spirit of soccer.
Business

Kellogg's and the National Basketball Association have signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement.

Just five players from outside the British Isles made it onto the Football League's list of '100 legends' when it was announced to mark the league's centenary season.
Business

This season's European Cup Final - likely to be the last under the current format - will be played at the Nou Camp Stadium, home of Barcelona.

Business

Chelsea's outspoken chairman Ken Bates called on UEFA and FIFA to end "meaningless matches" at both national and club level by segregating teams from smaller countries into pre-qualifying competitions.

Events

A joint four nation Nordic bid to host the European Championship finals of 2008 is to be considered, a spokesman for the Danish soccer federation has said.

Organisers of soccer's Women's World Cup say they are on course to top 500,000 ticket sales before the event kicks-off in June.
Stadia

The opening match in the Women's World Cup between the United States and Denmark attracted the largest crowd ever to attend a women's sports event.
Media

A sell-out crowd and record viewing figures have all but been ensured by the presence of the US team in next Saturday's Women's World Cup Final at the Pasadena Rose Bowl.
Business

European internet sports network Sportal has finalised a new round of funding for its operations, which the company envisages will see it through to profitability in early 2002.
Business

Heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson, who claims that a back injury forced him to pull out of his September 8 fight against Denmark?s Brian Nielson, is thought to be in talks with Don King about a new partnership.
Events

Boxing fans will have to wait until October to see former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in a boxing ring, despite a previous announcement this week stating that the renowned boxer would fight in September.
Events

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will face Denmark's Brian Nielsen in a 10-round fight on September 8 at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, cable television carrier Showtime has said.

The Nordic Golf Federation is to launch a campaign to have golf included in the 2008 Olympic Games.