Eastern Europe
Business

Action Sports International, a multi-dimensional company that manufactures, distributes and licenses Generation X and Y products have signed a distribution agreement with Trans National Sports one of the largest Eastern European distributors of sporting goods and apparel.
Business

The Polish soccer federation (PZPN), has elected Michal Listkiewicz, as their new president.
Media

Poland's soccer authorities have sanctioned a range of measures, including a new soccer competition and an independent premier league, in an attempt to revive the ailing national game.
Business

Rival French satellite platforms Canal Satellite and TPS have begun informal talks regarding a merger of their operations as the consolidation of the global satellite sector continues.
Media

Satellite TV interests in Poland are expected to merge in order to accelerate profitability in eastern Europe's strongest television market.

The Extreme Sports Channel has extended its coverage beyond Europe after it signed a deal with pay-TV platform Showtime in the Middle East and Africa.

European soccer giants Barcelona have taken out an insurance policy against being eliminated from the Champions League competition.
Business

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Juan Antonio Samaranch has praised Athens for accelerating progress in its preparations for the 2004 Olympics.
Events

Fifteen days after its official launch, the new sports information channel, Eurosportnews, has unveiled its first national version in Poland.
Stadia

Udinese have informed the Italian Football League that two Brazilian team members caught in possession of fake Portuguese passports should no longer be considered European Union (EU) players.
Events

Heavyweight Mike Tyson will return to the United States after two fights this year in Britain to face Poland's Andrew Golota on October 20, the promoters have confirmed.
Business

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has announced the agreement of a $400 million 10-year TV and sponsorship deal..
Sponsorship & Marketing

The president of motor racing's ruling body says facilities at the Silverstone circuit which hosts the British Formula One Grand Prix are "shaming".

The British Grand Prix has gained a reprieve from the International Automobile Federation (FIA) after vowing to overcome the problems that plagued this year's race at Silverstone.
Business

Organisers of the much maligned British Formula One Grand Prix have been defended by team chief Frank Williams.

Organisers of last month's problematic British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone have been summoned to appear before international motor racing chiefs.

The United Sates Professional Volleyball League (USPV) has signed Sport Court as the ?official floor? of the Royal Neighbors of America USPV Millennium Cup presented by ballgirl athletic.

In a case with major implications for player's freedom of movement, Lilia Malaja, the Polish basketball player, has won her conflict with the French Basketball federation (FFB) over their limit on two foreigners per squad.