Italy

European soccer’s governing body UEFA is to distribute more than B

Jean-Pierre Lux has been re-elected as European Rugby Cup (ERC) chairman for a further two years.

The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) coordination commission says it has seen great progress made towards Turin successfully hosting the 2006 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Last Sunday’s MotoGP race in Mugello, Italy, achieved impressive ratings across Europe and set an Italian record.

Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews some of the issues of the past seven days.

Action sports programme distributor Extreme Entertainment (EE) has secured a deal with M-Net’s SuperSport channels in South Africa.

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has proposed a fixture list for the Celtic League in an effort to resolve the dispute with its fellow unions.

Scotland and Ireland say they will play their own league next year following a row with Celtic League partners Wales.

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has launched a major sponsorship acquisition programme.

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has launched a major sponsorship acquisition programme.

The Scottish Premier League (SPL) has revealed a further rise in attendances, breaking the 3.5 million barrier for only the fifth time in 40 years.

Italy’s Sky Italia, part of the News Corporation, has agreed a rights deal for next year’s FIFA World Cup.

An international conference entitled ‘Successful Management of Football Clubs 2005’ will take place in London on June 21 and 22.

The WrestleManiaB. Revenge Tour rumbled across Europe during April 2005, selling out every one of its 14 live events.

A new-style FIM Speedway World Championship gets underway this weekend, featuring nine Grand Prix and 16 qualified riders rather than 24.

Antonio Mazzarella has been named managing director of SPORTFIVE Italia SRL.