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US broadcaster NBC is aiming to broadcast some events at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games on Spanish-language TV stations owned by its recent acquisition Telemundo.

Florence prosecutors have officially notified 84 people, including 50 or 60 riders, they are under investigation in connection with the doping scandal at this year's Giro d'Italia cycling race.

Clothing firm Fila has extended its deal with world tennis number one Jennifer Capriati for three more years.

Athletics’ world governing body the IAAF is implementing a range of measures in a boost to spark new interest in its Golden League competition.

Alain Prost has held talks with French Minister of Youth and Sports, Marie-George Buffet as the fight to rescue his ailing Formula One team continues.

Italian sports network Milan Channel and new media firm MP Web are to jointly run the official website for Italian soccer club AC Milan until the end of 2005.

Italian terrestrial public broadcaster RAI has stated that there is 'absolutely no way' it will meet the L200billion ($941m/B

Cycling’s 2004 Road World Championship is to be staged in Verona, Italy, the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) management committee has decided.

Lazio president Sergio Cragnotti (pictured) has called for talks on introducing a salary cap in Serie A to "save Italian football".

FIFA has confirmed that African countries, with the exception of South Africa, will be granted free access to the next year’s World Cup.

Soccer's 2002 World Cup will not be seen in Switzerland, home of FIFA, after the national broadcaster ended negotiations with German media group Kirch - meaning FIFA staff based in Zurich will not be able to watch the tournament.

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.

Olympic leaders, having awarded the 2008 Games to Beijing, have switched their attention onto who will be the successor to Juan Antonio Samaranch as IOC president.

European car manufacturer Opel is soccer fans’ preferred shirt sponsor, according to a new survey.

Italian soccer giants Juventus have announced their intention to list on the Milan bourse following a share offering by the end of the year.

Inter Milan's Uruguayan striker Alvaro Recoba has branded as unfair the upholding of a one-year ban for his part in a false passport scandal.