Japan
Euro 2004 range set for sale
The full range of official Euro 2004 merchandise will be launched across Europe and Asia next month as UEFA begins its countdown to the summer's big soccer event.
Infront scores three for FIFA
Infront has signed a hat-trick of FIFA World Cup 2006 TV deals.
Super Bowl to reach 1 billion
This weekend's Super Bowl will reach a potential worldwide television audience of 1 billion according to the National Football League (NFL).
Infront clinches Irish deal
FIFA World Cup TV rights holder Infront Sports & Media has signed a new deal for the 2006 tournament in Germany.
Adidas tees up Open deal
Sportswear giant adidas is looking to further enhance its association with golf, after adidas Golf was chosen as the ‘preferred apparel supplier’ to the British Open Golf Championships.
Tennis Channel serves up WTA
US cable network The Tennis Channel has reached a three-year rights deal with the WTA Tour.
PA signs with FIBA
FIBA has signed a deal with the Press Association to provide editorial for its official website.
Yankees & Rays start in Japan
The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Devil Rays will open the Major League Baseball season in Tokyo, it has been confirmed.
Infront strikes 2006 deal in Indonesia
FIFA's rights selling agency Infront Sports & Media has sold the Indonesian broadcast rights to the 2006 World Cup to free-to-air network PT Surya Citra Televisi (STCV).
MotoGP figures leap
Live coverage of MotoGP races in 2003 has increased by an average of 138 million – according to rights holders Dorna.
ASICS renews NY deal
Sportswear brand ASICS has renewed its sponsorship of the ING New York City Marathon.
Soccerex sparks debate
Danny Jordaan, CEO of South Africa’s bid to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup, says he holds no bitterness to Germany after they won the right to host the 2006 finals by a single vote.
Athletics hosts named for 2006
The host cities for two of athletics' most prestigiuous events have been decided with Moscow set to stage the 2006 World Indoor Championships and Fukuoka in Japan hosting the World Cross-Country Championships in the same year.
Milan turns Japanese
Italian soccer giant AC Milan has launched the Japanese version of its official website.
NBA grows its global TV presence
The NBA's growing international presence has again been proven after the league signed a raft of TV rights deals across the globe.
Japan makes Super 12 plea
Building on the platform of this year's Rugby World Cup, Japan is lobbying to be included in the Southern Hemisphere's Super 12 series from 2006.
SMS opens Tokyo office
Research firm Sports Marketing Surveys has officially opened its Japanese office in Tokyo.
UEFA gets Real
Digital media specialist RealNetworks has signed a new deal with UEFA for coverage of its Champions League tournament.