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JORDAN START NATIONAL SOFTBALL FEDERATION
The International Softball Federation (IFS) approved Jordan’s application to start a national softball federation, boosting the “Back Softball” campaign to reinstate the sport in the 2016 Olympics.
JORDAN AND JOHNSON FORM INVESTMENT TEAM
The majority owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats – BET founder Robert L Johnson - has entered into a venture with the legendary Michael Jordan to see the two jointly invest in a range of future business opportunities.
NEW COMPANY EYES EMERGING MARKETS
A new UK-based sports marketing company will focus on the promotion of blue chip clients within China and emerging markets around the world.
WARNER BROS PRESENTS EURO 2008
UEFA has appointed Warner Bros Consumer Products (WBCP) its worldwide licensing partner for Euro 2008.
EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING OPPORTUNITY
The European Sponsorship Association (ESA) launches the first of its Evening Seminar Series next month, looking at the role that experiential marketing plays in the sponsorship and marketing mix.
IRELAND BIDS FOR WRC ROUND
Rally Ireland has launched its bid to host a round of the World Rally Championship in the country from 2007.
TEAM IRELAND THE LATEST TO JOIN A1 FIELD
A1 Team Ireland is the latest national team to join the A1 Grand Prix series, taking the competitor list to 20 countries across the globe.
BRIDGESTONE IN DEMAND
Japanese tyre manufacturer Bridgestone says it has been approached by five Formula 1 teams currently running on Michelin tyres about a possible switch, according to Reuters.
TOBACCO BAN COUNTDOWN PUTS PRESSURE ON BAR F1 TEAM
The BAR F1 team have urged the British government to clarify a new law on tobacco sponsorship before it comes into force at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday.
TOBACCO BAN COUNTDOWN PUTS PRESSURE ON BAR F1 TEAM
The BAR F1 team have urged the British government to clarify a new law on tobacco sponsorship before it comes into force at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday.
MILAN U-TURN ON SOCCER TOUR OF ENGLAND
Italian football giants Inter Milan have avoided a costly legal battle and restored some of the damage to their reputation after deciding to go ahead with a four match tour of the UK which they had earlier called off because of security fears.
F1 REBELS TO UNVEIL PLANS
Formula 1’s rebel manufacturers are set to deliver their vision of the future today.
CHIP FIRM PROBE INTO SPORTS SPONSORSHIP
A major probe has been launched into German computer chip firm Infineon amid allegations of corruption centred around the firm's motorsport sponsorship.
JORDAN SIGNS WITH ECCLESTONE
Formula One team Jordan have joined Ferrari and Red Bull in committing themselves to the F1 motorsports series beyond 2007.
F1 DEALS UNDER INVESTIGATION
The head of German microchip firm Infineon Technologies has resigned on suspicion of having accepted bribes in connection with motorsports sponsorships.
JORDAN HOPES TO BOOST PRESENCE WITH INMEDIA
Inmedia will be official media supplier to the Jordan Formula One team and deliver SNG services during the 2005 British Grand Prix.
COLIN POWELL BIDDING FOR MLB’S NATS
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has joined one of nine groups bidding to buy the Washington Nationals from Major League Baseball.
BECKHAM TOPS SOCCER’S RICH LIST
England and Real Madrid star David Beckham is the highest paid footballer in the world with annual income of £17million, according to a survey.