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S2 sets sail with BPUK
S2 Marketing has been recruited as PR agency for Volvo Ocean Race syndicate Boating Partners UK (BPUK).
New Traffic drives into US
US soccer marketing company Inter Forever Sports has been taken over by Brazilian firm Traffic – and has changed its name.
SportsLine’s new board member
SportsLine.com has appointed Sherrill W Hudson to its board of directors – and as chairman of its audit committee.
CART unveils 2004 plans
CART has confirmed 15 races for 2004 - the first season the open-wheel racing series is set to race under new ownership.
Pele launches player rep company
Soccer legend Pele has launched a new player representation company, Global Sports Group, in collaboration with his son Edinho and former US soccer player Shep Messing.
Bitti served up second term
Francesco Ricci Bitti (pictured) has been re-elected - unopposed - for a second four-year term as president of the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
FIA confirms F1 2004 calendar
Belgium is back and China and Bahrain join the fold - the FIA has finally confirmed next year's Formula One World Championship calendar.
WRC unveils new races for 2004
The World Rally Championship has unveiled its expanded calendar for next year including new races in Mexico and Japan.
Fox Sports World snaps up RWC rights
Pay-TV channel Fox Sports World has obtained the delayed TV rights in the US for all 48 matches of the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
Rugby a class apart for business
More than 4,200 companies have signed up to Rugby Business Class Australia (RBCA) – a trade organisation set-up to capitalise on this year’s Rugby World Cup.
ESPN extends NFL TV deal
ESPN International and the National Football League (NFL) have agreed to extend their existing worldwide TV rights distribution agreement through the 2005 season.
Cowboys bank on five-star deal
The NFL's Dallas Cowboys have signed a sponsorship deal with the Bank of America.
Expos to stay in Montreal for 2004?
Major League Baseball's much sought after Expos franchise is likely to remain in Montreal for at least another season.
CART settles Heitzler lawsuit
CART has 'amicably resolved' its legal disputes with former president and CEO Joe Heitzler (pictured) - but its share price has slumped perilously close to the $1 mark.
Sportivo goes live
A new Hispanic-focused sports marketing group has been launched by US-based RL Public Relations & Marketing.
Diack strolls to IAAF victory
Lamine Diack has been re-elected – unopposed – as president of the IAAF for another four-year term.
RWC banks on Lloyds TSB
Lloyds TSB is building on its investment in rugby union by signing a major sponsorship deal for this year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Monterrey joins Expos race
The on-going saga of the future of Major League Baseball franchise the Montreal Expos has taken another twist with news of a new bid from Mexico to bring the team to Monterrey.