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NASCAR’s global TV expansion
As the NASCAR season gets underway, the US motor sports series has announced that its international broadcast strategy is gathering pace.
Turkish rally threat
Discussions will be staged in London today over whether the World Rally Championship will visit Turkey later this month, as political tensions in the region increase.
Washington to keep skating event
The International Skating Union has stated that it has no intention of moving the Figure Skating World Championships from Washington despite security fears.
Mosley’s European warning
Europe's future as the main host of Formula One Grand Prix is set to come under threat, Max Mosley, the president of the FIA has warned.
Jordan still number one
He may be past his best, but the power of Michael Jordan in the sports arena remains second to none after a Harris Poll found he remained the US' favourite sports star.
B&H renews Jordan F1 deal
Benson & Hedges has extended its sponsorship of the Jordan Formula One racing team for another year despite the impending ban on tobacco advertising.
Minardi recruit commercial director
Paul Jordan has been appointed to Formula One team Minardi as its new commercial director.
Emirates flies in for FIFA
FIFA has signed its latest official partner for the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Austrian GP stubbed out
The Austrian Formula One Grand Prix in Spielberg has become the latest victim of a government decision to bring forward tobacco sponsorship bans, with Bernie Ecclestone confirming the 2003 race would be its last.
IEC score twice in China
IEC has signed deals to distribute two major soccer events in China.
SML merge into M&C Saatchi
Sports Media Limited (SML) is to merge its business into the existing sponsorship division of the advertising agency M&C Saatchi.
Jordan out of energy for Red Bull
Eddie Jordan has strongly denied he will sell his struggling Formula One team to Red Bull, despite increased speculation the two have been in talks.
Soccerex confirms more attendees
Soccerex 2003 has confirmed the inclusion of a number of new exhibitors attending this year's event at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai on March 23-24.
Podia up for sale
Formula One marketing group Podia has put itself up for sale after an internal investigation uncovered significant financial irregularities forcing the company into liquidation.
Euro 2008 winner to be named
The winner of the bid to host UEFA's Euro 2008 tournament will be named next week as European soccer's governing body stages its Executive Committee meeting at its Swiss headquarters.
Muslim dilemma for industry
The world’s sporting goods manufacturers have been challenged to find a solution to a problem, which is effectively barring Muslim women from many sports and competitions.
ABC’s Roone Arledge dies
Television pioneer Roone Arledge, chairman and longtime president of ABCNEWS, died in New York City today of complications from cancer. He was 71.
English soccer signs up to Soccerex
Representatives from both the English Football Association and Premier League will attend Soccerex 2003, organisers have confirmed.