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EMIRATES TO SPONSOR RUGBY REFEREES
Emirates has signed a three-year multi-million pound deal that will see the Dubai-based airline become the first official sponsor of the International Rugby Board's referees.
THREAT OF F1 BREAKAWAY FADES
Renault, Honda, Toyota, Mercedes and BMW are poised to sign an agreement with Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone which could end any chance of a breakaway.
COLLINS ON A ROLL AS PRESIDENT
Betty Collins OAM has been re-elected to serve as president of World Bowls, the world governing body for the sport.
TWENTY20 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP A STEP CLOSER
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed that 13 members have expressed interest in hosting a Twenty20 World Championship.
POTENTIAL HOSTS LINE UP FOR CHAMPIONS TROPHY
The International Cricket Council (ICC) says six countries have put themselves forward to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2008.
ICC MEDIA CHIEF TO RESIGN
The International Cricket Council's chief media man Brendan McClements will resign from his post at the end of March this year.
ICC MEDIA CHIEF TO RESIGN
The International Cricket Council's chief media man Brendan McClements will resign from his post at the end of March this year.
BEIJING DELEGATION SET FOR SECURITY SUMMIT
A delegation of event security strategists, specifiers and managers from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games has confirmed its attendance at the second International Sports Security Summit.
NEW DATE FOR A1 GRAND PRIX
The A1 Grand Prix of Nations at the Sentul Circuit, Indonesia, will now be held on February 10-12 after the postponement of the event following the death of the Dubai Emir, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
DEATH OF SHEIKH FORCES A1GP POSTPONEMENT
The unexpected death of the Dubai Emir, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Tuesday, has prompted the postponement of the seventh leg of the A1 Grand Prix series.
WORLD SUPERBIKE 2006 SCHEDULE
Silverstone and Brands Hatch will host rounds five and eight of the 2006 World Superbike Championship in May and August respectively.
SUPERBIKE DATES FOR UK TRACKS
Silverstone and Brands Hatch will host rounds five and eight of the 2006 World Superbike Championship in May and August respectively.
ICC FEARS MASSIVE LOSSES AFTER INDIAN TV RULING
The International Cricket Council (ICC) fears it will lose millions because of Indian government intervention in the country’s television market.
NBA STEPS UP EUROPEAN DRIVE
NBA Europe Live presented by EA Sports will feature four NBA sides competing against top European basketball clubs in seven European cities across five countries.
HEAD OF GRAPHICS AT TWI’S MEDIAHOUSE
TWI has appointed Andrew Gould as head of graphics at mediahouse, its video and audio post-production facility.
X GAMES TO DEBUT IN MIDDLE EAST
ESPN, Inc., PepsiCo and Dubai Tourism have announced the debut of 'ESPN X Games Dubai 2005 presented by Mountain Dew', to be held in the United Arab Emirates.
CHIEFS MAUL NIKE
Kaiser Chiefs, Africa's pre-eminent sports brand and holders of South African soccer’s PSL championship, has attacked its sponsor Nike.
NBA INCREASES REACH
The NBA’s 2005-06 season will reach an all-time high 215 countries and territories through 164 international broadcasters in 43 languages.