MENA
Siemens wins Bahrain F1 contract
Telecommunications giant Siemens has won a $13million contract to provide the technical infrastructure to the new Formula One racing circuit in Bahrain.
Military team to aid Athens security
As part of the enhanced security operation ahead of next year's Olympics in Athens, the Greek military has announced plans to form a 200 member unit to deal with nuclear, biological or chemical threats during the Games.
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.
ICC names venues
The Oval, Edgbaston and Hampshire’s Rosebowl will stage the ICC Champions Trophy next year in England, cricket’s governing body has confirmed
Button boosts Bahrain
Organisers of the first ever Formula One Grand Prix in the Middle East have received a boost after a leadinig driver declared the new circuit as ‘one of the best in the world’.
It’s back…Blatter’s baby
We warned you yesterday – and now its official – FIFA’s Club World Championship is set for a return, with the US a possible to host its rebirth.
Jordan still top of the market
Michael Jordan is still the most marketable US sports star according to a new survey which showed the basketball legend to be the most likely to entice consumers into buying a product.
SportelAsia called off again
SportelAsia has been postponed for the second year running, amid a fear the SARS virus could reawaken over the winter months.
Edwards hits back
Tracy Edwards (pictured) has struck back at critics of a rival sailing event which claims she stole their ideas when announcing her own series of events earlier this month.
Copy claims over Qatar races
The new series of international sailing events based in and around Qatar have been labelled as "thinly disguised copies" of an existing concept in an angry retort to the series' launch last week.
Blatter extends term to 2007
Sepp Blatter will remain FIFA president until 2007 after a meeting of the soccer governing body's Extraordinary Congress agreed to extend his term by an extra year.
Qatar sails to $63m deal
Gulf state Qatar has signed a $63m sponsorship for a new series of international sailing races.
CAF stays neutral for 2010
Africa soccer chiefs say they will not back any one bid in the running for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Merrion clinches Jordan stake
An Irish consortium has clinched a multi-million dollar deal for a 49.9 percent stake in Formula One team Jordan.
Gulf Air names Bahrain F1 deal
Bahrain, the newest venue on the Formula One Grand Prix circuit, has signed a naming rights deal with Gulf Air for the inaugural race.
Jordan’s new reality
Formula One team Jordan is set to choose a future driver through a Pop Idol-style, revenue-generating, TV show.
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.
Bahrain F1 aims for 3 year ROI
Bahrain, the new venue for Formula One motor racing, is aiming to recoup its investment within three years.