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Australian Alan Jones has become the second ex-Formula One world champion to link up with the new A1 Grand Prix series.

Mexico has been awarded a Formula One Grand Prix after a 12-year hiatus, it was announced by Mexican authorities.

Qatar-based sports marketing organisation, Qatar Sports International (QSi), has signed ExxonMobil Qatar Inc. (EMQI) as a Gold Event Partner of the 17th Gulf Cup being held in Doha.

Sportswear giant Nike has been hit with a Taiwan $1m fine after a highly-publicised public appearance by NBA legend Michael Jordan lasted just 90 seconds.

Barely a week after the Midland Group announced its intention to join Formula One, a Dubai-based venture has revealed plans to enter a team for the 2006 season.

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has revealed that the 2004 Qatar Men's World Open Squash Championship will be held in the host country's capital, Doha, next month.

The ICC Executive Board will meet in Pakistan this weekend with the expectation it will confirm the future location of its headquarters.

It will surprise no-one, but American football has once again been crowned the US’ favourite sport according to the latest poll.

Qatar is to host the men’s World Open Squash Championship for the second time in six years next month after a last-minute deal was struck.

A row over the brand of gloves used by German soccer goalkeeper Jens Lehmann could cost the Arsenal player his international place.

Tim Howland is to be the new chief executive of World Snooker. He will take up his appointment on October 11.

Recently formed Etihad Airlines has secured its first sponsorship deal as platinum sponsor of the 17th Gulf Cup to be held in Doha, Qatar in December.

Dubai Sports City, the world's first integrated purpose-built sports city, is to host the first International Cricket Council (ICC) global cricket academy.

A deadline of close of business today has been set for the British Racing Drivers Club (BRDC) to retain Silverstone on the Formula One calendar.

The IRB has appointed Pro-Active Television as the new worldwide production and distribution partners for the IRB Sevens Series over the next two years, and for the 2005 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Hong Kong next March.

FIFA has voiced mounting concerns over government interference in the affairs of football associations.