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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.
CPLG drives Jordan deal
Copyright Promotions Licensing Group (CPLG) has concluded a worldwide apparel deal between Direct Sports Leisurewear (DSL) and Jordan Grand Prix.
Germany lands 2007 Rowing Champs
Germany has won the race to host the 2007 World Rowing Championships.
Just the ticket for FIFA
FIFA has handed all ticket responsibility for the 2006 World Cup to the German organising committee.
Qatar confirmed for MotoGP 2004
MotoGP has unveiled its new calendar for 2004 - with Qatar the only new addition, following the signing earlier this summer of a new five-year hosting agreement.
Gatorade doesn’t want LeBron
Gatorade has pulled out of the race to sign an exclusive sponsorship deal with NBA sensation LeBron James in the soft drinks category.
Jordan’s High Court blast
Formula One team boss Eddie Jordan will today start to try and rebuild his reputation after it was given a roasting by a London High Court judge.
Jordan F1’s new Tiger sponsor
Formula One racing team Jordan has signed a multi-million dollar sponsorship deal with mobile systems developer Tiger Telematics.
Interstate get Bahrain F1 deal
London-based Interstate Creative Partners, has won the pitch to develop the brand communications for Formula One's new circuit in Bahrain.