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London confirms 2012 bid
London has finally confirmed it will bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games, after months of delays.
Iraqi Olympic Committee set for OK
The IOC is set to approve a recommendation at its Executive Board meeting next week for the establishment of a new Iraqi Olympic Committee.
Middle East pitch wins FIFA approval
FIFA has given its first seal of approval for an artificial pitch in the Middle East.
Jordan going to Charlotte?
Michael Jordan has been offered a job at the new NBA franchise team in Charlotte after the basketball legend retired for the third and last time at the end of the regular season.
Jordan linked with BET’s Johnson
Basketball legend Michael Jordan - the man who transformed sporting endorsement deals - will meet with Washington Wizard officials this week to discuss a return to the administration of the club following his retirement.
London 2012 bid hopes boost
London's hopes of bidding for the 2012 Olympic Games have received a timely boost after new research revealed seven out of 10 Londoners believed there would be long-term social benefits to hosting the event.
ACS lands camera contract
Aerial Camera Systems (ACS) has won the deal to provide track and remote camera systems for the World Athletics Championships in Paris later this year.
Soccerex reveals new dates
The postponed global soccer conference Soccerex 2003 will now take place in Dubai on 29 and 30 November.
UEFA signs new CL broadcast deals
Soccer governing body UEFA and its marketing partner TEAM have announced a clutch of TV rights deals for the new Champions League contract.
Euroleague crowds continue to rise
Basketball's Euroleague has reported an overall average attendance increase for the third consecutive year.
Curtain comes down on Jordan
Basketball legend Michael Jordan will play his last NBA game tonight as the Washington Wizards' regular season campaign comes to an end.
Chirac confirms Paris 2012 bid?
Media reports suggest that French president Jacques Chirac has officially confirmed Paris' intention to bid for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Campbell new Tigers’ CEO
Aussie Rules club Richmond has appointed Ian Campbell - a well known industry figure - as its new CEO.
FIFA tournament rearranged
The FIFA World Youth Championships have been rescheduled.
Poll result: War to push security concerns
Increased security costs will be the main impact on sport this summer following the current war in Iraq, according to hundreds of industry executives voting in the latest sportbusiness.com poll.
Jordan ‘no’ to Chicago job
NBA legend Michael Jordan has turned down the chance of becoming the executive vice-president of the Chicago Bulls following his retirement at the end of the current season.
NCAA ratings hit by ongoing war
The ratings for the semi-finals of this year's NCAA men's basketball tournament are down on the previous year as the broadcasts compete with coverage of the war in Iraq.