Netherlands
T-Mobile signs up for Euro 2004
Communications firm T-Mobile has become the eighth firm to sign up as a major sponsor for the UEFA 2004 European Football Championship, which takes place in Portugal next summer.
Hockey beats web record
Hockey governing body the FIH says web traffic during last month's Rabobank Hockey Champions Trophy soared to new heights.
FIH unveils new branding
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has unveiled a new brand and new logo as it seeks to enhance its commercial appeal.
Samsung teams up with FIH
Electronics giant Samsung has joined the International Hockey Federation's band of global partners.
UPC secures Dutch CL rights
UEFA and its partnering agency TEAM Marketing has signed off one of the last remaining TV rights contracts for the Champions League after concluding a deal with Dutch pay-TV broadcaster UPC.
London wants 2006 Tour de France
London is hoping to bring the start of the 2006 Tour de France cycling race to its streets.
ESPN widens Indy appeal
ESPN has signed a number of major new European TV deals for the Indy Racing League, just prior to its calendar highlight, the Indianapolis 500 this weekend.
Champion figures for UEFA
The power of the UEFA Champions League has again been demonstrated after massive domestic TV figures were reported for the semi-final second-legs staged this week.
NYC Marathon eyes new title
The New York City Marathon seems set to follow in the footsteps of both the London and Sydney races by securing a title sponsor.
FIFA awards 2014 World Cup
The FIFA World Cup 2014 will be staged in South America, soccer's world governing body has confirmed.
France gets new CL rights deal
UEFA and its agency partner TEAM Marketing have signed a TV rights deal in France for the next Champions League contract.
Feyenoord goes East for sponsor
NTT DoCoMo, the leading Japanese telecommunication company, has signed a sponsorship contract with Dutch soccer club Feyenoord.
Europeans going to extremes
The Extreme Sports Channel has reached new TV carriage agreements in Scandinavia, Finland and the Netherlands, increasing its distribution reach in the regions significantly.
TV takes Super Bowl worldwide
The NFL has announced that the Super Bowl will be broadcast to 800 million people in 220 countries around the world.
Five surfaces get FIFA green light
FIFA has given its 'recommended' status to a further five artificial turf surfaces provided by the Fieldturf firm.
Adidas alters European structure
German sports brand adidas has brought together its UK and Benelux operations under one management team to form adidas Area North.
New CL rights deals signed
TEAM Marketing has signed off two further TV rights deals for the next Champions League contract in Scandinavia and the Republic of Ireland.
UEFA’s cash handout
European soccer's governing body UEFA is to pay a maximum EUR340,000 ($337,178) to each of its 52 member associations in December and again in December 2003.