Poland

Les McDonald, president of the International Triathlon Union (ITU), the world governing body of the Olympic sport, has been forced into a court case in Vancouver, British Columbia, over allegations that recent elections to his organisation were fixed, with some national federations being denied their right to vote.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Juan Antonio Samaranch has praised Athens for accelerating progress in its preparations for the 2004 Olympics.

Celta Vigo's Russian international Valery Karpin is hoping to finish the season with the status of a European Union national after taking his case to a Madrid court this week.

Fifteen days after its official launch, the new sports information channel, Eurosportnews, has unveiled its first national version in Poland.

Udinese have informed the Italian Football League that two Brazilian team members caught in possession of fake Portuguese passports should no longer be considered European Union (EU) players.

Heavyweight Mike Tyson will return to the United States after two fights this year in Britain to face Poland's Andrew Golota on October 20, the promoters have confirmed.

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has announced the agreement of a $400 million 10-year TV and sponsorship deal..

The president of motor racing's ruling body says facilities at the Silverstone circuit which hosts the British Formula One Grand Prix are "shaming".

The British Grand Prix has gained a reprieve from the International Automobile Federation (FIA) after vowing to overcome the problems that plagued this year's race at Silverstone.

Organisers of the much maligned British Formula One Grand Prix have been defended by team chief Frank Williams.

Organisers of last month's problematic British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone have been summoned to appear before international motor racing chiefs.

The United Sates Professional Volleyball League (USPV) has signed Sport Court as the ?official floor? of the Royal Neighbors of America USPV Millennium Cup presented by ballgirl athletic.

NHL International, in conjunction with ESPN International, will distribute the 2000 NHL

In a case with major implications for player's freedom of movement, Lilia Malaja, the Polish basketball player, has won her conflict with the French Basketball federation (FFB) over their limit on two foreigners per squad.

T&T Sports Marketing has sold the exclusive global rights outside of South America for the South American qualifying matches for the World Cup 2002 to Dream Sports International.

The 2000 NBA All-Star Game, taking place in the San Francisco Bay Area, February 11- 13, will be shown in 205 countries, with a potential audience of 750million households.