South Africa

The Global Ocean Challenge 2007/08, the first ever solo-double around-the-world yacht race, has been unveiled.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has chosen Nimbus Sport to produce all television coverage of international and domestic cricket from March 2006 to March 2010.

India has asked the West Indies to cut one Test Match from their tour of the Caribbean.

Betty Collins OAM has been re-elected to serve as president of World Bowls, the world governing body for the sport.
Events

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed that 13 members have expressed interest in hosting a Twenty20 World Championship.
Business

The International Cricket Council (ICC) says six countries have put themselves forward to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2008.
Business

The 2nd Annual Soccerex London Forum looks set to be sold out by the end of next month, with 150 tickets already sold.
Business

The (English) Football Association has restructured its partner programme to create a new sponsorship hierarchy.

The A1 Grand Prix of Nations at the Sentul Circuit, Indonesia, will now be held on February 10-12 after the postponement of the event following the death of the Dubai Emir, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Business

Two of the world’s leading experts in VIP protection will deliver unique insights into the ever-changing threats they must tackle at the second International Sports Security Summit.
Sponsorship & Marketing

Silverstone and Brands Hatch will host rounds five and eight of the 2006 World Superbike Championship in May and August respectively.
Sponsorship & Marketing

Silverstone and Brands Hatch will host rounds five and eight of the 2006 World Superbike Championship in May and August respectively.
Business

Soccerex, the global b2b brand for the football business, has announced the first set of speakers for the forthcoming Soccerex London Forum on April 5, 2006 at The Institute of Directors.
Business

South Africa's new Southern Spears Super 14 rugby franchise has agreed a huge R15million sponsorship with Australian manufacturer, International Sports Clothing (ISC).
Business

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to re-open bidding for the rights to screen the national team's matches on television.
Business

The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has been rocked by the sudden resignation of chairman Dilip Kumar.
Media

PA Sport, the leading sports news and information provider, has teamed up with the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) to launch a mobile soccer information service.
Business

Departing Welsh Rugby Union CEO David Moffett predicts troubled times ahead for professional rugby union in Europe.