South Africa
IOC manages new appointment
The IOC has completed the restructuring of its management team - with the appointment of a new sports director.
Headingley to get £25m makeover
Yorkshire cricket ground and famed Test match venue Headingley is to receive a £25million facelift.
Bacher agrees to biography
Dr Ali Bacher, former executive director of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 and managing director of the United Cricket Board of South Africa, has given the go-ahead for his official biography to be published.
West Indies set for CWC 2007
West Indies cricket chiefs say they are on course with preparations to host the Cricket World Cup 2007.
Nuss is new IMG South Africa chief
Sports marketing giant IMG has announced the appointment of Robyn Nuss as managing director of its South African subsidiary.
Image rights row threatens RWC
The continuing row over image rights in the build-up to this year's Rugby World Cup has intensified with England players refusing to sign their participation agreement.
Intertops bets on hosts
A leading bookmaker has installed South Africa as overwhelming favourites to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup - and Salzburg top to host the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Cricket’s new betting option
UKbetting has launched a new online cricket betting product to allow bets to be placed during the course of Test matches.
Six African countries in 2010 race
Six African nations have officially confirmed their intentions to bid to host the soccer World Cup in 2010.
South Africa in the bidding race
Following the success of the Cricket World Cup, the South African government has confirmed its intention to bid to host a number of future major sports events.
LG bowls into summer
Korean firm LG Electronics has confirmed a major marketing push around English cricket this summer.
England get smart
The English Football Association has signed up fashion designer Giorgio Armani to design the official off-field wardrobe for the England international soccer team in a three-year deal.
PCB to offer central contracts
Pakistan cricket chiefs have confirmed plans to offer central contracts to players.
Dorna set to extend SA race deal
A letter of intent has been signed to extend the MotoGP at Phakisa, South Africa for at least another three years.
ZCU confirm England tour
The Zimbabwe Cricket Union (ZCU) has confirmed it will tour England this summer - despite the political row which engulfed this year's Cricket World Cup.
SA aims for triple-header
The South African government has unveiled ambitious plans to host a trio of sport's top events - including the 2020 Olympic Games.
New Frontiers for Group
The Sporting Frontiers Group - formed three years ago by Simon Halden, the former chief executive of Sports & Outdoor Media International (SOMI) has changed its name as it broadens its horizons.
Sharjah Cup set to be shelved
This year's Sharjah Cup cricket tournament could be called off later today, following South Africa's decision to pull-out of the event.