South Africa

The IOC has completed the restructuring of its management team - with the appointment of a new sports director.

Yorkshire cricket ground and famed Test match venue Headingley is to receive a £25million facelift.

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 cricket chiefs say they are on course with preparations to host the Cricket World Cup 2007.

Sports marketing giant IMG has announced the appointment of Robyn Nuss as managing director of its South African subsidiary.

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.

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.

UKbetting has launched a new online cricket betting product to allow bets to be placed during the course of Test matches.

Six African nations have officially confirmed their intentions to bid to host the soccer World Cup in 2010.

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.

Korean firm LG Electronics has confirmed a major marketing push around English cricket this summer.

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.

Pakistan cricket chiefs have confirmed plans to offer central contracts to players.

A letter of intent has been signed to extend the MotoGP at Phakisa, South Africa for at least another three years.

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.

The South African government has unveiled ambitious plans to host a trio of sport's top events - including the 2020 Olympic Games.

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.

This year's Sharjah Cup cricket tournament could be called off later today, following South Africa's decision to pull-out of the event.