South-East Asia
NBA AND SOLAR INTERACTIVE NET DEAL
The National Basketball Association and Solar Interactive, Incorporated are to launch NBA Mobile, a new wireless service offering fans in the Philippines access to NBA content via mobile phone.
GLASGOW OCEAN RACER LAUNCH
A groundbreaking new 68-foot yacht promoting the city of Glasgow will be unveiled on Thursday.
ICC BOUND FOR DUBAI
The International Cricket Council has voted to move its headquarters from Lord's to Dubai.
2012 BID NEWS: LONDON HAMPERED BY GOVERNING BODIES
London’s bid to host the 2012 Summer Games could be hampered by the several influential sports governing bodies that have moved away from Britain.
MLM SECURE MALAYSIAN WORLD CUP RIGHTS
Infront Sports & Media has signed an exclusive agreement with M-League Marketing Sdn Bhd (MLM), of Malaysia, for a package of television and radio broadcast rights to the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
GLOBAL RESPONSE TO TSUNAMI CRISIS
F1 champion Michael Schumacher has pledged $10million to help victims of the Asian tsunami disaster.
GLOBAL RESPONSE TO TSUNAMI CRISIS
F1 champion Michael Schumacher has pledged $10million to help victims of the Asian tsunami disaster.
IOC PLEDGE $1M IN AID
The International Olympic Committee will donate $1million in aid for the tsunami disaster in Asia, according to a statement from the IOC.
INDONESIA STAGE FIRST EUROPEAN TOUR EVENT
Indonesia will hold its first European Tour golf tournament in March next year.
BASKETBALL EYES ASIAN EXPANSION
National Basketball League commissioner Rick Burton is in China for talks about establishing an annual competition, perhaps as early as April.
BACKING FOR THAILAND 2016 OLYMPIC BID
Thailand’s government has officially endorsed the country’s proposal to bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, reports TNA.
ICC TO MOVE FROM LORD’S
World cricket's governing body is set to announce its departure from Lord's.
GLOBAL GOLF EXPO
The PGA Show Asia – 4th China (Beijing) International Golf Expo 2005, will be held at Beijing’s premium exhibition venue, China World Trade Center from June 10 to 12, 2005.
DEADLINES SET FOR 2014 OLYMPICS
The initial field for the 2014 Winter Olympics will be set on July 28, 2005.
INDIA AND BANGKOK CONSIDER 2016 OLYMPIC BIDS
Sports India reports that India hopes to bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
2012 BID NEWS: BAN FOR OLYMPICS BID ADS
The cities bidding for the 2012 Olympics are banned from taking their international promotion to Switzerland or Singapore.
THE WEEK THAT WAS…
Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews issues from the past seven days.
THE WEEK THAT WAS…
Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews issues from the past seven days.