Sub-Saharan Africa

South Africa Rugby has posted a 12.8million rand ($2.2million) loss for 2004.

The IRB has sought to clarify what it describes as “misleading” media reports claiming chairman Dr Syd Millar had supported Japan’s bid to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

The football associations of Brunei Darussalam, Denmark and New Zealand are set to receive their first Goal projects under a programme drawn up by FIFA.

Yokohama would be an excellent venue for the 2011 rugby World Cup final, according to International Rugby Board (IRB) chairman Syd Millar.

The 2005 NBA All-Star events will be televised in 214 countries in 45 languages via 97 international telecasters.

Rotterdam, Portsmouth and Gothenburg will be the last two stopover ports and the finish of the 31,250 nm Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06.

Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews the issues of the past seven days.

The International Rugby Board (IRB) has confirmed that Japan, New Zealand and South Africa will tender for the right to host Rugby World Cup 2011.

Premier League leaders Chelsea and adidas have confirmed their eight-year sponsorship agreement.

Players from the touring British and Irish Lions squad will take part in a game to raise money to help tsunami relief efforts.

South Africa is prepared to let Danny Jordaan head the 2010 World Cup Local Organising Committee (LOC).

Kenya’s sports minister Ochilo Ayacko has revealed that Kenya plans to bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

Rushmans will provide event management, security, accreditation, media management and volunteer services for the Cricket World Cup 2007 in the West Indies.

F1 champion Michael Schumacher has pledged $10million to help victims of the Asian tsunami disaster.

F1 champion Michael Schumacher has pledged $10million to help victims of the Asian tsunami disaster.

The SANZAR rugby union nations of South Africa, New Zealand and Australia have agreed a new five-year $323million broadcasting deal with News Limited and South Africa's Supersport.