Sub-Saharan Africa
Jordaan ‘optimistic’ over 2010 bid
The team behind the South African bid to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup say they are ‘optimistic’ of victory – but said rival bids from Egypt and Morocco could not be dismissed.
Rothenberg teams up with Morocco
The chief of the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the US has confirmed he is to play a key role in Morocco’s push to host the 2010 tournament.
Octagon wins Socceroos deal
Octagon UK has been appointed by the Australian Soccer Association (ASA) to manage the Socceroos forthcoming international friendly against South Africa in London next month.
Morocco gets backing
Morocco’s bid to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup has received a boost after Luiz Felipe Scolari, the man who led Brazil to their 2002 World Cup victory, publicly spoke out in support.
MotoGP speeds up TV growth
MotoGP's TV growth shows no signs of slowing after it clinched a string of rights deals as it continues to rev up for the start of the new season.
Scotland set for 2014 push
Key figures in Scotland’s expected push to stage the Commonwealth Games in 2014 will meet with government officials tonight.
SA cricket gets shake-up
Domestic cricket in South Africa is to undergo a major restructure in a bid to protect its future.
adidas stays with Lions for 2005
Sportswear giant adidas has renewed its kit sponsorship deal with rugby's British & Irish Lions for the 2005 tour to New Zealand.
Hayatou wins CAF vote
Issa Hayatou has won a landslide victory to remain as president of the African Football Confederation (CAF) – and will lead the build-up to the first FIFA World Cup to be staged on the continent in 2010.
England tour of Zimbabwe in doubt
The England cricket team's proposed tour of Zimbabwe later this year is looking increasingly under threat as the political pressure on the England and Wales Cricket Board grows.
Ross swings in to IMG
IMG has contracted Craig Ross as a golf consultant to its South Africa arm to advise on commercial activity in the region.
Adu gets fizzy
US teen soccer sensation Freddy Adu has signed a two-year endorsement deal with Sierra Mist, one of Pepsi-Cola’s brands.
FIFA visits Libya
The FIFA delegation assessing the African countries bidding to host the 2010 World Cup will travel to Libya later this week before concluding its travels with a trip to Egypt.
Record revenues for Twickenham
Twickenham Experience Ltd, the official hospitality provider at English rugby headquarters Twickenham Stadium, has achieved record financial figures in its latest results.
MotoGP figures leap
Live coverage of MotoGP races in 2003 has increased by an average of 138 million – according to rights holders Dorna.
FIFA team inspect Tunis
A FIFA inspection team has started its tour of Tunisia as part of the bidding process to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria wants 2014 Games
Nigeria has expressed an interest in bidding to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Cricket tour under threat
A planned tour by the England national cricket team to Zimbabwe could be called off due to the latest political row.