United Kingdom
SOAP WHODUNNIT DELAYS UEFA CUP KICK-OFF
The climax of a soap opera whodunit, which has gripped Britain for weeks, will delay the kick-off of an international soccer match in Spain.
UK REPORT CALLS FOR UNVIERSAL SPORT ROLE
The Culture, Media and Sport select committee report into the staging of international sporting events has called for the Sports Minister to be given increased powers in the new Government.
ENGLAND ?A TAX PARADISE FOR SOCCER PLAYERS?
A study by the Sports Consulting Group of Andersen, SCORE, has found that England is ?Europe?s football related tax paradise? and that France has the most problems in attracting well-known international players.
COMMONWEALTH GAMES ORGANISERS CRITICISED
The organisers of the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester have come under fire for failing to promote the event enough.
LARA BANNED FROM USING CRICKET BAT
The ICC has banned star cricket player Brian Lara from using a new bat carrying the logo of an internet betting company.
SOCCER CLUB FORCED INTO ADMINISTRATION
Struggling English first division side Queens Park Rangers have gone into financial administration after cancelling their stock market listing.
United Lead Off The Pitch
Manchester United confirmed its position as the world?s richest club by announcing a 42% increase in half-year profits to #17.3m ($24.5m), exceeding analysts? expectations.
RUGBY PARTNERS MBNA AND CPLG FOR VISA LAUNCH
The Rugby Football Union (RFU), MBNA Europe Bank Limited (MBNA) and global licensing agency Copyright Promotions Licensing Group (CPLG) have launched the official England Rugby Visa Card.
WORLD CLASS POOL CONTRACTED FOR SWANSEA
Privately-owned engineering and construction company Shepherd Construction has been appointed to construct the Wales National Pool in Swansea.
TROPHY SPONSOR TO BE UNVEILED THIS WEEK
The England and Wales Cricket Board will name the new sponsor of its trophy competition this week.
BILL GATES AND MICROSOFT SPONSOR MANCHESTER GAMES
Bill Gates and Microsoft are throwing their financial support behind next year's Commonwealth Games in Manchester, signing up as an official sponsor and technology supplier.
SOCCER CLUB CANCELS STOCK MARKET LISTING
Loss-making Loftus Road Plc, owners of English first division soccer club Queens Park Rangers, has cancelled its stock market listing.
ENIC AIMS TO SATISFY UEFA CONCERNS
ENIC, the London stock market-listed sports and leisure company, is looking to transfer its market listing from the main market to the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) so that it can comply with UEFA rules on dual ownership of clubs.
DISEASE CLAIMS ANOTHER SPORTING VICTIM AS SIX NATIONS POSTPONED `TIL 2002
Ireland's three remaining Six Nations rugby union internationals have been postponed until next season because of the foot-and-mouth outbreak.
RIVALS.NET SIGNS SPOOF ENGLAND MANAGER MOVIE
Sport site network Rivals.net has teamed up with Entertainment Films to sponsor the movie Mike Bassett ? England Manager.
RUGBY LEAGUE ACCUSES UNION OF POACHING
England rugby league teams Wigan Warriors and Bradford Bulls have alleged that officials from the Rugby Football Union are attempting to get six of their contracted players to switch codes.
SIX NATIONS MATCH LOOKS SET FOR NEXT SEASON
The Wales v Ireland Six Nations rugby union match appears likely to be played next season, even though a final decision to postpone the game won't be taken until April 1.
ENGLISH RUGBY TO MEET WITH CLUBS
The English Rugby Football Union (RFU) will meet with top clubs next week to discuss the latest proposals for the professional game's future.