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UK press reports suggest that European basketball faces the threat of a breakaway by leading clubs.

SimPlayer.com, a developer of interactive applications for the sports market, has formed a strategic partnership with The New England Patriots NFL franchise.

An Australian promoter plans to bring World Cup winners France, England, Italy and Argentina to Australia as part of a A$40 million (US$23.2 million) showcase of soccer next year.

Developers of the new futuristic Wembley Stadium say that clearance for planning permission may still result in problems for the project.

London-based sports public relations company, Vision Sports PR, has consolidated its team of sports consultants selected for their sports media and participation experience.

A final allotment of 48,000 Euro 2000 tickets will go on sale today, although they are available only to supporters in Belgium and the Netherlands.

A threatened strike by Belgian police is unlikely to have a major effect on security at next month's Euro 2000 tournament, a police union said on Friday.

Former Wimbledon champions John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg will revive memories of past battles when they face each other in a charity event at Buckingham Palace on July 2.

The reconstruction of Wembley Stadium, the centrepiece of England's 2006 World Cup bid, has been given the green light, according to UK media reports.

Belgian clubs face an increasing struggle to compete at the highest level unless they can find innovative ways to increase income, according to a study.

European soccer clubs will soon have to gain a UEFA licence if they want to compete in UEFA's club competitions, its executive committee has agreed.

While English football awaits the announcement of the winning bids for the Premier League?s broadcast rights, England?s lower divisions are also in negotiations over a new deal.

Breaking even is the target of Euro 2000 organisers, according to tournament director Alain Courtois.

The emerging battle between offshore and onshore gaming jurisdictions will be the focus of the Fourth Annual International Symposium on Internet Gambling Law and Management, to be held November 26-28 at the Royal Antiguan Beach & Tennis Resort in Antigua.

World Cup champions Australia will host South Africa in the first-ever test match played indoors, the Australian Rugby Union has confirmed.

The European Parliament has voted down a resolution from British opposition Conservatives calling for the England-Germany Euro 2000 match to be moved from Charleroi's controversial stadium.