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Sports.com: the most visited digital sports channel in Europe
Sports.com, the internet and mobile data reported a record 6.8 million visitors and 455 million audited page views in July making the most visited digital sports channel in Europe.
Ryder Cup to switch to even years
The Ryder Cup and the Presidents Cup are trading places on the calendar beginning next year.
SportsLine.com is top of the league
SportsLine.com has received a boost after its network of sites ranked number one in unique visitors in the Media Metrix sports rankings for August.
Edelman launch European sport sponsorship consultancy
Public relations giant Edelman has launched a new sport sponsorship consultancy in Europe.
Lancome to drop branding at French golf tournament
French cosmetic company Lancome is to remove all its hospitality units and brand advertisements for the Lancome Trophy which starts tomorrow in Paris.
ITV Sport to televise Heineken Cup
UK digital terrestrial channel ITV Sport has signed a two-year deal to cover the rugby union club competition the Heineken Cup for an undisclosed sum.
London’s 2012 Games decision postponed
A decision on whether London will bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games will not be known until after next summer’s Commonwealth Games in Manchester.
Nine Network unveils AFL strategy
Australian broadcaster the Nine Network has unveiled the planned schedule for its newly acquired coverage of the Australian Football League (AFL) after winning the rights from main rival the Seven Network earlier this year.
Sportsworld under starters orders for Super 12
Sportsworld Media Group has been appointed to handle pooled sponsorship for the UK’s 12 leading racecourses.
Argentine soccer club declared bankrupt
Argentine first division soccer club Atletico Belgrano has been officially declared bankrupt and will now be governed by a trust.
Cut price Stats Online
Stats Inc is to make its publishing titles available in “e-book” form for reduced price purchase online.
Empics snaps up historic rights
Photographic agency Empics has bought the exclusive rights to market historical sports pictures from the Sports & General and Barratts archives.
Guinness signs again with London Irish
London Irish rugby union club and brewers Guinness have renewed their partnership to ensure the famous stout remains the team’s official beer for another three years.
BMW WilliamsF1 driving ahead online
The website of leading Formula One team BMW WilliamsF1 has recorded its 100 millionth hit since launching just eight months ago.
Gordon takes part ownership of Busch team
NASCAR superstar Jeff Gordon has become part-owner of Jimmie Johnson’s Chevrolet team.
Super Bowl date switch?
The National Football League may yet switch the date of Super Bowl to accommodate the round of matches lost in the aftermath of last week’s terrorist atrocity.
Aggreko to power soccer World Cup
UK company Aggreko has won an exclusive contract to supply temporary power for broadcasters during next year’s FIFA World Cup in Japan.
Ericsson dials up Volvo Ocean Race sponsorship
Ericsson has signed as official mobile communications sponsor to sailing’s Volvo Ocean Race which sets sail this weekend.
ACB and WCA join forces
The Australian Cricket Board (ACB) and Women’s Cricket Australia (WCA) are to integrate their operations to ensure the best possible approach to developing the game in Australia.
Millennium Stadium to host rugby cup
The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff will host the final of the 2002 European Cup, organisers European Rugby Cup Ltd (ERC) have confirmed.