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The Sydney 2000 Olympic Games broadcast is expected to shatter the marks set by the Atlanta 1996 Olympic broadcast in nearly all areas. As such, it will be the largest and most watched sports event broadcast in history. See the `FEATURES? section of SportBusiness.com for the full story.
Business

The protracted broadcast rights negotiations over coverage of World Cup 2002 for the Japanese market have finally been concluded.
Events

Eurosport, the pan European TV channel, has officially unveiled its new sports news channel Eurosportnews in Paris.
Events

Pennsylvania's ski and year-round resort, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, is to host the first edition of the Ford 24-hour Champion Challenge mountain bike competition.
Business

American Environmental Corporation (AEVC) has completed a contract with the Jockey Club de Pernambuco RS in Brazil for the exclusive operation of simulcast transmission of international sports/racing events.
Events

iN Demand, the US pay-per-view network, is to showcase its first-ever sports production this autumn with the debut of five Sanex WTA Tour tournaments.
Events

E-photomail has signed a deal with sports group, Octagon Marketing, in order to extend its presence at major sporting events.
Business

The International Olympic Committee has dismissed complaints about restrictions on foreign television access to the Sydney Olympics as "a storm in a tea cup".
Events

TearDrop Professional Golf Tour, a wholly owned subsidiary of TearDrop Golf Company, and the American Senior Golf Association (ASGA) have teamed-up to present the $100,000 Two Tour Challenge.
Business

Leading horse racing company Churchill Downs Incorporated has reported second-quarter and half-year results for the period ended June 30, 2000.
Business

UK sports advertising firm Metrosport has been appointed to handle advertising and sponsorship rights for the current UK tour of the Indian national soccer team.
Business

Communications giant Vodafone has paid A$65m for the naming rights to a new sports stadium in Australia.
Business

The PGA Tour and Palm Inc. have announced a 5-year, $15 million sponsorship agreement.
Events

ZuluSports.com, the US-based online resource for adventure and outdoor sports enthusiasts, has named important additions to its management team and its board of directors.
Business

Germany has sensationally won the right to stage the FIFA 2006 World Cup ? bringing soccer?s most valuable property back to European shores.
Events

As widely anticipated, Brazil has withdrawn from the race to host soccer?s 2006 World Cup.
Events

A former commissioner of London?s Metropolitan police force has been named the new anti-corruption chief of cricket?s governing body.
Business

The world?s richest football club, Manchester United, is set to appoint a spin doctor to improve its public image.