Events
COLE LEARNS FATE NEXT WEEK
Phil Coles will fly to Seoul on 18 June 1999 to receive the verdict on his future with the International Olympic Committee organisation.
BANK DEAL BOOSTS SA WORLD CUP BID
South Africa's chances of hosting the 2006 World Cup has received a giant boost when First National Bank (FNB) bankrolled the Bid Committee with a sponsorship and threw its financial weight behind their attempt to bring the showcase event to Africa for the first time.
OLYMPIC BIDDERS SET FOR FINAL RUN
Six European cities desperate for their two weeks in the world spotlight will pledge their undying loyalty to the Olympic movement next week as the contest to host the 2006 Winter Games reaches its climax.
SKY WIN RYDER CUP RIGHTS
UK broadcaster Sky Sports has won the exclusive live rights to the next two Ryder Cups between Europe and the United States.
PELE BACKS SA WORLD CUP BID
Soccer legend Pele has confirmed his support for South Africa's bid to stage the 2006 World Cup, saying he thought Brazil could be ready to stage the finals four years later.
EA SPORTS SPONSOR SUPERCROSS
Video game giants EA Sports, has signed a three-year sponsorship and licensing agreement with PACE Motor Sports.
PELE BACKS SA WORLD CUP BID
Soccer legend Pele has confirmed his support for South Africa's bid to stage the 2006 World Cup, saying he thought Brazil could be ready to stage the finals four years later.
SKY WIN RYDER CUP RIGHTS
UK broadcaster Sky Sports has won the exclusive live rights to the next two Ryder Cups between Europe and the United States.
PELE BACKS SA WORLD CUP BID
Soccer legend Pele has confirmed his support for South Africa's bid to stage the 2006 World Cup, saying he thought Brazil could be ready to stage the finals four years later.
BARCELONA SCORE RECORD TV DEAL
Barcelona have agreed a #254m five-year deal with Spanish digital pay-TV company, Via Digital, for pay-per-view rights starting in 2003.
FOX SPONSOR US YOUTH SOCCER ORGANISATION
FOX Sports World and FOX Sports World Espanol have signed an exclusive sponsorship agreement with the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), making the Networks the Official Sports Television Networks of the AYSO.
THE SPORTS AUTHORITY APPOINT CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
The Sports Authority have appointed James R. Tener to the position of Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer.
KNIGHT ANGERS IOC MEMBERS
Sydney's 2000 Games chief Michael Knight raised the hackles of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, lecturing its members on the need for reform just two days after cutting millions of dollars in IOC perks from the Sydney budget.
FOX SUE TURNER OVER CABLE SPORTS NETWORK
Fox have sued Turner Broadcasting for setting up a competing cable network to Fox Sports Net South - a move which allegedly violates a non-compete agreement the two media companies signed three years ago.
COUNTDOWN ON TO WINTER GAMES WINNER
The Austrian town of Klagenfurt kicked off the final day's campaigning for the right to host the 2006 Winter Games, wheeling out 1976 Olympic downhill champion Franz Klammer to try to win over the International Olympic Committee.
BBC WIN WIMBLEDON RIGHTS IN #50m DEAL
The BBC are likely to pay approximately #50m to retain the live broadcast rights for Wimbledon according to UK press reports. The five year deal would replace their current #30m contract which expires on July 4th.
ALLSPORT EXTENDS RELATIONSHIP WITH SPORTSLINE USA
Allsport Photography (USA), a division of Getty Images, has renewed and extended its agreement with SportsLine USA.
PEPSI REPLACE COKE AT MEADOWLANDS
The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) has awarded Pepsi-Cola exclusive carbonated soft drink pouring rights and sponsorship at Meadowlands Sports Complex.