Events
IOC EXPECTS MOST OF PLANET TO WATCH SYDNEY GAMES
Most of the planet's inhabitants who have access to a television set will be watching the Sydney Olympics, according to viewing projections released by the IOC.
SCOTTISH BIG TWO SET TO POCKET WINDFALL AFTER PPV DEAL
Scottish Premier League soccer clubs Rangers and Celtic have signed a deal to broadcast games in Europe on pay-per-view television in the UK.
TOUR DE FRANCE BANNED SUBSTANCE TESTS ALL NEGATIVE
All tests for banned substances carried out during the 2000 Tour de France proved negative, according to the International Cycling Union (UCI).
PUMATECH TO SPONSOR PROFESSIONAL GOLFER
Pumatech, the software infrastructure provider, is to sponsor professional golfer Jeff Brehaut on the PGA Tour. Brehaut, 37, will sport the Pumatech logo on his golf bag, cap and shirt at PGA Tour events.
EU OLYMPIC NEWS THREAT ? ISSUE FOR IOC SAYS TRADE MINISTER
Australian Trade Minister Mark Vaile has dismissed European Union warnings over curbs on foreign television access to the Sydney Olympics, saying it was a matter for the International Olympic Committee.
SAITAMA STADIUM BID DECLARED VOID
The Saitama prefectural government has decided to repeat invitations for tenders to build the main stadium for the 2004 national athletic meet in Kumagaya, following alleged collusion in the initial bidding process.
QUOKKA IN E-COMMERCE ALLIANCE DEAL
Quokka Sports and online outdoor gear firm PlanetOutdoors, have forged a strategic e-commerce alliance by which PlanetOutdoors will power the commerce functions for MountainZone.com.
EU THREATENS WTO CASE OVER OLYMPICS NEWS POLICY
The European Union has warned Australia it may complain to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over restrictions on foreign television access to the Sydney Olympic games.
DYKE WINS SUPPORT FOR BBC FUNDING SHAKE-UP
A high-profile committee of British MPs has applauded the BBC director general Greg Dyke's determination to beef up sports coverage.
CLEAR CHANNEL CLOSES SFX DEAL.
Radio station and billboard operator Clear Channel has completed its $4.6 billion acquisition of events promoter SFX Entertainment Inc., establishing it as a player in the live entertainment business.
RUGBY CLUB SIGNS UP NEW TALENT
Natal Rugby Union has become the first South African venue to select the Talent Arena Sports Management software from UK-based Software4Sport.
LPGA MAJOR IN DOUBT WITHOUT SPONSOR
The LPGA Tour is struggling to find a new title sponsor for the du Maurier Classic in Canada, which could result in the LPGA Tour having only three remaining major championships on its schedule.
VOD FIRM SAYS YES TO SKY VISION JOINT VENTURE
Video-on-demand (VOD) firm Yes Television ? which hopes to become one of the leaders in on-demand sport ? has formed a joint venture with Sky Vision Corporation.
AUSTRALIAN ATHLETICS GETS ACTIVE WITH NEW TV DEAL
Athletics Australia has appointed ActiveTV as its agent in selling international television rights of Athletics Australia events including the forthcoming Telstra Athletics Trials and next year's Grand Prix Series.
SENIOR TOUR TO HOST $100,000 CHALLENGE.
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.
ACTORS UNION SETS HEARING FOR TIGER WOODS OVER CAR AD
Golf champion Tiger Woods has been summoned to appear before a Screen Actors Guild trial board to explain why he shot a car commercial during the union's strike against the advertising industry.
TICKETS PLUS WINS UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SPORTS CONTRACT
Ticket Plus, an affiliate of Tickets.com, and the University of Hawaii Athletic Department have confirmed that tickets for Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine sports, as well as special events, will soon be available via the internet under a new agreement.
SPEEDWAY GRAND PRIX COMES TO CARDIFF
The 2001 British Speedway Grand Prix will be held at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.