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FIFA IMPOSES BAN ON HARARE STADIUM AFTER DEATHS
International matches have been banned from Harare's national stadium until further notice following the deaths of 13 fans during a World Cup qualifier between Zimbabwe and South Africa, FIFA said on Tuesday.
ZULUSPORTS.COM NAMES ANGEL INVESTORS PARTNER TO BOARD.
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.
ISC FINANCIAL RESULTS RELEASED
US motorsports promoter, the International Speedway Corporation (ISC), has reported financial results for the second quarter ended May 31, 2000.
CHANNEL 4 SUPER 12 DEAL IN DOUBT
UK terrestrial broadcaster Channel 4 could withdraw its offer for the rights to televised races at English horse racing?s Super 12 group of racetracks, according to The Guardian newspaper.
ZIMBABWE AMONG HOST HOPEFULS FOR AFRICAN NATIONS CUP
Zimbabwe, where 13 people were killed following a stampede at the National Sports stadium last Sunday, are bidding along with six other countries to host the 2004 African Nations Cup, The African Football Confederation has said.
AFL SEEM SET FOR NEW BALL NAMING RIGHTS
The Australian Football League (AFL) looks set to seek a new partner for logo rights on the match ball ? with an asking price of A$2m per year.
GREEN BAY SET FOR NAMING RIGHTS SALE
The naming rights to the Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field will be up for grabs in 2003.
SPORTS WEB SITES ARE REVENUE WINNERS, SAYS REPORT
Revenues from sports-related web sites in the US are set to rocket in the next five years, according to a report by Screen Digest magazine.
JAPANESE TV CO?S EYE 2002 WORLD CUP RIGHTS
Japanese broadcast companies, including pay-TV companies, are ready to pay the highest amount ever committed to a Japanese televised sports event for the right to broadcast the World Cup 2002.
EURO 2000 WEBSITE GETS ONE BILLION HITS
The Euro 2000 website received more than a billion visits during the championships, making it one of the most popular sites ever, according to the company hosting the site.
QUOKKA SPORTS CREATES CONTENT ALLIANCE WITH SAILING WORLD MAGAZINE
Sailing World, the international magazine devoted to sailboat racing, and Quokka Sports, have formed an alliance to share editorial content.
CINCINNATTI REDS SIGN NAMING RIGHTS DEAL
The Cincinnati Reds have signed a 30-year naming rights deal with Great American Insurance Company.
THE 2006 FALL-OUT ? HOW GERMANY?S ECONOMY WILL BE THE REAL WINNER
While the failed bidders in the race for the 2006 World Cup count the cost of their defeated campaigns, German economists are looking to the bright ? and profitable ? future hosting the World Cup will bring. For full details see SportBusiness.com `FEATURES?.
2006 DECISION: MOROCCO SPEAK OF `BETRAYAL?
Moroccan officials said they felt betrayed on Thursday after falling out in the first round of voting to stage the 2006 World Cup ? and then faced further humiliation when their support for South Africa failed to bring the tournament to the continent.
ENGLAND LAY BLAME AT YOBS DOOR FOR 2006 DISAPPOINTMENT
Hooliganism which marred England?s Euro 2000 campaign has been blamed for the collapse of the country?s hopes of staging the 2006 World Cup.
HONDA RENEWS SENIORS TENNIS TOUR EVENT SPONSORSHIP
Honda UK has signed a new four-year sponsorship to continue its title sponsorship of the Delta Air Line ATP Senior Tour of Champions events, the Honda Challenge.
TICKETMASTER PULLS ON JACKET CONTRACT
Ticketmaster has signed a long-term ticketing agreement with the NHL team the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
BREAKING NEWS?GERMANY WIN STUNNING 2006 VICTORY
Germany has sensationally won the right to stage the FIFA 2006 World Cup ? bringing soccer?s most valuable property back to European shores.