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BSKYB STILL TOP BET TO SCOOP FOOTBALL PRIZE
British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) is expected to land the main prize in the scramble to televise England's Premier League football.
OCTAGON RENEWS FIH TV DEAL
Octagon CSI?s international television rights contract with the Federation Internationale de Hockey (FIH) has been extended up until 2004.
PREMIER LEAGUE WANTS CLEAR WINNER FROM SEALED BIDS
The process of bidding for the Premier League rights taking place today could be prolonged should no clear winner emerge from the sealed bids they submit.
SPORTSTALK.COM PARTNERS COLLEGEBROADCAST.COM
SportsTALK.com, a US provider of in-depth, inside sports news, has formed a strategic partnership with the multimedia entertainment and marketing company College Broadcast.
HUIZENGA SEEKS NEW STADIUM SPONSOR
The search for a new naming rights sponsor to replace the defunct Pro Player at the Miami Dolphins? stadium could involve the sale of a stake in the franchise.
FOX SPORTS INTERNATIONAL SIGN UP TELE-CINE TO DOWNLINK EUROPEAN FEED
Tele-Cine, the London-based TV post production and broadcast facility, has signed a five-year downlink contract with Fox Sports International.
RTL SECURES RIGHTS TO GERMAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Germany's top television channel, RTL has bought the coveted free-to-air rights to Champions League soccer from September for the next three seasons.
BRITISH EUROSPORT MOVES INTO PUBS AND CLUBS
Skybusiness the UK commercial digital TV service for pub and club subscribers has added British Eurosport to its package.
BANK ONE SPONSORS WNBA?S INDIANA FRANCHISE
Bank One has been named the official bank for one of the Women's National Basketball Association's newest franchises - the Indiana Fever.
SILVERSTONE CREATES COMMERCIAL ARM TO COMPETE IN TRACK WARS
The owners of Silverstone motor racing circuit, current home of the British Formula One Grand Prix, have formed of a new company to promote and run events.
EU CLEARS EURO 2000 TICKET SALES POLICY
The European Commission has approved Euro 2000's ticket sales policy, just two days before the tournament kicks off in Brussels.
NBA FINALS TO REACH 200 COUNTRIES
NBA fans in more than 750 million households around the world will be able to tune into the NBA Finals 2000 featuring the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers.
FOX BUYS RIGHTS TO LAMAR HUNT US SOCCER CUP
Fox Sports International has agreed to broadcast the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup soccer tournament on Fox Sports owned-and-affiliated cable and satellite services around the world on an exclusive basis, beginning with the 2000 competition.
BROADBAND INTERACTIVE ACQUIRES CHICKSTICKS.COM.
In a move designed to strengthen its commitment to the growing girls' action sports market, Broadband Interactive Group (BIG) has acquired Chicksticks.com, the action sports Web site designed exclusively for girl surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding enthusiasts.
DISH NETWORK OFFERS EURO 2000 PAY-PER-VIEW
Europe?s most prestigious national team soccer tournament will be shown live on satellite pay-per-view in US markets at a cost of $19.95 per match.
ENGLAND BID UNIMPRESSED BY RIVALS’ CUP DEAL
Organisers of England's bid to host the 2006 World Cup have shrugged off a report claiming South America had offered its backing to rival bidders South Africa.
MEDIASET, STREAM WIN ITALIAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RIGHTS
Italian broadcaster Mediaset and digital TV platform Stream have signed a preliminary accord for the exclusive pay television rights for the 2000-2001 European Champions League soccer games.
RIVALS.COM STRENGTHENS MANAGEMENT TEAM
Rivals.com has named Patrick Crumb as senior vice president of business development and Michael Smith as vice president of human resources. Kim Leaming was promoted to vice president of marketing.