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Gerhard Berger, who quit Formula One at the end of last season, has been appointed motor sport director for Formula One-bound engine manufacturer BMW.

Australian watchdog, the Australian Broadcasting Authority, has announced it will review the use by commercial television company, Seven Network, of new "virtual billboard" advertising during sporting event broadcasts.

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have announced a six-year agreement with ISL for the worldwide television rights to their events.

South Africa is convinced it will host a Formula One Grand Prix race next season after a six year gap despite the introduction of a bill banning tobacco advertising, Sports Minister Steve Tshwete has said.

German online sports services saw a short but powerful surge in usage this summer, thanks in large part to coverage of the soccer World Cup, and some momentum has endured.

The National Hockey League's Board of Governor's has approved a five-year, $600 million contract giving the Walt Disney Co.'s ABC-TV and ESPN cable networks rights to air the league's games, sources with knowledge of the board's action said Friday.

The naming deal for Sydney's Olympic Stadium is expected to be worth more than $A30m.

Expectations of a swift counter-attack by a rival bidder to Rupert Murdoch's BSkyB for famed English soccer club Manchester United have faded as two rumoured candidates stepped off the pitch.

China is considering rival bids by three of its largest cities - Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou - to host the 2008 Olympic Games, state media said on Monday.

Victoria (Australia) State Treasurer Alan Stockdale dipped into emergency funds to help pay for the grand prix and Melbourne's 2006 Commonwealth Games bid, according to reports in the Melbourne Herald Sun.

Pete Sampras called for a reduction in tennis tournaments after injuries hit the Eurocard Open.

Jahangir Khan, the record 10-times British Open Squash Champion from Pakistan,has been elected a Vice President of the World Squash Federation (WSF).

British police have said that soccer hooligans are back with a vengeance, smashing up bars, wrecking trains and stabbing rival fans.

Tony Scotti, who last year sold his controlling interest in the All American TV syndication firm, plans to use his profits to buy the Washington Redskins.

Asia has turned world soccer's favourite slogan back at governing body FIFA and asked for "Fair Play, Please."

A formidable army of supporters lined up to back England's World Cup 2006 bid, are claiming that the resignation of F.A. chief executive Graham Kelly would not hurt the nation's chances.