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Gobarkingmad to offer fixed odds betting to 140,000 customers
Gaming Insight, the parent company of Gobarkingmad, the live 24-hour greyhound racing digital television channel where punters can see a race every five to eight minutes, has signed a five-year deal with betting company Victor Chandler to provide 140,000 Chandler account holders with a direct link to www.gobarkingmad.com.
Bids to host new Cowboys stadium begin
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' quest for a new stadium has produced the first volley in a potential bidding war among the suburbs.
India golf tour has no plans to change marketing firm
India's professional golf tour has no plans to hand the commercial rights for the coming season to a fresh bidder, the Indian Professional Golfers' Association (PGAI) said on Monday.
Advertisers flock to Nascar TV coverage
US broadcasters, Turner Network Television (TNT) and NBC have sold 11 of the title sponsorship entitlements for their joint coverage of the 20 NASCAR Winston Cup races.
FIFA VP urges Blatter to come clean on ISL
Chung Mong Joon, South Korean vice-president of soccer’s world governing body FIFA has urged its president Sepp Blatter to reveal all he knows about the financial collapse of its marketing agent ISL-ISMM.
Ravens discuss PSInet naming rights deal
The NFL’s Baltimore Ravens have begun discussions with PSINet Inc in relation to the US internet access provider’s 20-year, $104 million naming rights deal.
Stadium Radio signs to Clear Channel
UK soccer stadium operator Stadium Radio has signed Clear Channel Radio Sales (CCRS) to sell advertising on the group’s array of stations in a new five-year deal.
Seven network defends delayed Ashes coverage
Australian broadcaster Seven Network has defended its decision to only show delayed coverage of the first two-hour sessions of this summer’s Ashes contests between England and Australia, stating that it could not justify screening the cricket in an early evening timeslot.
Avaya set to become World Cup sponsor
FIFA and Avaya Inc are set to unveil an accord under which the US business communications group will sponsor the 2002 and 2006 World Cup soccer championships, football's governing body said on Wednesday.
San Francisco goes for gold in Olympic bid
The San Francisco Bay Area has officially launched its bid for the 2012 Olympic Games, declaring the region's high-tech expertise, diverse population and dependable weather makes it a perfect venue for the world's premier sporting event.
Queensland looks to cash in on sport
A new regional Australian sports and recreation body, Sports Industry Queensland (SIQ), has been set up to give sports industry professionals in the State of Queensland a better chance of competing for international and domestic business.
Coke sign biggest UK sport TV sponsorship deal ever
Coca Cola has signed Britain's biggest sports TV sponsorship deal ever with an agreement to promote Premier League soccer on UK commercial TV station ITV.
Verizon Wireless partners Broncos
Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless provider in the USA, has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with the Denver Broncos which includes signage, advertising and sales opportunities.
Blatter: World Cup games in north Korea ‘very difficult’
Sepp Blatter, president of soccer’s world governing body FIFA, played down the chances of North Korea hosting any matches in next year's World Cup finals, but said he would still probably visit the country later this year.
Main events names Sekani as media strategy partner
Boxing promotion firm Main Events has chosen US-based company Sekanki to be its exclusive media asset management and strategy partner.
Fans chance to claim NASCAR shares
Fanz Enterprises, Inc, the US company organised to develop and manage motorsports teams for Nascar-sanctioned events, will give fans a chance to own a stake in Winston Cup race teams through an initial public offering of Fanz common stock.
Kirch merger confirmed as stake is raised in Sport1
The Kirch Group has confirmed its intention to merge Kirch Media with the listed broadcast company ProSiebenSAT.1.
Carter lists three options for Wembley
England's footballers may insist that Wembley Stadium is no longer needed, but Patrick Carter, the businessman called in by the government, believes the old site is still the best option for a new national stadium.