Events
UKA announces schedule
UK Athletics expect to confirm next month that the Aviva London Grand Prix will again be held over two days next year.
Canadian GP deny payment defaults
Canadian GP organisers and government officials have denied accusations that they have defaulted on payments to host the event.
NBA to reduce ticket prices
NBA teams may have to review ticket prices in order to keep attracting basketball fans during an economic downturn NBA Commissioner, David Stern, has said.
BOA chairman to be warned over spending plans
The chairman of the British Olympic Association (BOA), Lord Moynihan, will be warned this week over expanding the role of the organisation in the build-up to the London 2012 Olympics.
UK government calls for football authorities to intervene
The UK government has made its long-awaited intervention in the running of English football, calling on the game's authorities to respond to a variety of threats to its long-term future.
Tour of Germany cancelled
Next year's Tour of Germany has been cancelled following the latest spate of cyclists testing positive for drugs, the BBC reports.
Change of venue for AT&T National
The Tiger Woods-hosted AT&T National golf competition will move from Bethesda, Maryland to suburban Philadelphia in 2010 and 2011, Reuters reports.
French cancel 2009 F1 Grand Prix
French Motorsports Federation (FFSA) withdrew financing for the 2009 French Formula One Grand Prix and cancelled the event.
£95m contingency funds released for London 2012
The UK government released £95 million of contingency funds on Wednesday to keep work on the London 2012 athletes' village on track, Reuters reports.
Sports Event Management Conference speakers announced
Senior figures from three of the world’s most dynamic sports economies are to address the Sports Event Management Conference 2008 in London on November 12.
Russia appoints new Deputy Prime Minister for Olympic role
Sochi 2014 welcomed the appointment of a new Deputy Prime Minister of Russia who will be solely focused on Olympic preparations and governance for the 2014 Winter Games.
PGA Grand Slam to return to Bermuda
The end-of-season PGA Grand Slam of Golf, which brings together the winners of the four majors, will return to Bermuda for the next two years.
SLC deal threatens England test matches
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is reportedly on the verge of signing a ten-year $70 million deal with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), UK newspaper, The Times reports.
Sochi Mayor presents at IOC Olympic City Summit
The Mayor of Sochi, Vladimir Afanasenkov, presented his vision for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games and its lasting legacy for millions of Russians.
Turkey wins 2012 World Championships in Golf
The International Golf Federation (IGF) awarded the city of Antalya, Turkey, the right to host the 2012 World Team Amateur Championships in Golf (WATC), its largest event.
Valke to provide 2010 FIFA World Cup update at Soccerex
Jérôme Valcke, FIFA Secretary General, will join Dr. Danny Jordaan, CEO, South Africa 2010 LOC, to provide an exclusive 2010 FIFA World Cup update at Soccerex 2008.
Cities to battle for Australian Open rights
Australia may face a tug of war over the site of the Australian Open after politicians in Sydney announced plans to build a multi-million dollar tennis facility to attract the tournament.
Japanese team may be on Super 14’s agenda
Plans to expand rugby’s Super 14 competition may include the fast-tracking a Japan-based team, according to the Canberra Times.