Events
JUDGMENT DAY FOR ECCLESTONE AND FORMULA ONE
The High Court will today deliver a judgment on which rests the future of Formula One and, in particular, Bernie Ecclestone's involvement in it.
VIASAT WRESTLE SCANDINAVIAN TV DEAL
World Wrestling Entertainment has signed a new agreement with Viasat Broadcasting that will launch the WWE brand throughout Scandinavia on free-to-air television.
THE WEEK THAT WAS…
Editorial director Kevin Roberts review issues from the past seven days.
ASIAN GOLF TOUR SPREADS TO CHINA AND BRUNEI
China will stage a new Asian Tour golf event in Beijing next year, the latest tournament to be played in a country where participation is growing amid a surging economy.
MADRID COULD RENAME BERNABEU
Spanish soccer giants Real Madrid have not ruled out the possibility of renaming their Bernabeu Stadium.
SUPER BOWL SECURITY BUDGET SOARS
Authorities have requested an extra $1.3million to help pay for security at the Super Bowl, to be staged in Jacksonville, Florida, on February 6.
BIRMINGHAM LOOK TO SUPER STADIUM
David Gold, chairman of Premier League club Birmingham City, has thrown his backing behind plans for a new 50,000-60,000 capacity all-seater sports stadium in the city.
TV BOOST FOR MOTOGP
Television audience figures for the MotoGP World Championship continued to grow in 2004, following one of the most exciting seasons in the 55-year history of the series.
2012 BID NEWS: ROGGE WARNING TO CITIES
Olympic chief Jacques Rogge has called on the five cities bidding to host the Games in 2012 to stop "bickering".
FIFA DUCKS PLAYER PAYMENT ISSUE
FIFA, world soccer's governing body, says its is not responsible for reimbursing clubs whose players are on international duty.
TALENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LAUNCHED
Sportacus has set up a new company, Sportacus Talent Management, to develop commercial deals for sports and entertainment stars.
NETBALL IN TV BREAKTHROUGH
Netball will be shown on Sky Sports for the first time next month, when England entertain South Africa in a three-match test series.
SIRIUS NET BASKETBALL COVERAGE
Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (SIRI) has signed a multi-year agreement to broadcast every game of the 2005, 2006 and 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division One men's basketball championships.
THE WEEK THAT WAS
Editorial Director Kevin Roberts on the events of the past seven days
THE WEEK THAT WAS
Editorial Director Kevin Roberts on the events of the past seven days
THE WEEK THAT WAS
Editorial Director Kevin Roberts on the events of the past seven days
STADIUM GETS NAME DEAL GO-AHEAD
Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium is set for a multi-million dollar naming rights deal as part of a new debt restructuring package designed to safeguard its future.
FA NAME BARWICK NEW CHIEF
The English Football Association (FA) has confirmed Brian Barwick – currently controller of ITV Sport – is to become its new chief executive.