Events
SCOTTISH HOCKEY SPONSORSHIP DEAL
The Scottish Hockey Union has signed a sponsorship deal with one of Scotland's biggest law firms, Shepherd and Wedderburn, for the men's Scottish Cup and the women's National League Cup tournaments.
KHAN RE-ELECTED SQUASH PRESIDENT
Jahangir Khan has been unanimously re-elected as president of the World Squash Federation (WSF) at the international federation's 34th Annual General Meeting.
NASN SECURE TWO-YEAR HOCKEY DEAL
NASN (North American Sports Network) will broadcast the American Hockey League (AHL) in the UK and Ireland for this first time this season.
FIFA ANNOUNCE TENDER PROCESS
Invitation to tender documents for interested parties in the sports goods industry are available from FIFA for the 2007 to 2014 period.
FA REVEALS APPOINTMENTS
The Football Association has announced the appointment of Stuart Turner as head of broadcast and new media.
CHENG’S STAR RISES
Michael Cheng has been appointed regional general manager for Asian broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports, Taiwan.
IRB END OCTAGON ASSOCIATION
The International Rugby Board's has ended its association with Octagon CSI for the weekly production of the World of Rugby television programme.
BIB SPONSORS FOR SWIMMERS
Swimming’s world governing body FINA will introduce bibs worn by swimmers bearing the names of sponsors from next year.
CELTIC UNIONS TV BOOST
The financial future of the three Celtic Unions has been given a multi-million pound boost, with the BBC announcing it will broadcast all autumn home internationals featuring Scotland, Ireland and Wales for the next five years.
NEW F1 TEAM FOR 2006
A new Formula One team, Midland F1, will make its debut in 2006, according to a Russian-backed financial corporation.
DONNINGTON PARK COULD STAGE BRITISH GP
A consortium bidding to rescue the British Grand Prix says the race could be held at Donington Park if a deal cannot be reached with Silverstone's owners.
CHARTER PUT RCS IN PICTURE
Charter Broadcast, part of the Blitz Charter Group and one of the world's largest broadcast television equipment rental companies, has acquired Radio Camera Systems (RCS).
MANSELL PART OF BID TO SAVE BRITISH GP
Former world champion Nigel Mansell is involved in a consortium bidding to save the British Grand Prix.
JJB LATEST ‘SMART CARD’ STADIUM
JJB stadium, home to Wigan Athletic Football Club and Wigan Rugby League, is the latest stadium to join the Smart FC Scheme for stadium access from Fortress.
SECURITY SUMMIT APPROACHES
A senior delegation from the Doha Asian Games organising committee will join delegates appearing at the first International Sports Security Summit in London on October 27 and 28.
INFRONT EXTEND GREEK ALLIANCE FOR CUP RIGHTS
Infront Sports & Media has extended a partnership with Greek national broadcaster, Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation SA (ERT), signing an exclusive agreement covering all matches for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2005.
HOWLAND NEW SNOOKER CHIEF
Tim Howland is to be the new chief executive of World Snooker. He will take up his appointment on October 11.
GAY GAMES BROADCAST DEAL
Chicago organisers of Gay Games VII in 2006 have agreed a multi-million dollar cash and barter deal assigning television and radio broadcast rights to the Q Television network.