Events
SA to bid for 2011 RWC
Fresh from its success in hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa has turned its attention to the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Transat panel set for PR judging
The judging panel for a media award to be presented in this year’s sailing race The Transat, has been confirmed.
The Week Ahead
Catch up with all the latest events scheduled for the next seven days with sportbusiness.com's regular look at the week ahead.
TWI lands 2006 deal
TWI Australia has won the contract to provide host broadcast services to the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee.
Event sailing to success
A major new multi-million dollar round-the-world yacht race – spearheaded by sailor Tracy Edwards (pictured) – has taken a massive step forward after six teams were unveiled for next year’s inaugural event.
D-day dawns for Africa
The five African nations looking to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup will today make their final presentations to world soccer’s governing body before tomorrow’s big vote.
NFL eyes Wembley return
The NFL could be set for another onslaught on the UK after opening talks to stages matches at the new Wembley Stadium.
Transat confirms partners
Sailing’s single-handed transatlantic race, The Transat, has confirmed a number of key suppliers for the race, which starts at the end of this month.
Kansas set for franchise boost
The Anschutz Entertainment Group is looking to bring a major league basketball or ice hockey franchise to Kansas City.
Bolton renews with Reebok
English Premier League soccer club Bolton has signed the biggest sponsorship deal in its history, after renewing a five-year with main sponsor Reebok.
SportAccord’s bumper crowd
Organisers of industry event SportAccord says they expect close to 1,000 delegates will attend this year’s event, which gets underway at the weekend.
Banks bats for Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia has signed a new three-year, multi-million dollar sponsorship deal with the Commonwealth Bank.
Eleven pad up for CWC 2007
Eleven countries have made bids to host a match in the Cricket World Cup 2007.
IOC launches Games promotion
The IOC has launched the latest rendition of its global promotional campaign, ‘Celebrate Humanity’, as it starts the countdown to the Athens 2004 Games.
WSS signs with LPGA
The LPGA has signed a new major sponsorship deal.
Tunisia quits 2010 race
With a decision due next weekend, Tunisia has made the life of the FIFA Executive Committee a little easier, by withdrawing its bid to host the 2010 World Cup.
ITV lands Super Bowl
Commercial broadcaster ITV has won the terrestrial rights to beam the Super Bowl live in the UK.
TSA signs new COO
Asian sports marketing company Total Sports Asia has appointed a new chief operating officer.