Events
Grand National goes online
The BBC has signed a deal to allow it to cover the Grand National horse race live on the internet.
Navigator steers EAA forward
UK sports marketing firm Navigator has signed a deal to become a major marketing partner of the European Athletic Association (EAA),
Sky Bets on speedway
Sky Bet has signed a two-year deal to become the title sponsor of British Speedway’s Elite League.
Dubai’s Autodrome inaugurated
A major new $95m motorsport venue in the Middle East has been inaugurated.
Powerboats renew contract
The Powerboat P1 World Championship has renewed its deal with Big On Results to continue as business and sponsorship developers on the series.
Sky’s the limit for Aura
UK broadcaster Sky has snapped up a 20 percent stake in online advertising experts Aura Sports.
The Tote signs cricket sponsorship
Totesport has signed a major sponsorship deal for naming rights to English cricket’s National Cricket League (NCL).
NFL starts new TV deal talks
NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has been told he is to get a new contract – and has confirmed he is set to open negotiations for a new domestic TV package.
The Week Ahead
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IAAF given Games boost
The IAAF, world governing body for athletics, has been assured by organisers of the Athens Olympic Games the main stadium will be ready in time for pre-Games tests in June.
Casino’s naked ambition
Online casino GoldenPalace.com’s unconventional use of advertising in sport raised a few eyebrows at the weekend when one of its streakers ran onto the ice during the World Figure Skating Championships in Germany.
FA names Euro TV partners
Sportfive has emerged as the major player after the English Football Association (FA) confirmed its new European TV partners for the 2004-5 to 2007-8 period.
Cricket to push into US
Cricket’s world governing body the ICC says it will play a key role in the appointment of a national CEO for cricket in the US as the sport runs in to bowl at the world’s biggest sports market.
Italian soccer tax break shelved
Plans by the Italian government for a decree to assist soccer clubs spread their tax arrears over a number of years have been shelved.
Expos sign Canada deal
Major League Baseball’s Montreal Expos have signed a new TV deal in Canada.
Security test as flame gets lit
As organisers of the Athens Olympic Games prepare for today’s symbolic lighting of the flame, the Greek government has confirmed the latest successful security test.
GlobeCast teams up with Globo
Satellite services company GlobeCast has team up with Brazilian telecommunications group, Embratel, to contribute broadcast services, internet and telephony for Brazilian terrestrial broadcaster, TV Globo for this year’s Olympic Games in Athens.
FIA approves WRC race
The FIA has given the go-ahead to the Wales Rally GB this year - but told World Rally chiefs it will be closely monitoring the event.