Events
Snooker cues up brighter future
The way snooker is run is set for a overhaul after players gave the green light to major changes at a meeting described as ‘critical’ for the future of the sport.
NCAA goes on demand
SportsLine.com is to provide live internet and audio coverage of the 2004 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Championship on NCAAsports.com.
Spain tees up new event
The PGA European Tour has added an extra stop on its schedule with a EUR1m tournament in Spain.
Gravity drawn to Cleveland
Action sports event the Gravity Games is to be staged in Cleveland for the third consecutive year.
Chicago hits back
Organisers of the official Gay Games in 2006 have hit back at suggestions there is little European support for its event in Chicago.
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FGG faces revolt
The Federation of Gay Games is facing one of the biggest challenges to its position after the European Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation (EGLSF) voted to pull out of the organisation.
Pascal gets PGA TV job
The PGA Tour has poached Thierry Pascal, vice president of broadcasting for Parallel Media, as its new director of international television.
WTA signs premier sponsor
Home appliance brand Whirlpool Europe has signed a deal to become premier sponsor of the WTA Tour in Europe, in a major multi-million dollar, multi-year deal.
Tyson set for China?
China’s positioning as a host of major sporting events could be set for another boost after reports Mike Tyson is looking to stage a fight in Beijing.
SportAccord to reveal 2012 shortlist
Tickets are selling fast for the second SportAccord, the international sports convention taking place in Lausanne in May – during which the IOC will announce the shortlist of cities bidding for the 2012 Games.
Nike & adidas target profitable 2004
Adidas says it is banking on a glorious summer of sport to boost its brand – while Nike is predicting a bumper profit, as the two sportswear giants reveal their latest financial positions.
MLBAM faces Real lawsuit
RealNetworks has filed suit against Major League Baseball Advanced Media – the internet arm of the league – in a US federal court to enforce a new contract over the streaming methods used by the league online.
Sponsorship’s new Proposal
A new sponsorship consultancy has been set-up – created following a comment made in our sister publication SportBusiness International.
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Hammonds strengthen sports side
UK law firm Hammonds has appointed two partners from Olswang: EU and competition law partner, Alasdair Bell, and sports and advertising/marketing law partner Louise Quinn.
PGA gets health boost
The PGA Tour has extended its sponsorship deal with health care firm AstraZeneca and its new cholesterol-lowering brand, Crestor.
Seat signs radio sponsorship
Motor firm Seat UK has signed a six-figure sponsorship deal with national commercial radio station talkSPORT.