Events
Darmon ‘to get 10 percent’?
Jean-Claude Darmon could end up with as much as ten percent of Sportfive as he continues negotiations with its new owners, sportbusiness.com can reveal.
Asian chief blasts golf plans
The Asian Tour has responded angrily to comments made by the European Tour over a new marketing partnership with Parallel Media Group.
FINA hits at roof move
Athens continues to come under fire in the run up to the Olympic Games this summer, with swimming’s world governing body FINA hitting out at plans to scrap a roof over the Olympic pool.
Octagon wins Lions deal
Octagon Marketing has won a new deal to be the sponsorship and partner management agency for next year’s British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand.
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Blue Tuna fishes for business
A new live webcasting system is being directed at sports rights-holders.
Parallel tees up Asian drive
Sports marketing company the Parallel Media Group (PMG) has bought the remaining stake in Asian PGA Tour Ltd (ATL) - and settled its long-running dispute with former partner the World Sport Group.
Chicago starts Games countdown
The countdown for the 2006 Gay Games has started in earnest after an official signing ceremony staged in the city this week between organisers and the Federation of Gay Games (FGG).
Big guns set for US tour
Seven of Europe’s biggest clubs have confirmed they will all take part in a special tournament to be held in the US this summer – the latest effort to boost their brands in the world’s biggest marketplace.
The Sports Show returns
After its success last year, a major UK consumer sports exhibition is returning for 2004.
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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Catch up with all the latest events scheduled for the next seven days with sportbusiness.com's regular look at the week ahead.
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.