Events
Wembley eyes 2007 final
The new Wembley Stadium could be hosting the 2007 Champions League final, after English soccer chiefs put the venue forward for consideration in a bid to establish the site as one of sport's major global venues.
FIFA celebrates 100 years
FIFA has unveiled its line-up of events in which it plans to mark its centenary this year.
Atlanta gets All-Star weekend
Atlanta has won the right to host the NHL’s All-Star Weekend in 2005.
Infront scores three for FIFA
Infront has signed a hat-trick of FIFA World Cup 2006 TV deals.
Eurosport tees up TV deal
Pan- European broadcaster Eurosport has unveiled a multi-year broadcast agreement with the PGA European Tour.
HD for Showtime
Showtime Networks has confirmed it will broadcast all US Showtime Championship Boxing fight cards in high definition.
Melville gets creative
Colin Melville, a former creative for UK digital sports channel Sky Sports, has launched a communication company specialising on sports media.
NFL signs with Sirius
The NFL and US national satellite radio broadcaster Sirius have completed a definitive seven-year agreement – first announced in December – to broadcast all NFL games live nationwide.
WUSA scores with festivals
Hopes of the WUSA being re-born for 2005 are increasing as it looks to stage a series of festivals across the US this summer.
Super Bowl ads hit home
They may cost $2.25m for 30 seconds, but advertisers during CBS’ broadcast of the Super Bowl hit the mark, according to research conducted by advertising research company Ipsos-ASI.
Job market recovery
The UK sports industry job market could be on the verge of a revival according to one recruitment specialist.
CPLG rebrands sport division
One of the leading licensing agencies has rebranded its sports division – and extended its range of specialist services for the sector.
Mosley calls for GP cut
Less is more when it comes to Formula One – that is the opinion of Max Mosley, the president of motorsport governing body the FIA.
AFL drives new deals
The Australian Football League (AFL) has signed a major sponsorship deal with Toyota.
Four set for FIBA bid battle
European basketball governing body FIBA Europe says four nations have approached it with a view to hosting the 2007 European Championship for Men.
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NFL exec joins licensing firm
A leading NFL executive has quit to join a US licensing and rights-clearing agency.
Europe set for IOC TV tender
The tender process for the European TV rights for future Olympic Games will be opened in March by the IOC – and with Paris and London leading the race to stage the 2012 Games, the price could reach record levels.