Events
Athletics hosts named for 2006
The host cities for two of athletics' most prestigiuous events have been decided with Moscow set to stage the 2006 World Indoor Championships and Fukuoka in Japan hosting the World Cross-Country Championships in the same year.
Betdaq ties up with Trimedia
Sponsorship and events consultancy Trimedia has been appointed by online betting exchange Betdaq to develop a range of integrated sports event and marketing solutions for next year.
Sport+ wins Heineken Cup deal
French pay-TV network Sport+ has won a broadcast rights deal with European Rugby Cup Limited for live coverage of this season's Heineken Cup.
Zuehlsdorff is new Leipzig 2012 chief
Germany’s Olympic Committee has appointed Peter Zuehlsdorff as the new head of Leipzig’s 2012 Olympic bid after the previous chief stepped down over allegations he had worked for the former East German Stasi secret police.
Fiji bid wins Netball World Champs
Fiji has won the bidding race to host the World Netball Championships in 2007.
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LPGA tees up more growth
The LPGA commissioner says the women‘s game has never looked better with TV ratings and attendances up from 2002.
Windies legal eagles set for 2007
The sports law group of Mishcon de Reya has been named as the legal partner to the West Indies Cricket Board in their signing of the host agreement to stage the 2007 Cricket World Cup.
Stubbs joins 2012 team
The London 2012 Olympic Games bid team has appointed environment expert David Stubbs to the project.
Silverstone aims for corporates
The home of the British Formula One Grand Prix – Silverstone – is planning a big push on hospitality packages available for 2004.
MIA tells the inside story
The Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) has launched a new publication which provides an insight into the knowledge and expertise of Britain's much-vaunted motorsport industry.
C4 jumps on board
UK terrestrial broadcaster Channel 4 has signed a deal to broadcast the upcoming FIS Snowboard World Cup.
Cigars all round for Canada
The Canadian Formula One Grand Prix will definitely be back in 2004 after organisers agreed a financial package with teams.
Jobswithballs.com goes live
Jobswithballs.com, a new online recruitment agency for the sports industry, has launched this week.
TV exec joins Margaux Matrix
Margaux Matrix, the new media information firm making inroads in the sport industry courtesy of its new sponsorship recognition technology, has recruited a new board member.
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Geelong in profit again
Australian Rules Football team Geelong has announced a profit in its latest financial results - the fourth consecutive year the club has been in the black.
Commonwealth bid rules under review
The bidding rules for the Commonwealth Games are to be reviewed after Hamilton accused New Delhi of buying votes in the latter's victory last week in securing the 2010 Games.