Events
Nike and FIFA head for court
A trademark row between Nike and world soccer governing body FIFA has spilt over into the courts after the sports goods giant filed legal action this week.
Jordan’s new reality
Formula One team Jordan is set to choose a future driver through a Pop Idol-style, revenue-generating, TV show.
NBA nets Canal+ deal
The Canal+ Group in France has signed a new three-year deal with the NBA.
IOC reveals Winter team
The IOC has announced the full composition of the Co-ordination Commission for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.
Sponsor agency rebrands
Global media communications specialist Mediaedge:cia - a WPP company - has rebranded its sponsorship division - which handles Visa's European Olympic programme - into MEC:Sponsorship.
IEC nets Chinese deal
IEC in Sports has renewed its agreement with the Chinese Badminton Association to represent the IBF China Super Grand Prix Championships.
Giants plan for 2008 Super Bowl
The New York Giants' chances of hosting the 2008 Super Bowl have been boosted by the conclusion of an agreement for renovations to Giants Stadium.
New recruitment firm formed
Matt Pietsch has set up a new top-level sports recruitment agency after quitting as managing director of Game Face.
Pietsch quits Game Face
US sports recruitment specialist Game Face has appointed a new senior executive - while Matt Pietsch has quit.
MLB signs with Sirius
US digital radio station Sirius has signed a new deal to broadcast Major League Baseball post-season action.
Fox puts PGA on ice
Rights selling agency Fox Sports International has brokered a TV deal for the US PGA Tour in Iceland.
FIFA set for 2010 bids
The African nations bidding to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup will present their bid dossiers to soccer's governing body next week.
IEC gets spikes on
IEC in Sports has renewed its representation of USA Track & Field's Golden Spike Tour for 2004.
Parry wins London 2012 media role
Experienced Olympic journalist Steve Parry has been appointed as the media director for London's bid to host the 2012 Olympics.
Women’s golf tees up in SA
A major new annual women's golf tournament - with a $1m prize pot - is to be staged in South Africa from 2005.
Hope yet for Canadian GP?
Canada's government has hinted it might be prepared to relax its tough anti-tobacco laws in a bid to get its Formula One Grand Prix back on track.
Eurosport renews UEFA deal
European soccer governing body UEFA has agreed a new deal with Eurosport for archive and delayed pan-European Champions League TV rights.
Report reveals Chinese trends
Italy's Serie A is the most popular European soccer league among Chinese fans - with the English Premiership close behind, according to a major new report entitled Football in China.