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SMS launches new services
Research and consultancy group Sports Marketing Surveys has added three more services to its product portfolio.
Nigeria out of 2010 WC race
Nigeria has pulled out of the race to host the 2010 World Cup and announced its support of the South African bid.
Lions roar to TV success
The Brisbane Lions victory over Collingwood helped Network Ten achieve the second highest audience for an AFL Grand Final in history.
Turin still on target for 2006
The mayor of Turin has confirmed that the city's preparations for the 2006 Winter Olympics remain on schedule.
The Week Ahead
Be sure you don't miss out on the key events, meetings and decisions due over the next seven days, in sportbusiness.com's regular look at the Week Ahead.
The Week Ahead
Be sure you don't miss out on the key events, meetings and decisions due over the next seven days, in sportbusiness.com's regular look at the Week Ahead.
The Week Ahead
Be sure you don't miss out on the key events, meetings and decisions due over the next seven days, in sportbusiness.com's regular look at the Week Ahead.
UEFA’s Lee joins London bid
Mike Lee, UEFA communications director, has dramatically resigned from the soccer governing body to take up a position with London's 2012 Olympic bid.
Carlton extends naming deal
AFL club Carlton has extended its stadia naming rights deal with Optus.
NBA signs Asian deal
NBA TV, the league’s 24-hour television network, will broadcast the semi-finals and final of the 2003 Asian Championships.
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.