Events
Gay Games sign broadcast deal
Organisers of the 2006 Gay Games in Montreal have signed a major local broadcasting deal.
Eurosport on track with World Champs
Pan-European broadcaster Eurosport has hailed its coverage of the recent World Athletics Championships in Paris as a massive success, attracting over 67 million viewers during the ten days of competition.
Volvo resigns radio partner
The Broadcasting Company has been re-appointed as the radio production partner for the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-2006.
UEFA at the Sharp end
Digital technology firm Sharp Corporation has signed a three-year supplier deal with soccer governing body UEFA for the Champions League.
West Indies set for 2007 CWC
The organisers of the 2007 Cricket World Cup, to be held in the West Indies, have indicated that preparations for the tournament are going well.
The Week Ahead
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AMDM lift weightlifting deal
Adrian Metcalfe & David McConachie (AMDM) have been appointed exclusive sales agents for the 2003 World Weightlifting Championships taking place in Vancouver, Canada from November 14-22.
ESPN scores with Serie A
ESPN has reached a new multi-year agreement with joint rights-holders Sportfive and ESPN International to televise Italian Serie A soccer in Latin America.
ESPN International renews CL rights deal
ESPN International has renewed its TV rights contract with UEFA to sublicense Champions League football coverage to broadcasters in the Americas and Oceania.
Athens to get economic boost
Economists are forecasting that the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games will add about one percentage point to Greece’s gross domestic product next year.
Wachovia signs second NFL deal
Financial services firm Wachovia Corporation has signed its second NFL team sponsorship deal this week after renewing its contract with the Miami Dolphins.
Life’s a beach for Cosworth
Motor racing engine supplier Cosworth has hired digital technology firm Global Beach to launch a portal service.
Cricket venues confirmed
Cricket Australia has confirmed all venues for the Pura and ING Cup competitions for 2003-04 with local and regional grounds around Australia to host several matches this season.
YES agrees ESPN syndication deal
The Yankees Entertainment & Sports (YES) Network has reached a syndication deal with cable broadcaster ESPN for an array of college sports programming.
World Snooker cues up title sponsor
World Snooker, the sport's governing body, has unveiled LG Electronics as the title sponsor of the new premier series circuit.
SABC land World Cup TV rights
The Infront Sports & Media Group has signed an exclusive deal with national broadcaster the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) for broadcast rights to the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
IOC and IPC improve terms
The IOC has amended its agreement with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to ensure it receives a boost in its payment from broadcast and marketing revenues.
FIH unveils new branding
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has unveiled a new brand and new logo as it seeks to enhance its commercial appeal.