Events

Financial services firm Wachovia Corporation has signed its second NFL team sponsorship deal this week after renewing its contract with the Miami Dolphins.

Motor racing engine supplier Cosworth has hired digital technology firm Global Beach to launch a portal service.

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.

The Yankees Entertainment & Sports (YES) Network has reached a syndication deal with cable broadcaster ESPN for an array of college sports programming.

World Snooker, the sport's governing body, has unveiled LG Electronics as the title sponsor of the new premier series circuit.

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.

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.

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has unveiled a new brand and new logo as it seeks to enhance its commercial appeal.

Scrap the tobacco ban and get your race back - that was the stark message from Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone after a last-gasp bid by Canadian Grand Prix promoters to cling on to its place in the racing calendar.

Benfield Sports International (BSI), rights holders of the FIM Speedway Grand Prix Series (SGP), has signed a three-year extension for the hosting agreement of the Scandinavian Grand Prix.

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Granada Enterprises, the selling arm of UK terrestrial broadcaster ITV, is believed to wnat close to £5million for the broadcast sponsorship of the channel's coverage of next year's European Football Championships.

The IOC has completed the restructuring of its management team - with the appointment of a new sports director.

The IAAF is to improve the 'quality and quantity' of its media coverage and work closer with its commercial partners, as part of a far-reaching plan to enhance the image of athletics.

Offshore Challenges Events has bought up the sponsorship and media rights to the solo TransAtlantic sailing race STAR with the aim of developing it into a globally renowned property.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has demanded that the $6.5m withheld following the Cricket World Cup be paid back immediately – and with interest.