Events
Wardle gets Man City post
John Wardle, the acting chairman of English soccer club Manchester City, is to take on the post on a permanent basis.
RWC’s legal guardians
Allens Arthur Robinson has been appointed the official law firm for this year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.
ESPN widens Indy appeal
ESPN has signed a number of major new European TV deals for the Indy Racing League, just prior to its calendar highlight, the Indianapolis 500 this weekend.
IOC’s quick fix on US TV rights deal
The International Olympic Committee has indicated that it hopes to make its decision on the destination of the US TV rights within hours of receiving the tender bids in the first week of next month.
‘Athens will be ready’
The head of the local organising committee for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games has vowed the city will be ready on time.
NFL signs Hill & Knowlton deal
Following a successful promotion of the Super Bowl, the National Football League (NFL) has handed Hill & Knowlton its PR contract in the UK.
Tewksbury appointed to board
Canadian Olympic swimmer Mark Tewksbury has been appointed the new co-president to the board of directors of the Montreal 2006 Gay Games Organising Committee.
Barber brothers sign-up
US sports retailer Champs Sports has signed an endorsement deal with NFL players Tiki Barber and Ronde Barber.
London confirms 2012 bid
London has finally confirmed it will bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games, after months of delays.
Spain to host golf World Cup
The Real Club de Golf de Seville has been awarded the right to host the PGA Tour's 2004 World Golf Championships' World Cup.
PSA gets Pro-Active
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has appointed Pro-Active Television as exclusive TV and sponsorship development partners for the next three years.
Blatter: ‘US set for World Cup’
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed the commonly held belief that the US is hot favourite to host the rescheduled Women's World Cup, after the event was pulled out of China because of the SARS epidemic.
Rogge: ‘Sport at crossroads’
Speaking at SportBusiness2003 during the SportAccord event, IOC president Dr. Jacques Rogge told conference delegates in Madrid that sport is at a 'crossroads'.
Marketing push for Brands
The new marketing chief of Brands Hatch Circuits Ltd - previously Octagon Motorsports - has explained his role in the management team and his plans to further promote the unit's events.
Felli: B4Olympics for AfricaB4
Speaking at the SportAccord conference, Gilbert Felli, executive director of the International Olympic Committee, has stressed the governing bodyB4s desire to take the Games to Africa as soon as possible.
SportAccord hosts big debate
One of the biggest - and most contentious - issues impacting on sport comes under the spotlight today at the SportAccord conference in Madrid.
AFL takes Highland route
The AFL has confirmed the details of the head-hunters it is using to recruit a replacement for out-going CEO Wayne Jackson (pictured).
GEM signs Admirals deal
The GEM Group's European division has been appointed to handle the marketing, PR and communications for two teams competing in sailing's Admirals Cup.