Events
Ebersol set for TV debate
Dick Ebersol, chairman of NBC Sports, is likely to face a barrage of questions concering the US network's bid to renew its Olympic TV rights deal when he takes to the stage at the SportAccord conference in Madrid later this month.
Will SARS claim soccer finals?
The FIFA Women's World Cup finals, due to take place in China in September, seem almost certain to be postponed or staged elsewhere, as concerns over the spread of the SARS virus continues to haunt sporting events in the region.
ACS lands camera contract
Aerial Camera Systems (ACS) has won the deal to provide track and remote camera systems for the World Athletics Championships in Paris later this year.
Badminton’s ‘illogical’ move
The decision by the International Badminton Federation (IBF) to postpone the upcoming World Championships due to the spread of the SARS virus has been branded as 'bizarre and illogical' by the event organisers.
AOL Time Warner agrees sales
Following months of speculation, AOL Time Warner has agreed to sell two of its Atlanta professional sports franchises - basketball's Hawks and ice hockey's Thrashers - to David McDavid, a former minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks.
Fox signs road racing deal
The Grand American Road Racing Association has signed a deal with Fox Sports International to promote its broadcasts internationally.
Ireland signs off listed events law
The most valued properties among Irish sports fans will be the sole domain of free-to-air television after the country's government unveiled a listed events law.
Italy to host MLB games?
Officials from Major League Baseball have visiting various sports venues in Italy with a view to playing regular season games in the country next year.
GSE snaps up synthetic firm
US sports marketing and management firm, General Sports & Entertainment, has acquired fake turf firm US Synthetic Grass.
Soccerex reveals new dates
The postponed global soccer conference Soccerex 2003 will now take place in Dubai on 29 and 30 November.
Wimbledon ups prize money
The total prize money available at this year's Wimbledon tennis championships has been increased by 9.5 percent.
Leeds’ finance director quits
The restructuring of Leeds United has begun with the resignation of troubled soccer club's finance director Stephen Harrison.
IEC takes to the beach with FIVB
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has agreed to extend its partnership with IEC in Sports to cover television coordination and TV sales for beach volleyball - one of two of FIVB’s Olympic disciplines.
Finger lickin’ good racing
The Kentucky Derby takes place later this weekend - one of the horse racing calendar's most prestigious and glamorous events.
AFL to recruit head-hunter
The AFL is set to recruit a head-hunting firm to find it a new chief executive officer.
Re:Activ signs ERC licensing deal
Sports licensing and merchandising agency Re:Activ has signed a contract with European Rugby Cup Ltd for the governing body's major properties including the Heineken Cup.
Bundesliga gets domestic TV contract
Rights agency Infront Sports & Media has signed a domestic TV rights deal for the German Bundesliga, securing the continued terrestrial coverage of the national league.
UEFA signs new CL broadcast deals
Soccer governing body UEFA and its marketing partner TEAM have announced a clutch of TV rights deals for the new Champions League contract.