Events
MotoGP gets boost from Polini
Motorcycle parts manufacturer Polini has furthered its investment in MotoGP after agreeing a new deal for the title sponsorship of the French round of the 2003 series.
Euroleague looks to Final Four boost
Former NBA team executive, Marshall Glickman (pictured), the new marketing chief of basektball's Euroleague, believes the stature of its Final Four tournament is set to rival that of other major sporting events in Europe - if it can get the marketing mix right.
ISC’s bumper crowds
The Nasdaq-listed US motorsports promoter International Speedway Corporation (ISC) has announced record revenues and attendance for events at California Speedway and Richmond International Raceway held over the past two weekends.
CART hit by $9m quarter loss
The shine has been taken off CART's day in the sun yesterday - when its Champ Car World Series performed before a 40,000-sell-out crowd in England - with more painful finance figures.
World Cup pulled out of China
As predicted on sportbusiness.com last week, FIFA has pulled the Women's World Cup out of China - and sparked a fight between the US and Australia to host the event.
IOC proceeds towards 2012
The IOC has launched the 'candidature acceptance procedure' for the 2012 Olympic Games.
IOC releases 2010 evaluation report
The International Olympic Committee has released its evaluation report on the three cities bidding to host the 2012 Winter Games.
London 2012 bid hopes boost
London's hopes of bidding for the 2012 Olympic Games have received a timely boost after new research revealed seven out of 10 Londoners believed there would be long-term social benefits to hosting the event.
Slazenger’s bat brand plan
UK cricket brand Slazenger has launched a new marketing initiative in a bid to boost its brand and exploit sponsorship opportunities for its roster of players.
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.