Events
Australia to host Expo
A number of major industry figures have confirmed they will attend and speak at the 2003 Telstra Football Trade Expo in Australia later this year.
Turin 2006 toasts new sponsor
Italian wine producer Fontanafredda has signed up as an official sponsor of the 2006 Winter Olympics to be held in Turin.
Training in Goodform
A marketing company offering intensive training courses for those seeking careers in the sport industry has reported rocketing interest levels.
English FA’s TV tender
The English Football Association has released details on the tender process for its new domestic TV rights deal.
Eurosport hits the Sector
Sector, the Italian sports watch manufacturer has signed a deal with Eurosport to leverage its involvement in the MotoGP.
Merrill Lynch signs with LAFC
Finance giant Merrill Lynch has teamed up with Miami-based soccer group the Latin America Futbol Corporation (LAFC).
Industry makes the Connection
A new UK focused sport association, representing organisations involved in the sport industry has been launched following last night's Sport Industry Awards ceremony in London.
SA aims for triple-header
The South African government has unveiled ambitious plans to host a trio of sport's top events - including the 2020 Olympic Games.
Decision time for 2007 RWC
The International Rugby Board (IRB) meets in Dublin today to vote on whether England or France should be the host nation for the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
TMC SuperMoto deal
Promoter of the S1 SuperMoto World Championship has signed a TV deal with French broadcaster TMC.
Sunderland CEO quits amid losses
Premier League side Sunderland - who seem destined for relegation this season - have announced substantial losses over the last six months and the resignation of the club's chief executive.
ISC’s record revenues
US motorsport promoter, the International Speedway Corporation (ISC), has recorded record revenues in its latest financial figures.
Tennis Channel serves up ITF deal
The Tennis Channel - scheduled for launch later this year - has signed a rights deal with the International Tennis Federation.
Ketchum snaps up Kodak contract
London-based PR firm Ketchum has secured a contract with Olympic sponsor Kodak to exploit its backing of the 2004 Summer Games in Athens.
PVI extends virtual tie-up with Phillies
Virtual advertising expert Princeton Video Image (PVI) has renewed its deal with Major League Baseball franchise the Philadelphia Phillies.
Coke goes back to college
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola has signed a letter of intent to invest in and form a lucrative marketing partnership with College Sports Television (CSTV), the dedicated US network which launched yesterday.
Sky tees-up golf bonanza
UK pay-TV broadcaster Sky has secured exclusive live rights to golf's Ryder Cup, two Majorsand the European Tour in a series of new long-term agreements.
Recruitment firm rebrands
UK firm the Sports Recruitment Company has rebranded in a bid to boost its business.