Events
EBU on the rights track
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has signed a significant rights renewal deal with the European Athletic Association (EAA) for a number of key upcoming athletics events.
Burk won’t let up on CBS
Martha Burk, the leader of the protest against the all-male membership of Augusta National Golf Club, has launched another scathing attack on CBS in bid to make the US broadcaster drop its coverage of the Masters tournament.
WWE pins down new TV partners
World Wrestling Entertainment has increased its global reach after signing TV rights deals in Germany and Japan.
Events saved after promoter bankruptcy
The Ladies European Tour says two events in Scandinavia will still go-ahead despite the collapse of tournament promoters Sponsor Service.
BBC rides with MotoGP
The BBC has signed a new two-year deal to broadcast coverage of the MotoGP World Championship.
AOL wants Premier League deal?
According to UK media reports, communications giant AOL Tim Warner is interested in bidding for the new media rights to the English Premier League.
SVT signs speedway
National Swedish broadcaster SVT has extended its speedway coverage after signing a new deal with Benfield Sports International (BSI).
Washington marathon called off
The Washington D.C. marathon has been cancelled amid security fears linked to the US-led war against Iraq.
NSL signs up pay-TV partner
Soccer Australia has further boosted its television revenue after securing a pay-TV rights deal with the Expo Channel for coverage of the National Soccer League (NSL).
War sees ESPN take NCAA coverage
As the first air raids begin, US free-to-air broadcaster CBS has agreed to switch some coverage of the men's college basketball NCAA tournament to cable network ESPN in order to accommodate coverage of the war against Iraq.
The Golf Channel secures Solheim Cup
Pay-TV network The Golf Channel has secured a broadcast rights deal for coverage of this year's Solheim Cup - the biennial women's golf tournament between Europe and the US.
Bahrain’s F1 plans get boost
Plans for a Formula One Grand Prix to be staged in Bahrain in 2004 moved a step closer to fruition after the national government approved funding for a new racing circuit.
MLB opening series gets moved
The season-opening series for Major League Baseball (MLB) has been moved from Toyko in Japan back to the US in light of the impending war in the Middle East.
Compaq events become HP Open
The Compaq Open – part of golf’s Ladies European Tour since 1996 – is changing its name.
CWC security stepped up
Security around the remaining fixtures of the Cricket World Cup has been stepped up as the political crisis in the Middle East deepens.
Blatter dismisses Nigeria bid
Nigeria’s plans to bid to co-host the 2010 FIFA World Cup with four African countries has been dismissed as ‘not feasible’ by Sepp Blatter.
San Diego reviews stadium deal
The San Diego City Council has voted in favour over renegotiating its stadium lease with NFL franchise the San Diego Chargers.
Wigley & Nolan join seminar speakers
English Football Association HR director Paul Nolan and former IAAF and ATP executive Jon Wigley, have joined the list of speakers at a seminar being staged by United Media Entertainment Partners (UMEP).