Events
WAR called off…until next year
World Arena Rugby (WAR) - rugby sevens with a heavy dose of US-style razzamatazz - has delayed its launch by a year - blaming the global economy for the delay.
DirecTV packs in CSTV
CSTV: College Sports Television - the US network devoted to college sports - has signed a deal to add its offering to DirecTV's Sports Pack.
Billionaire makes bid for Senators
Billionaire Eugene Melnyk is behind a second bid to buy the bankrupt National Hockey League (NHL) franchise the Ottawa Senators.
Could Lee replace Aigner?
UEFA's Mike Lee has emerged as a possible candidate to replace Gerhard Aigner as chief executive of the European soccer governing body.
NSL shops for naming deal
Soccer Australia has signed a major naming rights sponsorship deal for the National Soccer League.
Hong Kong Sevens goes ahead
The Hong Kong Sevens rugby union tournament will go ahead as planned despite the outbreak of a deadly disease in South East Asia.
Moscow bids for Final Four
Moscow will this week lobby the chiefs of basketball's Euroleague in a bid to convince it of its suitability to host the Final Four in 2005.
New Frontiers for Group
The Sporting Frontiers Group - formed three years ago by Simon Halden, the former chief executive of Sports & Outdoor Media International (SOMI) has changed its name as it broadens its horizons.
Vancouver alters 2010 bid dates
The Canadian city of Vancouver has moved back the proposed dates in its bid to host the 2010 Winter Olympics in order to avoid a scheduling clash with the Super Bowl.
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).