Events
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).
Fox signs soccer deal
Fox Sports International (FSI) and ChampionsWorld have entered into a new five-year agreement.
Brazil set to host 2014 Cup
Brazil is set to get a clear run at hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup after it secured the all-important support of the South American Football Federation (CSF).
FIFA ticket probe ends
FIFA’s investigation into the ticketing chaos which so dogged the organisation during the 2002 World Cup has been completed.
Athens 2004 ticket boost
Organisers of the Athens Olympic Games in 2004 have reported an 'impressive response' from contractual partners to the ticketing programme.
UEFA signs Euro 2004 deal
Portugal Telecom (PT) has signed a deal with UEFA to become official telecommunications partner of the Euro 2004 tournament.
Ecclestone denies British GP talk
Bernie Ecclestone has gone on record to deny he is looking to snap up the Formula One assets of the financially-troubled Octagon Motorsports.
SportsMark opens London office
Strategic event management and corporate hospitality agency the SportsMark Management Group has opened an office in London to further service its clientele for the 2004 and 2006 Olympic Summer and Winter Games.
BSI signs Norwegian deal
Norwegian commercial terrestrial broadcaster, TV2, has agreed a contract with Benfield Sports International (BSI) to broadcast the FIM Speedway Grand Prix Series.
O’Neill wins top award
The chief of the Australian Rugby Union has been named Sport Executive of the Year at the Australian Sports Awards in Melbourne.