Events
Dudley is new Octagon CEO
Octagon Worldwide has confirmed it has appointed Rick Dudley as its new president and chief executive officer.
It’s still Lord of the Rings
The power of the Olympic Games brand is beating off the commercial threat posed by the global economic slump, the IOC's top marketing official has told sportbusiness.com.
NBA strikes German TV deals
The NBA has struck new TV rights contracts with a total of seven broadcasters in Germany.
Kia renews ESPN deal
ESPN has renewed its deal with Kia Motors to continue for a second year as presenting sponsor of its coverage in Latin America of the upcoming Australian Open.
Mets extend training deal
Major League Baseball's New York Mets have signed an extension deal keeping them at their spring training home for a further 15 years.
World Indoors on the Fast Track
Sports marketing agency Fast Track has announced that it has secured a number of commercial partners for this year's 9th IAAF World Indoor Athletics Championships.
Taxman goes after NRL
The Australian Taxation Office has informed the National Rugby League (NRL) that it intends to audit every player from the past five years amid suspicion of illegalities.
Tour de France in Canada?
The Canadian city of Quebec is to approach the organisers of the Tour de France with regard to hosting the first three stages of the renowned cycling race in 2008.
JMW wins Olympic ceremonies contract
Event co-ordinator Jack Morton Worldwide has been appointed as producers of the Opening and Closing ceremonies for the 2004 Olympics to be held in Athens.
Bud backs Super Bowl
Beer brand Budweiser is to sponsor the UK terrestrial broadcast coverage of the Super Bowl on Five.
Tennis Channel adds more rights
The Tennis Channel, due to launch on US pay-TV platforms this year, has snapped up the rights to broadcast the European tournaments of the Tennis Masters Series.
Six set for World Cup race
FIFA has confirmed it has received six official bids from African nations for the 2010 World Cup.
Halls gets on the radio
UK radio station talkSPORT has signed a new sponsorship deal with cough sweets brand Halls Mentholyptus.
Time Warner in new carriage row
Following a growing trend amongst US pay-TV platforms, Time Warner Cable has pulled the plug on regional sports networks in Florida and Minnesota after refusing to meet increased carriage rates.
FA dismisses Wembley tie-up
The English Football Association has ruled out rumours of a Premier League soccer side using the new national stadium at Wembley as its home.
NFL scores for US cable
The NFL proved the biggest draw for US cable platforms during 2002, producing nine of the top ten rated programmes.
Ballweg gets Padres post
Jim Ballweg has been appointed the new executive director of corporate partnerships with Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres.
Live events pay off for WWE
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has announced a major increase in its international live event revenues over 2002.