Events
Drinks are on the NBA
Anheuser-Busch, the owner of the Budweiser beer brand, has renewed its lucrative global sponsorship deal with the NBA.
Muslim dilemma for industry
The world’s sporting goods manufacturers have been challenged to find a solution to a problem, which is effectively barring Muslim women from many sports and competitions.
NBA TV to launch early?
NBA TV is looking to bring its relaunch date forward to January after securing two major distribution deals.
Tickets.com’s new solution
US ticketing solutions provider, Tickets.com has realigned its product base to launch a new brand.
Telegraph talks a good game
UK national newspaper The Daily Telegraph has signed a sponsorship deal with the talkSPORT commercial radio station.
ICC Zimbabwe decision due
Cricket governing body the ICC is set to unveil its findings following its recent trip to Zimbabwe which will confirm whether or not the country will host part of the 2003 Cricket World Cup.
TV working for NASCAR sponsors
NASCAR sponsors have again benefitted from the US motor racing series' impressive television ratings this season, according to new research.
Local firms win 2004 logistics contract
A consortium of local firms has been selected by the organising committee to handle the logistics services contract for the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
Clubs surf the Chinese web
Granada Sport and Interactive - the new media partner of English Premier League soccer sides Arsenal and Liverpool - has struck a deal to market the clubs' websites in China.
Nogarotto new Soccer Australia chief
Remo Nogarotto has been appointed as the new chairman of Soccer Australia following the resignation of former incumbent Ian Knop.
ABC’s Roone Arledge dies
Television pioneer Roone Arledge, chairman and longtime president of ABCNEWS, died in New York City today of complications from cancer. He was 71.
AFL enjoys profit boost
Australian Rules football has been boosted with the news that the Australian Football League (AFL) has recorded its first financial profit in three years.
NASCAR keeping it real
NASCAR is in discussions with cable network FX with regard to the creation of a reality TV series based on the US motorsports franchise.
MLB comes to South Africa
Major League Baseball (MLB) has increased its global coverage by signing a broadcast rights deal in South Africa.
FIH confirm World Cup hosts
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed Germany and Spain are to host the next Men's and Women's World Cups in 2006.
English soccer signs up to Soccerex
Representatives from both the English Football Association and Premier League will attend Soccerex 2003, organisers have confirmed.
Dates revealed for SPOEX 2003
The organisers of the Seoul International Sports & Leisure Exhibition (SPOEX) have unveiled the dates for next year's event.
Pepsi set for FA sponsorship?
Soft drinks giant Pepsi is believed to be in sponsorship talks with the English Football Association - a deal that would heighten the brand's rivalry with Coca-Cola.