Events
Soccer Australia in crisis
Soccer Australia is in disarray following the mass resignation of a number of its senior executives including chairman Ian Knopp (pictured).
UEFA denies bid claims
UEFA has refuted claims the bid from Russia and the joint bid from Greece/Turkey to host Euro 2008 stood less chance than the other bidders.
Johansson hints at Euro 2008 host
Two bids to host UEFA's Euro 2008 tournament have emerged as favourites after the president of European soccer's governing body seemed to pour doubts on a number of the other bids.
Jaguar axes team boss Lauda
Formula One team Jaguar has confirmed it has axed team boss Niki Lauda after just 15 months in charge.
Cooper teams up with UEFA
Former FIFA communications director Keith Cooper - ditched by soccer's world governing body following Sepp Blatter's re-election - has agreed terms with UEFA to take charge of its 50th anniversary celebrations.
Super Bowl gets UK marketing push
The National Football League (NFL) is investing in a significant marketing campaign to boost the profile of the Super Bowl in the UK and drive television audiences.
CART’s European revamp?
Reports suggest that the CART motor racing franchise is close to finalising a deal to restructure the European races in its calendar.
IOC reviews Olympic cutbacks
The future inclusion of three Olympic sports will come under review at the International Olympic Committee meeting in Mexico City, chaired by IOC president Jacques Rogge (pictured).
Belgium, Israel sign new CL deals
UEFA and its agency TEAM Marketing have announced two new broadcast rights deals for the next Champions League contract in Belgium and Israel.
Sportal alive and kicking
The Sportal brand lives to fight another day following the launch of a broadband service in conjunction with BT Openworld and technology firm Sportev.
ECB calls in the doctor
The England and Wales Cricket Board have appointed a new chief medical officer - the first time the governing body has had such a role.
Baseball signs softball deal
Major League Baseball's continuing push to boost its popularity has resulted in it signing a new five-year deal with a women's softball league.
X Games goes to LA
Los Angeles will be the venue for the next two X Games, the franchise's owner ESPN has announced.
Naming Rights – a special report
In a special two-part report on sportbusiness.com, we ask stadia naming rights expert Stephen Pearson how the industry has evolved, how far behind the US Europe remains, and what the impact of the recession is having on sales.
KirchSport becomes Infront
KirchSport has been re-branded following the management buy-out led by ex-adidas chief Robert Louis-Dreyfus, and will now be known as Infront Sports & Media (new logo pictured).
BOA kicks off London bid talks
The British Olympic Association is holding an open meeting today to discuss London's bid to host the 2012 Games.
KirchSport unveils new brand
The revamped management board of KirchSport will hold its first major press conference in Zurich this morning at which the firm will unveil its new brand name and strategic business model.
NSL agrees to major facelift
Australia's National Soccer League (NSL) is facing a major revamp after its governing body agreed to restructure in the face of mounting difficulties.