Events
Osaka wins IAAF 2007 race
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) council has chosen the Japanese city of Osaka to host the World Championships in 2007.
Ducks sign new exec
NHL team the Mighty Ducks has recruited a new director of marketing.
Oval’s international status confirmed
Surrey County Cricket Club has confirmed that it has reached an agreement to continue to stage Test and one-day internationals at The AMP Oval for the next 20 years.
IRB rejects 2007 WC bids
Both the English and French bids to host the 2007 Rugby World Cup have been rejected by the International Rugby Board (IRB).
Bidding war over French soccer
The French domestic soccer league has received the tender bids for its next TV rights contract, sparking a war between the country's major broadcasters.
Warne sees Red with new venture
Australian cricketer Shane Warne has set up a new management company.
Blazing the TV trail
NBA team the Portland Trail Blazers has agreed a carriage deal with regional sports network Fox Sports Net Northwest.
Melbourne on the Fast Track
Fast Track has been chosen to market the international broadcast rights for the 2006 Commonwealth Games, to be held in Melbourne.
IRB to evaluate English WC bid
The International Rugby Board (IRB) meets in Dublin today to discuss whether England's innovative proposals for the 2007 Rugby World Cup are within the terms of the tender for hosting rights.
Security problems dog ICC
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has moved to solve security issues following on from the repeated crowd trouble during India's recent home one-day series against the West Indies.
2007 RWC to bring wealth to UK
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has added weight to its bid to host the 2007 Rugby World Cup following the publication of a report into the positive economic effect the tournament would have on the UK.
ACB revamps website
The Australian Cricket Board has relaunched its website to provide a greater depth of information on its corporate activities.
New faces at FIBA Europe
The executive board of basketball governing body FIBA Europe met in Spain over the weekend, confirming two new internal appointments.
New CL rights deals signed
TEAM Marketing has signed off two further TV rights deals for the next Champions League contract in Scandinavia and the Republic of Ireland.
Ski World Cup to break TV records
Media Partners Group, which distributes the broadcast rights to the Ski World Cup, has stated that the 2002-2003 competition will receive record levels of worldwide television exposure.
ISM tee-up Masters
Golf's British Masters is to be given a facelift and 'massive' cash injection following an agreement reached between The European Tour and International Sports Management.
ICC rule out World Cup advances
World cricket governing body the ICC says it will not expand the use of technology to assist umpires at next year's Cricket World Cup.
World Bowl logo revealed
NFL Europe has unveiled the logo (pictured) and details of its showpiece event next year - the World Bowl.