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Sportswear giant Nike has said it is interested in signing a multi-million dollar sponsorship deal with US basketball player Kobe Bryant following his decision last week to end his endorsement contract with Nike's rival adidas.

Sportswear giant Nike has said it is interested in signing a multi-million dollar sponsorship deal with US basketball player Kobe Bryant following his decision last week to end his endorsement contract with Nike's rival adidas.

Michel Zen-Ruffinen is set to make one of his first public appearances since he quit his post as FIFA general secretary when he addresses delegates in Manchester next month at the international Bid To Benefit conference.

Michel Zen-Ruffinen is set to make one of his first public appearances since he quit his post as FIFA general secretary when he addresses delegates in Manchester next month at the international Bid To Benefit conference.

Michel Zen-Ruffinen is set to make one of his first public appearances since he quit his post as FIFA general secretary when he addresses delegates in Manchester next month at the international Bid To Benefit conference.

Easyodds.com has appointed Freeserve.com's former Sport Channel business manager Barry French as its new business development officer.

Easyodds.com has appointed Freeserve.com's former Sport Channel business manager Barry French as its new business development officer.

Easyodds.com has appointed Freeserve.com's former Sport Channel business manager Barry French as its new business development officer.

Boris Becker, currently under investigation for tax evasion, has been chosen to run the marketing operation for the Hamburg Masters Series men's tennis event.

Boris Becker, currently under investigation for tax evasion, has been chosen to run the marketing operation for the Hamburg Masters Series men's tennis event.

Boris Becker, currently under investigation for tax evasion, has been chosen to run the marketing operation for the Hamburg Masters Series men's tennis event.

Boris Becker, currently under investigation for tax evasion, has been chosen to run the marketing operation for the Hamburg Masters Series men's tennis event.

Jacques Rogge, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, has admitted that success at the Commonwealth Games could pave the way for England to host the Olympic Games in 2012.

Jacques Rogge, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, has admitted that success at the Commonwealth Games could pave the way for England to host the Olympic Games in 2012.

Australia's Seven Network has signed up two major broadcast sponsors for its exclusive coverage of the Commonwealth Games.

Australia's Seven Network has signed up two major broadcast sponsors for its exclusive coverage of the Commonwealth Games.

The naming rights to the Colonial Stadium in Melbourne have been sold to telecommunications giant Telstra in a deal worth at least $5.5million (EUR5.47m).

The naming rights to the Colonial Stadium in Melbourne have been sold to telecommunications giant Telstra in a deal worth at least $5.5million (EUR5.47m).