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Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has denied that his negative comments about the running of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone led to the resignation of Rob Bain, the head of Octagon Motorsports, the company in charge of the race.

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has denied that his negative comments about the running of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone led to the resignation of Rob Bain, the head of Octagon Motorsports, the company in charge of the race.

The shortlist of bidders for the sports rights currently under the control of the bankrupt Kirch Media will be revealed within the next two months.

The shortlist of bidders for the sports rights currently under the control of the bankrupt Kirch Media will be revealed within the next two months.

Motorcycling franchise the MotoGP is moving into China after an agreement was reached to build an expansive new circuit in the country.

Motorcycling franchise the MotoGP is moving into China after an agreement was reached to build an expansive new circuit in the country.

US radio network Sirius Satellite Radio has signed a deal to cover the Formula One races for the remainder of the season.

US radio network Sirius Satellite Radio has signed a deal to cover the Formula One races for the remainder of the season.

The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) may have to scale down its funding plans for next year’s World Cup because it has missed out on finalising financial backing for the event.

The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) may have to scale down its funding plans for next year’s World Cup because it has missed out on finalising financial backing for the event.

Organisers of the CART race in England have pledged it will still go ahead despite the cancellation of the only other European race in Germany.

Organisers of the CART race in England have pledged it will still go ahead despite the cancellation of the only other European race in Germany.

IEC in Sports has renewed its TV distribution contract with tennis' Stella Artois Championship.

IEC in Sports has renewed its TV distribution contract with tennis' Stella Artois Championship.

Nasdaq-listed Princeton Video Image (PVI) has secured another contract with a famous name in US sports, by providing virtual advertising for NFL team the Dallas Cowboys' pre-season games in 2002 and 2003.

Nasdaq-listed Princeton Video Image (PVI) has secured another contract with a famous name in US sports, by providing virtual advertising for NFL team the Dallas Cowboys' pre-season games in 2002 and 2003.