Events

UK broadcaster Channel 5 has secured a joint broadcast sponsorship deal for its coverage of the UEFA Under-21 soccer championship which starts in Switzerland today.

US motor sport track operator Speedway Motorsports has reported record earnings of $96.6million (EUR107m) for the first quarter of 2002.

US motor sport track operator Speedway Motorsports has reported record earnings of $96.6million (EUR107m) for the first quarter of 2002.

ESPN has launched its second sports network in Argentina – ESPN+.

ESPN has launched its second sports network in Argentina – ESPN+.

The format for the mooted World Cup 'rotation' system should be clarified after the FIFA elections, South African Football Association chief executive Danny Jordaan has told sportbusiness.com.

The format for the mooted World Cup 'rotation' system should be clarified after the FIFA elections, South African Football Association chief executive Danny Jordaan has told sportbusiness.com.

Octagon CSI has secured its first television rights deal for CART since announcing its strategic partnership with the US motor racing series.

Octagon CSI has secured its first television rights deal for CART since announcing its strategic partnership with the US motor racing series.

The English Rugby Football League (RFL) has appointed Glenn Baker as its new commercial director.

The English Rugby Football League (RFL) has appointed Glenn Baker as its new commercial director.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has issued a statement defending himself against allegations of corruption and the proposed legal action filed by some members of the FIFA Executive Committee.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has issued a statement defending himself against allegations of corruption and the proposed legal action filed by some members of the FIFA Executive Committee.

Motor insurance firm Hastings Direct has been named as the new sponsor of the British Tour and National Tennis Championships.

Motor insurance firm Hastings Direct has been named as the new sponsor of the British Tour and National Tennis Championships.

Sports watch firm TAG Heuer has signed a new deal with young English golfer Nick Dougherty.

Sports watch firm TAG Heuer has signed a new deal with young English golfer Nick Dougherty.

Ticketmaster has signed a multi-year ticketing agreement with the United Center in Chicago, Illinois - home of both the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks.