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HOK Sport to support IOC
Stadium architects HOK Sport + Venue + Event is to support the second International Olympic Committee/International Union of Architects conference in Lausanne on June 8 & 9.
Stadium Australia seeks new sponsor
Sydney's financially beleaguered Stadium Australia, is hoping to secure between $19m-$27m (EUR21m-30m) in a naming rights deal.
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Zen-Ruffinen sues CONCACAF
FIFA general secretary Michel Zen-Ruffinen has launched legal action against the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) for defamation of character.
Australia to go it alone
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) is to host the 2003 World Cup on its own after the International Rugby Board (IRB) rejected New Zealand's bid to co-host the event with its Australasian neighbour.
OMM installs Twickenham signage
O'Neill Moving Media (OMM) has installed 22 moving media perimeter advertising systems at Twickenham, home of English rugby union.
Honda revs up new deal
Honda has renewed its sponsorship of CART through the 2002 season.
Scottish-Irish 2008 bid blow
Hopes for a Scottish-Irish bid for the 2008 European Championships were slim yesterday after the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) in Ireland refused to amend a rule that bars football teams from its stadiums.
Surrey signs with AMP
English county cricket club Surrey has signed a new sponsorship agreement for the 2002 season.
G14 forced to think small
The G14 group of Europe's richest clubs has been told by the EU that its smaller rivals must be considered if changes are made to how revenue is distributed among national leagues.
Just the ticket for NFL team
NFL team the Buffalo Bills has signed a multi-year ticketing deal with Tickets.com.
ITV Digital offers £74m
ITV Digital has made a 'final offer' of £74 million (U$106.29m) to the Football League which if it is not accepted will lead to the broadcaster being sold and most probably liquidated within days.
NZRFU says sorry to Pugh
The New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU) has made an unreserved apology to International Rugby Board chairman Vernon Pugh for derogatory comments made during the recent Rugby World Cup hosting row.
Tragedy hits World Cup plans
The South Korean President Kim Dae-jung has expressed his concern that yesterday's tragic plane crash in the country could significantly affect the preparations for the soccer World Cup.
NASCAR seals PPV deal
US motor racing franchise NASCAR has unveiled a significant new partnership to develop pay-per-view content.
Octagon lines up on CART’s grid
Global marketing agency Octagon has entered into a strategic partnership with US motor racing franchise CART.
Helsinki to stage 2005 Games
Finland's capital Helsinki has been chosen to replace London as the host city for the 2005 World Athletics Championships, the IAAF announced yesterday.