Events
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.
The Week Ahead
The IOC hold a debrief meeting on the Salt Lake City Games in Torino, the International Conference on Sports Events & Economic Impact takes place in Copenhagen, Football League chairman contiunue the debate on restructuring and the CONCACAF Congress opens in Miami.
Kmart pulls out of sponsorships
Bankrupt discount retailer Kmart is pulling out of it signage sponsorship deal, the Detroit Tigers' Comerica Park.
Covering World Cup risks
World Cup organisers should adopt a 'Disaster Recovery Plan' in the event that broadcast coverage breaks down during the finals, a leading risk management firm has told sportbusiness.com.
Mexico gets fifth deal
Pan-regional pay-TV platform DirecTV Latin America has secured its fifth World Cup rights distribution deal in Mexico.
Italian soccer facing financial crisis
The financial problems facing Italian football clubs are mounting after it was revealed that a number of Serie A clubs have been unable to pay players' salaries for some months.
Leicester switches stadia name
English Premier League soccer club Leicester City has changed the name of its new stadium following fan pressure.
Verizon selects IMG
US-based communications company Verizon, whose sports sponsorship properties include the USA Luge Association, the United States Bobsled and Skeleton Foundation, and USA Track & Field, has picked IMG Consulting to handle its sponsorship requirements
Sportfive gets Real deal
Sports marketing powerhouse Sportfive has clinched the deal to market the exclusive broadcasting rights to all the matches staged by Spanish soccer giants Real Madrid as part of its centenary celebrations.
Sponsorship crisis for US golf
Up to 15 PGA Tour events face financial ruin because sponsors are reluctant to pay towards the growing costs of backing tournaments, according to a survey.
United Airlines sponsors World Cup site
United Airlines has agreed to sponsor the official website of the 2002 World Cup in Japan and Korea, FIFAworldcup.com.
ESPN sells Masters sponsorship
ESPN in Latin America has sold the broadcast sponsorship to this week's Masters golf tournament to three major US corporations.
Kentucky Derby sponsor triple-header
Leading US horse race the Kentucky Derby has signed a number of key sponsorship deals.