Events
Picking up the pieces after Picketts
British politicians have slammed the government over its stop-start plans for a national athletics stadium but said no side came out with any credit.
Broncos boosted by new boss
The appointment of a new chairman to Australia’s only listed sports club, the Brisbane Broncos, has resulted in a 25 percent boost to the club’s share price.
Rockingham names new execs
Rockingham Motor Speedway, Britain's newest motorsports facility, has added two new senior executives to its management team.
Star deals for ESPN in Asia
Asia sport network ESPN Star Sports has signed its first-ever terrestrial carriage deals in Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.
NBA signs major Greek TV deal
The NBA and the WNBA have entered a multi-year, multi-platform television agreement with leading Greek broadcaster Alpha TV.
Experts on pole at motor show
A string of industry big-hitters have been confirmed to address the industry’s leading motorsport conference – Motor SportBusiness – in Monaco next month.
Kirch blurs the World Cup picture
With time running out until the opening game of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, many broadcasters are playing a waiting game over TV rights. Tim Wallace explains why
Nike appoints Walmart.com CEO
Sport giant Nike has appointed the CEO of Walmart.com to its 12-member board of directors.
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IEC in Sports has acquired the international television contract to the ATP event in Tashkent.
BBC and Arena agree TV racing deal
The BBC has won the international right to broadcast horseracing from the majority of UK racetracks.
IEC signs Tashkent tennis
Sports marketing company IEC in Sports has acquired the international television contract to the ATP event in Tashkent.
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Podia Group plc has acquired the UK-based Formula One hospitality and event hosting companies Event Vision Marketing Services Limited (EVMS) and Event Vision Grand Prix Ball Limited (EVGP).
Tyson vs Lewis: April for PPV dream ticket?
The world’s most lucrative fight could be staged as early as April as the TV networks of Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis edge close to a deal.
Showsec seek security solution
Security firm Showsec has started recruiting for its role at the 2002 Commonwealth Games – but vowed not to enrol volunteers.
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Showsec aims for “friendly” Commonwealth GamesShowsec International, a division of the European event security firm ICMS Group, has outlined its security strategy for the Commonwealth Games in Manchester 2002.
Web boost for Eire host hopes
A new website has been launched to boost Ireland’s attraction as a host to a major international sport event.
PSN signs Latin American golf rights
The Pan-American Sports Network (PSN) has acquired the TV rights to the Tour de las Americas - the only professional golf tour of Latin America and the Caribbean.
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English Premier League club Charlton Athletic moved back into profit but warned of spiralling player wages costs.