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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
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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.
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The BBC has won the international right to broadcast horseracing from the majority of UK racetracks.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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A new website has been launched to boost Ireland’s attraction as a host to a major international sport event.
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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.
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Charlton Athletic plc has reported a surge in turnover from £11.7million ($16.7m/B
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Africa is considering a bid for the 2010 World Cup in which the tournament would be hosted by two countries, FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said.
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The NBA's new minor league tips off on Friday with players that only the most hardcore basketball fans have ever heard of but with name-brand corporate sponsors befitting its marketing-savvy parent league.
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UK broadcaster Channel 5 claimed success with its coverage of Germany’s vital World Cup qualifier with the Ukraine this week.
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The NBA is reportedly in discussions with media giant AOL Time Warner over the creation of a jointly-owned television network.
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Daktronics, the US-based large screen and video display manufacturer, has reported lower than expected second quarter revenues of $41.6 million (B