Events
Report condemns Canadian athletics
An independent internal report commissioned by Athletics Canada (AC) has shown the national governing body to have neglected coaching, junior development and good business practices.
Accenture begins Triathlon sponsorship
The future of elite triathlon racing in Australia has been secured with the sponsorship of this summer’s Triathlon series by Accenture, the international consultancy and technology firm’s first foray into Australian sporting sponsorship.
Speedway Motorsports makes Forbes list
Forbes magazine has added The New York stock exchange-listed Speedway Motorsports (SMI) to its '200 Best Small Companies' list.
Stadium Australia to host AFL
Stadium Australia will make its debut as an Australian Football League venue next season as the sport tries to put an emphasis on being fan-friendly.
NHL’s Sharks in sponsor deal
Technology firm Interwoven has signed a two-year sponsorship package with the NHL's San Jose Sharks.
GAISF president warns of security costs
Kim Un-Yong, president of the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) has warned that security costs for major events will soar in the wake of the September 11 attacks.
BMW Williams signs Pepsi’s 7UP
The BMW Williams Formula One team has singed a three-year sponsorship deal with drinks brand Pepsi.
Scottish Open sponsorship talks to resume
The organisers of the Scottish Open golf tournament at Loch Lomond, which has been without a sponsor since Standard Life walked away in 2000, are to open discussions with an un-named British company.
WTA Tour names new CEO
The WTA Tour has appointed a former senior Nike executive as its new chief.
Terrorist attacks cost Sportingbet $19m
Sportingbet.com, the Alternative Investment Market (AIM)-listed online bookmaker, said the postponement of sporting events following the US terrorist attacks cost the firm ÂŁ13m ($19m/B
NBA, MLB pin hopes on Big Apple
Basketball and baseball are set for one of its most crucial days in New York later tonight with the dream double of Michael Jordan's NBA return at Madison Square Garden and the Yankees at home in the World Series.
2002 Open ticket prices frozen
Ticket prices for the 2002 Open Golf Championship to be held at Muirfield next July will be the same as this year's event at the Royal Birkdale course, after the organisers announced a freeze on entry admission costs.
Winter Games to get full support
Australian International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Kevan Gosper has stated that the Salt Lake City Winter Games would proceed with the full support of competing nations.
NBA continues to look at new programming options
The NBA is still ploughing ahead with its wish to diversify its TV content by producing either a behind-the-scenes sitcom or an animated series despite the projects having been in development for more than two years.
ECB to send convoy to discuss Indian security
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is sending two of its members to India on Wednesday to review the security arrangements for the upcoming Test match tour between the two nations.
TV holds key to Gold Coast race
The long-term future of the Honda Indy 300 at the Gold Coast, Australia could hinge on a television deal between CART and the Queensland state government.
Sign of future as Octagon signs extended deal
Octagon is set to recruit a new family of sponsors for the English Rugby Football Union (RFU) home internationals, after renewing its deal to handle Twickenham’s advertising signage.
World Series’ radio first
XM Satellite Radio is broadcasting the entire 2001 World Series on ESPN Radio between the New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks.