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Bookmakers launch inquiry into BHB fee
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT), the UK’s competition watchdog, is launching an in-depth investigation into a possible “infringement of the Competition Act” by the country’s governing body, the British Horseracing Board (BHB), which has been accused of demanding higher fees from bookmakers.
New sponsor for FA Cup
UK financial services company Nationwide, the current backer of the England soccer team, is favourite to sign up as the first of the five £10million ($14.6m/B
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Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd has doubled his stake in the English Premier League club to 18 percent after buying out cable operator NTL’s shares in the company for £4.3 million ($6.13m/B
Geordie chairman doubles his stake
Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd has doubled his stake in the English Premier League club to 18 percent after buying out cable operator NTL’s shares in the company for £4.3 million ($6.13m/B
ITV to switch Premiership highlights to later slot
ITV has switched 'The Premiership' highlights programme from its early evening slot to 10.30pm.
Poll results: Euro clubs should sell naming rights
European soccer clubs should follow their US cousins and sell their stadia naming rights – according to a poll of sport industry experts.
Ellis Park inquiry resumes Tuesday
A public inquiry into the Ellis Park disaster – South Africa's worst sporting tragedy – will resume tomorrow after over a month, a commission official said.
Advertisers throw softer pitches at World Series
Advertisers will tone down their pitches at baseball’s World Series (WS) amidst a change in consumer mood following the September 11 attacks and the anthrax outbreaks.
BBC to screen Jordan’s comeback
UK terrestrial broadcaster the BBC is to show live coverage of Michael Jordan's return to the NBA on October 30 - the first time it has ever carried NBA content.
YES network hires new programming VP
The Yankees Entertainment & Sports (YES) network, due to launch next March, has appointed Marc Rosenweig to the position of senior vice president for programming.
IAAF to revamp Golden League
Athletics’ world governing body the IAAF is implementing a range of measures in a boost to spark new interest in its Golden League competition.
New chairman for Man United
Manchester United is set to appoint Roy Gardner, chief executive of Centrica, the gas and homes services company, as chairman of the club in the next few weeks.
Sponsorship deals will help young athletes
The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) has signed UPMC Sports Medicine and Cricket Comfortable Wireless as major corporate sponsors.
ICC approves use of independent venues
The International Cricket Council (ICC) executive board, meeting in Kuala Lumpur this week, has approved the use of independent match venues for international cricket.
Fox Sports Extends Mid-West Deals
TV Broadcaster Fox Sports Net North (FSN North) has renewed its distribution deal in Wisconsin with Time Warner Cable, the state’s largest cable provider with nearly 600,000 subscribers.
Traffic puts brakes on Band deal
Brazilian TV company Bandeirantes is to end its three-year relationship with sports marketing company Traffic at the end of the year.
New Millennium Media markets Tampa Bay Arena
US-based advertising media company New Millennium Media International has signed a 12-month contract with the Tampa Bay Arena to supply a mobile LED unit for the arena’s sports events and to install six rotating displays at the Ice Palace.
WWFE signs international TV deals
World Wrestling Federation Entertainment (WWFE) has signed a series of agreements that will deliver more than 2,200 hours of its programming across three continents.