Events
Sportel: IOC on collision course
The IOC could find itself at odds with some of its European broadcast partners if it pushes ahead with a strategy to achieve expanded coverage of future Olympiads by using developing technologies.
Australasian PGA Tour dates released
The 2001-02 Australasian PGA Tour schedule has been released with 19 tournaments played over 14 months for a total of $18million (US$9m/B
IAAF in 2005 showdown talks
UK government officials will today desperately try to salvage its bid to host the 2005 World Athletics Championship – after pulling the plug on the 43,000-seater Picketts Lock stadium.
Newcastle look to buy NTL stake back?
Cable operator NTL is in talks about the sale of its 9.9 per cent stake in English Premier League soccer club Newcastle United.
ARU questions secrecy in World Cup planning
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has questioned whether a rival nation is leaking confidential planning information for the 2003 World Cup.
Warren offers Showtime for Hamed
Boxing promoter Frank Warren (pictured) is offering former WBO World Featherweight champion Prince Nassem Hamed – dropped by US TV network HBO - an opportunity to regain his belt on rival network Showtime.
Seven goes to court over loss of Aussie TV rights
Australian broadcaster Seven Network launched legal action on Monday seeking information on the award of lucrative National Rugby League (NRL) and Australian Football League (AFL) television rights to a rival consortium.
European parliament chief slams Beijing Olympic victory
Democratic countries should consider boycotting the 2008 Olympic Games if China fails to show improvements on human rights, the president of the European Parliament has stated.
Nordic 2008 bid reveals venues
The four-country Nordic bid for the 2008 European football championships has announced the venues it is proposing to host the tournament.
UBC strikes three-year soccer deal with ESPN star
Thailand’s United Broadcasting Corporation Plc (UBC) has struck a three-year deal with ESPN Star, for coverage of the UK soccer Premier League.
Everton appoints direct marketing agency
English Premier League football club, Everton has appointed its first direct marketing agency, HuC)t & Company, with the aim of boosting the club’s fan database by over 140,000 names.
FOX Sports hires new face for strategic planning
Fox Sports has handed an experienced network consultant in the shape of Dan Harrison the role of senior vice-president of programming and strategic planning.
FIH Launches new website
Hockey’s governing body, the FC)dC)ration Internationale de Hockey, has launched its new website.
Tiger roar ‘not a factor’ as PGA signs big new US TV deals
US television executives have said that Tiger Woods' popularity was not a significant factor in their new deals with the PGA Tour.
Samaranch departs amid controversy
Juan Antonio Samaranch just could not ride off quietly into his Olympic sunset.
Lionstour.com a hit with rugby fans, says Sportal
The official website for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, Lionstour.com, attracted over 10 million page impressions during the tour.
Man United subject of bid rumours, says DKW
Investment bank Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein (DKW) has distributed a research note claiming that Manchester United plc has been the subject of bid speculation.
PGA tour paid $900m for TV rights, says report
The PGA Tour will receive about $900 million from six US broadcast and a cable networks to show its tournaments from 2003 though 2007, according to The Wall Street Journal.