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WWF SIGNS NEW DISTRIBUTION DEALS
The World Wrestling Federation Entertainment has signed new television distribution deals in Russia and Bulgaria.
PHILLIPS QUITS TEXAS LPGA TOURNAMENT
Philips Electronics has decided not to renew its title sponsorship of the Texas-based Philips Invitational honouring Harvey Penick.
SA CALL FOR GAMES TO AXE CERTAIN SPORTS
South Africa has called for several team sports to be axed from the Olympic games because they were unnecessary and put the event beyond the financial reach of most developing countries.
OSAKA CHALLENGES BEIJING AS OLYMPIC HOST BATTLE HOTS UP
The Japanese city of Osaka has pressed its claim to stage the 2008 Olympics against current favourite Beijing, saying it could outdo the Chinese capital in experience and facilities.
RUSH FOR FINAL OLYMPIC TICKETS
Australians have been queuing in their thousands at the main SOCOG Sydney box office for the release of 7,500 Olympic swimming tickets.
SPORTSLINE PARTNERS RADIO BROADCASTERS FOR NFL COVERAGE
SportsLine.com, publisher of CBS SportsLine.com, and Westwood One/ CBS Radio Sports are to provide live pre-game and post-game coverage of Sunday afternoon NFL Football for the second consecutive year.
FIVE CITIES IN 2008 GAMES RACE
The race to host the Olympic Games in 2008 has now begun in earnest following the announcement of the shortlist by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
UK GETS CROWN JEWEL SPORTS PROTECTION
The European Commission has backed a UK government pledge forcing broadcasters to screen the UK?s major sports events on free-to-air television.
PORTLAND BOND ISSUE TO FUND STADIUM RENOVATION.
Portland, Oregon will issue $35 million in taxable bonds to renovate its 74-year-old stadium through a private-public financing partnership that will convert the facility into a multi-sport venue.
THEGOLFCHANNEL.COM MIXES BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE
The Golf Channel is to revamp its web site during the PGA Championship next week to offer visitors more than just the latest news about the day?s golf.
AUSTRALIAN SPONSORS? OLYMPIC LESSONS FOR GOODWILL GAMES
Australian companies aim to learn from the mistakes made by sponsors dealing with the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (SOCOG), in anticipation of another major international sporting event hosted by an Australian city next year.
AUSTRALIAN ATHLETICS GETS ACTIVE WITH NEW TV DEAL
Athletics Australia has appointed ActiveTV as its agent in selling international television rights of Athletics Australia events including the forthcoming Telstra Athletics Trials and next year's Grand Prix Series.
DAKTRONICS SNAPS UP BIG SCREEN FIRM
Daktronics has signed a letter of intent to purchase Sports Link, a large screen video rental company.
SPORTAL TO WEBCAST RACING CLASSIC
Sportal has signed a live webcast deal with the Emirates World Series Racing Championship and Ascot Racecourse to show one of the most prestigious events in the English racing calendar
ASIAN GAMES COMMITTEE VISITS HONG KONG
The four-member Olympic Council of Asia's Evaluation Committee has arrived in Hong Kong's to scrutinise Hong Kong?s bid to host the 2006 Asian Games
ACB HOSTING ANTI-CORRUPTION CONFERENCE
The Australian Cricket Board (ACB), accused in the past of not taking a leading role in stamping out corruption in the game, will host an anti-corruption conference in Melbourne this week.
FIFA IMPOSES BAN ON HARARE STADIUM AFTER DEATHS
International matches have been banned from Harare's national stadium until further notice following the deaths of 13 fans during a World Cup qualifier between Zimbabwe and South Africa, FIFA said on Tuesday.
TICKETMASTER PULLS ON JACKET CONTRACT
Ticketmaster has signed a long-term ticketing agreement with the NHL team the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.