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The organisers of the Rugby League World Cup have revealed that the tournament made a profit of more than #2million ( $2.83 million )

Scottish soccer giants Glasgow Rangers have recorded pre-tax losses for the 12 months to June 30 of #25million ($35.5million), despite an increase in turnover from the club?s Champions League campaign.

Churchill Downs has established a record for total wagering during its 2000 Fall Meet, which ended its 24-day run on Saturday.

Speculation is growing that the US-based TV Guide Channel is to launch a "Sportsview" segment to be hosted by Fox Sports Net anchors.

OFEX quoted betting organisation Firststake Plc is to take on Bowman International Sports Ltd from founder Gary Bowman in a deal worth #12 million ($19m).

European internet TV company Kamera, has recruited Andrew Kaza as a new member of the board.

John Deere, a manufacturer of commercial and consumer lawn care equipment, has been named as the preferred golf & turf equipment supplier for the 2001 Ryder Cup.

Chairman Mao Zedong will share the spotlight with beach volleyball if the 2008 Olympics come to Beijing.

A planned #70million takeover of Victor Chandler International, the Gibraltar-based bookmaker, by investment group Enic, is on the verge of collapse.

A consortium comprising French broadcaster Canal Plus and sports management group IMG is favourite to win the English football Premier League's international TV rights, the Independent on Sunday said.

Cricket chiefs of three Asian nations have sought a meeting with the Indian government to request reversing its decision to cancel a tour of Pakistan.

World Wrestling Federation Entertainment Inc is hoping the success of its WWF.com site will be replicated by XFL.com.

A meeting of owners, trainers, stable lads, transporters and breeders' representatives in London has insisted that money from horse-racing?s imminent broadcast deal should be split up according to the 40-40-20 funding formula agreed by the British Horseracing Board (BHB) last month.

HOK Sport, Venue and Event Architecture Principal Rod Sheard has responded to media criticism of the new Wembely National Stadium project.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved Greece's security strategy for the 2004 Games but asked for a detailed operations plan to be drawn up as soon as possible, officials said on Thursday.

BBC Worldwide?s Sport Sales division has agreed a three year deal with the Dutch broadcaster SBS Broadcasting BV for the rights to the Embassy World Darts Championships.