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BBC CONSIDERS RIGHTS OFFER FOR BOXING GOLD MEDALIST
British Olympic boxing gold medalist Audley Harrison is in talks with BBC executives, which could lead to the boxer?s fights being broadcast on terrestrial television.
BLIGH VOLLER NIELD WINS MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL AWARD
Australian architectural practice Bligh Voller Nield, whose designs were integral to the 2000 Olympic Games, has received the International Award in this year?s Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) National Awards for the WestpacTrust Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand.
TEAM KELME?S FUTURE ON THE LINE
Spanish Team Kelme, the longest serving pro team on the professional cycling tour, could quit their involvement in cycling.
SPLIT DECISION ON LEWIS-TUA PPV BUYS
The heavyweight title bout between Lennox Lewis and David Tua attracted less than half the US pay-per-view buys generated by Lewis? championship winning fight against Evander Holyfield.
ASIAN PROMOTER FORMS NEW JOINT VENTURE
Asian soccer promoter ProEvents Management Ltd has formed a new joint venture company with Manchester-based sports management company World Sports Solutions Ltd (?WSS?), to represent top European clubs and players in Asia.
SPORTSWORLD MEDIA AGREES MULTI-YEAR SURFING PARTNERSHIP
Sportsworld Media Group (SMG) and the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) have agreed plans for a 5-year exclusive media and marketing partnership, intended to re-launch pro' surfing as a globally competitive sports and lifestyle property.
RIVALS.COM LAUNCHES $500,000 AD CAMPAIGN
Rivals.com, the online sports content network catering for the dedicated fan, has announced a $500,000 advertising campaign to be broadcast on Fox Sports and Fox Sports Net.
THAI SPORTS AUTHORITY GOES ONLINE
The Sports Authority of Thailand has received Bt50 million ($1.1m) from the government to set up an IT network to disseminate information about sports activities around the nation.
ENIC PROFITS FROM ?PROGRESS?, SAYS ANNUAL REPORT
The English National Investment Company (ENIC) has reported a pre-tax profit of #11million for the year ending 30 June 2000 on a turnover of #47.2m, up 15.9% from last year.
IOC DENIES THREAT TO MOVE ATHENS GAMES
International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president Dick Pound said on Wednesday that Athens was far behind in preparing the 2004 Olympics but denied the IOC was considering moving the Games.
SRI LANKA BOARD’S CHIEF EXECUTIVE SUSPENDED
Sri Lanka's scandal-tainted cricket board has suspended its chief executive amid reports of a multi-million dollar television rights dispute.
SPORTSWORLD ACQUIRES ACTION SPORTS AGENCY
Sportsworld Media Group, the sports TV production, sponsorship and event marketing company, has acquired Infinite Management Solutions Ltd. (IMS) for A$850,000 ($442,000 ), of which A$450,000 ($234,000) will be paid in Sportsworld shares.
REEBOK RENEWS WITH UK ATHLETICS
UK Athletics has unveiled a multi-million pound sponsorship package with sporting goods manufacturer Reebok.
BLATTER CONFIDENT OF SOLUTION TO WORLD CUP TICKET ROW
FIFA President Sepp Blatter has said he was confident the Japanese government and organisers of the 2002 World Cup will find a solution to tax problems that may have delayed the start of ticket sales.
SPORT CHIEF PROMOTED AT RADIO STATION
UK commercial radio station talkSPORT has promoted its existing head of sport.
KEMP NEW VP AT ESPN STAR SPORTS
ESPN Star Sports has appointed Bob Kemp as vice president, production.
GOLF ORGANISERS SCOOP TOP AWARDS
The Ladies European Tour Enterprises, the commercial arm of the Evian Ladies European Tour, has won three awards for its marketing of The Solheim Cup 2000 at Loch Lomond last month.
FIFA HAS NO PLANS TO SANCTION PERUGIA
FIFA says its has no plans to sanction Italian club Perugia for going to court to obtain a ruling which enabled Argentine Pablo Guinazu to play in a Serie A match at the weekend.