Media

Internet-wired young men in the US now spend as much time online as they do watching television, while accessing sports information is the most popular reason young men use the internet, according to a new study.

The former managing director of the Le Mans 24 Hours car and motorcycle race, has joined pan-European broadcaster Eurosport.

The English Rugby Football Union has agreed a three-year match day sponsorship deal with international specialist banking group, Investec.

India's federal investigators have said they will present to the government this week an interim report into allegations of match-fixing.

Manchester United will confirm its #300m ($450m) kit sponsorship deal with Nike within the next week, according to media reports.

The French Tennis Federation, which operates the French Open tennis tournament, has appointed a new head of the Roland Garros media department.

Worldzap has made sporting and media history with the first ever goal to be delivered as a live video clip to a mobile phone.

The capacity of Sydney Football Stadium may be increased to 50,000 with the expansion funded by the sale of naming rights, according to Australian press reports..

German media group EM.TV & Merchandising AG, which is digesting two high profile acquisitions, has appointed Rolf Rickmeyer as chief financial officer.

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has appointed independent London-based advisors Oliver & Ohlbaum to find a purchaser for the federation?s global internet and broadcast rights.

E-business solutions company Web Emporium has been selected to develop the Mexican-American version of the Mexican national soccer teams' online presence.

The chairmen of England's Premier League clubs have said they remain committed to pay-per-view and will begin their search for a partner immediately following the withdrawal of cable operator NTL.

Australia?s Ten Network and sports graphics company Pineapplehead Ltd will broadcast a virtual Melbourne Cup race before the officially gets underway next month.

ISL United States and PSP Sports, a US-based sports marketing and media company have signed an agreement to integrate their marketing infrastructure and business relationships.

ESPN Inc., Globosat Programmadora Ltda., and Fox Sports International have reached an agreement to create a new 24-hour total sports network serving Brazil.

The English Premier League is to hold meetings with its 20 clubs to discuss the way forward after cable company NTL dramatically pulled out of a $158m-a-year pay-per-view package.