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TOYOTA SET TO BUY RACE TRACK STAKE
Japan's Toyota Motor Corp says it will buy a major stake in a motor racing circuit as part of its preparations for a return to Formula One racing in 2002.
NBA TO LAUNCH NEW INTERACTIVE SHOW
The NBA is set to launch a new interactive talk show ? set to be streamed live on to its web site.
MANCHESTER AQUATICS CENTRE PREPARES FOR 2002
Manchester's #22m Aquatics Centre, host for the water sports at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, has put the finishing touches to its interior fittings.
SPORTS THE MAIN INTERNET ATTRACTION FOR 18-34 DEMOGRAPHIC
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.
EX-LE MANS CHIEF JOINS EUROSPORT
The former managing director of the Le Mans 24 Hours car and motorcycle race, has joined pan-European broadcaster Eurosport.
RFU SIGNS SPONSORSHIP DEAL
The English Rugby Football Union has agreed a three-year match day sponsorship deal with international specialist banking group, Investec.
MATCH-FIX REPORT TO BE PRESENTED THIS WEEK
India's federal investigators have said they will present to the government this week an interim report into allegations of match-fixing.
MAN UNITED CLOSE IN ON NIKE DEAL
Manchester United will confirm its #300m ($450m) kit sponsorship deal with Nike within the next week, according to media reports.
MANAGEMENT CHANGES AT ROLAND GARROS
The French Tennis Federation, which operates the French Open tennis tournament, has appointed a new head of the Roland Garros media department.
FIRST GOAL ZAPPED LIVE TO MOBILE
Worldzap has made sporting and media history with the first ever goal to be delivered as a live video clip to a mobile phone.
NAMING RIGHTS OPTION FOR SYDNEY FOOTBALL STADIUM
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..
F1 STAKEHOLDER APPOINTS NEW CFO
German media group EM.TV & Merchandising AG, which is digesting two high profile acquisitions, has appointed Rolf Rickmeyer as chief financial officer.
OLIVER & OHLBAUM ADVISE GAA ON GLOBAL RIGHTS
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.
WEB EMPORIUM DEVELOPS MEXICAN NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM SITE
E-business solutions company Web Emporium has been selected to develop the Mexican-American version of the Mexican national soccer teams' online presence.
PREMIER LEAGUE TO SEARCH FOR NEW PPV BUYER
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 OFFERS VIRTUAL MELBOURNE CUP
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 PARTNERS PSP SPORTS
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 FOX SPORTS NETWORK? CREATED FOR BRAZIL
ESPN Inc., Globosat Programmadora Ltda., and Fox Sports International have reached an agreement to create a new 24-hour total sports network serving Brazil.