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NASCAR has appointed Paul Brooks to oversee a new office that the sanctioning body is opening in Los Angeles to help provide a stronger presence on the West Coast.
Media

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.
Events

The NBA is set to launch a new interactive talk show ? set to be streamed live on to its web site.
Business

Manchester's #22m Aquatics Centre, host for the water sports at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, has put the finishing touches to its interior fittings.
Business

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.
Media

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

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

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

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

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

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

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..
Business

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

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.
Media

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

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.
Events

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

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.