Stadia
UEFA PLEDGES TO AVOID TICKETIING CHAOS
European soccer's ruling body UEFA said on Friday it was determined not to repeat the mistakes that blighted the ticketing arrangements for this summer's World Cup finals at the 2000 European championships.
CUP FINAL STADIUM COULD BE BANNED FROM STAGING MATCHES
The stadium where Sunday's African Champions' League will be decided could be banned from staging matches next year after crowd violence there in October, officials said.
ENGLAND WILL OVERCOME KELLY RESIGNATION-EXEC DIRECTOR
A crisis sparked by Graham Kelly's resignation as chief executive of the English Football Association will not ruin England's bid for the 2006 World Cup, the F.A.'s executive director has said.
NO DAMAGE TO WORLD ENGLAND BID – FIFA
England's chances of hosting the 2006 World Cup have not been damaged by the resignation of F.A. chief executive Graham Kelly, FIFA said on Wednesday.
NEW AD PROVIDER FOR SPORTS SITES
Internet advertising network 24/7 Media and sports marketing firm American Cities Studios have teamed up to provide specialized advertising for professional sports organizations.
FRANKFURT STADIUM REBUILD BOOSTS 2006 BID
The city of Frankfurt has agreed to renovate its soccer stadium and will bid to host World Cup matches if Germany gets the 2006 finals, a municipality official said on Friday.
BORUSSIA SET TO GO PUBLIC
German football club Borussia Moenchengladbach, which is at the bottom of the country's league table, plans to become a public limited company before the year end and does not rule an eventual flotation, a German newspaper said on Sunday.
BALL HEADS FOR AUCTION
Mark McGwire's 70th home run ball -- one of the most sought-after in baseball history - will be auctioned off.
NETWORK NINE LAND DEAL
The first NFL match to be played Down Under - the Denver Broncos versus the San Diego Chargers - is to be telecast live on the Nine Network throughout Australia, NFL International and Millsport have announced.
WEMBLEY WAY SEES SHARES SOAR
Shares in Britain's Wembley Plc soared by 17 percent today after the owners of the home of English soccer received a preliminary bid approach.
CRICKET TOUR IN DOUBT
Pakistan are sending a representative to India to assess the threat to their cricket tour posed by Hindu activists, a top official has revealed.
WEMBLEY SET TO REJECT ENIC BID
Britain's Wembley Plc, owner of the national home of English soccer, is likely to reject a last-minute #220 million take-over approach by investment company ENIC Plc , according to reports.
AJAX ANNOUNCE SA TIE-UP DETAILS
Dutch soccer champions Ajax have taken a 51 percent in Ajax Cape Town, a new club which will start competing in South Africa's Premier Soccer League in the 1999-2000 season it has been confirmed.
WEMBLEY SOLD IN #103m DEAL
Wembley Stadium - the world famous home of English soccer - is to be sold to the English National Stadium Development Company (ENSDC) in a deal worth #103 million in cash.
49ERS NEW STADIUM IN DOUBT
A multi-million dollar new stadium for the San Francisco 49ers looks set to be scrapped, according to reports, after running massively over budget.
MARLINS SALE APPROVED
Baseball owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Florida Marlins to commodities trader John Henry.
BULLDOGS STIKE DEAL WITH STADIUM AUSTRALIA
The Canterbury Bulldogs have announced they are to play their National Rugby League (NRL) home matches at Sydney's Olympic Stadium this season.
AWAY FANS BARRED DURING STADIUM RENOVATION
Visiting supporters to a Dutch soccer team will find their way barred as it undergoes a major reconstruction of its terraces.