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Organisers of Beijing's 2008 Olympic bid have pledged that the Chinese capital would offer clean air and ensure freedom for the thousands of foreign journalists who would flock to the Games.
Events

Catering and hospitality venture Twickenham Experience Ltd, has appointed its first managing director.
Business

The IAAF has awarded Melbourne the right to host athletics? 2001 IAAF Grand Prix Final.
Business

Building services engineering company Haden Young has been awarded the mechanical and electrical services installation contract for the new Commonwealth Stadium in Manchester.
Stadia

Police are to mount a huge security operation for the final game to be played at London?s Wembley Stadium, amid fears souvenir hunting fans could rip it to pieces.
Media

Reach for your mouse and your credit card - it's time for an Olympic flutter on the Internet.
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The official website of the Sydney Games is currently in gold medal position on the information superhighway, said Nielsen NetRatings, a company which monitors internet hits.
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Spanish and Portuguese internet sports portal SportsYA! has launched its special online Olympics service.
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Pirate broadcasters using the internet to distribute unlicensed video footage seem to be staying away from the Olympic Games, a senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) official has said. For the full story see the `FEATURES? section of SportBusiness.com.
Events

Promising a "utopia" for competitors, Toronto Olympic bid organisers have sought to rally athletes behind their campaign for the 2008 Games.
Events

Steve Miller, previously head of marketing of hosting company, Virtual Internet plc, has joined the e-comsport group as marketing manager.
Stadia

The value of shares in Sports Resource, the new company run by Sports Internet founder Chris Akers, have increased eightfold since the company?s initial placement last week.
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Green Bay Packers season-ticket holders are reluctantly paying a surcharge to help fund renovations at Lambeau Field.
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Udinese have informed the Italian Football League that two Brazilian team members caught in possession of fake Portuguese passports should no longer be considered European Union (EU) players.
Stadia

Building cost consultants Franklin & Andrews have joined forces with e-commerce company BuildOnline to provide a new online service to the European construction industry.
Media

Leading extreme and action sports television distributor Extreme International Ltd has signed a long-term television distribution deal with digital media company Broadband Interactive Group (BIG).
Events

The Japanese city of Osaka has pressed its claim to stage the 2008 Olympics against current favourite Beijing, saying it could outdo the Chinese capital in experience and facilities.
Stadia

John Broke-Smith, general manager CNBC Sports International, has joined Beverly Hills Ltd (BHL) to head up the company?s global internet division, with specific responsibility for the brand Globalgolf.com.