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RFU stays connected with O2 - 7th February 2012

The English Rugby Football Union (RFU) has been buoyed by the news that O2 has elected to extend its long-running partnership by agreeing a new four-year deal.

BCCI seeks Sahara talks - 7th February 2012

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N Srinivasan on Monday extended an olive brand towards Sahara India as the organisation fights to retain its main sponsor.

Bundesliga champion signs improved deal with main sponsor - 7th February 2012

Bundesliga champion Borussia Dortmund has agreed a three-year extension on improved terms with its shirt sponsor Evonik Industries.

Sahara to withdraw financial backing of Indian cricket - 6th February 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been dealt a major blow after Sahara India made the shock decision to terminate its sponsorship of the national team and withdraw its financial backing of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Pune Warriors.

Ferrari banks on Santander - 6th February 2012

Spanish financial giant Santander has signed a three-year extension to its sponsorship of leading Formula One team Ferrari.

San Francisco 49ers become first beneficiaries of NFL stadium fund - 3rd February 2012

National Football League (NFL) owners on Thursday approved a US$200 million loan in a landmark deal that is set to provide considerable impetus to the development of a new stadium for the San Francisco 49ers.

Hamburg takes flight with Emirates - 3rd February 2012

Hamburg SV on Thursday confirmed a three-year extension to its long-running shirt sponsorship deal with Emirates.

JinkoSolar brightens Valencia's commercial performance - 2nd February 2012

La Liga club Valencia has ended its search for a new shirt sponsor by agreeing a multi-faceted deal with Chinese company JinkoSolar.

Chelsea posts £67.7 million loss ahead of Financial Fair Play - 1st February 2012

Chelsea on Tuesday announced record turnover of £222.3 million for the past financial year, but the club’s losses of £67.7 million have called into question its ability to comply with UEFA’s new financial fair play (FFP) regulations.

Tottenham commits to new stadium scheme - 1st February 2012

Tottenham Hotspur has formally committed to its Northumberland Park stadium plan, ending speculation that it could seek to leave the North London area it has called home for its entire 130-year history.