http://www.sportbusiness.com/sector/administration/feed Sportbusiness News http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166739/irb-unveils-new-rwc-and-exco-boards The International Rugby Board, owner of Rugby World Cup, announced the structure of the Board that will oversee the delivery of all Rugby World Cup tournaments over the next four years. This includes Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2010 and Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand. Events Administration Rugby Tue, 6 May 2008 10:37:01 +0100 msherlock 166739 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166655/mosley-to-step-down-next-year President of the FIA Max Mosley has said he will step down from his post voluntarily next year, after 16 years in office. Events United Kingdom Administration Motor Racing Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:47:45 +0100 mglendinning 166655 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166565/mosley-calls-for-fia-meeting International Automobile Federation (FIA) president, Max Mosley, has called for a meeting of motor sport’s world governing body after four Formula One carmakers called for him to resign following the recent sex scandal allegations. Events United Kingdom Administration Motor Racing Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:50:28 +0100 mglendinning 166565 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166455/icc-names-preferred-chief-executive Imtiaz Patel, the chief executive of South African pay-television broadcaster SuperSport, has been selected as the preferred candidate to take over as the chief executive of the International Cricket Council. Marketing Administration Cricket Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:07:10 +0000 msherlock 166455 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164221/calls-for-australias-nrl-to-expand National Rugby League team Melbourne Storm’s chief executive Brian Waldron called on the NRL to put expansion on its immediate agenda. Media Australia Administration Rugby TV Rights Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:17:55 +0000 msherlock 164221 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163486/formula-one-team-budgets-to-be-capped Formula One teams’ individual operating budgets will be capped from the start of the 2009 season. Marketing Administration Finance Motor Racing Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:06:39 +0000 msherlock 163486 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163193/tennis-to-probe-match-fixing-claims Tennis' governing bodies united to launch a review of their anti-corruption polices following recent match-fixing and betting scandals. Events Administration Federations Gaming Gambling Tennis Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:03:19 +0000 msherlock 163193 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163164/argentina-could-reinvigorate-super-14-and-tri-nations-competitions The Australian Rugby Union said that Southern Hemisphere rugby’s flagship competitions, the Super 14 and Tri-Nations, could be reinvigorated in quality and financially by the introduction of Argentina. Events Argentina Australia Administration Broadcast Finance Rugby TV Rights Thu, 3 Jan 2008 10:07:39 +0000 msherlock 163164 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163121/sportscotland-wins-partial-reprieve Scotland's national sports agency is set to win a partial reprieve after Ministers of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) voted overwhelmingly to keep it. Events United Kingdom Administration Commonwealth Games Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:27:53 +0000 mglendinning 163121 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163107/ioc-calls-for-common-front-against-match-fixing International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge has called for a united front with the international sports federations to combat the problem of match-fixing. Events Switzerland Administration Summer Olympics Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:45:09 +0000 mglendinning 163107 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163099/cricket-looks-to-an-olympic-future The International Cricket Council earned "provisional recognition" from the International Olympic Committee, the first step on the road to possible inclusion in the Olympic programme. Events Administration Cricket Events Summer Olympics Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:36:25 +0000 msherlock 163099 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163092/three-more-races-added-to-breeders-cup There will be three new races added to the US horse racing’s prestigious Breeders' Cup meeting next year. Events United States Administration Event Management Horse Racing Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:20:58 +0000 msherlock 163092 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163082/uk-broadcasters-team-up-to-attack-bskyb UK pay-TV companies Virgin Media, Setanta Sports, BT and Top Up Television entered a joint submission to Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, alleging that “a vicious circle” reinforces the dominance of BSkyB and means “competition in pay TV in the UK is not working effectively”. Events United Kingdom Administration Broadcast Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:24:44 +0000 msherlock 163082 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163058/five-further-partners-join-ftse-boa-initiative The British Olympic Association (BOA) said that five further partnerships have joined its FTSE-BOA Initiative, the scheme which sees UK companies providing skills and knowledge transfer to a particular National Governing Body of Olympic Sport. Marketing United Kingdom Administration Archery Martial Arts Modern Pentathlon Sailing Sponsorship Thu, 6 Dec 2007 10:07:30 +0000 msherlock 163058 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163043/g-14-welcomes-uefa-champions-league-u-turn The head of the G-14 group of Europe’s most powerful football clubs has welcomed UEFA's u-turn on proposals to revise the qualification route for the Champions League. Events Belgium Administration Football Soccer Mon, 3 Dec 2007 10:00:14 +0000 mglendinning 163043 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162949/rugby-clubs-agree-compromise-deal-with-rfu The English Rugby Football Union and Premier Rugby agreed a new deal which it is hoped will put an end to club-v-country rows. Marketing United Kingdom Administration Broadcast Rugby TV Rights Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:09:16 +0000 msherlock 162949 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162796/sport-england-appoints-first-ever-commercial-director Sport England has appointed Thomas Godfrey as its first ever Commercial Director - tasking him with securing partnership funding from the private sector for community sport. Events United Kingdom Administration Recruitment Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:06:49 +0100 msherlock 162796 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162785/bernard-lapasset-elected-irb-chairman Bernard Lapasset has been elected as Chairman of the International Rugby Board (IRB), the sport’s world governing body. The French Rugby Federation (FFR) President succeeds Dr Syd Millar, who did not seek re-election. Events France Administration Rugby Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:10:22 +0100 msherlock 162785 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162718/boa-appoints-beijing-2008-fundraising-team Sir Roy Gardner has agreed to lead the British Olympic Association’s (BOA) Fundraising Appeal in the run up to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Events United Kingdom Administration Summer Olympics Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:39:05 +0100 mglendinning 162718 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162716/fifa-s-strategic-committee-focuses-on-future-of-football FIFA’s Strategic Committee expressed serious concerns regarding third-party ownership of players and the ownership of clubs. Events Administration Football Soccer Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:34:19 +0100 msherlock 162716 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162635/nfl-commissioner-heads-businessweek-power-100 NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Tiger Woods, and NBA Chairman David Stern have topped BusinessWeek's inaugural "’The Power 100’ ranking of the 100 most powerful people in sports. Marketing United States Administration American Football Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:23:57 +0100 mglendinning 162635 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162614/venture-capital-firm-suffers-f1-profit-slump Formula One’s commercial profits have fallen to just $6 million since the sport's commercial rights were acquired by the private equity company, CVC, according to UK press reports. Marketing United Kingdom Administration Motorcycling Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:50:34 +0100 mglendinning 162614 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162555/wispa-launches-new-premiere-series The Women’s International Squash Players’ Association (WISPA) is launching a new initiative aimed at encouraging and providing extra support for new tournament promoters. Events Iceland Administration Squash Thu, 13 Sep 2007 06:08:58 +0100 cbritcher 162555 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162531/ski-world-championship-rocked-by-resignation The chief executive of the 2009 Alpine Ski World Championships has resigned from the organising committee. Events France Administration Skiing Fri, 7 Sep 2007 06:13:20 +0100 cbritcher 162531 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162506/sochi-2014-organising-committee-to-get-ceo-this-month Russian President Vladimir Putin is taking a leading role in the formation of an organising committee for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics and is set to announce the committee’s chief executive on September 20. Events Russian Federation Administration Event Management Winter Olympics Tue, 4 Sep 2007 10:00:01 +0100 msherlock 162506 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162463/tour-row-talks-look-to-thaw-golfing-relations Hopes of a resolve in the row between golf’s governing bodies the Asian Tour and European Tour are edging closer. Events India Administration Golf Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:04:27 +0100 cbritcher 162463 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162430/coe-wins-iaaf-vice-president-role The man who led London to winning the right to host the 2012 Olympic Games has been elected a vice president of international athletics’ governing body the IAAF. Marketing Japan Administration Track And Field Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:19:48 +0100 cbritcher 162430 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162425/is-coe-sprinting-towards-future-iaaf-presidency The man who spearheaded the successful bid to host the London 2012 Olympic Games could take a massive stride to becoming the future king of athletics today. Media Japan Administration Track And Field Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:10:02 +0100 cbritcher 162425 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162143/no-us-grand-prix-at-indianapolis There will be no United States Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the 2008 Formula One schedule after a mutual agreement between Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO, Tony George, and Formula One Management CEO, Bernie Ecclestone. Events United States Administration Event Management Motor Racing Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:24:06 +0100 msherlock 162143 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162137/governing-bodies-say-there-is-much-work-to-be-done-on-eu-white-paper The International Olympic Committee and FIFA published a joint statement, later echoed by the International Rugby Board, acknowledging the publication of the EU White Paper on Sport. While welcoming the concept of the paper they stressed that they feel the content of the final version represents a missed opportunity. Other European sporting federations including UEFA, FIBA Europe, and the European Handball Federation all also publicly expressed concerns with the White Paper. Media Europe Administration Basketball Football Soccer Rugby Summer Olympics Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:41:19 +0100 msherlock 162137 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162130/eu-to-unveil-new-rules-on-sport The European Union is expected today to present its proposals for a comprehensive and coherent set of regulations on sport in the European Union member states. Media Europe Administration Federations Sponsorship Sports Governance TV Rights Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:01:20 +0100 msherlock 162130 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162112/olympic-family-await-sochi-2014-s-next-move The huge celebrations following Sochi’s triumphant bid for the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games have finally died down and in the quiet period of reflection that has followed, the Olympic family’s thoughts have switched to how Russia can deliver the visionary and innovative Games that have been promised. Events Russian Federation Administration Event Management Winter Olympics Fri, 6 Jul 2007 18:16:18 +0100 msherlock 162112 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162089/isc-reshuffles-executive-positions US motorsport promoter and track operators International Speedway Corporation have made a number of executive promotions. Marketing United States Administration Motor Racing Wed, 4 Jul 2007 06:15:00 +0100 cbritcher 162089 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162063/valcke-named-as-fifa-general-secretary Jérôme Valcke, FIFA’s former director of marketing & TV, has been appointed as the new FIFA general secretary. Events Switzerland Administration Football Soccer Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:07:15 +0100 mglendinning 162063 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162057/uk-sports-minister-to-hold-talks-on-premier-league-foreign-owners UK sports minister Richard Caborn will today have talks with English football’s senior stakeholders, including the Premier League, the Football Association and the Football League over the increase of foreign owners at the country’s top clubs. Events United Kingdom Administration Finance Football Soccer Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:07:19 +0100 msherlock 162057 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162048/dancesport-joins-italian-olympic-family Italy’s National Olympic Committee has welcomed DanceSports into its Olympic family by formally recognising the Italian Federation of Dancing Sports. Events Italy Administration Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:39:55 +0100 mglendinning 162048 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162040/iaaf-president-diack-unopposed-for-re-election IAAF president Lamine Diack will stand unopposed for re-election when the IAAF Congress, athletics’ highest decision making body, meets in Osaka, Japan in August. Events Administration Track And Field Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:04:43 +0100 msherlock 162040 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162026/macphail-is-new-orioles-president The former CEO of the Chicago Cubs has been named president of baseball operations at the Baltimore Orioles. Marketing United States Administration Baseball Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:20:04 +0100 cbritcher 162026 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162001/pakistan-cricket-to-fund-upgrades The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has set an annual budget of around $40 million to raise the standards of its domestic and international cricket teams. Events Pakistan Administration Cricket Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:44:48 +0100 mglendinning 162001 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161954/mayor-slams-london-2012-video London Mayor Ken Livingstone has lambasted the video makers of a promotional film on the London 2012 website which has triggered epilepsy fits among some viewers suffering from the condition. Events United Kingdom Administration Thu, 7 Jun 2007 09:11:19 +0100 mglendinning 161954 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161929/re-elected-fifa-president-blatter-backs-south-africa-2010 FIFA president Joseph S. Blatter was re-elected for a third term yesterday after standing unopposed at the organisation's 57th annual congress. Blatter reiterated his stance that the 2010 World Cup would definitely be hosted by South Africa despite constant speculation that the country may not be ready. Events South Africa Administration Event Management Football Soccer Fri, 1 Jun 2007 09:03:13 +0100 msherlock 161929 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161903/the-english-fa-to-have-independent-chairman The English Football Association is to appoint an independent chairman from next year after the governing body's shareholders voted in favour of reforms put forward by Lord Burns. Events United Kingdom Administration Football Soccer Wed, 30 May 2007 09:51:03 +0100 msherlock 161903 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161897/uefa-president-platini-calls-for-g14-to-disband UEFA president Michel Platini asked the G14 group of European football clubs to disband and also to drop a number of lawsuits it is supporting. Marketing Europe Administration Events Finance Football Soccer Law Tue, 29 May 2007 10:16:17 +0100 msherlock 161897 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161863/green-light-for-heineken-cup The Heineken Cup will go ahead next season with a full compliment of English and French teams thanks to a settlement reached between European rugby’s key stakeholders. Events France Administration Rugby Mon, 21 May 2007 10:48:27 +0100 mglendinning 161863 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161860/g14-set-to-expand-even-double-membership The G14 group of European football clubs is set to add new members, possibly even doubling its 18-strong membership. Marketing Administration Football Soccer Fri, 18 May 2007 09:35:33 +0100 msherlock 161860 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161853/vanoc-2010-to-increase-transparency-and-accountability The Vancouver 2010 Board of Directors took steps to increase transparency and accountability to 2010 Winter Games planning. Events Canada Administration Event Management Winter Olympics Thu, 17 May 2007 08:51:05 +0100 msherlock 161853 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161841/rogge-outlines-plan-for-youth-olympics IOC President Jacques Rogge outlined further details for the new youth multi-sport games - open to athletes aged 14-18 - that was endorsed last month by the IOC Executive Board in Beijing. Events Administration Event Management Federations Summer Olympics Winter Olympics Tue, 15 May 2007 09:08:36 +0100 msherlock 161841 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161833/new-blood-for-ffa-board Two former national team players and one of Australia’s most experienced businessmen have been nominated to join the board of Football Federation Australia (FFA). Events Australia Administration Football Soccer Mon, 14 May 2007 11:13:47 +0100 mglendinning 161833 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161828/changes-for-rugby-world-cup-2011-qualifying-structure The qualifying structure for future Rugby World Cups is to be changed to better reflect the modern Game and to increase the profile of one of the world’s largest sporting events. Events Administration Event Management Rugby Fri, 11 May 2007 10:01:34 +0100 msherlock 161828 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161824/viagogo-signs-partnership-with-blackburn-rovers Viagogo, the ticket exchange agreed a new partnership deal with Blackburn Rovers Football Club. Marketing United Kingdom Administration Football Soccer Ticketing Fri, 11 May 2007 09:57:34 +0100 msherlock 161824 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161805/deal-set-to-save-heineken-cup Rugby union chiefs are expected to announce an end to the bitter row which had threatened the future of next season’s Heineken Cup competition. Events Europe Administration Event Management Rugby Tue, 8 May 2007 09:48:10 +0100 msherlock 161805 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161804/sports-minister-warns-premier-league-to-reform UK sports minister, Richard Caborn, warned the Premier League to back proposed new reforms contained within a European white paper that will address the way football is governed. Media United Kingdom Administration Finance Football Soccer Law Tue, 8 May 2007 09:46:44 +0100 msherlock 161804 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161803/consortium-lines-up-charlton-bid A group of Middle Eastern and continental businessmen are reportedly putting together a bid for newly relegated English football club, Charlton Athletic. Events United Kingdom Administration Finance Football Soccer Tue, 8 May 2007 09:45:26 +0100 msherlock 161803 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161763/dorna-chief-dismisses-motogp-fears The head of Dorna Sports – rights holders for the MotoGP series – has denied motorcycling’s top series is facing a crisis. Events Spain Administration Motorcycling Mon, 30 Apr 2007 06:21:05 +0100 cbritcher 161763 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161759/rfu-council-moves-to-try-and-save-heineken-cup The Rugby Football Union Council will vote today on a resolution which could secure the future of the Heineken Cup. Events France United Kingdom Administration Event Management Rugby Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:31:51 +0100 msherlock 161759 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161758/psa-hail-new-super-series-finals-deal Fears for the future of the PSA's Super Series Squash Finals have been allayed as the Professional Squash Association agreed a seven-year deal which will see the annual event re-launched later this year. Events Administration Event Management Squash Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:31:04 +0100 msherlock 161758 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161755/pwc-china-becomes-beijing-2008-accounting-services-supplier Beijing Organising Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian CPAs Limited Company (PwC) as the accounting services supplier of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Events China Administration Finance Summer Olympics Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:19:48 +0100 msherlock 161755 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161754/bocog-fiba-and-nba-form-olympic-cooperation The Beijing Olympic Games Organising Committee (BOCOG) FIBA and the NBA formed a joint cooperation to develop and execute all aspects of Olympic sports presentation for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Events China Administration Basketball Event Management Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:02:49 +0100 msherlock 161754 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161742/comperio-research-opens-hong-kong-arm Comperio Research, the market research arm of IMG Media, said it was to open a new office in Hong Kong which will serve as a hub for its operations in the Asia Pacific region. Media Hong Kong Administration Agencies Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:08:34 +0100 msherlock 161742 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161727/french-and-english-rugby-clubs-form-alliance French rugby’s national league (LNR) and England’s Premier Rugby formed an official alliance during a meeting yesterday. Both have pulled out of rugby’s premier European competition, the Heineken Cup next season. Events France United Kingdom Administration Events Rugby Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:21:27 +0100 msherlock 161727 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161706/new-board-members-appointed-to-sport-england UK Minister for Sport, Richard Caborn, announced the appointment of five additional members to the Board of Sport England. Events United Kingdom Administration Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:04:37 +0100 msherlock 161706 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161696/chicago-beats-los-angeles-as-usoc-choice-for-2016 The US Olympic Committee voted for Chicago as the US bidder for the 2016 Summer Olympics, ahead of Los Angeles. Events United States Administration Event Management Summer Olympics Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:55:57 +0100 msherlock 161696 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161695/tennis-stars-angry-over-atp-revamp Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are among the top men’s tennis players to be concerned over the pace of proposed changes to the structure of men's professional tennis. Events Administration Event Management Tennis Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:55:04 +0100 msherlock 161695 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161687/irb-to-join-further-heineken-cup-talks The International Ruby Board is set attempt to mediate in the dispute between European Rugby Cup and the top English and French clubs over next season’s Heineken Cup. Events Administration Federations Rugby Sports Governance Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:43:15 +0100 msherlock 161687 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161684/russia-s-olympic-bid-supports-fight-against-drugs-in-sport Sochi 2014 reaffirms its commitment to the war against doping with Bid Supervisory Board member and Chairman of the Federal Agency for Physical Training and Sports Vyacheslav Fetisov leading the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Athlete Committee meeting in Lisbon, Portugal today. Events Russian Federation Administration Winter Olympics Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:40:01 +0100 msherlock 161684 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161678/europe-s-basketball-clubs-discuss-white-paper Europe's basketball clubs and leagues met yesterday to discuss the EU white paper on sport. Events Europe Administration Basketball Events Federations Law Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:27:09 +0100 msherlock 161678 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161649/nfl-cancels-china-game-plans The NFL called off its planned pre-season exhibition game between Seattle Seahawks and New England that was scheduled to take place in August in Beijing's Workers Stadium. Events China United States Administration American Football Event Management Tue, 3 Apr 2007 09:29:04 +0100 msherlock 161649 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161648/english-rugby-clubs-back-european-boycott English ruby union’s top clubs voted not to compete in next season's Heineken Cup if their French counterparts boycott the competition. Events France United Kingdom Administration Events Rugby Tue, 3 Apr 2007 09:27:53 +0100 msherlock 161648 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161647/blatter-only-presidential-candidate The present incumbent, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, will be the only candidate for the world governing body’s presidential election to be held during the 57th FIFA Congress in Zurich on 31 May 2007. Events Administration Football Soccer Tue, 3 Apr 2007 09:26:13 +0100 msherlock 161647 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161625/silverstone-is-not-up-for-sale Property company Spectre made an offer to buy UK motor racing circuit Silverstone from the British Racing Drivers' Club, but was told the track is not for sale. Events United Kingdom Administration Finance Motor Racing Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:47:47 +0100 msherlock 161625 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161622/russian-government-and-environmental-ngo-s-work-together The Sochi 2014 Ecological Council held its first meeting yesterday at the Ministry of Natural Resources to discuss concrete guidelines governing the green development of Sochi and its region. Events Russian Federation Administration Event Management Winter Olympics Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:42:27 +0100 msherlock 161622 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161594/platini-to-present-his-euro-vision UEFA’s newly elected president, Michel Platini, has called an extraordinary meeting of his executive committee next week to discuss fundamental changes in the way European football's governing body is run. Events Administration Federations Football Soccer Thu, 22 Mar 2007 08:56:59 +0000 msherlock 161594 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161544/nhlpa-officials-put-on-paid-leave Two top officials of the NHL Players’ Association have been suspended from their jobs on paid leave amid a flurry of allegations. Events United States Administration Ice Hockey Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:18:27 +0000 cbritcher 161544 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161540/platini-looks-for-eu-help UEFA president Michel Platini will today seek the help of the European Union (EU) in fighting soccer hooliganism and racism. Events Europe Administration Football Soccer Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:24:25 +0000 dstone 161540 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161537/carroll-quits-ffa Matt Carroll, the influential Head of Operations at Football Federation Australia has resigned. Events Australia Administration Football Soccer Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:11:48 +0000 dstone 161537 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161528/sportfive-completes-management-re-jig Now that the Lagardère Group’s acquisition of the Sportfive agency has been completed, the management structure of the agency has been changed, with Lagardère's Olivier Guiguet appointed interim CEO of Sportfive. Media France Germany Administration Agencies Thu, 8 Mar 2007 09:22:36 +0000 msherlock 161528 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161518/kalkhoven-on-board-for-rocket-take-off Champ Car co-owner Kevin Kalkhoven has joined the board of the Rocket Racing League (RRL). Marketing United States Administration Motor Racing Wed, 7 Mar 2007 06:19:53 +0000 cbritcher 161518 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161505/olympique-de-marseille-takeover-still-on French Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille said the €115 million takeover of the club by Canadian businessman Jack Kachkar is still on. Events France Administration Finance Football Soccer Mon, 5 Mar 2007 09:56:54 +0000 msherlock 161505 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161504/football-green-light-for-goal-line-technology Football’s lawmakers have agreed to introduce goal-line technology to determine whether a goal has been scored. Media Administration Broadcast Football Soccer Sports Governance Mon, 5 Mar 2007 09:55:40 +0000 msherlock 161504 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161499/england-netball-s-chief-executive-officer-resigns England Netball, the game’s governing body in England, accepted the resignation of Chief executive, Leslie Ross. Ms Ross, who joined the organisation in May 06, will leave her position at the end of March 07 to return to the private sector. Media United Kingdom Administration Netball Recruitment Fri, 2 Mar 2007 09:28:33 +0000 msherlock 161499 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161498/international-football-board-to-examine-goal-line-technology The International Football Association Board (IFAB) will meet this weekend to discuss the possible use of goal-line technology. Events United Kingdom Administration Broadcast Football Soccer Fri, 2 Mar 2007 09:27:24 +0000 msherlock 161498 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161484/uefa-holds-key-meeting-with-top-football-clubs UEFA's new president, Michel Platini, will today hold important talks with representatives from the Association of European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) to discuss the future organisation of world and European football. Media Europe Administration Football Soccer TV Rights Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:40:43 +0000 msherlock 161484 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161476/confusion-reigns-over-cycling-s-uci-pro-tour-opener A long-running row between the UCI, the sport's international governing body and organiser of the Pro Tour, and ASO, which organises the Tour de France as well as several ProTour events, continues to overshadow cycling. Events France Administration Cycling Event Management Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:55:04 +0000 msherlock 161476 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161462/nash-expresses-interest-in-spurs-stake NBA ace Steve Nash has been linked with a possible investment move in English Premiership soccer club Tottenham Hotspur. Marketing United States Administration Basketball Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:30:46 +0000 cbritcher 161462 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161457/a1gp-unveils-new-global-business-strategy Chiefs of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport series are to create four individual territories responsible for expanding the series. Marketing UAE Administration Motor Racing Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:22:27 +0000 cbritcher 161457 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161456/aso-and-uci-continue-verbal-battle The latest war of words between the organisers of the Tour de France and cycling’s world governing body the UCI, has erupted. Events France Administration Cycling Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:20:14 +0000 cbritcher 161456 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161420/top-uk-companies-to-boost-sports-bodies Some of Britain's biggest companies will team up with the country’s Olympic sports federations to improve the way they are run in a scheme to be launched today. Marketing United Kingdom Administration Event Management Federations Sponsorship Sports Governance Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:06:47 +0000 msherlock 161420 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161333/abu-dhabi-to-host-f1-grand-prix-in-2009 Formula One Management said that Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, has secured the rights to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix from 2009. Events UAE Administration Events Motor Racing Sports Tourism Mon, 5 Feb 2007 09:04:50 +0000 msherlock 161333 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161332/italy-to-debate-football-future The Italian government will meet the Olympic Committee (CONI) today to decide when Italian football will resume. Events Italy Administration Federations Football Soccer TV Rights Mon, 5 Feb 2007 09:03:54 +0000 msherlock 161332 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161218/league-confirms-expansion-talks The British Basketball League has confirmed it is in talks to expand the league to 16 clubs for next season – with all ten of the current teams signed up for the expansion season. Events United Kingdom Administration Basketball Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:09:16 +0000 cbritcher 161218 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161156/platini-and-johansson-set-for-election Michel Platini and Lennart Johansson are set for today’s election for the presidency of UEFA in race too close to call. Marketing Administration Football Soccer Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:40:20 +0000 msherlock 161156 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161085/french-top-14-clubs-to-boycott-european-cup French rugby’s Top 14 clubs are to boycott next year's Heineken Cup competition in an ongoing row about the extent to which clubs should have a say in the overall running of the event. Events France United Kingdom Administration Rugby Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:20:39 +0000 msherlock 161085 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161073/img-acquires-csi-sports The IMG agency formally announced the acquisition of the CSI Sports group of companies from CSI Sports’ management team. United Kingdom Administration Broadcast Cricket Finance Football Soccer Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:42:14 +0000 msherlock 161073 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161065/former-tour-chief-heads-up-ecb-committee The former executive director of the European Tour, Ken Schofield, has been named to head up an independent strategic planning committee set-up to improve England’s cricket fortunes. United Kingdom Administration Cricket Wed, 17 Jan 2007 06:18:05 +0000 cbritcher 161065 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161050/boa-extends-relationship-with-the-aoc The British Olympic Association (BOA) and Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) agreed to extend the close links between the two organisations in the period running up to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Australia United Kingdom Administration Events Mon, 15 Jan 2007 09:20:38 +0000 msherlock 161050 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161048/formula-one-group-secures-loan The Formula One group of companies is reported to have secured $2.9 billion of funding from the Royal Bank of Scotland and Lehman Brothers in order to pay off a loan taken out by new owners CVC in order to buy the Formula One group. Administration Finance Motor Racing Mon, 15 Jan 2007 09:17:51 +0000 msherlock 161048 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161053/adidas-buys-turkish-reebok-rights Adidas acquired the distribution rights for its US brand Reebok in Turkey from RBK Spor Urunleri. Turkey Administration Finance Mon, 15 Jan 2007 08:29:16 +0000 msherlock 161053 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161030/sony-ericsson-wta-tour-extend-scott-s-role The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Board of Directors voted unanimously to extend the contract of Tour Chairman & CEO Larry Scott for an additional five years, until 2011. United States Administration Tennis Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:12:24 +0000 msherlock 161030 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161024/fia-creates-new-motor-sport-commission The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, motorsport's governing body, has established a new motor sport commission designed to give the manufacturers' competing in the Formula One World Championship a means of communicating their views. Administration Motor Racing Tue, 9 Jan 2007 09:11:35 +0000 msherlock 161024 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161022/major-league-soccer-club-d-c-united-sold A consortium of local and national investors led by MacFarlane Partners acquired the operating rights to Major League Soccer’s D.C. United franchise from AEG, a subsidiary of the Anschutz Company. United States Administration Finance Football Soccer Tue, 9 Jan 2007 09:09:35 +0000 msherlock 161022 at http://www.sportbusiness.com