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CHELSEA AND DISNEY IN SOCCER PARTNERSHIP - 16 Jul 07

Chelsea Football Club is teaming up with the world's leading entertainment company, The Walt Disney Company, in a long-term agreement. The move is part of Chelsea’s business strategy to become the world’s biggest club brand.

FOOTBALL HEROS CELEBRATE DIMBARS FOOTBALL ACADEMY - 8 Jun 07

Four years after laying the first stone of the Diambars Football Academy in Senegal, Patrick Vieira, Jimmy Adjovi-Boco and Bernard Lama will return to the Academy this month and will announce new projects in partnership with both UNESCO and FIFA as well as partners from the private sector.

AUSTRALIA SECURES BID TO EDUCATE FUTURE OLYMPIC LEADERS - 18 May 07

The International Olympic Committee, Olympic Solidarity and the European Olympic Committees'have chosen Australia to host the Executive Masters in Sport Organisation Management programme (MEMOS) in 2008.

READING UNVEILS £600,000 SPACE FOR SPORTS - 23 Apr 07

Reading Football Club chairman John Madejski OBE and club players officially opened the completed Spaces for Sport site on behalf of Barclays Spaces for Sports.

ASPIRE ACADEMY LAUNCHES TALENT SEARCH - 19 Apr 07

The ASPIRE Academy in Qatar launched an ambitious programme that will provide talented African students from seven nations with a chance to study and train in one of the world’s most advanced sports Academies.

BARCLAYS SPACES FOR SPORT SCOOPS AWARD - 23 Mar 07

Barclays Spaces for Sports was awarded the Best Grass Roots Sports Sponsorship at the Hollis Sponsorship Awards.

ESA CHALLENGES MOVES TO END ALCOHOL SPONSORSHIP - 6 Mar 07

The European Sponsorship Association (ESA) to challenge the issues surrounding alcohol sponsorship with news of proposed legislation to ban alcohol branding on replica sports kit for children.

PARTNERSHIPS WITH AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES IN PROSPECT - 10 Oct 06

New partnerships with African universities are on the horizon for sports management courses after representatives of the International Center for Sports Studies (CIES), based in Switzerland, last week visited the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Pretoria and the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) in Port Elizabeth.

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME FOR WOMEN IN SPORT - 4 Sep 06

A three-year project will give 11 women involved in British sport the skills and experience required to take on senior decision-making roles.

FIRST SPECIALIST SPORTS MANAGEMENT COURSE IN SENEGAL - 4 Sep 06

As part of FIFA’s “Win in Africa with Africa” initiative, the International Center for Sports Studies (CIES), based in Neuchâtel (Switzerland), signed a partnership agreement with Dakar’s Cheikh Anta Diop University on 25 April 2006.

CITIGROUP EXTENDS TENNIS SPONSORSHIP - 14 Jun 06

Financial giant Citigroup has extended its sponsorship of the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai.

BIG HOUSE SETS OUT ON ROAD TO GET EVEN BIGGER - 21 May 06

The largest American football stadium in the world is about to get even bigger, after a $226m renovation scheme for Michigan Stadium has given initial approval.

PLAYER PULL OUT UPSETS ATP - 18 May 06

A senior executive of the ATP has called for changes to the tennis calendar to prevent player withdrawals which are upsetting ‘sponsors, TV channels and spectators’.

NFL NETWORK SCORE INSIGHT BOWL - 9 May 06

The NFL Network has secured a multi-year deal for the TV rights for the Insight Bowl – one of college football’s annual bowl games matching teams from the Big 12 and Big 10.

PAYNE IS NEW MASTERS CHIEF - 7 May 06

Hootie Johnson, chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters tournament, is to step down from the position later this month.

TWI POTS EUROSPORT SNOOKER DEAL - 27 Apr 06

Eurosport has signed a new five-year deal with World Snooker designed to further boost the sport across Europe and the Middle East.

NFL NETWORK SECURES SENIOR BOWL - 25 Apr 06

The NFL Network has acquired the exclusive rights to televise the premier all-star game in college football, the Senior Bowl, plus its practices in a multi-year deal.

GRAND PRIX MASTERS IN TV DEAL - 21 Apr 06

Grand Prix Masters has agreed a three-year deal with Sistema Brasileiro de TelevisC#o (SBT) for free-to-air coverage of the series across Brazil.

EUROPEAN TOUR IN ASIAN PRIZE MONEY HIKE - 18 Apr 06

Golf's European Tour has put up $100,000 to boost prize money for next month's inaugural Aamby Valley Masters in India.

ESPN BRANDED BLOCK TO AIR IN EUROPE - 11 Apr 06

For the first time in central and eastern Europe, an ESPN-branded block will air on a dedicated sport channel.

VARSITY TITLE SPONSOR SOUGHT - 5 Apr 06

Khan Consulting, the sponsorship, PR and events consultancy, has been appointed by Oxford and Cambridge University Rugby Clubs as exclusive agent to secure a title sponsor for the Varsity Match.

MILLWALL BID TO RAISE CAPITAL - 28 Mar 06

Millwall Holdings plc, the parent company of Millwall Football Club, has announced plans to raise up to £9.6million through a placing and open offer of new ordinary shares.

MLS EYES PHILADELPHIA EXPANSION PLAN - 21 Mar 06

Major League Soccer has announced plans for an expansion team at a stadium that Rowan University hopes to build on its new campus in a Philadelphia suburb.

SPORT ENGLAND AND FA LAUNCH BUSINESS PLAN - 21 Mar 06

Sport England and The Football Association (The FA) have launched a plan for the future of football development.

TENNIS SCORES CHINESE CLOTHING DEAL - 16 Mar 06

The ATP Tour has signed a new seven-year official partnership with China’s largest sports clothing company, the Beijing Li-Ning Sports Goods Company.

NEW ESA SPONSORSHIP FORUM SERIES - 15 Mar 06

The European Sponsorship Association (ESA) has launched a new series of sponsorship forums designed to stimulate debate and understanding of the key issues affecting the industry.

SHANGHAI EXTENDS MASTERS COMMITMENT - 14 Mar 06

The Chinese promoters of Tennis Masters Cup have extended their commitment for Shanghai to host the elite eight-man and eight-team tournament through 2008.

PREMIUM TV NETS ATP DEAL - 10 Mar 06

Premium TV has signed a three-year deal with the ATP Masters series to provide and exploit its worldwide digital rights.

HEALTHY TITLE SPONSOR FOR SINGAPORE MASTERS - 24 Feb 06

Global healthy lifestyle products company OSIM International Ltd will be the title sponsor of the Lion City's premier golf tournament, the Singapore Masters.

ICON SPREADS TO GERMANY AND MIDDLE EAST - 23 Feb 06

Icon Display, the event branding specialist, has opened new offices in Germany and the Middle East.

TITLE SPONSOR FOR BRITISH TENNIS TOUR - 20 Feb 06

Soft drinks brand Tropicana has been named title sponsor of the British Tennis Tour for the next three years, creating the Tropicana British Tour.

FUNDING BOOST FOR ATHLETICS - 17 Feb 06

Sport England has pledged £14.6million to athletics to encourage greater participation and build success across the sport.

FAN LOYALTY A BOOST FOR NASCAR BRANDS - 13 Feb 06

More than half of NASCAR fans are said to believe that drivers use the products they endorse.

ANGELS OWNER TO BUY FLAGSHIP RADIO STATION - 7 Feb 06

Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno and a group of investors are buying Spanish talk KMXE Los Angeles from Radiovisa for about $42million, according to the Los Angeles Times.

O2 DEEPENS RYDER CUP CONNECTION - 20 Jan 06

O2 Ireland has become an Official Partner of this year's 36th Ryder Cup, which takes place at The K Club, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

CHINESE CONFERENCE GETS LIFT WITH VIRGIN - 20 Jan 06

C-Zone, China’s sports marketing conference series, has agreed a partnership with Virgin Atlantic to fly delegates from Europe on non-stop flights between London and Shanghai.

MASTERS LOOKING FOR NEW HOME - 18 Jan 06

World Snooker is searching for a new home for the Masters tournament after 27 years at Wembley Conference Centre.

STANFORD SERVES UP DOUBLE BACKING - 17 Jan 06

Stanford Financial Group has signed a three-year commitment to serve as Official Partner of tennis' ATP Doubles.

ONLINE GAMING COMPANY BETS ON WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP - 16 Jan 06

888.com, the online casino and poker room, has signed a multi-million pound, five-year deal for title sponsorship of the World Snooker Championship.

HEADINGLEY PLANS UNVEILED - 12 Jan 06

The redevelopment of Yorkshire's Headingley cricket ground will see the venue renamed Headingley Carnegie Stadium, and encompasses both the rugby and cricket stadia.

NEW TV DEAL FOR PGA TOUR - 12 Jan 06

Golf's PGA Tour has struck a new six-year television deal that includes only two major networks and gives The Golf Channel exclusive cable rights for 15 years.

VIP PROTECTION ON AGENDA AT SECURITY SUMMIT - 5 Jan 06

Two of the world’s leading experts in VIP protection will deliver unique insights into the ever-changing threats they must tackle at the second International Sports Security Summit.

COLLEGE VENUE STUDY TO BE REVEALED - 20 Dec 05

The findings of a unique research project into the security of university sports venues in the US will be revealed at next month's International Sports Security Summit.

EARTHQUAKES ON THE MOVE - 16 Dec 05

Major League Soccer team The San Jose Earthquakes are moving to Houston.

GE SECURITY SIGNS AS PREMIER PARTNER OF SECURITY SUMMIT - 7 Dec 05

GE Security, a leading developer and manufacturer of technology solutions, will be a Premier Partner of the second International Sports Security Summit.

QWEST LOOKS TO MAKE RAPID MARK - 5 Dec 05

Qwest Communications is said to be in the running for a naming rights deal to the $50million Colorado Rapids stadium being built in Commerce City.

PREMIER PARTNER FOR SECURITY SUMMIT - 28 Nov 05

SunGard Vivista, a leading UK software and IT company, has become a Premier Partner of the second International Sports Security Summit.

FOX TO DELIVER COLLEGE SPORTS CONTENT TO MOBILE - 22 Nov 05

Smartphones Technologies Inc. has signed an agreement with Fox Interactive Media to deliver college sports content to cell phones in the US.

ATP SERVES UP PODCASTS - 17 Nov 05

Fans can tune in to a daily audio wrap of the latest action from Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai after the ATP launched its exclusive 'ServeCast' service.

GEARHOUSE SERVES FOR MASTERS - 15 Nov 05

Equipment rental and project solutions company, Gearhouse Broadcast, is providing technical facilities for the ATP Masters Series and Tennis Masters Cup.

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR UK COMPANIES - 14 Nov 05

UK companies looking to capitalise on the growing international sports and leisure infrastructure sector can find out more by attending the Global Sports Infrastructure Conference 2005.

QINETIQ SIGNS AS SPORTS SECURITY SUMMIT PREMIER PARTNER - 11 Nov 05

QinetiQ, the global defence technology and security company which has provided expertise for complex event security projects, is the latest Premier Partner of the International Sports Security Summit.

JETS SIGN TO REGIONAL NETWORK - 4 Nov 05

NFL franchise The New York Jets have signed a three-year television deal with SportsNet New York.

CBS SWALLOWS COLLEGE ATHLETICS PROVIDER - 4 Nov 05

CBS has acquired CSTV Networks, Inc., the digital media company devoted exclusively to college athletics.

MERCEDES-BENZ EXTENDS ATP PARTNERSHIP - 3 Nov 05

Mercedes-Benz and ATP, the governing body of the men’s professional tennis circuit, have agreed a three-year extension of their partnership.

SPORTS PRESS THE WORLD'S BEST ADVERTISING AGENCY? - 1 Nov 05

A survey has concluded that sports editors of daily newspapers allow the sports industry to set the agenda and the priorities for coverage of events.

SNOOKER CUSHIONED BY BEEB - 27 Oct 05

World Snooker has agreed a new deal that will keep the sport on BBC television until 2011.

G2 & SRO RENEW TENNIS CANADA AGREEMENT - 18 Oct 05

G2 Strategic and SRO Strategies have renewed their marketing and sales consulting relationship with Tennis Canada.

TWO SENIOR PROMOTIONS AT OCTAGON - 14 Oct 05

In a bid to bolster its event management expertise, Octagon has promoted Bob Verbeeck to president of global event management.

BALL GIRLS SET TO PROVOKE CONTROVERSY - 12 Oct 05

Using models kitted out in revealing outfits as ball girls for the Masters Series tournament in Madrid could spark further controversy.

BALL GIRLS SET TO PROVOKE CONTROVERSY - 12 Oct 05

Using models kitted out in glamorous outfits as ball girls for the Masters Series tournament in Madrid could spark further controversy.

MANAGEMENT COMPANY POCKETS O'SULLIVAN - 6 Oct 05

110SPORT Management Ltd has recruited snooker’s world No.1 Ronnie O’Sullivan and top Australian player Neil Robertson to its ranks for the 2005/06 season.

ITF TO MANAGE UNIFIED ANTI-DOPING PROGRAMME - 5 Oct 05

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the ATP have announced that, from the start of 2006, the ITF will manage, administrate and enforce an Anti-Doping Programme at ATP-sanctioned events.

JEFFERS TO HEAD NEW SPORTS MARKETING DIVISION - 30 Sep 05

Giles Communications, based in Purchase, New York, has appointed sports sector veteran Mark Jeffers to head its new sports marketing division.

HORNETS BUZZ INTO OKLAHOMA CITY - 21 Sep 05

The NBA has confirmed the New Orleans Hornets will play 35 regular season games in Oklahoma City after finding themselves homeless following Hurricane Katrina.

SEC COMMISSIONER SLIVE GETS NEW DEAL - 15 Sep 05

Mike Slive has been handed an extension to his contract as commissioner of college sports league the Southeastern Conference.

SEMINAR: THE IMPACT OF THE 2012 GAMES COMING TO LONDON - 12 Sep 05

The Sport Industry will present an insight into the future for the UK sport industry following the IOC's decision to award the 2012 Games to London.

CURRY NETS D-LEAGUE POST - 9 Sep 05

Former NBA Players’ Association president Michael Curry has been named the vice president of player development for the NBA Development League.

AUSTRALIA AND JAPAN SIGN HISTORIC RUGBY ACCORD - 8 Sep 05

The national unions of Australia and Japan have signed an historic Rugby Accord in Tokyo designed to promote cooperation between the two Unions.

ESPNC-S LATIN AMERICAN HIGH - 8 Sep 05

ESPN Latin America has enjoyed its strongest second quarter ratings forfive years. The ratings were achieved among key demographics across various times, according to data revealed by IBOPE.

INTERNATIONAL CLUB TWENTY20 CHAMPIONSHIP - 8 Sep 05

Reigning domestic Twenty20 champions in 20:20 cricket from around theworld will compete in a three-day, six team tournament in the UK nextmonth.

HEADINGLEY GETS £7MILLION UPGRADE - 7 Sep 05

Headingley, the Leeds rugby stadium, is to get a £7million face-lift.

FALCONS IN LEGAL AND LEARNING LINK UPS - 18 Aug 05

Rugby Union side Newcastle Falcons has agreed a two-year partnership with law firm Ward Hadaway and another deal with Northumbria University.

LEGENDS SET TO RACE INTO ACTION - 5 Aug 05

The world's first Grand Prix Masters Series revs up next year featuring some of motorsport's most famous names from yesteryear.

MANUFACTURERS LINE UP FOR SECURITY SUMMIT - 14 Jul 05

Sector leading security systems manufacturers Siemens and Bosch will be among the exhibitors when the $6billion-a-year sports security sector meets for the second International Sport Security Summit.

QUINTUS ACQUIRES SBI GROUP - 1 Jul 05

Quintus, the sports and entertainment group, has acquired sponsorship consultancy SBI Group.

LPGA LOOKING FORWARD TO REUNION - 29 Jun 05

Reunion Resort & Club of Orlando has become Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour’s latest venue, with record equalling prize money of $2.5million.

GHANA CONSIDERING 2032 OLYMPIC BID - 16 Jun 05

Ghana is considering a bid for the 2032 Summer Olympic Games, describing it as an opportunity to develop sport in the country.

BT RALLIES BEHIND TENNIS CHANNEL - 15 Jun 05

The Tennis Channel, the cable television network devoted to tennis and other racquet sports, has expanded and extended its transmission agreement with BT Media and Broadcast.

SKY AND ITV AGREE FOOTBALL LEAGUE DEAL - 10 Jun 05

The UK’s Football League has secured new broadcasting agreements with Sky Sports and ITV, with Sky awarded the exclusive live rights until the summer of 2009.

ATP REVEALS 2006 SCHEDULE - 8 Jun 05

The ATP today has unveiled its 2006 calendar, comprising 64 tournaments in 31 countries.

ATP REVEALS 2006 SCHEDULE - 8 Jun 05

The ATP today has unveiled its 2006 calendar, comprising 64 tournaments in 31 countries.

G2 TO DEVELOP TENNIS TICKET SALE STRATEGY - 27 May 05

G2 Strategic and the French Tennis Federation will work together to develop strategies to increase ticket sales for the BNP Paribas Masters.

ATP HITS THE SURFACE - 27 May 05

The ATP has struck a three-year partnership with Gerflor, the global leader of indoor sports surfaces.

UK SPORT LAUNCHES ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION CAMPAIGN - 26 May 05

A new campaign has been launched by UK Sport to educate athletes about anti-doping issues and secure their commitment to drug-free competition.

NBA AND NOKIA EXPAND INTO CHINA - 24 May 05

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Nokia have reached a multi-year agreement to expand their US relationship into China.

LONDON DATE FOR SENIORS TOUR - 20 May 05

After 10 years away from London, The European Seniors Tour has confirmed the London Senior Masters will be added to the 2005 tour schedule.

DUTHIE ADDS TO SPORTS LAW PRACTICE - 18 May 05

Sports lawyer Max Duthie has rejoined international law firm Hammonds as an associate in its Leeds office.

LTA IN THE ZONE - 12 May 05

The Lawn Tennis Association has appointed Poise Marketing to continue with its Play Tennis Zone concept for visitors to this year’s Wimbledon Championships.

ESA BIDS FAREWELL TO RUDGE - 11 May 05

The European Sponsorship Association (ESA) bids farewell to Tony Rudge this month, who retires from the association after 15 years' service.

ATP FINDS NEW HAVEN - 10 May 05

New Haven will host a new $650,000 men’s professional tennis tournament in the week before the US Open.

QUINS THANKFUL FOR CONTINUED BACKING - 10 May 05

NEC Harlequins say a host of key commercial partners have committed to the club for the foreseeable future, despite the London club’s relegation from English rugby’s top flight.

MINISTERS BACK SCHOOL SPORTS - 10 May 05

European Union sports ministers are encouraging member states to promote sport in education, a concept they plan to finalise after consultations at EU level.

NEW SPIN FOR C-ZONE - 9 May 05

Top US table tennis manufacturer, Killerspin, will be the presenting sponsor of C-Zone, China’s leading sports marketing conference.

CHAMP CAR GEARS UP FOR PROMOTION - 6 May 05

Former Milwaukee Mile vice president and general manager Mark Perrone is to join the Champ Car World Series as its new vice-president of promoter services.

FIFA PRESSURED ON ANTI-DOPING RULES - 5 May 05

The Luxembourg Presidency and the European Commission are increasing the pressure on soccer’s world governing body FIFA to fall into line with world anti-doping requirements.

CHINESE CONFERENCE FLYING HIGH WITH VIRGIN - 5 May 05

Virgin Atlantic Airways has signed up as event partner for the C-Zone sports marketing and brand management conference.

ATP ANNOUNCES VIETNAM FIRST - 27 Apr 05

Vietnam will stage an ATP-level professional men’s tennis tournament this year for the first time in history.

McDONALD'S AND NBA IN LIFESTYLE PARTNERSHIP - 26 Apr 05

McDonald’s Corporation and the NBA are teaming up to bring basketball to hundreds of thousands of fans with NBA events and promotions in four continents.

A VISIONARY CONFERENCE - 26 Apr 05

An international soccer conference will take place in Munich from July 27 to 29, 2005 featuring experts from around the world.