http://www.sportbusiness.com/sector/education/feed Sportbusiness News http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167419/euroleague-basketball-institute-and-nike-in-new-collaboration The Euroleague Basketball Institute and Nike announced a new collaboration, adding a dimension to their existing five-year partnership that makes Nike the official basketball supplier for the Euroleague Basketball competition. Marketing Europe Basketball Education Internet Thu, 3 Jul 2008 11:18:16 +0100 msherlock 167419 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162151/chelsea-and-disney-in-soccer-partnership 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. Marketing United Kingdom United States Education Events Football Soccer Marketing Research Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:29:52 +0100 msherlock 162151 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161960/football-heros-celebrate-dimbars-football-academy 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. Events Senegal Education Football Soccer Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:12:42 +0100 msherlock 161960 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161859/australia-secures-bid-to-educate-future-olympic-leaders 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. Events Australia Education Fri, 18 May 2007 08:33:26 +0100 msherlock 161859 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161729/reading-unveils-600-000-space-for-sports 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. Events United Kingdom Education Football Soccer Sponsorship Mon, 23 Apr 2007 09:17:46 +0100 msherlock 161729 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161716/aspire-academy-launches-talent-search 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. Events Qatar Education Football Soccer Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:25:33 +0100 msherlock 161716 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161597/barclays-spaces-for-sport-scoops-award Barclays Spaces for Sports was awarded the Best Grass Roots Sports Sponsorship at the Hollis Sponsorship Awards. Marketing United Kingdom Education Football Soccer Sponsorship Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:58:11 +0000 msherlock 161597 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161511/esa-challenges-moves-to-end-alcohol-sponsorship 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. Marketing Europe Education Sponsorship Tue, 6 Mar 2007 08:56:23 +0000 msherlock 161511 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160569/partnerships-with-african-universities-in-prospect 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. Senegal Switzerland Education Football Soccer Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:51:20 +0100 msherlock 160569 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160346/leadership-programme-for-women-in-sport A three-year project will give 11 women involved in British sport the skills and experience required to take on senior decision-making roles. United Kingdom Administration Education Mon, 4 Sep 2006 10:38:18 +0100 msherlock 160346 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160347/first-specialist-sports-management-course-in-senegal 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. Senegal Administration Education Mon, 4 Sep 2006 10:29:22 +0100 msherlock 160347 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159926/citigroup-extends-tennis-sponsorship Financial giant Citigroup has extended its sponsorship of the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai. China Broadcast Education Events Sponsorship Technology Tennis Wed, 14 Jun 2006 05:50:03 +0100 admin 159926 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159828/big-house-sets-out-on-road-to-get-even-bigger 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. American Football Education Stadia & Facilities Sun, 21 May 2006 17:40:46 +0100 admin 159828 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159818/player-pull-out-upsets-atp 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’. Germany Italy Education Tennis Thu, 18 May 2006 19:00:23 +0100 admin 159818 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159779/nfl-network-score-insight-bowl 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. Broadcast Education Football Soccer Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Technology Tue, 9 May 2006 19:59:25 +0100 admin 159779 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159767/payne-is-new-masters-chief Hootie Johnson, chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters tournament, is to step down from the position later this month. United States Broadcast Education Golf Sun, 7 May 2006 16:04:19 +0100 admin 159767 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159734/twi-pots-eurosport-snooker-deal Eurosport has signed a new five-year deal with World Snooker designed to further boost the sport across Europe and the Middle East. China Malta Broadcast Education Events Snooker Thu, 27 Apr 2006 19:36:10 +0100 admin 159734 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159725/nfl-network-secures-senior-bowl 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. Education Football Soccer Sponsorship Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:38:39 +0100 admin 159725 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159702/grand-prix-masters-in-tv-deal 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. Brazil Qatar Education Motor Racing Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:43:37 +0100 admin 159702 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159683/european-tour-in-asian-prize-money-hike Golf's European Tour has put up $100,000 to boost prize money for next month's inaugural Aamby Valley Masters in India. India Indonesia Education Events Golf Sponsorship Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:30:10 +0100 admin 159683 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159660/espn-branded-block-to-air-in-europe For the first time in central and eastern Europe, an ESPN-branded block will air on a dedicated sport channel. Hungary Romania Spain United Kingdom Basketball Boxing Broadcast Education Events Football Soccer Tennis Triathlon Tue, 11 Apr 2006 08:21:28 +0100 admin 159660 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159629/varsity-title-sponsor-sought 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. Broadcast Education Events Marketing Research Rugby Sponsorship Wed, 5 Apr 2006 08:31:08 +0100 admin 159629 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159596/millwall-bid-to-raise-capital 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. Education Football Soccer Recruitment Tue, 28 Mar 2006 10:20:24 +0100 admin 159596 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159562/mls-eyes-philadelphia-expansion-plan 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. Education Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Tue, 21 Mar 2006 10:04:58 +0000 admin 159562 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159560/sport-england-and-fa-launch-business-plan Sport England and The Football Association (The FA) have launched a plan for the future of football development. United Kingdom Education Football Soccer Tue, 21 Mar 2006 08:20:05 +0000 admin 159560 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159542/tennis-scores-chinese-clothing-deal 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. China Hong Kong United States Education Events Gymnastics Marketing Research Tennis Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:22:05 +0000 admin 159542 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159532/new-esa-sponsorship-forum-series 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. United Kingdom Broadcast Education Football Soccer Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Technology Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:55:27 +0000 admin 159532 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159529/shanghai-extends-masters-commitment 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. China Education Tennis Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:16:57 +0000 admin 159529 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159515/premium-tv-nets-atp-deal Premium TV has signed a three-year deal with the ATP Masters series to provide and exploit its worldwide digital rights. Broadcast Education Events Technology Tennis Fri, 10 Mar 2006 08:38:35 +0000 admin 159515 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159434/healthy-title-sponsor-for-singapore-masters Global healthy lifestyle products company OSIM International Ltd will be the title sponsor of the Lion City's premier golf tournament, the Singapore Masters. Singapore Education Golf Marketing Research Sponsorship Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:56:41 +0000 admin 159434 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159423/icon-spreads-to-germany-and-middle-east Icon Display, the event branding specialist, has opened new offices in Germany and the Middle East. Germany Qatar Broadcast Cycling Education Events Football Soccer Marketing Research Thu, 23 Feb 2006 08:53:54 +0000 admin 159423 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159402/title-sponsor-for-british-tennis-tour Soft drinks brand Tropicana has been named title sponsor of the British Tennis Tour for the next three years, creating the Tropicana British Tour. United Kingdom Education Events Sponsorship Tennis Mon, 20 Feb 2006 08:20:27 +0000 admin 159402 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159394/funding-boost-for-athletics Sport England has pledged £14.6million to athletics to encourage greater participation and build success across the sport. United Kingdom Administration Education Events Finance Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:27:55 +0000 admin 159394 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159362/fan-loyalty-a-boost-for-nascar-brands More than half of NASCAR fans are said to believe that drivers use the products they endorse. Education Marketing Research Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Mon, 13 Feb 2006 10:08:19 +0000 admin 159362 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159308/angels-owner-to-buy-flagship-radio-station 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. United States Baseball Education Football Soccer Motor Racing Nascar Tue, 7 Feb 2006 10:44:37 +0000 admin 159308 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159182/o2-deepens-ryder-cup-connection O2 Ireland has become an Official Partner of this year's 36th Ryder Cup, which takes place at The K Club, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Ireland Administration Broadcast Education Events Gaming Gambling Golf Sponsorship Technology Fri, 20 Jan 2006 11:06:22 +0000 admin 159182 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159180/chinese-conference-gets-lift-with-virgin 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. China United Kingdom Education Marketing Research Tennis Fri, 20 Jan 2006 09:41:42 +0000 admin 159180 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159170/masters-looking-for-new-home World Snooker is searching for a new home for the Masters tournament after 27 years at Wembley Conference Centre. United Kingdom Education Snooker Sponsorship Wed, 18 Jan 2006 10:48:26 +0000 admin 159170 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159158/stanford-serves-up-double-backing Stanford Financial Group has signed a three-year commitment to serve as Official Partner of tennis' ATP Doubles. China American Football Education Finance Marketing Research Sponsorship Tennis Tue, 17 Jan 2006 10:17:37 +0000 admin 159158 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159154/online-gaming-company-bets-on-world-snooker-championship 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. Broadcast Education Events Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Snooker Sponsorship Mon, 16 Jan 2006 11:11:46 +0000 admin 159154 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159120/headingley-plans-unveiled The redevelopment of Yorkshire's Headingley cricket ground will see the venue renamed Headingley Carnegie Stadium, and encompasses both the rugby and cricket stadia. United Kingdom Broadcast Cricket Education Finance Rugby Stadia & Facilities Thu, 12 Jan 2006 11:35:13 +0000 admin 159120 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159124/new-tv-deal-for-pga-tour 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. American Football Broadcast Education Golf Tennis Thu, 12 Jan 2006 11:17:41 +0000 admin 159124 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159086/vip-protection-on-agenda-at-security-summit 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. Afghanistan Australia Pakistan South Africa Cricket Education Events Football Soccer Thu, 5 Jan 2006 11:18:27 +0000 admin 159086 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159055/college-venue-study-to-be-revealed 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. Greece United Kingdom Education Marketing Research Tue, 20 Dec 2005 20:01:12 +0000 admin 159055 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159040/earthquakes-on-the-move Major League Soccer team The San Jose Earthquakes are moving to Houston. American Football Education Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Fri, 16 Dec 2005 10:21:05 +0000 admin 159040 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158979/ge-security-signs-as-premier-partner-of-security-summit GE Security, a leading developer and manufacturer of technology solutions, will be a Premier Partner of the second International Sports Security Summit. Australia United Kingdom Cricket Education Events Football Soccer Marketing Research Wed, 7 Dec 2005 10:34:10 +0000 admin 158979 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158970/qwest-looks-to-make-rapid-mark 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. Basketball Education Events Football Soccer Hockey Marketing Research Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Mon, 5 Dec 2005 11:14:42 +0000 admin 158970 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158929/premier-partner-for-security-summit SunGard Vivista, a leading UK software and IT company, has become a Premier Partner of the second International Sports Security Summit. Australia United Kingdom Cricket Education Events Football Soccer Mon, 28 Nov 2005 10:55:18 +0000 admin 158929 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158897/fox-to-deliver-college-sports-content-to-mobile Smartphones Technologies Inc. has signed an agreement with Fox Interactive Media to deliver college sports content to cell phones in the US. United States Broadcast Education Technology Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:10:14 +0000 admin 158897 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158751/atp-serves-up-podcasts 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. China Broadcast Education Tennis Thu, 17 Nov 2005 09:44:52 +0000 admin 158751 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158706/gearhouse-serves-for-masters Equipment rental and project solutions company, Gearhouse Broadcast, is providing technical facilities for the ATP Masters Series and Tennis Masters Cup. China Broadcast Education Events Stadia & Facilities Tennis Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:51:37 +0000 admin 158706 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158699/global-opportunities-for-uk-companies 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. United Kingdom Cricket Education Events Finance Football Soccer Rugby Mon, 14 Nov 2005 09:49:42 +0000 admin 158699 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158675/qinetiq-signs-as-sports-security-summit-premier-partner 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. Australia Greece United Kingdom Broadcast Cricket Education Events Football Soccer Marketing Research Fri, 11 Nov 2005 11:24:19 +0000 admin 158675 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158641/jets-sign-to-regional-network NFL franchise The New York Jets have signed a three-year television deal with SportsNet New York. United States Baseball Basketball Broadcast Education Football Soccer Marketing Research Fri, 4 Nov 2005 11:00:08 +0000 admin 158641 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158639/cbs-swallows-college-athletics-provider CBS has acquired CSTV Networks, Inc., the digital media company devoted exclusively to college athletics. Broadcast Education Events Finance Fri, 4 Nov 2005 10:16:32 +0000 admin 158639 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158631/mercedes-benz-extends-atp-partnership Mercedes-Benz and ATP, the governing body of the men’s professional tennis circuit, have agreed a three-year extension of their partnership. China Broadcast Education Marketing Research Tennis Thu, 3 Nov 2005 09:51:56 +0000 admin 158631 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158609/sports-press-the-worlds-best-advertising-agency 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. Norway Broadcast Education Events Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Tue, 1 Nov 2005 11:05:34 +0000 admin 158609 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158585/snooker-cushioned-by-beeb World Snooker has agreed a new deal that will keep the sport on BBC television until 2011. Broadcast Education Snooker Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:23:06 +0100 admin 158585 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158542/g2-sro-renew-tennis-canada-agreement G2 Strategic and SRO Strategies have renewed their marketing and sales consulting relationship with Tennis Canada. Canada Education Marketing Research Tennis Tue, 18 Oct 2005 20:04:43 +0100 admin 158542 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158524/two-senior-promotions-at-octagon In a bid to bolster its event management expertise, Octagon has promoted Bob Verbeeck to president of global event management. Belgium Netherlands United States Basketball Cycling Education Events Football Soccer Golf Marketing Research Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:55:33 +0100 admin 158524 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158502/ball-girls-set-to-provoke-controversy Using models kitted out in revealing outfits as ball girls for the Masters Series tournament in Madrid could spark further controversy. Spain Broadcast Education Wed, 12 Oct 2005 09:58:34 +0100 admin 158502 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158501/ball-girls-set-to-provoke-controversy Using models kitted out in glamorous outfits as ball girls for the Masters Series tournament in Madrid could spark further controversy. Spain Broadcast Education Wed, 12 Oct 2005 09:41:08 +0100 admin 158501 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158465/management-company-pockets-o-sullivan 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. Bowls Boxing Education Events Golf Horse Racing Pool Rugby Skiing Snooker Tennis Thu, 6 Oct 2005 07:56:50 +0100 admin 158465 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158458/itf-to-manage-unified-anti-doping-programme 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. Education Events Tennis Wed, 5 Oct 2005 08:47:28 +0100 admin 158458 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158435/jeffers-to-head-new-sports-marketing-division Giles Communications, based in Purchase, New York, has appointed sports sector veteran Mark Jeffers to head its new sports marketing division. United States Broadcast Education Marketing Research Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:07:42 +0100 admin 158435 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158389/hornets-buzz-into-oklahoma-city The NBA has confirmed the New Orleans Hornets will play 35 regular season games in Oklahoma City after finding themselves homeless following Hurricane Katrina. American Football Education Stadia & Facilities Wed, 21 Sep 2005 19:30:07 +0100 admin 158389 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158366/sec-commissioner-slive-gets-new-deal Mike Slive has been handed an extension to his contract as commissioner of college sports league the Southeastern Conference. American Football Education Thu, 15 Sep 2005 19:52:25 +0100 admin 158366 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158273/seminar-the-impact-of-the-2012-games-coming-to-london 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. United Kingdom Administration Broadcast Education Events Marketing Research Sponsorship Mon, 12 Sep 2005 08:25:13 +0100 admin 158273 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158326/curry-nets-d-league-post Former NBA Players’ Association president Michael Curry has been named the vice president of player development for the NBA Development League. American Football Education Fri, 9 Sep 2005 06:05:42 +0100 admin 158326 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158304/australia-and-japan-sign-historic-rugby-accord The national unions of Australia and Japan have signed an historic Rugby Accord in Tokyo designed to promote cooperation between the two Unions. Australia Japan Education Rugby Thu, 8 Sep 2005 15:36:16 +0100 admin 158304 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158296/espnc-s-latin-american-high 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. Broadcast Education Events Tennis Thu, 8 Sep 2005 15:20:51 +0100 admin 158296 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158286/international-club-twenty20-championship Reigning domestic Twenty20 champions in 20:20 cricket from around theworld will compete in a three-day, six team tournament in the UK nextmonth. Pakistan South Africa Sri Lanka United Kingdom Administration Cricket Education Thu, 8 Sep 2005 14:21:43 +0100 admin 158286 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158267/headingley-gets-7million-upgrade Headingley, the Leeds rugby stadium, is to get a £7million face-lift. Education Finance Rugby Stadia & Facilities Wed, 7 Sep 2005 10:11:49 +0100 admin 158267 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158206/falcons-in-legal-and-learning-link-ups Rugby Union side Newcastle Falcons has agreed a two-year partnership with law firm Ward Hadaway and another deal with Northumbria University. Broadcast Education Football Soccer Law Rugby Thu, 18 Aug 2005 10:23:21 +0100 admin 158206 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158107/legends-set-to-race-into-action The world's first Grand Prix Masters Series revs up next year featuring some of motorsport's most famous names from yesteryear. Australia Brazil France Germany Italy Netherlands South Africa Sweden Education Fri, 5 Aug 2005 08:07:45 +0100 admin 158107 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157996/manufacturers-line-up-for-security-summit 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. Australia Switzerland Cricket Education Events Football Soccer Marketing Research Thu, 14 Jul 2005 09:26:38 +0100 admin 157996 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157890/quintus-acquires-sbi-group Quintus, the sports and entertainment group, has acquired sponsorship consultancy SBI Group. United Kingdom Baseball Education Events Finance Gaming Gambling Marketing Research Rugby Sponsorship Tennis Triathlon Fri, 1 Jul 2005 10:34:55 +0100 admin 157890 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157879/lpga-looking-forward-to-reunion Reunion Resort & Club of Orlando has become Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour’s latest venue, with record equalling prize money of $2.5million. Education Golf Wed, 29 Jun 2005 11:33:48 +0100 admin 157879 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157797/ghana-considering-2032-olympic-bid Ghana is considering a bid for the 2032 Summer Olympic Games, describing it as an opportunity to develop sport in the country. Ghana Education Events Thu, 16 Jun 2005 10:24:00 +0100 admin 157797 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157765/bt-rallies-behind-tennis-channel 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. United States Broadcast Education Events Technology Tennis Wed, 15 Jun 2005 09:48:07 +0100 admin 157765 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157741/sky-and-itv-agree-football-league-deal 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. Administration Broadcast Education Events Finance Football Soccer Stadia & Facilities Fri, 10 Jun 2005 10:43:57 +0100 admin 157741 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157725/atp-reveals-2006-schedule The ATP today has unveiled its 2006 calendar, comprising 64 tournaments in 31 countries. Canada China France India Qatar United States Vietnam Education Events Tennis Wed, 8 Jun 2005 10:11:44 +0100 admin 157725 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157724/atp-reveals-2006-schedule The ATP today has unveiled its 2006 calendar, comprising 64 tournaments in 31 countries. Canada China France India Qatar United States Vietnam Education Events Tennis Wed, 8 Jun 2005 08:48:58 +0100 admin 157724 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157655/g2-to-develop-tennis-ticket-sale-strategy G2 Strategic and the French Tennis Federation will work together to develop strategies to increase ticket sales for the BNP Paribas Masters. Canada France Education Events Tennis Fri, 27 May 2005 11:15:00 +0100 admin 157655 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157652/atp-hits-the-surface The ATP has struck a three-year partnership with Gerflor, the global leader of indoor sports surfaces. China Education Tennis Fri, 27 May 2005 09:16:44 +0100 admin 157652 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157651/uk-sport-launches-anti-doping-education-campaign A new campaign has been launched by UK Sport to educate athletes about anti-doping issues and secure their commitment to drug-free competition. Administration Education Events Thu, 26 May 2005 11:33:58 +0100 admin 157651 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157619/nba-and-nokia-expand-into-china The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Nokia have reached a multi-year agreement to expand their US relationship into China. China Hong Kong Taiwan Basketball Education Marketing Research Sponsorship Technology Tue, 24 May 2005 08:33:16 +0100 admin 157619 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157572/london-date-for-seniors-tour After 10 years away from London, The European Seniors Tour has confirmed the London Senior Masters will be added to the 2005 tour schedule. United Kingdom Education Fri, 20 May 2005 09:20:36 +0100 admin 157572 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157546/duthie-adds-to-sports-law-practice Sports lawyer Max Duthie has rejoined international law firm Hammonds as an associate in its Leeds office. Australia United Kingdom Broadcast Education Marketing Research Rugby Sponsorship Wed, 18 May 2005 10:00:21 +0100 admin 157546 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157498/lta-in-the-zone The Lawn Tennis Association has appointed Poise Marketing to continue with its Play Tennis Zone concept for visitors to this year’s Wimbledon Championships. United Kingdom Education Events Football Soccer Marketing Research Recruitment Tennis Thu, 12 May 2005 09:54:43 +0100 admin 157498 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157473/esa-bids-farewell-to-rudge The European Sponsorship Association (ESA) bids farewell to Tony Rudge this month, who retires from the association after 15 years' service. United Kingdom Administration Cricket Darts Education Hockey Marketing Research Rugby Snooker Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Tennis Wed, 11 May 2005 08:42:43 +0100 admin 157473 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157476/atp-finds-new-haven New Haven will host a new $650,000 men’s professional tennis tournament in the week before the US Open. United States Education Events Stadia & Facilities Tennis Tue, 10 May 2005 22:45:30 +0100 admin 157476 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157456/quins-thankful-for-continued-backing 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. United Kingdom Broadcast Education Marketing Research Recruitment Rugby Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Tue, 10 May 2005 07:59:03 +0100 admin 157456 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157452/ministers-back-school-sports European Union sports ministers are encouraging member states to promote sport in education, a concept they plan to finalise after consultations at EU level. France Luxembourg Administration Education Finance Tue, 10 May 2005 07:53:42 +0100 admin 157452 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157434/new-spin-for-c-zone Top US table tennis manufacturer, Killerspin, will be the presenting sponsor of C-Zone, China’s leading sports marketing conference. China Broadcast Education Events Marketing Research Table Tennis Mon, 9 May 2005 07:59:28 +0100 admin 157434 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157429/champ-car-gears-up-for-promotion 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. Baseball Boxing Education Motor Racing Nascar Sponsorship Fri, 6 May 2005 10:22:12 +0100 admin 157429 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157405/fifa-pressured-on-anti-doping-rules 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. Luxembourg Administration Education Football Soccer Thu, 5 May 2005 08:55:24 +0100 admin 157405 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157404/chinese-conference-flying-high-with-virgin Virgin Atlantic Airways has signed up as event partner for the C-Zone sports marketing and brand management conference. China Administration Broadcast Education Marketing Research Sponsorship Tennis Thu, 5 May 2005 08:52:10 +0100 admin 157404 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157349/atp-announces-vietnam-first Vietnam will stage an ATP-level professional men’s tennis tournament this year for the first time in history. China India Japan Thailand Vietnam Education Stadia & Facilities Tennis Wed, 27 Apr 2005 10:05:28 +0100 admin 157349 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157329/mcdonald-s-and-nba-in-lifestyle-partnership 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. Brazil China France Hong Kong Mexico Philippines Spain Taiwan Basketball Education Events Tue, 26 Apr 2005 09:04:26 +0100 admin 157329 at http://www.sportbusiness.com