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Rio 2016 Olympics drives away with Nissan partnership deal - 9th February 2012

Nissan has signed up as the fifth tier-one partner of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games after holding off competition from several rivals in the automotive field, according to organising committee president Carlos Arthur Nuzman.

BNY Mellon makes a splash with Boat Race sponsorship - 9th February 2012

Investment management and servicing company BNY Mellon has been announced as the new title sponsor of the Boat Race, one of British sport’s most historic events.

OPLC launches search for London Olympic Park sponsors - 8th February 2012

The Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) on Tuesday fired the starting gun in the race to secure naming rights partners for London 2012’s Olympic Stadium, along with two other key Games facilities.

United takes telecommunications strategy to Europe - 8th February 2012

Manchester United has furthered its recent trend of agreeing sponsorship deals with overseas telecommunications companies by agreeing its first deal with a European operator.

Kantar extends Sport Industry Awards partnership - 8th February 2012

The Sport Industry Group has announced that Kantar Media has extended its role as official research partner of the Sport Industry Awards.

RFU stays connected with O2 - 7th February 2012

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

BCCI seeks Sahara talks - 7th February 2012

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

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

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

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

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

Ferrari banks on Santander - 6th February 2012

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