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Canberra plans for new multi-event stadium

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June 19 2013

The ACT (Australian Capital Territory) government reportedly plans to build a new undercover stadium in Canberra by 2020, to host multiple events including rugby union and football matches.

USOC starts search for new chief exec
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October 08 2009
The US Olympic Committee (USOC) has said it will hire a recruiting firm to identify candidates for the post of Chief Executive in the wake of the failure of the Chicago bid to host the 2016 Olympics.
IMG renews ATP World Tour consultancy deal
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October 08 2009
The IMG agency renewed its deal with the organisers of the ATP World Tour Masters 1000s events to advise and assist in the distribution of their media rights.
MLS seeks ties with European teams
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October 08 2009
Major League Soccer (MLS) commissioner Don Garber has said that the American league is meeting with a host of European teams about investments, player development deals and exhibition tours.
MP & Silva secures Arsenal TV international rights
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October 07 2009
The MP & Silva agency signed an exclusive media rights deal with Arsenal Football Club to distribute its official club channel until 2013.
European football attendances defy downturn
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October 07 2009
Deloitte has reported that the average Champions League attendance for the first two rounds of matches was 37,400, up 5 per cent on last season.
NFL match smashes US cable TV audience record
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October 07 2009
Minnesota Vikings’ 30-23 win over Green Bay Packers in the NFL on Monday night drew 21.8 million viewers, the most in US cable television history.
NBA adds staff as revenues fall
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October 07 2009
The National Basketball Association is to add between 10 and 50 employees in countries including China and India, the league’s commissioner David Stern has said, speaking at a pre-season exhibition game in London.
ESPN scores Premier League renewals in Asia
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October 07 2009
ESPN Star Sports (ESS), the Asian arm of the international sports broadcaster, has held on to its media rights for the English Premier League in Asia, agreeing deals covering 18 markets until 2013.
New Asian owner for Birmingham City
Date:
October 07 2009
English Premier League club Birmingham City is to come under the control of Hong Kong business man Carson Yeung, after he got 94 per cent acceptances from shareholders for his £81.5 million takeover offer.
Eriksson, Dein and Houllier added to Soccerex speaker list
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October 07 2009
Sven-Goran Eriksson, David Dein and Gérard Houllier will take part in a session at the Soccerex 2009 convention discussing major issues facing football, including player and club ownership.
Harrington and Wie join golf’s 2016 Olympics push
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October 06 2009
Golfers Padraig Harrington and Michelle Wie are going to Copenhagen to be present at the International Golf Federation’s final pitch for the sport to be included in the 2016 Olympics.
Update Olympics new media content or lose a generation of fans, says Sorrell
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October 06 2009
Martin Sorrell, chief executive of media and communications agency WPP, has warned the International Olympic Committee (IOC) it must move faster to create new media content or it will risk losing a generation of fans.
Rome and Venice want 2020 Olympics
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October 06 2009
The mayors of Italian cities Rome and Venice have announced they both want to bid to host the 2020 Olympics.
State holding back potential of Chinese sports industry
Date:
October 06 2009
The Economist has reported that China’s sports industry remains largely under state control, and is being held back by under-investment and a lack of marketing skills.
Australian Open prize pot grows to $21.4m
Date:
October 06 2009
The organisers of the Australian Open tennis tournament have increased its prize money by 4.1 per cent.
Qatar 2022 World Cup bid launches new brand design
Date:
October 06 2009
The team bidding to take the 2022 World Cup to Qatar has launched a new website and brand design, and renewed calls for the first Middle Eastern World Cup.
Over 100 media outlets at Leaders in Football
Date:
October 06 2009
The organisers of the Leaders in Football conference say there will be over 100 international media organisations present at this year’s event, which takes place tomorrow and Wednesday at Chelsea FC, London.
Nuzman to lead Rio 2016 OC
Date:
October 05 2009
Carlos Nuzman will head the organising committee for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after successfully leading the city’s bid team, which was awarded hosting rights for the event on Friday.
New York Islanders to benefit from $3.8bn arena development
Date:
October 05 2009
NHL team the New York Islanders and the government of Nassau County in the US have agreed a deal to modernise the team’s arena as part of a $3.8 billion project that will include building a hotel, offices and a convention centre.
Rogge says IOC is weathering the economic crisis
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October 05 2009
International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge has said the organisation’s finances are strong amid the economic downturn.

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