Strike threat set for courts
Last gasp talks to prevent strike action – and likely legal challenges – will take place this week between England’s Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) and soccer chiefs.
The Week Ahead
The PFA seek a settlement with the UK Football Leagues to avoid strike action, the Third Football Market takes place in Moscow, the IOC Coordination Commission meet in Athens and the UIPM - Modern Pentathlon Union Congress gathers in Cairo.
Friday’s Deal Digest
Your potted guide to the day's headline-making deals in the global sport industry - as reported on sportbusiness.com.
Podia takes control of F1 ball firm
Sports marketing, licensing and merchandising firm Podia Group has acquired the Event Vision Companies.
Tickets.com signs AOL deal
Tickets.com has signed a deal with AOL to expand tickets on offer through AOL’s Box Office service.
Web boost for Eire host hopes
A new website has been launched to boost Ireland’s attraction as a host to a major international sport event.
Manchester United ‘will remain independent’
Manchester United’s chief executive Peter Kenyon has declared that the club is not going to be taken over by tycoons John Magnier and JP McManus.
PSN signs Latin American golf rights
The Pan-American Sports Network (PSN) has acquired the TV rights to the Tour de las Americas - the only professional golf tour of Latin America and the Caribbean.
ESPN moves to consolidate publishing units
US sports broadcaster ESPN has consolidated its operations by combining its internet and publishing units under the same management team.
Lazarus wins Turner promotion
Mark Lazarus, president of Turner Sports, has been elevated to the role of president of sales and marketing for the entertainment arm of Turner Broadcasting.