FIFA gives Africa free World Cup TV
FIFA has confirmed that African countries, with the exception of South Africa, will be granted free access to the next year’s World Cup.
Bernie green light to Kirch
The future ownership structure of Formula One looks that much clearer today following reports that F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has approved the takeover of the sport by German media giant, the Kirch Group.
Rivals team-up for All Blacks games
New Zealand pay television operator Sky Network Television will join rival TelstraSaturn in broadcasting live three end-of-year rugby tests by the All Blacks against Ireland, Scotland and Argentina.
Seven Network unveils pay-TV model
Australian broadcaster the Seven Network has unveiled plans for a pay-TV service incorporating dedicated sports channels.
MLB.com launches broadband library
Major League Baseball is boosting its on-demand online video library.
Sports fund saved, under new management
One of the handful of investment funds concentrating on sports sector stocks has narrowly escaped closure and is now predicting a positive outlook under a new fund manager, sportbusiness.com can reveal.
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One of the handful of investment funds concentrating on sports sector stocks has narrowly escaped closure and is now predicting a positive outlook under a new fund manager, sportbusiness.com can reveal.
Jordan website hits top gear
Formula One team Jordan is relaunching its website in a bid to provide sponsors, media and fans with more information during the racing off-season.
Fox Sports Net going interactive
US regional broadcast network Fox Sports Net has announced that it is on the verge of signing its first tie-ups to develop interactive services.
Thorpe makes triple sponsor splash
Australian swimming sensation Ian Thorpe has signed a triple-header of sponsorship deals set to net him A$10m ($5m/B