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Deadline for entries nears for ESA European Sponsorship Awards
The European Sponsorship Association (ESA) has announced that the deadline for entries into the 2011 European Sponsorship Awards is now less than two weeks away on September 19.
Private equity firm agrees deal to buy Infront Sports & Media
European private equity firm Bridgepoint has fought off competition from several bidders to strike a deal to acquire Infront Sports & Media, one of the world’s leading sports media agencies.
Barcelona withdrawal leaves two bids for 2017 IAAF Worlds
Barcelona has withdrawn from the bidding process for the 2017 International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) World Championships, leaving London and Doha as the only candidates.
IOC spells out 2020 Games bidding process
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has outlined the timetable for the bidding process for the 2020 Summer Games after the list of the six applicant cities was confirmed.
FIGC strikes commercial extensions
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has secured a double boost by sealing extensions with partners Compass and Dolce & Gabbana.
Visa sees value in American soccer market
Visa has extended its relationship with Soccer United Marketing (SUM), which encompasses a variety of properties throughout North and Latin American football.
Betdaq tries out rugby with London Irish deal
Betdaq has made its first foray into rugby union by sealing a deal to be the official betting and gaming partner of London Irish for the 2011-12 season.
Manchester United unveils record financial results
Manchester United has reported record full-year profit and revenue figures in a move that will strengthen its hand ahead of its mooted partial stock market flotation in Singapore.
League makes new concessions in Serie A strike saga
The strike action that hit the opening weekend of the Serie A season could be lifted after league officials revealed they are prepared to revisit a temporary agreement.
Baku back in the Olympic race
Azerbaijan’s capital city of Baku has submitted a bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympics.
PGA Tour pens long-term extension with CBS, NBC
The PGA Tour has announced its longest network television deal in history by penning a nine-year contract with CBS Sports and NBC Sports in the United States.
Turkish Grand Prix dropped from F1 schedule
The Turkish Formula One Grand Prix has been dropped from next year's calendar, with the 20-race schedule set to be the longest in the sport's history.
Einhorn’s Mets investment collapses
David Einhorn’s proposed acquisition of a stake in the New York Mets Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise has collapsed.
Premier League summer spending rockets
Barclays Premier League clubs in England splashed out £485 million in the summer transfer window, a huge 33% increase on last year’s total summer spend, according to financial analysts at Deloitte.
Panasonic to offer 3D Olympics coverage
The London 2012 Games will be the first Olympics to be broadcast live in 3D after Panasonic struck an agreement with Olympic Broadcasting Services and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Toronto councillor calls for inquiry into rejected Olympics bid
Toronto city councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam has called for a formal inquiry into Mayor Robert Ford’s decision not to press ahead with a bid from the city to host the 2020 Olympics.
AFL tables CBA “final offer” to union
The Australian Football League (AFL) has reportedly tabled a final offer to the players’ union of A$1.144 billion (US$1.225 billion) over the next five years as both parties seek to negotiate an end to a long-running Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) dispute.
MLS teams feel the noise with new Stadium Alliance
Seven Major League Soccer (MLS) teams have come together to form an alliance which aims to attract more business to their venues from the music and entertainment industry.