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Non-exec doubles shares in Wembley
Wembley, the UK-listed gaming and greyhound racing group, saw its shares gain momentum yesterday after its non-executive director Peter Harris doubled his holding in the group.
Renewed support for SFA’s 2008 bid
As the battle begins for the position of First Minister in Scotland, one of the candidates Jack McConnell, last night indicated his full support for Scotland’s Euro 2008 bid just two weeks before a UEFA stadium ruling is due.
ESPN wins America’s Cup rights
ESPN has secured the broadcast and internet rights for the 2003 America's Cup finals.
PFA chief seeks round table talks
English soccer’s three ruling bodies, the Premier League, the Football League and the Football Association, could meet today with Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor in an effort to avert strike action.
Motorola renews NFL deal
Mobile telecommunications company Motorola has renewed its corporate sponsorship with the NFL in a deal sources say is worth $105 million (B
MLB and union to meet today
Major League Baseball and players' association representatives will meet today in New York to "work out scheduling details for the union's grievance" over MLB plans to eliminate two teams before next season.
Gutteridge removed from Non-League Media board
Non-League Media, the Alternative Investment Market-listed non-league football publishing company, has removed chairman Graham Gutteridge from its board.
NFL exec sets up on his own
The senior vice president of football operations of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars is to quit his job to set up a new athlete representation business.
Scots to select agency for bid
The Scotland Euro 2008 Bid team has drawn up a shortlist of four design companies to assist with its possible submission to host the soccer championships.
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Coordination problems and delays are dogging preparations for the 2004 Athens Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has stated in a letter to the Greek organisers.
Isle of Man TT gives Greenlight to TV deal
Isle of Man-based firm Greenlight Television has been awarded the TV rights to the island's motorcycle TT races.
Juventus records jump in profits
Top Italian soccer club Juventus on Monday reported net profit in July to September, the first quarter of its 2001-2002 financial year, jumped to B
Monday’s Deal Digest
Your potted guide to the day's headline-making deals in the global sport industry - as reported on sportbusiness.com
Interactive betting service launched
Global Interactive Gaming (GIG), a joint venture between KirchSport’s sister company Prisma iVentures and Multisports Games Development, has signed a deal with Italian-based internet TV firm Freedomland to provide interactive sports betting on internet television.
Diamondbacks success means ticket hike
Winning a world championship has given the cash-strapped Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team leverage to raise ticket prices and hook new investors.
Poll result: F1 top value for sponsors
Formula 1 may command the highest premium, but it delivers the best value – according to an online poll of sport industry experts.
Interactive betting service launched
Global Interactive Gaming (GIG), a joint venture between KirchSport’s sister company Prisma iVentures and Multisports Games Development, has signed a deal with Italian-based internet TV firm Freedomland to provide interactive sports betting on internet television.
PFA strike talks delayed
Crisis talks designed to avert a strike by England's professional players have been postponed until later this week.