Africa
NEW ZEALAND CONFIRM WORLD CUP BID
The New Zealand Rugby Union has confirmed it will be bidding to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
KENYA 2016 BID GETS MORE SUPPORT
Kenya’s Minister for Roads, Public Works and Housing, Raila Odinga, has backed calls for Kenya to bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
MAIDEN BEACH SOCCER WORLD CUP KICKS OFF
The inaugural FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup kicked off in the land of Samba on Sunday.
GHANA FOOTBALL CHIEF QUITS AFTER COURT RULING
The chairman of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Dr Nyaho Tamakloe, has resigned following a ruling by the country’s High Court that the GFA Congress can proceed with impeachment proceedings against him.
PAKISTAN OUTLINE ENGLAND PLANS
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has avoided scheduling matches close to the Afghan border for security reasons in a proposed itinerary for England's tour sent to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
FIVE STRIKES CONFEDERATIONS CUP DEAL
Infront Sports & Media has signed an exclusive agreement with Five, Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited, covering all 16 matches of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2005 for the UK.
APPOINTMENTS TO CRICKET WORLD CUP TEAM
Several senior positions have been filled by ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007 Inc. as the region gears up to stage the biggest sporting event held in the Caribbean.
THE WEEK THAT WAS…
Editorial Director Kevin Roberts takes a look at the events of the last seven days.
CHAIRMAN CHARGED WITH $3.3 MILLION THEFT FROM KENYA CRICKET ASSOCIATION
Kenya Cricket Association chairman Sharad Ghai has been charged with stealing $3.3 million belonging to the sport's governing body.
JUDGE RULES CAMEROON ONE-PIECE IN ORDER
A judge in Germany has ruled that the controversial bodysuit uniforms worn by Cameroon's soccer team at the African Cup of Nations broke no FIFA rules.
NAMIBIA TO HOST ICC INTERCONTINENTAL CUP
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Namibia will host the semi-finals and final of the ICC Intercontinental Cup 2005.
VOLVO SAILS AWAY WITH YOUTH
Volvo Ocean Race is to continue its sponsorship of the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship.
WINDIES PAIR END SPONSORSHIP ROW
West Indies cricketers Ramnaresh Sarwan and Chris Gayle have ended endorsement contracts that forced them out of the team to face South Africa.
HACK IN SAFA DRIVING SEAT
Raymond Hack, a Johannesburg-based lawyer, has been appointed the new CEO of the SA Football Association (Safa).
LARA OUT AS UNION BLAMES BOARD
The West Indies players' union has accused the cricket board of shifting the goalposts after Brian Lara was axed for the series against South Africa.
TSUNAMI GAME TAKE TOPS $3MILLION
The tsunami benefit match between the northern and southern hemispheres at Twickenham earlier this month raised $3.35million, reports the International Rugby Board (IRB).
CHANGES AT OCTAGON
Octagon Worldwide has announced two new management roles within the company.
CHANGES AT OCTAGON
Octagon Worldwide has announced two new management roles within the company.