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ATPTENNIS.COM LAUNCHES SPANISH SITE
ATPtennis.com has launched a Spanish version of its popular website to cater for the growing popularity of tennis in Latin America and Spain and the continued success of Latino players.
CHELSEA AND ADIDAS CONFIRM DEAL
Premier League leaders Chelsea and adidas have confirmed their eight-year sponsorship agreement.
WOLFF LANDS ESPN PROMOTION
Russell Wolff has been promoted to executive vice president and managing director, ESPN International.
INFRONT SECURE AMERICAN WORLD CUP RIGHTS
Infront Sports & Media has reached agreement with OTI (OrganizaciC3n de Telecomunicaciones Iberoamericanas) for the broadcast rights to the 2006 FIFA World Cup across Central and South America.
MLS AVERAGE ATTENDANCE AHEAD OF ARGENTINA AND HOLLAND
US pro soccer league MLS is attracting an average attendance of 15,000 fans a game and generating well over $100 million in annual revenue. It is the third time in four years average attendance has risen
Coria’s Prince deal
Prince Tennis has re-signed tennis star and 2004 French Open finalist Guillermo Coria to an exclusive endorsement deal.
Copa makes $2m
The host nation of the Copa America soccer tournament says it made a $2m profit courtesy of the event.
Channel 4 snaps up Copa Libertadores
Terrestrial broadcaster Channel 4 has acquired the UK TV rights to soccer tournament Copa Libertadores 2004, South America’s equivalent to Europe’s Champions League.
Japan makes Super 12 plea
Building on the platform of this year's Rugby World Cup, Japan is lobbying to be included in the Southern Hemisphere's Super 12 series from 2006.
GEM wins BG Group yacht account
UK agency the GEM Group has won the account handling contract for energy supplier BG Group's yacht sponsorship in the fourth Global Challenge race.
Seven breaks Aussie viewer record
Host broadcaster the Seven Network broke the record for the number of viewers for a rugby union game in the country with its coverage of Australia's opening game of the Rugby World Cup against Argentina.
Fox Sports World snaps up RWC rights
Pay-TV channel Fox Sports World has obtained the delayed TV rights in the US for all 48 matches of the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
Rugby a class apart for business
More than 4,200 companies have signed up to Rugby Business Class Australia (RBCA) – a trade organisation set-up to capitalise on this year’s Rugby World Cup.
Sportivo goes live
A new Hispanic-focused sports marketing group has been launched by US-based RL Public Relations & Marketing.
RWC banks on Lloyds TSB
Lloyds TSB is building on its investment in rugby union by signing a major sponsorship deal for this year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.
ATP rings 2004 schedule changes
The ATP has unveiled a number of scheduling changes for next year including the incorporation of the Olympics as an official rankings event on the men's tennis tour.
NBA draft goes more global
The global reach of the National Basketball Association (NBA) received a further boost after a record nine international players were taken in the first round of the league's annual draft.
2010 cities go to South America
Representatives from the three cities bidding for the 2010 Winter Olympics - Vancouver, Pyeongchang and Salzburg - are in South America this week to promote their respective campaigns.