Asia
Hong Kong Cable buys up 2006 rights
Pay-TV operator Hong Kong Cable has bought up the exclusive TV rights in the region to the 2006 soccer World Cup after reaching a deal with marketing agency Infront Sports & Media.
Indian GP hopes rise
Officials behind a bid to bring a Formula One Grand Prix to India are due in London this week for discussions with sponsors and promoters.
Sportex goes to Asia
Trade exhibition show Sportex is expanding to include an Asian event following the success of this year's market in Paris.
ICC’s tough new cash stance
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has got tough over monies owed from this year’s Cricket World Cup as it continues its compensation battle against rights partner the Global Cricket Corporation (GCC).
Al Fayed denies Thai talk
Mohamed Al Fayed (pictured), owner of English Premier League soccer club Fulham, has denied he has any plans to sell the team – despite reports linking the prime minister of Thailand with a possible takeover bid.
Thai buyout for Fulham?
The billionaire Prime Minister of Thailand is considering a surprise swoop for English Premier League soccer club Fulham.
ICC meets to discuss CWC format
The International Cricket Council meets in West Indies tomorrow with the proposed format for the 2007 Cricket World Cup among the items on the agenda.
Williams trials Chinese driver
BMW Williams could be about to pull a marketing masterstroke after confirming it is to give the first Chinese racing driver a trial.
SportelAsia called off again
SportelAsia has been postponed for the second year running, amid a fear the SARS virus could reawaken over the winter months.
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.
Beijing makes $3bn park investment
Beijing is investing more than $3billion in the development of four expansive logistics parks in time for the 2008 Olympics.
Infront heads for China
Infront Sports & Media is making a significant move into Asia after signing a five-year marketing agreement for the Chinese Super League which launches next year.
SMS opens Tokyo office
Research firm Sports Marketing Surveys has officially opened its Japanese office in Tokyo.
UEFA gets Real
Digital media specialist RealNetworks has signed a new deal with UEFA for coverage of its Champions League tournament.
Blatter extends term to 2007
Sepp Blatter will remain FIFA president until 2007 after a meeting of the soccer governing body's Extraordinary Congress agreed to extend his term by an extra year.
Yao and Coke resolve image row
The image rights row between NBA star Yao Ming and soft drinks giant Coca-Cola has been resolved in an out-of-court settlement.
ITV’s 26 million viewer bonanza
UK commercial free-to-air broadcaster ITV has claimed that its line-up of sports content over the last weekend pulled in over 26 million viewers to the network.
Games race hots up
The Commonwealth Games evaluation commission for the 2010 event has given glowing praise to both cities bidding to host the Games.