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Olympics leave lasting legacies on host cities, says report
While the 2008 Olympic Games will last only 16 days, host cities will feel their effects long after the awarding of the final gold medals, according to a new report.
Chirac: ‘Paris games would be problem-free’
French President Jacques Chirac, promoting the Paris bid to stage the 2008 Olympic Games, has told Russian Olympic officials that the organisation of the Games would be problem-free if they were held in the French capital.
Kirch accused of attempt to split broadcasters
German media group Kirch has been accused of trying to split UK terrestrial broadcasters BBC and ITV over coverage of next year's soccer World Cup.
Kirch accused of attempt to split broadcasters
German media group Kirch has been accused of trying to split UK terrestrial broadcasters BBC and ITV over coverage of next year's soccer World Cup.
South Korea to ban tobacco at World Cup
South Korea has agreed that tobacco and related advertising will be banned at 2002 World Cup football matches, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.
FIFA president faces toughest battle yet
FIFA president Sepp Blatter faces the toughest fight of his career this week when delegates from around 200 national associations meet in Buenos Aires for FIFA's Extraordinary Congress.
King reveals $12.5 million offer to Lewis
Boxing promoter Don King has offered $12.5 million to the Lennox Lewis camp to stage a world heavyweight title rematch with Hasim Rahman.
Red faces at FIFA
As a direct consequence of ISL’s plunge into bankruptcy in May, sportbusiness.com has learned that the copyright ownership of both the emblem and mascot of the 2002 World Cup – registered by ISL rather than FIFA – has fallen into the hands of the marketing group’s liquidators rather than the sport’s worldwide governing body.
Tibetans protest over Beijing’s Olympic bid
About 200 Tibetans marched through the Indian capital on Wednesday in protest at Beijing's bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games and China's poor human rights record.
North Korea World Cup finals offer still open
An offer for North Korea to host some of next year's World Cup finals matches remains open, organisers said on Wednesday.
Mong-Joon manoeuvres as Blatter keeps low profile
Korean FA president and FIFA vice-president Chung Mong-joon, a potential successor to FIFA president Sepp Blatter, has contradicted his superior ahead of a crucial FIFA executive meeting in Buenos Aires today.
Rotterdam hosts hockey event
Hockey’s governing body the FIH has confirmed the rescheduling of the Men’s Champions Trophy in the light of escalating political tension.
IOC prepares to hand Olympics to China for first time
After a campaign which will be remembered for human rights demonstrations and a few ill-chosen words about cannibalism, Olympic chiefs will decide the venue of the 2008 Summer Games this week at what is expected to be an historic meeting.
Malaysia rules out night-time Grand Prix
Malaysia has ruled out the idea of a night Grand Prix at its Sepang circuit, deeming it too dangerous.
Tom.com buys Chinese basketball rights
Tom.com, the media and advertising company controlled by Hong Kong businessman Li Ka-Shing, has won the broadcast and advertising rights to China’s national basketball league, adding to its portfolio of Chinese volleyball, table tennis, rowing and college soccer rights.
USOC panel says New York can be proud of 2012 bid
New York's international network, many hotels and plans to build new sports arenas amounted to a strong bid to stage the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, a United States Olympic Committee (USOC) panel said.
ESPN appoints three new executives
ESPN Star Sports has made three new appointments to its team
Thai soccer squad given cash incentive for World Cup Qualifiers
Players in Thailand's national soccer team will earn $44,000 (B