Australia
More money at Aussie Open
The first tennis Grand Slam event of the year, the Australian Open, has increased its prize money by 4.5 percent for the 2004 tournament.
WWE sets Asian tour dates
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has confirmed the live event dates for its Asian tour this December, taking in Korea, Malaysia and Singapore.
RWC moves to avoid being ambushed
The organisers of this month's Rugby World Cup have issued a warning to non-sponsors over the use of ambush marketing at the tournament.
Marketing firm snaps up brand agency
London-based sports marketing agency, Global Marketing Communications, has acquired brand marketing and licensing operation, Global Brand Strategy.
AFL expands reach
The AFL will boast premiership games in every state and territory of Australia next year after signing a deal with the Northern Territory government.
Infostrada wins RWC media contract
Sports information company Infostrada Sports has been awarded the contract to provide a range of media services to this month's Rugby World Cup in Australia.
RWC website goes live
The official website of the Rugby World Cup has been launched following a ceremony in Sydney.
TV switches Aussie Open dates
The dates for the Australian Open golf tournament have been put back by three weeks at the request of host broadcaster Seven Network in a bid to avoid schedule clashes with the Davis Cup tennis final.
Lions roar to TV success
The Brisbane Lions victory over Collingwood helped Network Ten achieve the second highest audience for an AFL Grand Final in history.
CART unveils 2004 plans
CART has confirmed 15 races for 2004 - the first season the open-wheel racing series is set to race under new ownership.
New dawn for Aussie soccer
A new company to replace the existing corporate entity of Soccer Australia will be formed within days to oversee the development and control of the game in Australia.
Carlton extends naming deal
AFL club Carlton has extended its stadia naming rights deal with Optus.
MCC wears new hat
Cricket headgear firm Albion has signed a joint venture with the MCC.
Samsung’s Indian Games deal
The India division of electronics company Samsung has signed a deal to become an official sponsor of the Indian Olympic team at the 2004 Games in Athens.
Sportscover ties with Hollard
Australian sports insurance underwriter Sportscover has unveiled Hollard Insurance as its new licensed insurance facility, effective from the start of next month.
US up Athens security
The US has confirmed it will be sending its own security forces to guard its athletes competing in next year's Olympic Games in Athens.
WRC unveils new races for 2004
The World Rally Championship has unveiled its expanded calendar for next year including new races in Mexico and Japan.
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.