Australia
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.
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.
GEM promotes from within
Sports and entertainment agency the GEM Group has made two significant appointments.
ESPN extends NFL TV deal
ESPN International and the National Football League (NFL) have agreed to extend their existing worldwide TV rights distribution agreement through the 2005 season.
Ten has a ball with AFL
Australian terrestrial broadcaster Network Ten has signed a new sponsorship deal with the AFL finals series.
Melbourne names Commonwealth cost
Melbourne has unveiled its expenditure plans for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
AFL crowds on the rise
Total attendances for the 2003 Australian Rules Football League (AFL) rose by 4.1 percent on last year.
Cricket venues confirmed
Cricket Australia has confirmed all venues for the Pura and ING Cup competitions for 2003-04 with local and regional grounds around Australia to host several matches this season.
NSL loses the Force
With only a few weeks to go before the start of the new season, the Australian National Soccer League has been hit by the withdrawal of Adelaide City Force due to financial problems.
IOC manages new appointment
The IOC has completed the restructuring of its management team - with the appointment of a new sports director.
Wilkinson flying high with BA
England rugby union star Jonny Wilkinson has signed a sponsorship deal to become the face of British Airways during this year's Rugby World Cup.
Revamp at TheWorksLondon
Independent sponsorship and experiential events agency The WorksLondon is to undergo a restructuring as it expands its business.
Ford drives on with Geelong
Ford Australia has renewed its sponsorship of Australian Rules Football team Geelong for a further five years.
Athens denies security issues
The Athens 2004 Olympics organising committee has reacted strongly to press reports that cited flaws in the security preparations for the Games.
SuperOdds wins RWC deal
SuperOdds has been appointed the official betting agency for this year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Eagles go back to Hungry Jack’s
Fast food hamburger chain Hungry Jack's has signed a new shirt sponsorship deal with Australian Rules Football team the West Coast Eagles.
Cricket Australia insures for the future
The governing body for cricket in Australia is to launch a new insurance scheme for grassroots clubs across the country.