Australia
Leeds u-turn bites Sharks
English Premier League outfit Leeds United has withdrawn a buyout bid for Australian National Soccer League side the Olympic Sharks, leaving the latter club's future in jeopardy.
Two nomitated for NZRFU Board
The Wellington Rugby Football Union in New Zealand has nomimated Jock Hobbs as a Central Zone representative for the NZRFU Board and Paul Quinn as its Maori representative.
Australia to compete in ICC Trophy
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Australia will participate in the ICC Champions Trophy on September 12 in Sri Lanka despite the the sponsorship row facing cricket's governing body.
WWE revenues slammed
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has been hit by falling revenues and net income in its first quarter results ended July 26, 2002.
Olympic cuts for NBC
US host Olympic broadcaster NBC is scaling back its commitment for the 2004 Games in Athens.
NRL team faces salary cap fine
Australian National Rugby League (NRL) club Canterbury Bankstown faces a possible A$1m ($550,000/EUR560,000) fine and expulsion from next month's final series after admitting to breaking strict salary cap rules.
FIFA names Executive Committee
The FIFA Executive Committee has two new members for the 2002-2004 period, following the confederation congresses in Oceania and Asia.
The Week Ahead
The UEFA deadline for declarations of interest for the exploitation of broadcast rights for the finals of the Euro 2004 soccer tournament (outside Europe) expires, the Australian Football League (AFL) holds a general forum for international Australian football bodies during the inaugural International Cup in Melbourne and Indianapolis hosts the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Congress where the new president will be elected.
As easy as ABC for X Games
The action sports sector’s premier event, X Games, is to be given a prime time network slot across the US for the first time in its history.
Botham fury over drink ad
Cricketer Ian Botham is taking legal advice over the use of his image to endorse the drink Guinness without his permission.
NSL seeks radio partner
Australia's National Soccer League (NSL) has put up for tender live radio broadcasting rights to its games this coming season.
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World Wrestling Entertainment's Global Warning Tour has broken the attendance record at Colonial Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.
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World Wrestling Entertainment's Global Warning Tour has broken the attendance record at Colonial Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.
WWE breaks attendance record
World Wrestling Entertainment's Global Warning Tour has broken the attendance record at Colonial Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.
WWE breaks attendance record
World Wrestling Entertainment's Global Warning Tour has broken the attendance record at Colonial Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.
Vodafone hit by naked ambition
A sponsored streak during an international rugby union match has backfired on mobile phone firm Vodafone.
Vodafone hit by naked ambition
A sponsored streak during an international rugby union match has backfired on mobile phone firm Vodafone.
Soccer Australia to be investigated
The Australian Sports Commission is to manage a major structural review of soccer in Australia.