Balkans

European basketball is set to be split into two opposing camps in Thessaloniki today when newcomers ULEB will challenge the sport's governing body FIBA by announcing its own rival to the recently launched Suproleague.
Business

Greek weightlifter Pyrros Dimas, one of only a trio of competitors to win three Olympic golds in the sport, was appointed to the 2004 Athens Games organising committee on Thursday.
Stadia

Yugoslavia's three teams competing in the UEFA Cup will play their "home" matches in the Netherlands, Bulgaria and Macedonia.
Media

Canadian broadcaster TSN says first round World Cup matches have produced outstanding ratings.

ESPN International has acquired a package of more than fifty 2002 World Cup qualifying matches from the European group, including matches involving England, Italy, Germany, Spain, The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Norway, Croatia, Yugoslavia, Denmark and Portugal.

FIFA President Sebb Blatter has opened a new headquarter in Croatia for the Croatian Football Association.