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PYEONGCHANG WINS KOREAN OLYMPIC VOTE
The South Korean winter sports resort of PyeongChang has been confirmed as the country’s candidate for the 2014 Winter Games.
PYEONCHANG SET FOR 2014 CHALLENGE
South Korea has named Pyeongchang – 100-miles east of Seoul - as its candidate for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.
ADIDAS AND INTERSPORT SIGN WORLD CUP AGREEMENT
The adidas-Salomon Group and IIC (INTERSPORT International Corporation) have agreed a deal that makes adidas the prime brand partner in soccer for the INTERSPORT Group during 2006.
NHL DEADLOCK SET TO CONTINUE
Players have rejected a new bid by management to end a three-month lockout, increasing fears the National Hockey League could lose an entire season to a labour dispute for the first time.
SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP FACES UNCERTAIN FUTURE
The future of the Pan Pacific championships has been cast into doubt, with the event in danger of losing its relevance, according to Swimming Australia.
CHAMP CAR WORLD SERIES REVEALS TV DEAL
The Champ Car World Series has reached agreements with CBS Sports and NBC for the 2005 season.
IS NHL DEADLOCK THAWING?
It’s been a long-time overdue, but NHL chiefs finally met with representatives from the players’ association yesterday in a bid to crack the deadlock which is decimating the season - and were presented with a serious new proposal.
ENGLAND LOSE OUT IN WOMEN’S RWC BID
England's Rugby Football Union for Women (RFUW) has lost out to Canada for the right to host the 2006 Women's Rugby World Cup.
BLUE JAYS TO BUY HOME
The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to buy SkyDome, the team's ballpark, for about $21.24million.
CANADA HOST WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP
The Women’s Rugby World Cup (WRWC) 2006 will take place in Edmonton, Canada.
LEGAL ACTION AGAINST “OLYMPIC” WEBSITE
The Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC) and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) have jointly launched a lawsuit against a business using the Internet domain name www.whistler-Olympic.com.
NASCAR FORMS CANADIAN ALLIANCE
Nascar is to link up with the Canadian Association for Stock Car Auto Racing in an effort to increase interest in Canada, reports the BBC.
IRB REVEALS BIG FUNDING PLANS
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has unveiled an investment plan worth more than £30million for the next three years.
SALZBURG, INNSBRUCK TO BID FOR 2014 GAMES
The Associated Press reports that Salzburg and Innsbruck Austria will make a formal bid for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games at a presentation in Vienna next month.
CANADIAN WORLD CUP RIGHTS SECURED
Infront Sports & Media has signed an exclusive agreement with Rogers Sportsnet, the Canadian broadcaster, for the Canadian broadcast rights to all matches of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
WOLFF LANDS ESPN PROMOTION
Russell Wolff has been promoted to executive vice president and managing director, ESPN International.
SHIPBUILDER INCURS TIGER’S WRATH
A judge has ordered a shipbuilder to stop using Tiger Woods' name and a photograph of his yacht for financial gain.
NHL CANCELS ALL-STAR GAME
The NHL has called off its annual all-star game, due to be played in Atlanta on the weekend of February 12 to 13, 2005, because of the continuing dispute between owners and players.