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NFL opens up new game window for 2014 International Series
The NFL American football league has opened up a new window for its International Series games in London with the Atlanta Falcons’ clash against the Detroit Lions scheduled to kick-off at 1:30pm GMT, providing a 9:30am ET game in the US.
London and Omaha double up in bids for FEI World Cup events
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has announced that it has received bids from four venues for its World Cup Finals events in 2017.
Premiership Rugby set for meeting to discuss European future
The major shareholders of Premiership Rugby, which governs the top division of English club rugby union, are set to meet this week to discuss the latest developments in the saga surrounding the future of the European game.
England and India named Hockey World Cup hosts
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has named both England and India as hosts of the Hockey World Cups in 2018.
QPR plans to build new stadium
English Championship football club Queens Park Rangers (QPR) plans to build a new stadium.
Sky Bet: Interview with Richard Flint, managing director for Sky Bet
London Irish claims record with Pump extension
English Premiership rugby union club London Irish has renewed its sponsorship deal with waste water and sewage specialists Pump Technology until the end of the 2017-18 season.
F1 marketing director exits Mercedes
Formula One team, Mercedes AMG Petronas, are looking for a new marketing director following Bastien Hibon’s move to sport experience agency Limelight Sports.
Ascot names Sodexo catering partner
Ascot Racecourse has appointed Sodexo Prestige as its lead catering partner for the next five years.
Ski slope set for London Olympic Park
London mayor Boris Johnson has revealed plans to build Britain’s biggest indoor ski slope next to the Olympic Park.
London Olympic stadium set for new £41m roof
London’s Olympic stadium will receive a new roof under a £41-million contract to Balfour Beatty Group, with work planned to begin later this year.
Grand Depart 2014 gets £10m UK boost
The UK government will provide £10 million worth of funding to help cover the cost of the 2014 Tour de France Grand Depart.
Arsenal off-season concerts rejected
English Premier League (EPL) club Arsenal has seen its proposals to increase the number of concerts held at the Emirates Stadium rejected by the council.
F1 pays just £1m in corporation tax
Formula One paid just £1 million in corporation tax in the UK in 2011 despite profits in excess of £300 million, due to a series of complex tax arrangements, according to The Independent.
Cardiff City settles £24 million debt
English Premier League (EPL) club Cardiff City has reached a deal with Swiss-based financiers Langston over its long-standing £24 million debt.
Rugby Expo reveals 2013 summits
Rugby Expo 2013 will be launching three new summits for this year’s event, which takes place on Novemeber 13-14 at Twickenham Stadium.
EPL clubs doubt UEFA fair play policing
Executives of English Premier League (EPL) clubs Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly not confident in UEFA’s ability to regulate new financial fair play rules aimed at curbing high levels of spending.
English boxing confident AIBA ban will be lifted
The Amateur Boxing Association of England (ABAE) remains confident that its boxers will be able to compete at the World Championships in October despite being provisionally suspended from competitions.