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NBA returns to London’s O2 in 2014
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has today announced that a regular-season game between the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets will be hosted at The O2 in London next year.
Zitzlsperger named as Leaders in Sponsorship speaker
The fifth annual Leaders in Sponsorship conference has announced Florian Zitzlsperger, head of brand partnerships and sports marketing at Audi, as a speaker at the event.
Usmanov rules out selling Arsenal shares
Arsenal stakeholder Alisher Usmanov has ruled out selling his 30 per cent shares in the English Premier League club.
Top-end rugby 2015 World Cup final tickets set to reach £715
The rugby union World Cup 2015 chief executive, Debbie Jevans, has suggested that top-end final tickets are to cost in the region of £715.
Fans to meet Scudamore over ticket prices
English Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has reportedly offered to meet protesting supporters to discuss the cost of ticket prices at football matches.
Dave Richards linked with Championship role
Outgoing English Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards has been linked with the chairmanship at Championship side Leicester City.
Liverpool reveals new chief financial officer
English Premier League club Liverpool has appointed Andy Hughes as its new chief financial officer. Hughes will join the club on July 8, 2013.
San Francisco to host 2013/14 Clipper Race
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has announced a partnership with the South Beach Yacht Club (SBYC) in San Francisco to make it an official stopover of the 2013/14 race next April.
Chelsea makes Granovskaia’s senior adviser position official
English Premier League team Chelsea has formalised Marina Granovskaia's role as senior adviser to the football club’s owner Roman Abramovich.
Chips becomes new Arsenal chairman
John “Chips” Keswick has replaced Peter Hill-Wood to become the new chairman of English Premier League football club Arsenal.
British horse racing will suffer if scandals continue, warns BHA
British horse racing will not suffer commercial damage from recent doping scandals if it shows it can handle them effectively, the head of the sport's governing body said on Tuesday.
Du Plessis announced as first Leaders in Racing speaker
The 2013 Leaders in Racing conference, returning for its third annual event at Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge in October, has announced Rian Du Plessis, CEO at Phumelela Gaming & Leisure, as its first speaker.
Coventry City to play at Ricoh Arena for free next season
The directors of Arena Coventry Limited (ACL) have announced that Coventry City will play at the Ricoh Arena for free next season.
NFL to host three season games at Wembley
The National Football League (NFL) is planning to extend its presence in London by hosting a third regular-season game at Wembley Stadium, according to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Leadership: Wimbledon CEO Richard Lewis
Wimbledon is more than a tennis grand slam but it's unique character has to be nurtured if it is to avoid being taken over by commercial interests. It is a line that CEO Richard Lewis treads with finesse and passion.
London announced as Clipper Race hosts
London has been announced as the hosts for the start and finish of the 2013-14 Clipper Race, which will be the longest ocean yacht race in history.
Adidas teams up with Southampton
English Premier League football club Southampton has entered into a “long-term” kit partnership with Adidas.
Sunderland enhances African ties with BFS Group deal
English Premier League side Sunderland has unveiled BFS Group as its new principal partner and shirt sponsor from the 2013-14 season.