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Pan-regional Asian pay-TV network ESPN Star Sports (ESS) has tied up exclusive broadcast deals with five international cricket boards.

Pan-regional Asian pay-TV network ESPN Star Sports (ESS) has tied up exclusive broadcast deals with five international cricket boards.

India could be in line to host the Commonwealth Games for the first time after declaring that it had the full support of its government for a bid from Delhi for the 2010 Games.

India could be in line to host the Commonwealth Games for the first time after declaring that it had the full support of its government for a bid from Delhi for the 2010 Games.

International terrorism and the threat of war on the sub-continent will be the focus of much discussion among the governing body of world cricket in a series of key meetings this week - including a special forum tackling key business issues.

International terrorism and the threat of war on the sub-continent will be the focus of much discussion among the governing body of world cricket in a series of key meetings this week - including a special forum tackling key business issues.

Pakistan's cricket officials have asked the Australian Cricket Board (ACB) to reconsider its decision not to go ahead with a cricket tour in Pakistan later this year.

Pakistan's cricket officials have asked the Australian Cricket Board (ACB) to reconsider its decision not to go ahead with a cricket tour in Pakistan later this year.

Germany's premier football league, the Bundesliga, has called an emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss the potential financial crisis facing the division in the wake of the Kirch crisis.

The national soccer team of India is touring the UK again this summer - and is now seeking a sponsor.

India's state-owned Doordarshan television network has won exclusive rights to broadcast within the country the hockey World Cup starting in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday with a bid exceeding $1m.

The Formula One World Championship is ready to move East in a bid to capitalise on the growing popularity of the sport in Asia, FIA president Max Mosley said.

Powerade, the sports drink brand owned by Coca-Cola, has signed as the "Official Sports Drink of Scottish rugby".

Captain of the Australian Test team, Steve Waugh, has signed a deal to act as an ambassador for a finance company in India.

UK public broadcaster the BBC is launching dedicated sports websites to complement its portfolio of TV rights including its major football, rugby, tennis and cricket tournaments.

UK public broadcaster the BBC is launching dedicated sports web sites to complement its portfolio of TV rights including its major football, rugby, tennis and cricket tournaments.