Iraq

The ITF has been forced to reschedule Fed Cup games as a result of the unstable political situation and advice from its risk management consultants.

Martha Burk, the leader of the protest against the all-male membership of Augusta National Golf Club, has launched another scathing attack on CBS in bid to make the US broadcaster drop its coverage of the Masters tournament.

This year's Sharjah Cup cricket tournament could be called off later today, following South Africa's decision to pull-out of the event.

NFL Europe is expected to learn today what impact the outbreak of war will have on its season amid concerns its start could be delayed.

The Washington D.C. marathon has been cancelled amid security fears linked to the US-led war against Iraq.

The Hong Kong Sevens rugby union tournament is the latest sports event to be disrupted by the onset of the war in Iraq.

As the first air raids begin, US free-to-air broadcaster CBS has agreed to switch some coverage of the men's college basketball NCAA tournament to cable network ESPN in order to accommodate coverage of the war against Iraq.

The season-opening series for Major League Baseball (MLB) has been moved from Toyko in Japan back to the US in light of the impending war in the Middle East.

Security around the remaining fixtures of the Cricket World Cup has been stepped up as the political crisis in the Middle East deepens.

The crisis in the Middle East is continuing to impact on sport after the second leg of the FINA Marathon Swimming World Cup 2003 was cancelled.

Major League Baseball chiefs are keeping in close contact with Washington amid fears its opening games of the season in March could be hit by war in the Middle East.

Soccerex, the industry event due to take place in Dubai next month has been postponed due to the political crisis in the Middle East.

A number of major sport events face an uncertain future as the crisis in the Middle East continues its relentless march towards warfare.

CBS Sports president Sean McManus has indicated that coverage of the NCAA basketball tournament could be switched to other channels in the advent of war breaking out in Iraq.

Discussions will be staged in London today over whether the World Rally Championship will visit Turkey later this month, as political tensions in the region increase.

The International Skating Union has stated that it has no intention of moving the Figure Skating World Championships from Washington despite security fears.

There are new fears this month's Ryder Cup could be postponed again, after US captain Curtis Strange (pictured) hinted a worsening international political situation could see the event called off.

Players in Thailand's national soccer team will earn $44,000 (B