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Samsung and EOC team up to combat youth obesity
The European Olympic Committees and Samsung launched “Get up & Go” - an anti-obesity campaign for European youth - at the CONI Olympic Park.
ISRAEL LAUNCHES PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE
Israel has launched a six-team professional baseball league with more than 3,000 fans turning out for the inaugural match.
MEDIA PARTNERS & SILVA RENEWS SERIE A CONSULTING DEAL
Acid Sport, the French-based company agreed a three-year extension to its consulting deal with Media Partners & Silva.
2006-2007 HEINEKEN CUP DELIVERED TO OVER 100 COUNTRIES
Rugby union’s premier European club competition, the Heineken Cup, has secured distribution in over 100 countries.
EUROPEAN TOUR AND SKY PRODUCE HDTV RYDER CUP
European Tour Productions will produce The Ryder Cup for the first time ever in High Definition format.
SPORTELMONACO 2006 EXHIBITION SPACE SELLING OUT
With more than 2 months to go before the opening of SPORTELMonaco 2006, exhibitors have committed to more than 85% of the expanded floor space in the Grimaldi Forum.
INDONESIA PULLS OUT OF FED CUP TIE
Indonesia has pulled out of a planned Fed Cup tennis match in Israel in protest against to actions in the Gaza Strip, a foreign ministry spokesman said.
INDONESIA PULLS OUT OF FED CUP TIE
Indonesia has pulled out of a planned Fed Cup tennis match in Israel in protest against to actions in the Gaza Strip, a foreign ministry spokesman said.
FIFA ENDS PARASITE PROMOTION
FIFA has shown its teeth ahead of this summer's World Cup by ending a parasite promotion by a Burger King franchise in Israel.
COLLINS ON A ROLL AS PRESIDENT
Betty Collins OAM has been re-elected to serve as president of World Bowls, the world governing body for the sport.
NBA STEPS UP EUROPEAN DRIVE
NBA Europe Live presented by EA Sports will feature four NBA sides competing against top European basketball clubs in seven European cities across five countries.
MUTUAL SIGNS UP TO WORLD BOWLS
The World Bowls Tour (WBT) has agreed a deal with engage Mutual Assurance for title sponsorship of the International Open next month.
WTA EXPANDS INTO INDIA & MIDDLE EAST
The WTA Tour has unveiled plans to expand into the growth markets of India and the Middle East.
X GAMES IN LIVE FIRST
ESPN will deliver live coverage of the 'X Games 11' to 77 countries and territories and it will be the first time that live coverage has extended beyond the US.
‘JEWISH OLYMPICS’ GETS UNDER WAY
The 17th Maccabiah Games opens in Tel Aviv today and organisers claim that, with 7,000 competitors from 55 countries, it is the third largest sports gathering behind the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup.
ESPN SECURES GARROS RIGHTS
ESPN has reached a new multi-year agreement with the French Tennis Federation (FFT) for telecast rights to Roland Garros, the world's premier clay court tournament.
DIADORA IN HANNOVER TIE-UP
Diadora has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with the Bundesliga’s Hannover 96.
ESPN SECURES ATP MASTERS SERIES RIGHTS
ESPN has reached a new multi-year agreement with Tennis Properties Limited (TPL) for international telecast rights to the ATP Masters Series, the 10 most prestigious tournaments in men’s professional tennis.