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UEFA in club talks
UEFA will meet with club chiefs next week to discuss whether it should force teams to take part in FIFA’s reborn Club World Championships.
FIFA unveils CWC plans
FIFA has confirmed detailed plans for the return of the Club World Championship – and announced a $15m prize pot.
SA to bid for 2011 RWC
Fresh from its success in hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa has turned its attention to the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
UEFA gets mobile in Japan
UEFA has agreed a deal with NTT Com to deliver an official UEFA.com mobile website in Japan.
MLB hits crowd boost
Major League Baseball’s attendance figures for the opening week of the new season have rocketed, according to league chiefs.
World Cup plans ‘moving forward’
Plans for a baseball World Cup are on track according to the commissioner of Major League Baseball, Bud Selig.
G14 comes out fighting
The G14, the lobby group formed of European soccer’s top clubs, has declared war on the world governing body after declaring its members will not compete in the recently revived Club World Championship.
Six line-up for World Cup
The six nations competing in the first women’s World Cup of baseball have been confirmed.
Ex Com approves FIFA future
FIFA has given the green light to the return of the Club World Championship – and approved its CHF141m ($112m) surplus for 2003 as its decision makers met to ratify a raft of recent moves.
Japan shock as FIFA host
FIFA has confirmed the host nation for the return of its controversial Club World Championship – and totally reversed previous announcements stating it would be held in the CONCACAF region.
Euro 2004 range set for sale
The full range of official Euro 2004 merchandise will be launched across Europe and Asia next month as UEFA begins its countdown to the summer's big soccer event.
Infront scores three for FIFA
Infront has signed a hat-trick of FIFA World Cup 2006 TV deals.
Super Bowl to reach 1 billion
This weekend's Super Bowl will reach a potential worldwide television audience of 1 billion according to the National Football League (NFL).
Infront clinches Irish deal
FIFA World Cup TV rights holder Infront Sports & Media has signed a new deal for the 2006 tournament in Germany.
Adidas tees up Open deal
Sportswear giant adidas is looking to further enhance its association with golf, after adidas Golf was chosen as the ‘preferred apparel supplier’ to the British Open Golf Championships.
Tennis Channel serves up WTA
US cable network The Tennis Channel has reached a three-year rights deal with the WTA Tour.
PA signs with FIBA
FIBA has signed a deal with the Press Association to provide editorial for its official website.
Yankees & Rays start in Japan
The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Devil Rays will open the Major League Baseball season in Tokyo, it has been confirmed.