North America
Stadia

The District of Columbia Council approved financing a ballpark for the Washington-bound Expos after voting on Tuesday to cap funding at $630million.
Stadia

This weekend's Davis Cup final between Spain and the United States will set a new record for the number of spectators at an official tennis match.
Stadia

The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to buy SkyDome, the team's ballpark, for about $21.24million.

The Women’s Rugby World Cup (WRWC) 2006 will take place in Edmonton, Canada.
Business

The Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC) and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) have jointly launched a lawsuit against a business using the Internet domain name www.whistler-Olympic.com.
Business

Nascar is to link up with the Canadian Association for Stock Car Auto Racing in an effort to increase interest in Canada, reports the BBC.
Business

The International Rugby Board (IRB) has unveiled an investment plan worth more than £30million for the next three years.

Should New York win the bid to host the Games, ticket prices will range from $25 to $1,500, reports GamesBids.com

City officials have sent letters to the Anaheim Angels and Major League Baseball asking whether a possible name change has already been provisionally approved.
Business

Global Sportnet, the sports marketing company of the WPP Group, has been reappointed by Superset Tennis Limited to market the worldwide television and sponsorship rights to the 2005 series.
Events

The Associated Press reports that Salzburg and Innsbruck Austria will make a formal bid for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games at a presentation in Vienna next month.
Events

Infront Sports & Media has signed an exclusive agreement with Rogers Sportsnet, the Canadian broadcaster, for the Canadian broadcast rights to all matches of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Centrebet, Australia’s leading online sports bookmaker, believes Paris is the frontrunner in the race for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
Media

A new stadium in New York City is a must in the city’s bid for the 2012 Olympics, says Peter Ueberroth, chairman of the US Olympic Committee.

Arbitrators have ruled against the former limited partners of the Montreal Expos in their case against former controlling owner Jeffrey Loria, clearing Major League Baseball to move the franchise to Washington.

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) will spend A$17.8 million (US$13.7 million) to help top athletes prepare for the 2008 Games, reports Reuters.

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) will spend A$17.8 million (US$13.7 million) to help top athletes prepare for the 2008 Games, reports Reuters.
Business

The final bill for the Athens Olympic Games will run to at least $11.6billion.