North America
BT rings in new NFL deal
NFL has extended its deal with BT Broadcast Services to transmit games and highlights across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
AOL ‘sell franchises’ for USD250m
US media reports say AOL Time Warner will today confirm the sale of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks and NHL's Atlanta Thrashers in a deal worth an estimated $250m (EUR222.30m).
NASCAR keeps it in the family
NASCAR has a new man at the top - and, unsurprisingly, it's another of the France family.
Owners to decide on NFL Europe
NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has urged team owners to continue to support the NFL Europe proposition when they meet to decide the future of the development league next week.
Takeover crashes CART stock
Shares in CART have, as expected, plummeted at start of trading today on the New York Stock Exchange after news of its $8.5m takeover was confirmed.
FIA confirms F1 2004 calendar
Belgium is back and China and Bahrain join the fold - the FIA has finally confirmed next year's Formula One World Championship calendar.
NASCAR’s new Canada TV deal
NASCAR has signed a Canadian TV deal with privately held broadcaster Craig Media.
Sponsorship tops conference agenda
Tracking return on investment and increasing revenue on sport sponsorships will be the key topics tackled at a major event next week in New York.
ABC scores opening day touchdown
The National Football League's first ever Thursday night season openener was a ratings success for host broadcaster ABC.
IOC conclude Vancouver visit
The IOC Coordination Commission for the 2010 Winter Games have completed their first official visit to Vancouver, since the Canadian city won the right to host the event.
Gay Games sign broadcast deal
Organisers of the 2006 Gay Games in Montreal have signed a major local broadcasting deal.
Rumours prior to CART meet
CART's board of directors meet in New York later today with a number of rumours circulating the industry over what may be discussed today.
IOC pay first visit to Vancouver
Vancouver, the host city for the 2010 Winter Olympics, is to receive its first visit by an International Olympic Committee inspection team today.
Cowboys bank on five-star deal
The NFL's Dallas Cowboys have signed a sponsorship deal with the Bank of America.
Expos to stay in Montreal for 2004?
Major League Baseball's much sought after Expos franchise is likely to remain in Montreal for at least another season.
YES sues Time Warner Cable
The Yankees Entertainment & Sports (YES) Network is bringing legal proceedings against Time Warner Cable after the pay-TV operator offered subscribers the option of dropping the New York Yankees channel.
AMDM lift weightlifting deal
Adrian Metcalfe & David McConachie (AMDM) have been appointed exclusive sales agents for the 2003 World Weightlifting Championships taking place in Vancouver, Canada from November 14-22.
Bruce Radiates success
Sports marketing executive Keith Bruce has been named executive vice president for global sports with The Radiate Group.