North America
Wachovia signs up with NY Giants
Wachovia Corporation has signed a sponsorship deal to become the exclusive financial services partner of NFL team the New York Giants.
US Open security increased
Security at the US Open tennis has been increased - with radiation detecting equipment added to the list of devices aimed at ensuring the event does not become a terrorist target.
Oregon gets MLB stadium go-ahead
Major League Baseball franchise the Expos could soon be moving to Oregon after the US Senate passed a bill clearing the way for a new stadium to be built in the state.
Bernie stubs out Canadian hopes
Scrap the tobacco ban and get your race back - that was the stark message from Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone after a last-gasp bid by Canadian Grand Prix promoters to cling on to its place in the racing calendar.
FIFA drives tournament awareness
FIFA is kick-starting a series of promotional activities to raise awareness of the Women's World Cup in the US next month.
Canada make final bid for 2004
Organisers of Formula One's Canadian Grand Prix are to make a final effort this weekend to keep the race on the calendar.
Sportivo goes live
A new Hispanic-focused sports marketing group has been launched by US-based RL Public Relations & Marketing.
CART director quits as shares slide
As CART's shares slumped to a new all-time low on the New York Stock Exchange, team owner Derrick Walker announced he was stepping down from the board of directors.
Revamp at TheWorksLondon
Independent sponsorship and experiential events agency The WorksLondon is to undergo a restructuring as it expands its business.
CFL takes over troubled Tiger-Cats
The Canadian Football League has taken control of the financially troubled team franchise the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Havoc as lights go out in US
Sporting events across the US and Canada found themselves in chaos last night as a massive power outage forced event organisers to reschedule and postpone at short notice.
Hamilton pedals new deal
WestJet has signed as official national airline of the 2003 Road World Cycling Championships taking place in Hamilton, Canada.
Expos decision ‘in 2 weeks’
The future of the Montreal Expos should be decided 'within two weeks' according to a senior League official - but a permanent move may now not take place until 2005.
PGA event secures title sponsor
Consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton has signed a three-year title sponsor deal of the PGA Tour's Washington DC event.
CART’s clouds fail to clear
CART is set to cut races and scrap its support payments to teams as it admits it is still no closer to securing funding for the 2004 season.
Beijing’s first stadium deal
The first ownership tender for a venue for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing has been signed after a consortium bought up part of the new national stadium.
Gatorade doesn’t want LeBron
Gatorade has pulled out of the race to sign an exclusive sponsorship deal with NBA sensation LeBron James in the soft drinks category.
Smoking kills Canadian GP – or does it?
Bernie Ecclestone has denied he has ditched next year's Canadian Grand Prix - a move which seemed sure to fuel speculation Formula One would stage a second US race.