North America

The continued medical threat of the SARS virus has affected two more sports bodies in China.
Business

The World Boxing Council (WBC) has refused to sanction the bout between Lennox Lewis and Kirk Johnson.

Vancouver's bid for the 2010 Winter Olympics is set to be boosted by a new government-funded project.

The National Football League (NFL) has closed down its money-losing publications division, firing 35 writers, editors and designers at its Los Angeles office and a further two employees in New York.
Business

A $500m plan to redevelop Los Angeles' Rose Bowl in a bid to attract an NFL team has been unveiled.
Events

A number of US pay-TV operators are providing digital customers with free previews of the National Basketball Association's broadcast offering NBA TV.
Events

After years of talking about it, Cuba has finally confirmed it will bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games.
Media

Los Angeles has emerged as the host of the boxing double-bill featuring both Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis.
Business

The New York City Marathon seems set to follow in the footsteps of both the London and Sydney races by securing a title sponsor.

The NFL Players' Association (NFLPA) has appointed three players to its diversity committee.

The New York Yankees have again proved their overwhelmingly popularity amongst US baseball fans after a new Harris Poll showed them to be the most followed team in the nation.
Media

Basketball legend Michael Jordan will play his last NBA game tonight as the Washington Wizards' regular season campaign comes to an end.
Business

Media reports suggest that French president Jacques Chirac has officially confirmed Paris' intention to bid for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Business

Leipzig has won the vote to be Germany's official candidate for the 2012 Olympic Games - defeating favourites Hamburg.
Sponsorship & Marketing

Aussie Rules club Richmond has appointed Ian Campbell - a well known industry figure - as its new CEO.

The future of Champ Car's Lexmark Indy 300 in Australia, has been secured after a new five-year deal was signed.

The owner of the NFL's Washington Redskins has completed payment of the $4m required to secure an Arena Football League franchise in the city.
Sponsorship & Marketing

The YankeeNets - owner of baseball's New York Yankees, the NHL's New Jersey Devils and the NBA's New Jersey Nets - has created a joint venture with a major Japanese newspaper in a bid to promote both its and other pro US sports in the region.