North America
Fox Sports Net set to continue
US media giants Cablevision and News Corp. are to continue their joint venture, Fox Sports Net after the latter decided not to take up a put option on its stake.
Sportelasia’s vote of confidence
The decision to switch Sportel's US market to Asia has been warmly received by the industry taking part in the sportbusiness.com online poll - with organisers reporting an equally positive response.
Jowell to meet with IOC’s Rogge
Tessa Jowell, the UK government's Culture,Media and Sport minister, is to meet with International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge today to discuss a potential London bid for the 2012 Games.
Wembley’s Olympic argument
The spectre of the new Wembley stadium has cast a shadow over government discussions on a proposed London bid for the 2012 Olympics after the venue was ignored in the bidding plans.
Owners discuss Expos
The future ownership of the Montreal Expos is likely to be near the top of the agenda when Major League Baseball team owners meet in Arizona later today.
Calpers not interested in Chelsea
The California Public Employees' Retirement System has denied media reports at the weekend that it is interested in buying Chelsea Village.
Hope for NHL teams
The future of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres - which earlier this week filed for bankruptcy - looks a little healthier today after a judge approved a $10m line of credit for the team to use for operating expenses.
NASCAR renews ATC deal
NASCAR has renewed its contract with New York-based Alan Taylor Communications (ATC) for consumer public relation services in 2003.
Top execs quit WTA Tour
The growing disquiet at the WTA Tour has claimed its first victims after two of the women's tennis organisation's leading executives were forced out.
NFL games TV pay-off
TV audience figures for the four second-round NFL play-off games scored 19 percent higher than two years ago, according to the latest figures.
ABC close to Super Bowl sell-out
ABC says it has sold 90 percent of its Super Bowl advertising spots - with each of the 61 30-second slots selling for $2.1m (EUR1.99m).
TV tunes in to Cricket World Cup
The global TV coverage of the Cricket World Cup has been boosted after News Corp. owned rights holders Global Cricket Corporation (GCC) signed new deals in India and the Americas.
Calpers linked with Chelsea deal
The California Public Employees' Retirement System has reportedly stated an interest in buying Chelsea Village plc, the owner of the English Premier League soccer club.
PGA Tour renews Canadian TV deals
The US PGA Tour has renewed its television rights deals in Canada for another four years.
Kohl seeks Bucks buyer
Herb Kohl, owner of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks has approached a New York investment banking firm and commissioner David Stern, as he prepares to sell a majority interest in the team.
Figures head to Summit
Executives from across the globe will be making their way to New York this week as the sport industry's longest running business forum stages its 25th annual event.
Dudley is new Octagon CEO
Octagon Worldwide has confirmed it has appointed Rick Dudley as its new president and chief executive officer.
Winter Games deadline looms
The final deadline to submit bids to the IOC to host the 2010 Winter Olympic Games is today.