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NHL International, in conjunction with ESPN International, will distribute the 2000 NHL

Poland's government has approved a bid by Zakopane to host the Winter Olympics in 2006.

The Extreme Sports Channel has extended its coverage beyond Europe after it signed a deal with pay-TV platform Showtime in the Middle East and Africa.

In a case with major implications for player's freedom of movement, Lilia Malaja, the Polish basketball player, has won her conflict with the French Basketball federation (FFB) over their limit on two foreigners per squad.

The Bulgarian government has revoked the licence of the country's ruling soccer body, accusing it of failing to take action in a doping case.

European soccer giants Barcelona have taken out an insurance policy against being eliminated from the Champions League competition.

T&T Sports Marketing has sold the exclusive global rights outside of South America for the South American qualifying matches for the World Cup 2002 to Dream Sports International.

This season's European Cup Final - likely to be the last under the current format - will be played at the Nou Camp Stadium, home of Barcelona.

The European Triathlon Union (ETU) has appointed the London-based television production company, Hothouse Productions, as its television and distribution partner.

The 2000 NBA All-Star Game, taking place in the San Francisco Bay Area, February 11- 13, will be shown in 205 countries, with a potential audience of 750million households.

The Extreme Sports Channel has extended its coverage beyond Europe after it signed a deal with pay-TV platform Showtime in the Middle East and Africa.