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English football's second tier, The Championship, is the fourth best attended football competition in Europe.
Business

The first fund-raising lottery game for the London 2012 Olmypics will be announced today.The launch comes seven years to the day ahead of the opening of the Games and organizers hope that the National Lottery will raise £1.5 billion.

New Zealand's cricket tour of Zimbabwe looks like going ahead despite parliamentary opposition.
Business

A group of Vodafone shareholders has urged the company to end its sponsorship of Manchester United because of the Malcolm Glazer take-over.
Business

The BAR F1 team have urged the British government to clarify a new law on tobacco sponsorship before it comes into force at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Valley Cougars coach Mark Rowley has been elected the new chairman of Wales Rugby League (WRL).
Business

The BAR F1 team have urged the British government to clarify a new law on tobacco sponsorship before it comes into force at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday.
Media

One of Rugby Union's most traditional and best recognised clubs has confirmed a partnership with the team which carries Rugby League's hopes of establishing itself as a national sport.
Business

Italian football giants Inter Milan have avoided a costly legal battle and restored some of the damage to their reputation after deciding to go ahead with a four match tour of the UK which they had earlier called off because of security fears.
Business

WWE has appointed Toby Feldman to the newly created role of TV Affiliate Marketing Manager as it expands its international operation.

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has backed the concept of fielding a Great Britain soccer team for the 2012 Olympics.
Stadia

England Netball has named the eight team franchises, which will take part in its new "Superleague" competition, scheduled for October 2005.

Football Federation Australia chief executive John O'Neill has cancelled a friendly international soccer match against Colombia in London next month as the federation continues its search for a new national team coach.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its schedule for the 2007 World Cup to be hosted by the West Indies.
Business

The BBC's head of TV news, Roger Mosey, has become its new director of sport, replacing Peter Salmon.
Business

The International Olympic Committee has appointed TWI to carry out market research to help maximise television and new media opportunities for the Olympic Games around the world.
Business

A crucial Bill paving the way to help speed up preparations for London’s hosting of the 2012 Olympic Games will receive its second reading debate in the House of Commons in the UK tomorrow.

Wimbledon’s official website scored a record number of hits for the 2005 tournament.