United Kingdom
FA COULD HAND BACK $172m GRANT FOR WEMBLEY
England?s Football Association could be asked to give a #120m ($172m) National Lottery grant back if plans to reconstruct Wembley Stadium cannot be saved.
CRICKET UMPIRES SET FOR PAY RISE
A new umpiring system to be introduced by the International Cricket Council next year is likely to offer substantial pay increases for umpires.
SPORTBUSINESS 2001 SPECIAL REPORT: TOBACCO LOSS WILL HIT MOTOR SPORT – RAHAL
The loss of tobacco companies as sponsors of Formula One will have a major financial effect on motor sport as a whole, Jaguar team boss Bobby Rahal has warned.
EC FACES LEGAL THREAT OVER TRANSFERS
English Premier League and Nationwide soccer clubs are seeking legal advice on the European Commission?s reformed transfer system amid fears it is now unworkable.
COMMONWEALTH GAMES ORGANISERS CRITICISED
The organisers of the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester have come under fire for failing to promote the event enough.
CONNELLY HEADS UP NFL EUROPE
Properties veteran Jim Connelly is returning to the NFL to head up NFL Europe in London.
SEMIS GET GO-AHEAD DESPITE CRISIS
Next month's European Cup semi-finals will go ahead as planned despite Britain's foot-and-mouth crisis, tournament organisers said.
THREE LIONS CREST GETS DESIGNER MAKEOVER
International brand consultancy Design Bridge has been commissioned by The Football Association to create ?a living characterisation? of the England national soccer team?s Three Lions crest.
RFU EXPECTS PROFITS TO DOUBLE BY 2007-08
The English Rugby Football Union said it expected profits and cash reserves to double by 2007-2008, as it outlined an eight-year strategic plan to increase investment in the game.
PLAYERS HIT OUT AT TRANSFER ACCORD
Players' representatives have reacted angrily to new rules governing soccer transfers agreed in their absence and hinted at court action.
BOA CHIEF REEDIE HITS OUT AT FELLOW SCOTS OVER FUNDING
Britain's Olympic chief Craig Reedie has accused his native Scotland of using national lottery money to "go shopping" for medals at next year's Commonwealth Games to the detriment of home-grown talent.
SPORTS FACE CHAOS OVER DISEASE SCARE
A number of leading UK sports events could be axed amid fears over the spread of foot-and-mouth disease.
BRITISH LTA UNVEILS PLANS FOR $29M ACADEMY.
The British Lawn Tennis Association has unveiled plans for a #20 million ($28.90 million) national tennis centre.
2003 CRICKET WORLD CUP GETS ICC APPROVAL
The International Cricket Council has approved South Africa?s proposals for the format of the 2003 World Cup.
UNITED/YANKEES DEAL MAY NOT HAVE IMPACT IN SHORT-TERM
Analysts have expressed scepticism about the immediate benefits Manchester United will reap from its joint marketing deal with the New York Yankees.
CHELSEA’S BATES DEFENDS WEST STAND TICKET PRICES
Ken Bates, chairman of London soccer club Chelsea, has defended ticket prices for the new West Stand at Stamford Bridge where fans could pay #197 ($287) per match next season.
ECCLESTONE HAS NO PLANS TO LET GO OF F1
Bernie Ecclestone has been quoted as saying he had no immediate plans to relinquish control of Formula One.
NZ WANTS CUT FROM ALL BLACK TOUR TAKINGS
The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRFU) is out to win a share of the money generated when its national team, the All Blacks, play overseas.