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Bud threatens to withhold NASCAR sponsorship payment
Brewer Anheuser-Busch has told NASCAR’s Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) that it "will not receive the final payment on its 2010 sponsorship contract," according to sources from the United States.
NFL considers multiple games in the UK
The National Football League (NFL) is drawing up plans to stage multiple regular season games in London, and possibly other UK cities, once it agrees a new labour contract with its players.
Virgin Atlantic flies NFL teams to London game
Virgin Atlantic Airways has signed a deal to become UK sponsor and official airline of the National Football League (NFL) International Series game involving the San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos, to take place at the Wembley Stadium, in London next Sunday.
Baseball in “golden era” after predicting record revenues
Major League Baseball (MLB) expects to bring in record-breaking gross revenues of $7 billion in 2010 despite a fall in total attendance and a number of sponsors having defected from the sport in recent years.
NBA could cut teams to avoid bigger losses
National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner David Stern has admitted cutting the number of teams in the league as he expects losses of around $350 million this season.
UFC boosted by mobile partnership
Wireless services provider Boost Mobile has signed a sponsorship deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and will present the heavyweight bout UFC 121 next Saturday in Anaheim, California.
News and Cablevision resume talks over Fox dispute
News Corporation and Cablevision Systems yesterday resumed talks after the feed for several Fox channels were cut in the New York and Philadelphia regions at midnight on Saturday following a dispute over programme fees.
Memphis completes World Series of Boxing roster
Memphis has been chosen as one of the three US cities to host a franchise for the newly-created World Series of Boxing (WSB).
Injunction halts Liverpool sale
Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett have obtained a restraining order at a Texas District Court to block the sale of the English Premier League club to New England Sports Ventures (NESV).
Lockout could cost $1bn to NFL
The US National Football League (NFL) could lose $1 billion in case there is a lockout next year – even if the entire 2011 season is played.
Miami teams collide over radio coverage
National Basketball Association (NBA) team Miami Heat has filed legal action Clear Channel Broadcasting, claiming the company is in breach of their contract by favouring National Football League (NFL) franchise Miami Dolphins.
Nike shares reach all-time high after NFL deal
The share price of global sportswear leader Nike hit an all-time high of $83.40 yesterday following the announcement of its five-year deal with the US National Football League (NFL).
Nike on the verge of major NFL deal
Global sportswear leader Nike is set to replace adidas-owned brand Reebok as the US National Football League (NFL) apparel and sideline rights holder.
Putnam Investments sponsors US ski and snowboarding in four-year deal
Putnam Investments, the Boston-based money management firm with around $120 billion in assets under its management, will sponsor the US Ski and Snowboarding teams for the next four seasons.
Fox boasts 90% ad sell ahead of MLB post-season
News-owned US network Fox has sold 90 per cent of advertising around its post-season Major League Baseball matches.
NBC to air only delayed coverage of Saturday’s Ryder Cup
US network NBC is only going to show delayed coverage of Saturday’s Ryder Cup golf action, from 8am to 6pm ET.
Texas Rangers sign billion-dollar Fox TV deal
Major League Baseball (MLB) team Texas Rangers, which was sold at auction last month having filed for bankruptcy, has signed a 20-year extension of its TV deal with pay-channel Fox Sports Southwest.
China sales soar, raise Nike to its highest
Leading global sportswear brand Nike has risen to the highest since it went public in 1980, posting $559 million in net profits for the quarter to August, a nine-per-cent increase on the same period last year.