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Vauxhall signs radio sponsorship deal
Car brand Vauxhall has signed a six-figure deal with TalkSport to sponsor the UK radio station’s ‘Fan in the Van’ segment during its weekend pre- and post-match Premier League soccer coverage.
Premier League confirms 3G deal
The English Premier League has confirmed that it has signed a deal with Hong Kong-based telecom company Hutchinson3G for the rights to provide Premiership soccer content to mobile phones and wireless devices. Sport and Wireless: A new report from SportBusiness Group:
Copa America postponed
The Copa America will be held in Colombia but it will be postponed until next year following last week’s kidnap of a soccer official. The event was due to start on July 11.
Haas sued for breaking "Faustian" deal
Germany's Tommy Haas, who as a boy entered a "Faustian" deal with a group of investors, is being sued by the financial backers who want a promised share of his winnings, lawyers said on Friday.
More cash needed for Commonwealth Games
Manchester, the host city for the Commonwealth Games next year will find out today whether Sport England, The UK’s National Lottery funding body, will give it further £30m ($42.6m).
Brand awareness falls by 25 percent
Sports sponsors were warned today that consumer loyalty towards brands has waned by 25 percent over the last year, according to a survey carried out by relationship marketing company Carlson Marketing.
Traffic to lose $10m from Copa America delay
South American soccer rights and marketing company Traffic says it will lose $10million from the postponement of the Copa America tournament, which will now be played next year.
E-comsport accused of illegal flotation
The UK’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) is examining allegations that e-comsport Group plc, the Alternative Investment Market (AIM)-listed sports marketing business, was illegally floated on the stock market.
Plans for State of Origin expansion to New Zealand
Plans to involve a rugby league team from New Zealand in Australia's State of Origin series have been revived.
Compass to sue FA over Wembley
Catering company Compass Group is suing the English Football Association (FA) over the catering contract for Wembley Stadium, according to a report in the Sunday Telegraph newspaper.
Stadium Australia loses World Cup Games
Stadium Australia Group’s chief executive Ken Edwards has criticised the New South Wales government for not investing enough money in improving Sydney’s status as a sporting centre after it lost out to Melbourne’s MCG stadium for the right to stage the Socceroos’ World Cup qualifier.
Global ad market to fall to new low
The global advertising market is set to fall to a level not seen since the recession ten years ago, according to media research company Zenith Media.
Celtic strikes a blow for shareholder value
In an attempt to wake up interest in the stocks of soccer clubs, Scottish Premier League champions Celtic is to offer investors guaranteed dividends as part of its plan to raise £25million ($35.34m) in a share issue.
More Manchester United matches on PPV
Up to half of English soccer club Manchester United’s Premier League matches could be available live on pay-per-view (PPV) television next year. Pay Per View Sport in Europe: A new report from SportBusiness Group:
Becker accused of £13m tax evasion
Boris Becker’s ‘annus horibilis’ has intensified after news that he faces a possible prison sentence if found guilty of a £13million ($18m) tax evasion scam.
Premier League announces PPV fixtures
The Premier League has announced the first 11 fixtures to be shown on pay-per view television next season, the first time that top-flight English soccer has been shown on the platform. Pay Per View Sport in Europe: A new report from SportBusiness Group:
IOC expresses concerns over Athens preparations
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said it is pleased with progress on sponsorship and marketing of the 2004 Athens Games, but has expressed concern over accommodation issues, as its three-day visit to Greece draws to a close.
English FA confirm FA Cup title sponsorship to go
The English Football Association (FA) has confirmed yesterday’s report on sportbusiness.com that it will drop direct sponsorship of the FA Cup and the England national soccer team.
Celtic Manor to host 2010 Ryder Cup
Celtic Manor will host the Ryder Cup in 2010 the European Tour announced on Friday.