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Seven network gets role on soccer australia board
Soccer Australia has forged ahead with its decision to give its primary broadcaster the Seven Network a larger role in the running of the sport by announcing the appointment of senior executive Shane Wood to the Soccer Australia Board.
Unilever signs sponsorship experts for brand strategy
Unilever – which includes amongst its brands Flora, long-time sponsor of the London Marathon - has appointed the sponsorship strategy consultancy Redmandarin to lead the development of best practice sponsorship guidelines for use by all its regions and brands worldwide.
Online sports firms join shoxygen sports marketing
Shoxygen Sports Marketing, the interactive online marketing solutions company for advertisers and publishers, has announced that AllianceSports/Rivals.com, Swell.com, Snowboarding.com and Boarding.com will be joining its network of sports related websites.
Carter reports on wembley and picketts lock still undisclosed
The government reviews of England’s beleaguered Wembley Stadium and the national athletics stadium at Picketts Lock, both being assessed by former Prison Service director Patrick Carter, will not be available until this Friday and next week respectively.
Pakistan asks ICC to intervene over india’s stance
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to "authoritatively" deal with India's refusal to play Pakistan in international cricket.
Tyson in $200m talks with king
Heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson, who claims that a back injury forced him to pull out of his September 8 fight against Denmark’s Brian Nielson, is thought to be in talks with Don King about a new partnership.
Cricinfo records billionth page view
CricInfo.com, the digital cricket information company, yesterday confirmed its billionth page view in 2001 – the first time that the site has passed this landmark in a calendar year.
Merrill lynch dissects adidas
German sportswear giant adidas will make significant strides by 2002, according to leading analysts at international investment bank Merrill Lynch.
Nike signs golf deal with new tiger
Nike Golf has signed a deal with hotly-tipped golfer Bryce Molder.
Foster’s toast new sponsor success
Beer giant Foster’s has signed a new deal to sponsor Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix until 2006.
Sion fined for financial shortfall
Swiss first division soccer club Sion have had seven points deducted as a penalty for failing to meet their licence obligations.
Proactive directors buy 320,000 shares in company
Directors of Alternative Investment Market (AIM)-listed sports marketing and management company Proactive Sports Group have purchased 320,000 shares in the company today, spending a total of nearly £75,000 ($108,000/B
BBC Wins open golf rights in new five-year deal
UK broadcaster the BBC has won the domestic rights to the British Open Golf Championship – ending speculation it could lose out to a rival.
ESPN Acquires online sports magazine
ESPN.com has completed the acquisition of web-based sports magazine SportsJones.com.
Pepsi wins cmgi field pouring rights
The New England Patriots have awarded Pepsi the exclusive soft drink pouring rights at CMGI Field as part of a new ten-year partnership agreement.
Sportal finally secures funding
European internet sports network Sportal has finalised a new round of funding for its operations, which the company envisages will see it through to profitability in early 2002.
Ladbrokes pushes online offering in pool sponsorship
UK-based bookmaker Ladbrokes has signed a sponsorship deal with the World Pool Masters in a bid to promote its online gambling business. How to Develop Effective Sponsorship Programmes: A new report from SportBusiness Group: Click here
SportBusiness in monaco: barcelona chief quashes expansion proposal
Joan Gaspart, president of Spanish soccer side Barcelona, has today vetoed efforts by the G-14 group of top European soccer clubs to expand the group’s club representation.