Business
Lords approve tobacco ad ban
The UK government is likely to support a bill banning tobacco advertising following a vote in support of the measure by the House of Lords.
Vodafone gears up campaign
Mobile phone network Vodafone will this week launch an international advertising campaign based on it sponsorship of the Ferrari Formula One team.
UEFA deny 2004 doubts
UEFA are happy with the progress of preparations for the 2004 European championships in Portugal and believe any problems are the result of local political changes which will be resolved.
India seeks sponsor
The national soccer team of India is touring the UK again this summer - and is now seeking a sponsor.
NZRFU chiefs deny pressure to quit
New Zealand rugby chiefs have denied they were under pressure to resign to help the Kiwis regain their role as co-hosts of the 2003 Rugby World Cup (RWC).
Napoli nears bankruptcy
Serie B club Napoli has been put into the hands of administrators just days after president Giorgio Corbelli was arrested on fraud charges relating to his television shopping channels.
Hayatou to challenge Blatter
Issa Hayatou will challenge Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency when the position comes up for renewal at the end of May.
US TV’s sporting nemesis
The major US television networks will lose vast sums of money over the next four years due to the cost of sport rights, according to a new report from a leading investment bank.
Sampras reunites with Nike
Former tennis number one Pete Sampras has "kissed and made up" with US sportswear manufacturer and sponsor Nike after a much-publicised split at the beginning of the year.
First Division consults on change
The English First Division football league is to appoint a consultation group to advise on a restructuring of the competition.
FIFA ‘profits’ from 2006
FIFA has used projected income from the 2006 World Cup to fill large gaps in its financial accounts, a UK press report has said.
Extreme Sports launches marketing company
London-based extreme sports television distribution channel Extreme Sports Group has teamed up with events promotion company Sports Vision to create a new sports marketing company, EX Events.
Eriksson appoints IMG
England football team manager Sven-GC6ran Eriksson has signed up IMG to represent the Swede's global commercial activities.
Soccer Australia voices TV misgivings
Governing body Soccer Australia has expressed its concerns that recent changes in the country's pay-TV industry will lead to a cut in its contracted television coverage.
Report sheds light on licensing
A new report focusing on getting the most from licensing and merchandising has been published.
Pugh critics condemned
The directors of the Rugby World Cup have spoken out in support of their chairman Vernon Pugh amid criticism that he has been acting 'inappropriately' during negotiations about whether New Zealand can co-host the 2003 World Cup with Australia.
Architects nail Games deal
Australian architects, Bligh Voller Nield, has been chosen to assist Vancouver, Canada in its bid for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
X marks the profit spot?
Microsoft's next generation games console, the X-Box launched in Europe today - and is set to signify some major money making opportunities for sport.