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Liverpool and Standard Chartered to discuss partnership
Soccerex has announced that English Premier League club Liverpool will be speaking alongside its main sponsor, Standard Chartered, at the Soccerex Seminar Lagos in September.
IOC opens investigation into new Olympic ticket allegations
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has opened an investigation into allegations that National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and official agents were willing to sell thousands of London 2012 tickets on the black market.
ERC confirms Heineken Cup talks
Heineken and Amlin Challenge Cup organiser European Rugby Cup (ERC) has confirmed that talks over the future of the competitions will begin before the start of the 2012-13 season amid concerns about the participation of English and French clubs.
Sri Lanka Cricket seeks private investment in T20 league
The cash-strapped Sri Lanka Cricket Board is seeking to tap into the commercial attractiveness of the Twenty20 version of the sport by inviting bids for investment in the seven teams for its new league.
Antwerp lands Special Olympics European Games
The Belgian city of Antwerp has been announced as the host of the 2014 Special Olympics European Games.
London 2012 set to be delivered under budget
The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is on track to be delivered under its ÂŁ9.298 billion budget and with ÂŁ476 million of uncommitted contingency available, the UK government announced on Wednesday.
KHL president outlines bold plans for European league
Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) president Alexander Medvedev has outlined bold plans to develop a European league that would provide a serious rival to North America’s National Hockey League (NHL).
IndyCar drowns its sorrows after Chinese race cancellation
The IndyCar motorsport series has been forced to cancel its race in China on August 19, with local officials worried about the event’s clash with a beer festival.
London 2012 chief to present Beyond Sport award
Beyond Sport has announced that London 2012 Organising Committee chair and Beyond Sport ambassador Seb Coe will next week present a unique award to the sport for change project judged the most innovative and tangible in its community across the entire UK.
BWF to expand showpiece competition
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced the Chinese city of Shenzhen as the host city for its 2012 World Superseries Finals, along with detailing a major revamp of the Thomas & Uber Cups, the sport’s oldest and most prestigious international competition.
UK set to witness world’s first club polo league
Polo’s key stakeholders in the UK have claimed a world first with the announcement that the Polo Premier League will be launched in time for the 2013 British polo season.
Superbike World Championship to make India move
The Superbike World Championship is set to become the first major motorcycling series to enter India after a four-year deal was reached to stage a race at the Buddh International Circuit near New Delhi.
Five cities in contention for equestrian’s 2018 World Games
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has announced that five cities have confirmed bids for the 2018 World Equestrian Games.
Ukrainian opposition to launch probe into Euro 2012 preparation costs
The Ukrainian opposition party is to launch an investigation into the possible misuse of state funds during preparations for the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament, which kicked off on Friday.
London bus workers in Olympics strike threat
Thousands of London bus workers have voted to go on strike during this summer’s Olympic Games unless they receive a bonus of £500 each.
Mexico secures top FEI event
The Mexican city of Guadalajara has edged out Las Vegas in the United States to secure the right to host the 2015 International Equestrian Federation (FEI) World Cup Dressage and Jumping Finals.
WRC calendar for 2013 unresolved – report
None of the events scheduled for the 2013 World Rally Championship have signed the International Motorsport Federation’s (FIA) proposed agreement for next year’s series, according to Autosport.
NASCAR gets social with landmark Twitter project
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has launched an innovative partnership with Twitter which it claims is the first of its kind for any sports league or organisation.