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Kantar Media renews Sport Industry Awards Partnership
The Sport Industry Group has announced that Kantar Media has renewed its partnership as the official research partner of the Sport Industry Awards.
Government cautious over Christchurch Rugby World Cup hopes
The New Zealand government has admitted that Christchurch may not be able to host Rugby World Cup matches following last week's devastating earthquake.
Mascots selected for Sochi 2014 Games
A hare, polar bear and leopard have been selected as the official mascots of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics after a television vote.
Bundesliga snatches Champions League spot off Serie A
The German Bundesliga has been rewarded for its clubs’ performances in Europe by snatching a UEFA Champions League place off Italy’s Serie A in 2012-13, according to the German Football League (DFL).
London 2012 announces test event schedule
The 2012 Olympic Stadium in London will stage the British Universities Championships (BUCS) as one of the test events ahead of the Games, it was announced on Thursday.
Berlusconi backs Pescante to lead successful Rome Olympic bid
Under-pressure Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has vowed that his government will do “its utmost” to help Rome win the right to host the 2020 Olympics.
Soccerex confirms new speakers
Soccerex has confirmed a raft of top new speakers for its upcoming European Forum in Manchester.
Rugby World Cup games will stay in New Zealand – Snedden
Rugby New Zealand 2011 CEO Martin Snedden has quashed suggestions that some games from this year’s World Cup may be switched to Australia, but has admitted it is “too early” to discover the impact of this week’s horrific South Pacific earthquake on the tournament.
Bahrain won’t have to pay F1 hosting fee – Ecclestone
Bahrain will not have to forfeit its US$40 million staging fee after calling off the opening Formula One grand prix of the season, according to Bernie Ecclestone.
SportAccord Convention unveils LawAccord conference plans
Organisers of this year’s SportAccord Convention in London have announced that a conference of senior sports law practitioners from around the world will take place as a complement to the main conference programme.
London 2012 velodrome opens
The 6,000-capacity cycling velodrome for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games became the first Olympic Park venue to open on Tuesday.
La Liga topples Premier League as Europe’s top merchandise division
The commercial power of Barcelona and Real Madrid has elevated Spain’s La Liga to the top of the European merchandise and licensing revenue charts, according to a study by Sport+Markt and PR Marketing.
Munich 2018 confident that referendum threat will fail
Officials trying to bring the 2018 Winter Olympics to Munich are confident that attempts to force a referendum that could scupper the German city’s bid for the Games will fail.
Political instability costs Bahrain F1 opener
The opening Grand Prix of the Formula One season in Bahrain has been called off after a wave of anti-government protests in the country forced Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to forfeit the hosting rights to the event.
Malaysia and Thailand secure AFF Suzuki Cup hosting rights
The group stages of the 2012 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup will be co-hosted by Malaysia and Thailand.
Leaders 2011 venue confirmed
The Leaders 2011 conference will take place at Stamford Bridge, the home of Barclays Premier League champion Chelsea, for a fourth consecutive year.
PyeongChang bid praised by IOC inspection team chief
International Olympic Committee (IOC) evaluation commission chair Gunilla Lindberg hailed PyeongChang's bid to host the 2018 Winter Games after the 14-strong team of inspectors concluded a trip to the South Korean city.
Santander to stage 2014 Sailing World Championships
Santander in Spain has been selected as the host city of the 2014 Sailing World Championships, the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) announced on Sunday.