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NFL to launch first-ever shop for women in New Orleans
The US National Football League will this month in New Orleans open its first-ever store exclusively targeted at female football fans, the NFL Shop for Women.
Patrick Nally to make rare appearance at Sports Marketing 360
Patrick Nally, widely recognised as the founding father of sports marketing, will make a rare public address to the delegation at the Sports Marketing 360 in London on the future of sports marketing.
Former MLB senior VP joins Wasserman Media Group
John Brody has left his post as Major League Baseball (MLB) senior vice president of corporate sales and marketing to lead global sports and entertainment agency Wasserman Media Group sales division and develop new business.
Olympic broadcasting calls for London velodrome blackout
The International Olympic Committee’s broadcasting agency wants to black out the London velodrome’s 360-degree glass wall during the 2012 Olympic Games so that it can be lit by artificial light.
Rich List to be unveiled at Leaders in Football
Football business event Leaders in Football has announced the joint sponsorship of the annual UK football Rich List in conjunction with football magazine FourFourTwo.
Commonwealth Games organiser distances himself from corruption claims
Suresh Kalmadi, the chairman of the organising committee for the Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010, has attempted to draw a line between his organisation and corruption scandals that have been reported by the Indian media.
Abu Dhabi to enter team for Volvo Ocean Race
Abu Dhabi is set to enter a team and build a new boat for the 2011-12 edition of the Volvo around the world race in a $25-million partnership with Britain’s double Olympic silver medallist Ian Walker as skipper and his business partner Jamie Boag.
Australia lodges sole bid to host 2015 Asian Cup
Australia yesterday offered the sole bid to host the 2015 Asian Cup, delivering its Bid Book to tournament organiser the Asian Football Confederation at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur.
Danny Jordaan to give World Cup insights at Leaders
Danny Jordaan, chief executive of the World Cup 2010 organising committee, will return to business event Leaders in Football for 2010, it was announced yesterday.
Monaco extends F1 deal by 10 years
The iconic Monte Carlo street race will remain on the Formula One calendar for the next decade after securing a new deal with Bernie Ecclestone, despite recent suggestions from the sport’s commercial supremo that it could be dropped from the calendar.
La Liga launches Asian Cup competition
Spain’s La Liga is looking to make inroads into Asian markets by staging a new pre-season competition.
RWC news 1: $9.5m lottery to fund arts and entertainment
New Zealand will set up a NZ$9.5 million (£4.5 million) lottery fund to support arts and entertainment for next year's rugby World Cup, organisers said yesterday.
Prozone renews Leaders in Performance partnership
Prozone, a company which creates systems for analysis of athlete performance, has signed as a partner of the Leaders in Performance conference.
Africa wants to host 2017 IAAF World Championships
The African continent has been encouraged by the recent FIFA World Cup in South Africa to consider a bid for the IAAF World Championships in 2017, the president of the African Athletics Confederation revealed.
Beijing ready for Combat
From August 27 to September 4 2010, Beijing will host the first SportAccord Combat Games ever.
Top class speakers confirm for Sports Marketing 360
Enjoy the latest video highlights as the leading sports marketing event returns for third year.
WSG’s O’Brien to speak at Soccerex Asian Forum
Football business event Soccerex has announced World Sports Group CEO Seamus O’Brien will speak at the Soccerex Asian Forum on July 28-29 at the Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore.
Delhi to miss venues deadline for Commonwealth Games
The organising committee for this year’s Delhi Commonwealth Games is set to receive uncompleted venues on August 1, the deadline for the stadia to be handed over so that crucial overlay work can start.