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IRB to allocate two Rugby World Cup Tournaments in 2009
The International Rugby Board, owner of Rugby World Cup, said it will allocate the next two tournaments - Rugby World Cup 2015 and 2019 - at the same time in 2009 and will commence the tender process this month.
UEFA to vote on proposal to rename the UEFA Cup
European football’s governing body, UEFA, is considering changing the name of its UEFA Cup competition to the UEFA Europa League, according to news reports.
St Petersburg to bid for 2020 Olympics
Valentina Matviyenko, Governor of St Petersburg, said in a radio interview that St Petersburg will bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics. St Petersburg, Russia’s second largest city, bid for the 2004 Olympics but failed to be selected as one of the five candidate cities.
Sony Ericsson WTA Tour launches operations in Beijing
The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour opened its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Beijing, China. The office becomes the third global office of professional women’s tennis, adding to the Tour’s main headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA and the European office in London, UK.
Melbourne to keep F1 GP until 2015
Melbourne will continue to host a Formula One Grand Prix until at least 2015 after agreeing to start the race at 5pm local time to make it more TV friendly for viewers in Europe and Asia.
Poland: We will be ready for Euro 2012
The Prime Minister of Poland has said that construction projects needed to stage football’s 2012 European Championship will be completed on time.
Francis Graille joins Lagardère Sports
Francis Graille will join the Strategy and Development department of Lagardere Sports, from July 1, 2008.
£10 million Sovereign Series for British flat racing
Britain’s leading racecourses are to launch a landmark £10 million flat racing competition, The Sovereign Series, linking 10 of the most prestigious races in the UK racing calendar to crown the champion British racehorse.
England expected to reach World Twenty20 Cup deal
England is likely to be confirmed as the host of next summer’s World Twenty20 Cup within the next 24 hours, according to the UK's The Guardian newspaper.
EURO 2008 final to generate €300 million
A study conducted by EURO 2008 sponsor MasterCard into the financial effects of Euro 2008 has said the economic impact of Sunday's final could be worth €300 million.
ISAF to launch first-ever World Cup
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) will launch its first World Cup at the end of 2008.
A1GP targets South American race
A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has received influential backing of Brazilian President, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, for the series to hold its first race in South America.
Leaders in Football 2008 set for a sell out
A list of highly influential speakers from world football has ensured that this year's Leaders in Football 2008 conference is already close to a sell out.
PGA Tour will feature $1m ‘Kodak Challenge’
The Eastman Kodak Company (Kodak) and the PGA Tour have announced a new competition, the Kodak Challenge, taking place during the 2009 season, which will see one player walk away with a $1 million prize.
NBC Universal names new VP of Business
US network, NBC Universal Sports & Olympics, have promoted Wendy Bass to Vice President of Business Affairs.
Golf’s World Matchplay to move to Spain
Golf's World Match Play Championship is to move from Wentworth to Spain.
French GP looks set to remain at Magny-Cours
Magny-Cours looks set to host the French Grand Prix again in 2009 and possibly for longer, Formula One boss, Bernie Ecclestone has said.
Birmingham Alabama to bid for 2020 Olympic Games
The Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama has said that he is putting together a committee to bid for the 2020 Olympic Games.