Events
Reebok reduces Olympic hospitality
Sportswear manufacturer, Reebok International and its corporate parent, Adidas Group, one of the Olympic sponsors, are dropping plans for a hospitality facility to host athletes, guests, and the media at the summer games in Beijing because of logistical demands made by the Chinese government.
Rio 2016 Olympics bid backed by South American Olympic Committees
Rio de Janeiro’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games has received the backing of the 15 National Olympic Committees represented by the South American Sports Organisation (ODESUR).
USC agree 25-year lease with Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
The University of South California (USC) has signed a lease that will keep the USC Trojans college American Football team playing at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum stadium for at least the next 25 years.
Disney Sports complex to become ESPN-branded
Walt Disney World Resort and ESPN are joining forces to re-brand Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex with the ESPN brand.
Thailand offers money for medals
Thailand is to offer its athletes cash incentives for medals at the Beijing Olympics – but will pay out in instalments to stop medallists squandering the money.
Olympic marketing communications expert joins VERO
Sport business communications consultancy VERO appointed Karen Webb as Director.
Ecclestone scraps Magny-Cours, wants Paris street race
Formula One commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone said he would like to introduce a grand prix on the streets of Paris to replace the French grand prix at Magny-Cours.
Wembley bid to host 2011 Champions League final on
The UK's Wembley stadium could be a strong contender to host the 2011 Champions League final after the UK government agreed to relax tax charges on overseas footballers' earnings.
Rushmans appoints new chief executive
Glen Kirton has been appointed Chief Executive of international major events company, Rushmans.
Japan to host IRB Junior World Championship
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced that Japan will host the IRB Junior World Championship in 2009.
Minister endorses Iberian World Cup 2018 bid
Portuguese Secretary of State for Youth and Sport Laurentino Dias has become the latest prominent figure to endorse a joint 2018 World Cup bid by Portugal and Spain.
Manchester sets up fan zones for UEFA Cup final
The UEFA Cup final will be shown on big screens in the centre of Manchester on the evening of the match to cater for thousands of expected ticketless fans.
Lord’s to consider hosting neutral Test Matches
Marylebone Cricket Club is considering hosting neutral Test matches at Lords to fund its £200 million ground-redevelopment project.
Havas Sports chief joins high-powered sports marketing summit line-up
Lucien Boyer, chief executive of Havas Sport, the sports marketing arm of the giant Havas communications group, is to join the fast-expanding line-up of industry leaders and opinion formers to speak at the SportBusiness International Sports Marketing Summit in London on May 28 and 29.
Sportsworld acquires Mango
Sportsworld Group, the event services company, acquired the full share capital of Mango Event Management.
Rise in prize money for Wimbledon
Total prize money for this year’s Wimbledon will increase by 4.7 per cent, from £11,282,710 to £11,812,000, according to the All England Club’s chief executive, Ian Ritchie.
Sydney considers F1 hosting plan
A leading Australian motor racing association will investigate whether a Sydney race track can be upgraded to host a Formula One grand prix.
ECB wants four Twenty20 events
The England and Wales Cricket Board is set to launch four new Twenty20 tournaments.