Events
German and Spanish leagues back 39th match’ plan
The English Premier League’s controversial plan to introduce an ‘international round’ was backed on Wednesday by leading officials from the Spanish and German Leagues.
Paralympic World Cup confirms record participation
A record 400 athletes from 45 different countries, including 78 British competitors, will compete at the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester from May 7 - 11.
London 2012 costs spiral
The Olympic Delivery Authority revealed yesterday that the budget for the London 2012 aquatic centre has more than tripled to £242 million.
Nottingham ATP event scrapped
The build-up to Wimbledon will have a different look from next year, with a new joint men's and women's tournament planned for Eastbourne.
Madrid 2016 launches business funding
The leaders of the Madrid 2016 Olympic bid have announced that 30 sponsors have committed more than €12 million of support for the campaign.
Rogge calls for ‘peaceful resolution in Tibet’
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge has called ‘for a rapid peaceful resolution in Tibet’ following the protests that blighted the London leg of the Beijing 2008 torch relay.
London start for 2008 Tour of Britain
The route of the 2008 Tour of Britain has been unveiled, with the race launching in the heart of London with an 80km stage around an 8km circuit.
F1 set to expand race calendar
Formula One team bosses have backed plans to expand the calendar to 20 races year, but say that should be the maximum number of Grands Prix allowed.
Thessaloniki and Birmingham to stage IAAF events
The International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) has chosen Thessaloniki, Greece and Birmingham, UK to stage the the 2009 World Athletics Final and 2009 Half-Marathon respectively.
Powerboat P1 launches Bahrain event
Powerboat P1 has confirmed Bahrain as the venue for the first ever Powerboat P1 Grand Prix to be staged in the Middle East.
SportAccord signs multi-year sponsorships
Leading sports industry companies have renewed their top-tier sponsorship agreements with SportAccord, which will be held in Athens this year.
Sochi 2014 launches procurement process
Dmitry Chernyshenko, president of Sochi 2014, has called for 'best in class' suppliers to deliver the best-ever Winter Olympics.
WrestleMania XXIV sets revenue record
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) set both attendance and ticket sale records for WrestleMania XXIV at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando last weekend.
Melbourne retains title as Ultimate Sports City
Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria in Australia, has retained its status as the best location in the world to hold a sports event and has been declared Ultimate Sports City 2008.
Dubai confirms 3rd International Sports Conference
The Dubai Sports Council has confirmed the programme for the 3rd Dubai International Sports Conference to be held in Dubai, May 31 - June 1, 2008.
IOC liaises with China on political issues
IOC president Jacque Rogge commented on China's political situation before protests by pro-Tibetan and press freedom activists disrupted the launch of the Beijing 2008 Touch Relay, which was lit in Ancient Olympia, Greece on Sunday.
Fifa beach football qualifiers get under way
Marseilles will host the finals of the Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup from 17 to 27 July, the first time the tournament has been held outside Brazil.
Red Sox call off Japan no-show
Players from Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox have called off a threat to boycott the two-game, season-opening series against the Oakland Athletics in Japan after the resolution of a financial issue.