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UK commercial television company ITV is still interested in securing television rights for the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup despite claims that the broadcaster has pulled out of the bidding according to the International Rugby Board.
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The NHL has signed a deal with online video firm Virage to develop and distribute personalised player and team video highlights coverage of the 2001 Stanley Cup Playoffs on NHL.com.
Events

Formula One promoter Bernie Ecclestone has said that Europe's major carmakers could wreck top-level motor racing if they proceed with their plans to set up a rival championship to F1.
Media

The NFL?s new media operation is considering subscription fees as a revenue source, following the slump in US ad sales.
Business

The World Wrestling Federation has signed three new distribution agreements in Asia as part of its strategy to expand programming within the region.
Business

Interactive sports content company Sportal has unveiled a demonstration version of an interactive broadband sports channel.
Media

UK-based structural strands company Bridon International has secured a contract to supply structural cables for the roof structure of the Inchon Munhak World Cup Stadium in South Korea.
Media

The British venue for the 2005 world athletics championships is not being built on the cheap despite costing #10 million ($14.29 million) less than expected, MPs were told on Wednesday.
Events

British experts on soccer hooliganism warned Japan on Friday to keep a tight rein on hard-core troublemakers at next year's World Cup while avoiding a heavy-handed approach that would spoil the fun for real fans.
Events

NASCAR plans to increase its international television distribution as part of its consolidated international and domestic television package.
Media

Britain will not restore terraces at soccer stadia after studying a report into standing accommodation in Germany, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary of State Chris Smith said in a statement.
Business

Eurosport has signed a new two-year deal with Gillette for an extensive package of football broadcast sponsorship on the pan-European channel.
Events

The head of Renault Sport says it is out of the question for Formula One racing to be broadcast on pay-television channels.
Events

Asian sports broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has acquired the exclusive terrestrial, cable and satellite television broadcast rights of the English Premier League for the next three seasons beginning August 2001.
Business

Brazilian football giants Vasco da Gama are reported to be on the brink of liquidation, with the club facing a lawsuit over a breach of contract which could cost $40million.
Business

Six months ago, the news that Britain was to challenge for the 2003 America's Cup would have caused barely a ripple of interest in the nation.
Business

Analysts have expressed scepticism about the immediate benefits Manchester United will reap from its joint marketing deal with the New York Yankees.
Media

Former French great Eric Cantona has launched a scathing attack on European soccer `s commercial "mafia".