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Business

NTL, the $14.4bn cable and communications company, is lining up a #1bn bid for exclusive Premier League football rights, according to the UK's Sunday Business newspaper.
Business

Concerned about the commercialisation of soccer, the government launched "Supporters Direct" on Thursday to provide legal and financial advice and grants to set up organisations to campaign for a greater say in clubs.
Business

The Swiss government has unveiled plans to invest up to SwFr 80m in sporting facilities of national importance between 2000 to 2005.
Business

German sportswear company Uhlsport, which filed for bankruptcy in March is set to get a new owner.
Business

City investors in the UK have delivered a swift riposte to Sunderland Football Club?s failure to clinch a place in the Premier League.
Business

Bangladesh has brought in Russian experts to repair disabled power plants after soccer fans threatened violence if the electricity fails during World Cup matches.
Media

International Management Group (IMG) and Global Sportnet the German marketing and consultanting group have joined forces to offer marketing services to first and second division German Bundesliga football clubs.
Business

Australian Television group Seven Network Ltd has agreed to provide a dedicated 24 hour sports channel to Optus Communication's Optus Vision cable pay television network.
Business

Organisers of the Sydney Olympic Games have created their own broadcast organisation, The Sydney Olympic Broadcast Organisation (SOBO).
Media

France's Minister for Sport says she is opposed to a European soccer Super League.
Business

World Cup soccer boosted income at Mexico's second rated broadcaster TV Azteca.
Business

Australian broadcaster Seven Network is reported to be offering one and two-year advertising packages to potential Olympic telecast sponsors for A$7.5 million and A$13.5 million respectively.
Media

Titan Sports Inc, parent company of World Wrestling Federation have bought Debbie Reynold Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Events

The technology system for the Kuala Lumpur 98 Commonwealth Games will be fully tested for two days prior to the Games to ensure there are no hitches when the eventsstart.

Events

Seven Network Ltd has said that it had secured subscription television rights to cricket in Australia.

Media

European Union competition chief Karel Van Miert has said he would take a close look at whether plans for a breakaway European Super League complied with EU law.

Media

In a move to enhance its NFL telecasts, ESPN will, this Sunday, premiere a new technology that displays a virtual yellow line painted across the football field at the first-down marker.
Media

Lorenzo Sanz, President of European soccer champions Real Madrid has announced his opposition to UEFA's plans for revamped Champions League.