Media
PFA strikes could dishearten fans
A players strike in support of the Professional Football Associations (PFA) demand for a five percent share of television money in the UK could be a pyrrhic victory for the game, according to consultancy firm Deloitte and Touche.
Soccer safe despite mass job cuts
As part of the UK's terrestrial network ITV, Scottish Media Group's (SMG) offer of voluntary redundancy to its 1,700 staff will “probably not” affect its Scottish soccer content package, sportbusiness.com has been told.
Premier1 wins first round with FIA
Premier1 Racing has taken a big step forward in the setting up of its new sport series after winning provisional approval from motorsport governing body the FIA.
Web-based ticketing software aims high
Vertical Alliance has unleashed new online ticketing software it claims will transform web-based ticketing.
Cragnotti’s salary cap call
Lazio president Sergio Cragnotti (pictured) has called for talks on introducing a salary cap in Serie A to "save Italian football".
FIFA gives Africa free World Cup TV
FIFA has confirmed that African countries, with the exception of South Africa, will be granted free access to the next year’s World Cup.
Bernie green light to Kirch
The future ownership structure of Formula One looks that much clearer today following reports that F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has approved the takeover of the sport by German media giant, the Kirch Group.
Rivals team-up for All Blacks games
New Zealand pay television operator Sky Network Television will join rival TelstraSaturn in broadcasting live three end-of-year rugby tests by the All Blacks against Ireland, Scotland and Argentina.
Seven Network unveils pay-TV model
Australian broadcaster the Seven Network has unveiled plans for a pay-TV service incorporating dedicated sports channels.
MLB.com launches broadband library
Major League Baseball is boosting its on-demand online video library.
Jordan website hits top gear
Formula One team Jordan is relaunching its website in a bid to provide sponsors, media and fans with more information during the racing off-season.
Fox Sports Net going interactive
US regional broadcast network Fox Sports Net has announced that it is on the verge of signing its first tie-ups to develop interactive services.
Thorpe makes triple sponsor splash
Australian swimming sensation Ian Thorpe has signed a triple-header of sponsorship deals set to net him A$10m ($5m/B
FIFA HQ in World Cup blackout
Soccer's 2002 World Cup will not be seen in Switzerland, home of FIFA, after the national broadcaster ended negotiations with German media group Kirch - meaning FIFA staff based in Zurich will not be able to watch the tournament.
World Cup TV deal close
UK terrestrial broadcaster, the BBC, says it is confident the long-awaited deal to show the 2002 World Cup soccer finals on free-to-air TV is close to completion after a year-long row with German media giants Kirch.
ACB expects sponsor replacement
The Australian Cricket Board expects to have a naming-rights sponsor to replace airline Ansett before the first Test against New Zealand on November 8.
Online gambling industry ‘to double in one year’
Ernst & Young, the global business adviser, predicts that profits from the global online betting and gaming industry will soar from less than $100million (B
Cracks in NASCAR’s armour
Cracks are appearing in NASCAR's seemingly invincible armour with increasing worries that the war against terrorism, a downward economy and another driver's death all point to a commercial slump.