Media
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.
Fans try to bail out Argentine club
Fans of Belgrano de Cordoba soccer club in Argentina have collected $7,696 (B
Canal Plus on target to break even in 2002
The Vivendi-owned Canal Plus media group, whose family of European broadcasting networks have acquired an array of sports rights, is set to achieve its target of breaking even by the close of next year.
UPC closes down its sports cable business
United Pan-Europe Communications (UPC), the Dutch-based cable television and internet group has pulled the plug on its 24-hours a day sports cable network, SPORT 1, sportbusiness.com can confirm.
Akers back in the marketplace
Chris Akers has re-ignited his activity on the stockmarket, according to reports, increasing his holdings in Sportsworld Media Group and Sports Resource Group.
England thriller peaks at 11.8m for BBC
The England football team's thrilling 2-2 draw with Greece last Saturday drew a peak audience of 11.8 million for host terrestrial broadcaster BBC, according to unofficial overnight ratings.
Kirch finalises F1 majority stake
German media group Kirch raised its stake in Formula One holding company SLEC on Monday to a controlling 58.3 percent from a previous 36.8 percent.
ICC unveils new branding
The International Cricket Council has unveiled a new logo (pictured) and vision it hopes will see it develop into an international sporting brand.
BAR F1 team secure, says exec
Ian Ross, chief operating officer of loss-making Formula One team British American Racing (BAR), has told sportbusiness.com that he “sees no reason to think that the team won’t be appearing on the starting grid next year”.
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Ian Ross, chief operating officer of loss-making Formula One team British American Racing (BAR), has told sportsbusiness.com that he “sees no reason to think that the team won’t be appearing on the starting grid next year.”
Sponsor threat in FIFA TV row
Failure to strike major market TV deals for next summer's FIFA World Cup could result in sponsors demanding compensation.
Clear Channel acquires Seattle market media company
Top US advertising and radio giant Clear Channel Communications Inc, owners of the SFX Sports Group, has agreed to acquire outdoor media and broadcasting company Ackerley Group Inc in a stock deal worth about $495 million (B
Chappell joins England academy
Australian cricket great Rod Marsh has brought in former captain Ian Chappell to help lead England's cricket academy.
Jordan to get primetime return to NBA
As predicted by sportbusiness.com last week, US broadcaster NBC has restructured its schedule to show live coverage of Michael Jordan's return to the NBA.
LMC signs virtual deal
Virtual imaging giant Symah Vision has signed a partnership deal with German TV production firm Live Motion Concept (LMC) to enhance its sport coverage.