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Indianapolis looks to serve up masters series
Organisers of the Indianapolis Championships want to bump the men's tournament up to Masters Series level - just one below Grand Slam status.
SA Free channel wins 2002 world cup rights
South African terrestrial channel e.tv has secured the exclusive TV rights to the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan.
World anti-doping agency to move to Montreal
The World Anti-Doping Agency will locate its permanent headquarters in Montreal, with the aim of improving the credibility and effectiveness of its war on the use of drugs in sports.
Pay dispute threatens world cup campaign
Australia's top soccer players are threatening to boycott a World Cup warm-up match against France because of unpaid bonuses.
Sportal finally secures funding
European internet sports network Sportal has finalised a new round of funding for its operations, which the company envisages will see it through to profitability in early 2002.
2002 World Cup rights too high, say french broadcasters
Negotiations over the French TV rights to the 2002 World Cup have stalled because rights holders the Kirch Group have set the price too high, a French newspaper has reported.
SportBusiness in monaco: barcelona chief quashes expansion proposal
Joan Gaspart, president of Spanish soccer side Barcelona, has today vetoed efforts by the G-14 group of top European soccer clubs to expand the group’s club representation.
Chelsea in talks to form rival euro lobby group
English soccer club Chelsea is in talks with Italian club Lazio about setting up a rival to the G14 group of top European clubs.