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In sport, timing is everything. In business, speed of information can make all the difference. That's why The Sport Briefing is updated as and when the news happens, from across the global business of sport. The industry's biggest stories will have an accompanying email alert, and The Sport Briefing will send you a daily digest to give you an easy-to-read overview of the day's main events.

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The Sport Briefing's Website Focus: TheFA.com
With interest growing surrounding England's preparations for the FIFA World Cup and the FA Cup sponsored by E.ON reaching its conclusion, the Football Association's official website has seen a surge in traffic. more >

Sponsorship & Marketing

Karbonn Mobile Answers IPL's Call
The DLF (sponsor) Indian Premier League (IPL) has furthered its sponsorship portfolio ahead of the start of the 2010 season on Friday by agreeing a partnership with Karbonn Mobiles, which is rapidly developing in the Asian market. more >
EA Denies Co-Billing Decision Reflects Cutback In Tiger Partnership
EA Sports has insisted that its decision to feature two golfers on the cover of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 for the first time in the video game franchise's history is not connected to the scandal surrounding the world No.1. more >

Governance & Administration

Puma Strikes Cobra Deal
Puma has furthered its presence in the golf market by striking an agreement to acquire 100% of the equipment brand Cobra Golf from Acushnet Company, the golf business of Fortune Brands, Inc. more >
PyeongChang 2018 Submits Applicant File For Winter Games
PyeongChang 2018 co-chairman Jin-Sun Kim has revealed it has strengthened its offering to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the Winter Games by adding "significant investment" in infrastructure and venue improvements. more >

Broadcast

ESPN Subscription Prices To Remain Unchanged - Skipper
ESPN will not reduce subscription prices for its UK television channel despite the fact its coverage of the Barclays (sponsor) Premier League will halve from next season, according to the broadcaster's executive vice-president for content, John Skipper. more >
ESS To Bring Reality Football Show To India
ESPN Star Sports (ESS) has linked up with Media Star Global to produce a new Indian football reality show. more >

Digital Media

ESPN Taps Into MLB's New Media Expertise For ESPN3.com
ESPN has announced it will seek the support of Major League Baseball Advanced Media for its relaunch of ESPN360.com on April 4. more >
Verizon Deal Sees NFL Action Streamed To Mobile Phones
The National Football League (NFL) has agreed a four-year deal with Verizon Wireless worth a reported US$720 million that will see a variety of NFL content streamed to mobile phones. more >

Events

Galway To Bring 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race To A Close
Ireland has landed the lucrative conclusion to the 2011-12 Volvo (sponsor) Ocean Race after Galway was on Wednesday announced as the final port for the leading sailing event. more >
UN Warns IOC And FIFA Over Housing Problems In Host Cities
The United Nations (UN) has expressed its concern over the effect preparations for 'mega-events' can have on housing in host cities. more >

Facilities

Yankee Stadium Secures Bowl Action
The New York Yankees will host the first National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) football bowl game in the Bronx for close to 50 years in the shape of the New Era (sponsor) Pinstripe Bowl. more >
Salford Stadium Takes Step Forward
Engage (sponsor) Super League club Salford City Reds on Wednesday made a pledge to move into its new stadium by the end of 2011 after the much-delayed project took a significant step forward. more >

Finance

No Guarantee On Lottery Money For London 2012
Olympic Delivery Authority chairman John Armitt said he could not guarantee that all the money taken from the National Lottery for the London 2012 Olympics will be returned. more >
F1 Can Forge Sustainable Future, States Former Honda Chief
Former Honda Racing marketing chief David Butler believes the global economic crisis can help to create "a more sustainable future" for Formula One. more >

Betting & Gaming

Online Bingo Gets Green Light In Italy
Online bingo in Italy is legal again after a regional court's decision to suspend laws regulating the game. more >
Trio Linked With Centrebet Takeover
Ladbrokes, William Hill and Sportingbet are among the firms linked with a bid for Centrebet. more >
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