Quote of the Day
"The figure Voelte has pulled out of his abacus is obviously a result of his looking down the wrong end of his telescope. It’s nothing more than self-serving rewriting of very recent history."-- Nine Network executive David Hurley, reacting to Seven Network CEO Don Voelte's claim that Nine had overpaid for the rights to Australia's National Rugby League. (THE AUSTRALIAN, 8/24)
Top Stories
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It Was A Very Good Year
Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund (BVB) "released its financial numbers for the '11 fiscal year and reported a record revenue" of €215.2M ($270.3M), according to the SID. The defending Bundesliga champion and German Cup champion "also generated a profit after taxes of" €34.3M ($43.2M) during last year. The market-listed club "was able to increase revenue by 42% in comparison to the previous year" (€151.5M). For the first time since its stock market launch in '00, the club "will be able to pay an undisclosed amount in dividends to its shareholders." Dortmund Managing Dir Hans-Joachim Watzke said, "That's a reputable result. We continue to grow and see additional growth potential."
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A Nice Cold One
East African brewer Tusker is the Kenyan Premier League's new sponsor.
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In The Lap Of Luxury
Björn Borg fashion label makes landfall in posh Shanghai shopping district.
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Bean Counters
Costa Coffee brews up first sports sponsorship deal with Clancy team.
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Strength In Numbers
Scottish football expects a boost from UEFA's collective rights negotiations.
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Wardrobe Malfunction
Flamengo sponsor steamed after logo left off beach team jersey.
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Southern Exposure
ESPN Int'l will air Paralympic Games in Caribbean, Latin America.
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If The Shirt Fits ...
FC Nuremberg makes a jersey deal with textile company NKD.
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The Final Three
Bidders for insolvent Bradford Bulls rugby club narrowed to three.
