Quote of the Day
"We have now shown the world we are serious, that we can deliver and so it should help with any commercial discussions."-- F1 Lotus Team Principal Eric Boullier, on how the team's win Sunday in Abu Dhabi will help its financial future. (London INDEPENDENT, 11/6)
Top Stories
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Beating Financial Crisis
The German Hockey League regained its position as Germany's most-profitable arena sports league.
Germany's professional sports leagues have generated their highest combined revenue in the last five years during the '11-12 season. This is the result of a Deloitte study called "Finanzreport deutscher Profisportligen [Financial Report German Professional Sports Leagues]," which takes a look at profitability of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL), German Hockey League (DEL), Handball Bundesliga (HLD) and the 3rd League in football. In addition, for the first time the annual study also includes the Austrian and Swiss top-flight football leagues. The BBL, DEL, HBL and 3rd League generated a combined revenue of €353.6M ($452.7M) in '11-12, which is an increase of 3.2%.
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Ladies' Knight
Bradley Wiggins backs women's road team for Brit Olympic champs.
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Pretty In Pink
Biscuit maker Balocco to sponsor pink jersey for Giro d'Italia leader.
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Dangerous Times
Ecclestone's German legal woes could spell big trouble for F1.
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The Line Of Fire
Sebastian Coe set to take on British Olympic Association challenges.
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Spanish Denial
Carso official "plays down" report Slim wants to buy Getafe.
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Evening Things Up
KT will sponsor 10th team in Korea Baseball Organization.
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Joining The Trinity
ManU to erect statue of Manager Ferguson at Old Trafford.
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Aiming For Deadline
Arena Pernambuco plans altered to have stadium ready for Confederations Cup.
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Happy To Host
Chelsea's Stamford Bridge to host women's '13 Champions League final.
