Quote of the Day
"The shirt is the identity. It would really be the ultimate, ultimate recourse to sell the family's jewelry."-- French Rugby Federation President Pierre Camou, on why his organization will not follow the All-Blacks and sell a jersey sponsorship. (LE FIGARO, 11/10)
Top Stories
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Finishing In The Black
Chelsea players celebrate after winning the Champions League in May.
Chelsea reported its first profit in the nine years of Roman Abramovich’s ownership, "raising the prospect that the club may be able to comply with UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rules," according to Paul Kelso of the London TELEGRAPH. After racking up losses totalling more than £630M in the previous eight seasons, Chelsea recorded a "modest profit" of £1.4M ($2.2M) for the year to June. The figure is "a significant improvement" on the £67.7M loss recorded in the '10-11 season. The profit "reflects the financial upside of the club’s Champions League and FA Cup wins, as well as their improving commercial performance."
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Filling The Tank
Coke F1 sponsorship would highlight energy drink brand.
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Shifting Winds
Windsurfing has "reclaimed its place" in the Olympics.
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Riding The Bulls
Bulls sign Provident to one of the biggest Super League sponsorships ever.
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Top Of The Heap
TV study finds that cricket is the most-watched sport in Australia.
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When Doves Try
Unilever partners with Irish rugby, makes sport central to marketing effort.
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Home Sweet Home
Paris St. Germain hopes to pick home for training facility by end of year.
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'Common' Good
Brazilian minister wants more Confederations Cup tickets for fans.
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Thanks But No Thanks
Heart of Midlothian calls Rangers offer to pay off debt "opportunistic."
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Out Of The Blues
Sydney FC coach Ian Crook walks out in "shock resignation."
