Quote of the Day
"There is very little morality in football among the top clubs."-- Kick It Out Chair Herman Ouseley, in a "damning attack" on the FA, EPL and clubs for their responses to racism in football. (London GUARDIAN, 12/10)
Top Stories
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Another NRL Blockbuster
Telstra is "set to sign a sponsorship and digital rights agreement worth more than A$100M ($105.2M) with the Australian Rugby League Commission as early as Wednesday -- the latest deal in its push for more sports rights," according to Stensholt & McDuling of the AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW. The deal means Telstra will continue as major sponsor of the National Rugby League competition, extending the six-year, A$90M deal it signed in '07.
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A Piece Of His Mind
Kick It Out boss blasts FA, EPL, clubs for "moral vaccum" toward racism.
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Long Sleeve
Corinthians locks up two-year, $5.8M a year sleeve sponsorship with Fisk.
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Olympic Inflation
Three companies fined $113K for selling London '12 tickets at inflated prices.
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Play Ball
Korea Baseball Organization gives OK for 10th team to join league.
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Kicking Up Campaigns
Nike, adidas launch campaigns linked to weekend football heroics.
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Short Honeymoon?
Del Piero "frustrated" by Sydney FC stalling on contract for second season.
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Piping Up
Brasileiro club Santos signs two-year, $3.4M deal with Corr Plastik.
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Rescue Rejected
Local council votes no on $1.2M bailout of Salford City Reds.
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Jurassic Golf
Australian PGA Championship looking for new home after run-in with course owner.
