Quote of the Day
"We want to put this club and this city back on the map -- football clubs can do that."-- Bradford City Manager Phil Parkinson, after his League Two side shocked Premier League club Arsenal in a Capital One Cup match. (London GUARDIAN, 12/12)
Top Stories
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Sports Dominates Tube In '12
In the U.K., coverage of the London 2012 Olympics and Euro 2012 "dominates the list of the most-popular TV programmes of the year ahead of the usual chart toppers, including The X Factor, Strictly Come Dancing and Downton Abbey," according Tara Conlan of the London GUARDIAN. The Olympic Closing Ceremony on Aug. 12 "was the most-watched programme of the year, with an average audience of 24.5 million viewers," despite a mixed critical reception, just ahead of Dir Danny Boyle's "widely acclaimed Opening Ceremony on July 27 (24.2 million)."
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The Public Domain
Advisor tells EU court that countries can keep football on free TV.
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Common Ground
Aussie rugby commission, players optimistic on new deal by year end.
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Earning Their Keep
Locked out NHL players are having an impact in the European leagues.
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Quick Payoff
Brazilian club Vitória's promotion leads to sponsorship deals.
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Back In Business
Bradford City back in FA Cup after winning appeal over ineligible player.
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Backing Their Play
Austrian Olympic Committee says it's behind bid by Vienna for Games.
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Not To Worry
Brazilian minister promises that all World Cup stadiums will be ready on time.
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Keeping The Peace
Leeds cuts Chelsea seat allotment for match by 2,000 over fears of violence.
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An Open Date
Ecclestone puts kibosh on grand prix events in Turkey, Austria.
