Quote of the Day
"The money means that if we don't get promotion this year then hopefully we can keep this side together."-- Bradford City Joint Chair Mark Lawn on his team's $1.6M haul for making the League Cup final. (PA, 1/23)
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Bundesliga's Billions
For the first time, the the Bundesliga has broken the €2B ($2.7B) revenue mark during the '11-12 season. In comparison to the previous season, the league was able to increase its revenue by 7.2% or around €140M ($186.7M) to €2.08B ($2.77B). The Bundesliga generated a profit after taxes of €55M ($73.3M). Fourteen of the 18 Bundesliga teams generated a profit in '11-12.
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Pass It On
Ligue 1 club Paris St. Germain signs exclusive deal with viagogo.
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A New Brew
British brewery Tetley signs on as sponsor of Rugby League's Challenge Cup.
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The High Spots
Premier League signs Internet, mobile highlights deal with News Int'l.
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Looks Like A Million
Bradford City's trip to League Cup could earn club $1.6M.
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Real Record
Real Madrid first sports club to hit €500M revenue in a year, study reveals.
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Paying Top Dollar
Report finds Aussie taxpayers are footing $32M bill for F1 race.
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No Merge Urge
Government plan to merge UK Sport, Sport England called off.
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Missed Opportunity
Missing Champions League berth leaves Tottenham with $6.8M loss in '11-12.
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Opening Doors
Int'l Rugby Board lets U.S., Canada join Pacific Nations Cup.
