Quote of the Day
"I was told very early on that a gentleman never speaks about last night or money."-- F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone, dodging confirmation on the value of the circuit's sponsorship deal with Emirates reported to be $200M. (THE NATIONAL, 2/5)
Top Stories
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Dubai Stakes F1 Claim
Emirates Airlines Tuesday announced a five-year sponsorship of F1 in a deal with F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone "understood to be worth as much as" $200M, according to Meenaghan & Cronin of THE NATIONAL. The announcement marks Emirates' "first foray into elite motorsport for seven years and will result in the airline's branding appearing at 15 races this season."
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Taxing Time
Indian tax authorities surprise BCCI with $433M bill.
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A Lot To Lose
Top sponsors Nike, adidas keeping close eye on match-fixing probe.
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In The Spotlight
Liverpool Champions League match suspected of being fixed, report claims.
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No Love Match
Rafael Nadal leaves IMG as he readies for return to competition.
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Beer Me
American, int'l football top recipients of beer sponsors' largesse.
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Getting Makeover
German handball club HSV Hamburg restructures to attract new investors.
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Conspiracy Theory
PCB chairman claims elements in cricket want to keep Pakistan "isolated."
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Building Plans
Bristol City unveils "ambitious" plan for $63M renovation of home ground.
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Opening Blues
Mineirão Stadium operator fined $500K over opening-game snafus.
- F1 Signs Five-Year Deal With Emirates
- Nike, Adidas Monitor Match-Fixing Ordeal
- Beer Sponsorships Hit $1.4B Globally
- Nadal Lets IMG Deal Expire
- Mercedes F1 Teams Up With BlackBerry
- Nike, Morrisons Launch Weve Mobile Ads
- Palmeiras Working To Keep Kia
- West Ham Agrees To Deal With Alpari
- England's Yorkshire Tea Deal Questioned
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