Quote of the Day
"The first one is always the biggest hurdle to overcome."-- European Tour Sales Dir Tim Shaw, on the Ryder Cup signing Standard Life Investments as its first global sponsor. (SPORTSBUSINESS JOURNEL, 2/25 issue)
Top Stories
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Dortmund On A Roll
Bundesliga champion Borussia Dortmund has announced new record revenue and profit for the first half of the '12-13 season.
Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund "has released its financial numbers for the first half of the '12-13 season and announced a new revenue record," according to BILD. The defending Bundesliga champion "has increased its revenue" by 22.4% to €124.1M ($165M) from July 1-Dec. 31 in comparison to €101.4M at the same time last year. Dortmund "also increased its profit before taxes" from €16.7M to €17.5M ($23.3M).
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Growing The Business
BT delivers another blow to competition with buy of ESPN's U.K., Irish channels.
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Trans-Atlantic Deal
Scottish finance firm Standard Life Investments is Ryder Cup's first global sponsor.
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The Right Time
Watchmaker Rolex tapped top consumer brand in U.K.
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Changing Horses
McLaren Technical Dir Paddy Lowe is jumping to Mercedes at end of F1 season.
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A Capital Idea
F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone in talks to put race in Mexico City in '14.
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A Sharp Eye
Former Barcelona coach Guardiola had private eyes watching players.
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Player Trafficking
Arsenal has $27M profit, but club depends on player sales for survival.
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Making Ends Meet
U.K. Paralympians say loss of living allowance would crush training ability.
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Color Of His Money
Sheikh given deadline to put up money for AS Roma investment.
