Quote of the Day
"Istanbul is very clear. It's for the 2020 Olympic bid."-- Istanbul 2020 Campaign Chair Hasan Arat, emphasizing that the country was not pursuing Euro matches during 2020. (REUTERS, 2/27)
Top Stories
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EPL Is Packin' 'Em In
EPL clubs are averaging 35,713 fans per game through Feb. 26, up 4% compared to the same point last season. Everton, which currently sits sixth in the standings, is seeing the league's biggest jump at the gate (+11%). Wigan Athletic, Queens Park Rangers and Sunderland are also seeing strong gains this season to date. Despite Wigan's gains, the club is the only EPL club with home capacity under 75%.
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Youth Movement
Nike, adidas navigating a rapidly changing Chinese marketplace.
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Strong Suits
Istanbul plays up fast-growing economy, young population in Olympics pitch.
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Gaming The Game
FA is considering retrospective punishment for serial divers.
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Out On Its Own
RFEF cuts ties to marketing agency, will negotiate its own media rights.
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Market Watch
Police report suggests that ticketing market needs more regulation.
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Testing, Testing
Cricket bodies call for increased drug testing in wake of player's death.
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Day Of Decision
Rangers to hear verdict over questioned payments to players.
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Home Sweet Home
Brasileiro clubs Flamengo, Fluminense top candidates to call Maracanã home.
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Kiwi Blanket
Neo Sports gets TV rights for all international cricket in New Zealand.
