http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/Rss.aspx en-US Sun, 19 May 2013 18:59:07 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 18:59:07 GMT SBD Global Articles - Really Simple Syndicator 1.0 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/People-and-Pop-Culture/Mancini-Thankyou.aspx Former Man City coach ROBERTO MANCINI Sunday used the pages of the Manchester Evening News to thank City fans for their support during his three-year reign at the Etihad, according to Tom Brooks-Pollock of the MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS. Mancini -- who has not spoken to the media ... Mon, 20 May 2013 17:01:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/People-and-Pop-Culture/Mancini-Thankyou.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/ACC-Report.aspx An "alarming increase in the use, seizure and arrests for illicit drugs is the central finding of the Australian Crime Commission's annual report" released Monday, "with significant implications for sport, especially the professional football codes," according to Roy Masters of the SYDNEY ... Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/ACC-Report.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Media/IPL.aspx The recent spot-fixing scandal and the beating the Indian Premier League brand is taking because of it "are not the only worries for the sporting extravaganza," according to Gaurav Laghate of the Indian BUSINESS STANDARD. Its all-India TV ratings (TVR) are also falling as the enthusiasm am... Mon, 20 May 2013 14:15:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Media/IPL.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Olympics/Brazil.aspx A study says that as Brazil prepares to host several sporting mega-events, "human rights abuses and authoritarian interventions by the authorities are going on behind the scenes, favoring major urbanization projects and stadium remodeling," according to Fabiola Ortiz of the INTER PRES... Mon, 20 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Olympics/Brazil.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/International-Football/Beckham-MLS.aspx David Beckham could return to the U.S. as "owner of a new club and his advisors have already held talks" with Major League Soccer, according to Simon Evans of REUTERS. Beckham has "been tight-lipped about his future plans" after ending the season with Ligue 1 Paris St. Germain. The former ... Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/International-Football/Beckham-MLS.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Events-and-Attractions/2017-Hockey-World-Championship.aspx The 2013 Int'l Ice Hockey Federation Annual Congress allocated the 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship to Cologne, Germany and Paris. The German-French bid received 63 votes from the delegates. The other bid with Copenhagen, Denmark and Riga, Latvia got 45 votes. Cologne is a well-know... Mon, 20 May 2013 03:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Events-and-Attractions/2017-Hockey-World-Championship.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/PSG-Emirates.aspx Ligue 1 champions Paris St. Germain and Dubai airlines Emirates "extended their shirt sponsorship deal by another five years on Friday," according to Julien Pretot of REUTERS. Neither PSG President Nasser al-Khelaifi nor Emirates Exec VP Thierry Antinori "were prepared to reveal the offici... Mon, 20 May 2013 03:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/PSG-Emirates.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Media/ratings.aspx German public broadcaster ARD "has recorded season-best ratings for its Bundesliga games highlight show 'Sportschau'" on Saturday, according to David Grzeschik of QUOTENMETER. A total of 4.87 million viewers tuned in at 6pm German time to watch the highlights of the last Bundesliga matchda... Mon, 20 May 2013 03:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Media/ratings.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Facilities/Wembley.aspx Shortly after the final whistle blew in Sunday's League One playoff final at London's Wembley stadium, staff began "swapping every television set and barrel of beer in the national stadium" to comply with UEFA's sponsorship roster, according to Owen Gibson of the London GUARDIAN. All the F... Mon, 20 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Facilities/Wembley.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Franchises/Rangers.aspx A "dramatic" tape has emerged of Scottish Third Division Rangers Chair Malcolm Murray "being sacked" by former CEO Charles Green’s right-hand man, according to Chris Musson of the SCOTTISH SUN. In the recording, Commercial Dir Imran Ahmad accuses Murray "of improper conduct," and say... Mon, 20 May 2013 02:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Franchises/Rangers.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Events-and-Attractions/Brazil-Military.aspx Brazil is using this year’s FIFA Confederations Cup "as a test drive," according to Kenneth Rapoza of FORBES. The government "wants to show that it is ready and prepared to provide top notch security for the major sets of games heading their way." The Brazilian military has mobilized... Mon, 20 May 2013 02:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Events-and-Attractions/Brazil-Military.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Finance/F1-IPO.aspx A source close to private equity firm CVC Capital said that the company is targeting a $12B market capitalization for F1 "in its planned flotation on the Singapore stock exchange," according to Sylt & Reid of the London GUARDIAN. The initial public offering (IPO) of F1 "is on track to ... Mon, 20 May 2013 02:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Finance/F1-IPO.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/Man-City-Etihad.aspx Man City is seeking to replace Etihad Airways as its shirt sponsor, "but the search is being hampered" by the chaos surrounding former Manager Roberto Mancini's sacking and uncertainty over the club's future, according to Nick Harris of the London DAILY MAIL. According to a sour... Mon, 20 May 2013 02:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/Man-City-Etihad.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Olympics/Olympic-Torch.aspx England's largest local councils spent more than £6M hosting the Olympic Torch for last year's Games, figures published on the one-year anniversary of the start of the relay show, according to the London EVENING STANDARD. On average, authorities paid out just over £40,000 "to h... Mon, 20 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Olympics/Olympic-Torch.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/F1-Chassis-Share.aspx F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone "has proposed that Formula One teams be able to sell chassis to each other, a shake-up that would save tens of millions of pounds," according to Christian Sylt of the London EXPRESS. The use of so-called "'customer cars' reflects the situation with F1’s engin... Mon, 20 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/F1-Chassis-Share.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/People-and-Pop-Culture/Execs.aspx PGA European Tour Chair NEIL COLES will "step down." The 78-year-old Englishman "took on the role" of chairman in Nov. '75 ( European Tour ). ... MP & Silva Group has announced PETER HUTTON as its new COO. Hutton will lead the group's global commercial strategy. Hutton was ESPN STA... Mon, 20 May 2013 01:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/People-and-Pop-Culture/Execs.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/International-Football/Hodgson.aspx England Manager Roy Hodgson has criticized Man City, Chelsea and Tottenham "for the timing of their post-season tours" of the U.S., claiming England's plans for friendly matches against Ireland and Brazil have been "scotched," according to James Riach of the London GUARDIAN. England plays ... Mon, 20 May 2013 01:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/International-Football/Hodgson.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/International-Football/Notes.aspx FIFA and Intersport Int'l have sealed an agreement which grants the world’s largest network of sporting goods retailers the exclusive right to appear as official world cup retail partner in Brazil next year. Intersport operated the official world cup shops at the women’s w... Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/International-Football/Notes.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/UEFA-SOCAR.aspx UEFA has signed a sponsorship agreement with SOCAR (State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic) as official sponsor of UEFA's national team competitions, including the UEFA European Football Championship. As part of this partnership, SOCAR will already be included in the commercial program f... Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/UEFA-SOCAR.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Olympics/Wrestling-Changes.aspx Newly elected FILA President Nenad Lalovic said that wrestling has "introduced drastic changes designed to keep the ancient sport in the Olympic programme," according to Gennady Fyodorov of REUTERS. More categories for women, eliminating draws and cutting down the number of competitors "ar... Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Olympics/Wrestling-Changes.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Events-and-Attractions/Swedish-Donation.aspx A Swedish ticket agency accused of profiting from a charity football match for a deceased player has said that "it will make a donation to a fund set up in his memory," according to Philip O'Connor of REUTERS. Swedish football side AIK had staged a charity match with Dynamo Zagreb after it... Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Events-and-Attractions/Swedish-Donation.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/People-and-Pop-Culture/NIN.aspx Amateur boxing association CEO C.K. WU of Taiwan "is entering the race for president" of the IOC. Wu notified President JACQUES ROGGE on Friday "that he will be a candidate to succeed him as head of the IOC." Wu, a 66-year-old architect, "plans to declare his candidacy at a news confer... Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/People-and-Pop-Culture/NIN.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Events-and-Attractions/Notes.aspx Atlético Madrid flew to Singapore on Sunday for a charity game on Wednesday against a team of local stars at Singapore's Jalan Besar Stadium. A total of 22 Atlético players, including Óliver Torres, Saúl Ñiguez and Javier Manquillo, made the flight early ... Mon, 20 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Events-and-Attractions/Notes.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/notes.aspx Premier League club FC Fulham signed a "long-term" agreement to have adidas AG (ADS) supply the club's uniforms and apparel. The west London team did not "disclose details of the deal in a statement" ( BLOOMBERG, 5/17 ). ... Bundesliga club Hamburg SV has extended its exclusive... Mon, 20 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/notes.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/People-and-Pop-Culture/Twitter.aspx Sky Deutschland's DIRK GROSSE : "Federer mit unglaublicher Contenance. Kein Fluchen, kein Schlägerwurf. #atproma So wie @TheBorisBecker früher :))" ... ("Federer with unbelievable composure. No swearing, no racket throwing. #atproma Just like @TheBorisBecker in the past :))") ... Mon, 20 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/People-and-Pop-Culture/Twitter.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Media/Notes.aspx Global sports information and technology company STATS LLC Sunday announced that Argentina football side Vélez Sársfield will use the firm's SportVU player tracking technology that produces football data in real-time for scouting and coaching analysis. STATS' collaboration wi... Mon, 20 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Media/Notes.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/BCCI-Spotfixing.aspx Indian Premier League side Rajasthan Royals "will file a criminal complaint against its three cricketers arrested for spot-fixing" even as a rattled Board of Control for Cricket in India said that "it would follow the rulebook before handing down punishment to the tainted trio, while unvei... Mon, 20 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/20/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/BCCI-Spotfixing.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Franchises/Coventry-City.aspx American multi-millionaire Preston Haskell IV has "made his move to buy" League One Coventry City Football Club and half the Ricoh Arena, according to Andy Turner of the COVENTRY TELEGRAPH. The bids were turned in on Haskell's behalf by suspended Sky Blues President Joe Elliott and former ... Fri, 17 May 2013 19:50:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Franchises/Coventry-City.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/People-and-Pop-Culture/Beckham.aspx DAVID BECKHAM "has retired from football," according to Sarah Ebner of the LONDON TIMES. The 38-year-old, who "transcended the sport," has decided "to call it a day after winning the league title in France with Paris Saint-Germain." He is the first British player to win such a title in f... Fri, 17 May 2013 17:10:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/People-and-Pop-Culture/Beckham.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/AFL-Rules.aspx The Australian Football League "has proposed an overhaul of the Laws of the Games Committee," with the league's new football operations Manager Mark Evans "having detected club disenchantment with the rules process," according to Caroline Wilson of THE AGE. Club CEOs departed Thursday's CE... Fri, 17 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/AFL-Rules.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Media/Ashes-Tour.aspx The BBC "has added the rights for the upcoming England Ashes tour to Australia to its extensive portfolio of cricket coverage on Radio 5 Live's Test Match Special," according to Mark Sweney of the London GUARDIAN. The BBC "has struck an exclusive deal to provide ball-by-ball radio coverage... Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Media/Ashes-Tour.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Facilities/Camp-Nou.aspx La Liga  Champion Barcelona is planning nearly $2.5M in upgrades to its facilities during the offseason. As it does "every season, the club will replace Camp Nou stadium's grass field, but this year it will also install a heating system that the technicians consider the best solution,... Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Facilities/Camp-Nou.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Media/Barca-Madrid-TV-rights.aspx Spanish Football League (LFP) President Javier Tebas said that Barcelona and Real Madrid "are open to collectively selling broadcast rights in La Liga, but only if their income does not decrease," according to FOOTBALL ESPAÑA. The top two clubs currently account for a... Fri, 17 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Media/Barca-Madrid-TV-rights.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Finance/ferguson.aspx The "Fergie factor" gave the city of Manchester's economy a boost worth more than £1B ($1.5B) during his 26 years at the club, according to Adam Jupp of the MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS. Experts have calculated the extent to which the success outgoing Manager Alex Ferguson brou... Fri, 17 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Finance/ferguson.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/Cricket-Australia.aspx Cricket Australia Thursday announced that Carlton & United Breweries has renewed its relationship with cricket in a five-year deal sources say is worth $65M. The brewing company will become the naming rights sponsor of One-Day-International cricket Australia through its ... Fri, 17 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/Cricket-Australia.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Media/IPL.aspx Online viewership of the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League "has surpassed last year's record figures by 52%," according to the ECONOMIC TIMES. Midway through the T20 cricket tournament, after 38 matches, "there has been a 52% growth in combine viewership" over '12 ... Fri, 17 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Media/IPL.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/India-Spot-Fixing.aspx Indian cricketer S. Sreesanth and two other bowlers belonging to the Rajasthan Royals Indian Premier League team "were arrested on Thursday for spot-fixing," according to the PTI. The three players received up to Rs. 60 lakh ($110,000) "for an over for giving away runs as per arrangements ... Fri, 17 May 2013 09:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/India-Spot-Fixing.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/International-Football/FA-Racism.aspx The FA "has voted to introduce a minimum ban of five matches for any player found to have racially abused an opponent," in the wake of the furore over the John Terry and Luis Suárez incidents, according to Owen Gibson of the London GUARDIAN. The proposal, accepted at the FA's annual... Fri, 17 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/International-Football/FA-Racism.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/International-Football/Scudamore.aspx The Premier League "has been accused of heavy-handedness with Football League clubs in the tortuous negotiations" about how much of its forthcoming TV billions it will share with the rest of football, according to David Conn of the London GUARDIAN. In a "stormy" Football League meeting at ... Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/International-Football/Scudamore.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Facilities/Sao-Paulo-stadium.aspx FIFA said that São Paulo's World Cup stadium "will be ready on time," less than 24 hours "after warning the city it could lose the right to stage matches because of delays in building the new arena," according to Brian Homewood of REUTERS. FIFA said that "it had reached a settlement... Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Facilities/Sao-Paulo-stadium.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Olympics/Olympic-Media-Center.aspx Mayor Boris Johnson Thursday claimed that "the legacy of the Olympic Park had been secured as he announced a deal" to take the £300M ($459M) media centre off  taxpayers’ hands, according to Matthew Beard of the London EVENING STANDARD. The former Olympic broadcast studio, ... Fri, 17 May 2013 04:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Olympics/Olympic-Media-Center.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Franchises/Heart-Of-Midlothian.aspx Scottish Premier League Heart of Midlothian "responded calmly to renewed scrutiny" of its finances from other SPL clubs, along with suggestions that it "may have been in breach of league rules, by stressing the Tynecastle club is neither owned nor operated by Ukio Bankas, the bank that has... Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Franchises/Heart-Of-Midlothian.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/International-Football/Qatar-Sepp-Blatter.aspx FIFA President Sepp Blatter believes it is "not rational" to play the 2022 World Cup in the summer heat of Qatar, where temperatures can hit 50C (122F), according to the BBC. Air-conditioned stadia "have been planned, but the Swiss has expressed concerns about the implications for people o... Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/International-Football/Qatar-Sepp-Blatter.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/SI-Fortunate-50-International.aspx After four straight years at No. 1, Roger Federer "has been Fed-exed to No. 2 thanks to David Beckham," according to Daniel Roberts of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. Beckham "has ducats pouring in from endorsements (certainly not from his paltry salary) new and old." And one smart move about his five... Fri, 17 May 2013 03:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/SI-Fortunate-50-International.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Facilities/Man-City.aspx Man City is "to discuss plans" for a proposed £50M ($76.5M) expansion of the Etihad Stadium by '15, according to Stuart Brennan of the MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS. The Blues "want to speak with local residents before forging ahead with the scheme, which would add a 6,000-seater third tie... Fri, 17 May 2013 03:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Facilities/Man-City.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Media/Ten-Sports.aspx The Olympic Council of Asia has concluded a broadcasting deal with Ten Sports to show the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea and four other Asian Olympic Competitions. The deal was brokered by MP & Silva. The rights package includes: 2013 Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games, In... Fri, 17 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Media/Ten-Sports.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Media/ratings.aspx German free-to-air TV channel kabel eins "has recorded top ratings for its broadcast of the Europa League final between Chelsea and Benfica," according to Manuel Weis of QUOTENMETER. Kabel eins attracted a total of 2.58 million viewers to the game's first half on Wednesday night. The first... Fri, 17 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Media/ratings.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/People-and-Pop-Culture/Miguel-Cardenal.aspx Spanish Superior Sports Council (CSD) President MIGUEL CARDENAL addressed a number of subjects, including the debt many La Liga clubs are facing, at a Europe Press breakfast Thursday, according to the EP. Cardenal said, "The teams are already working to solve the debt issue. La Liga's pr... Fri, 17 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/People-and-Pop-Culture/Miguel-Cardenal.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/Emirates-Arsenal.aspx Emirates airlines unveiled a new phase of its global "Share a Smile" campaign in partnership with EPL Arsenal Wednesday, according to PAKISTAN TODAY. With the help of Emirates’ multilingual cabin crew, Arsenal players Mikel Arteta, Lukas Podolski, Wojciech Szczęsny and Theo Walcott "... Fri, 17 May 2013 02:30:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/Emirates-Arsenal.aspx http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Franchises/Honda.aspx Honda Thursday announced its decision to participate in the FIA F1 World Championship from the '15 season under a joint project with McLaren. Honda will be in charge of the development, manufacture and supply of the power unit, including the engine and energy recovery system, while... Fri, 17 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/05/17/Franchises/Honda.aspx