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Beckham Tightlipped About Talks With Major League Soccer Over Franchise Ownership05 / 20 / 13David 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 England ca... |
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Coke Could Enter F1 Sponsorship Deal
F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone said that if Coca-Cola enters F1 as a sponsor, it "would do so with one of its energy drink brands," according to F1SA.com. It was reported earlier this year that Coke could be eying F1. Sources said that McLaren could "ultimately win the deal," replacing the British team's ...
Vonn Considers Legal Action Against FIS
U.S. skier LINDSEY VONN "will not accept the Int'l Ski Federation's (FIS) decision, which rejected her request to race against men, and considers legal action," according to BLICK. Vonn said, "I've been very dissatisfied by the decision, and I won't quit. I will take a look at all my options. Do I ...
Stewart: F1 In Austin Is A Very Good Fit
Former F1 driver Jackie Stewart "is scheduled to speak in Austin next week" ahead of the Grand Prix of the U.S. at the Circuit of the Americas, according to Dave Doolittle of the STATESMAN. Stewart said that "he has never been to Austin but is looking forward to seeing the race, the circuit and the ...
Telmex Calls For Guiterrez At Sauber
Telecom company Telmex's sponsorship deal with the Sauber F1 Team "is dependent on the team's decision of whether or not to promote Mexican driver Esteban Gutierrez as the team's second permanent driver in '13," according to Sven Haidinger of MOTORSPORT-TOTAL.com. Sauber still has to set up its driv ...
Nike Nears Cole Haan Sale
Nike is in “final negotiations to sell its Cole Haan handbag and shoe brand to private equity firm Apax Partners, in a deal that could fetch around $500 million,” according to sources cited by Kim & Oran of REUTERS. Sources said that London-based Apax has “teamed up with former ...
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Ustream, IMG Media Agree To Deal
Football matches from the Netherlands Cup were not available on U.S. TV last week, but digital media company Ustream streamed the matches for free on its website thanks to a new deal the company cut last month with IMG Media that is expected to be announced officially this week. The deal will s ...
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Dubai TV Network Wins West Indies Cricket Rights
UAE-based Taj TV "has acquired television broadcast rights for West Indies cricket" for seven years beginning in January, according to the IANS. The deal will include "providing the television production for free-to-air stations throughout the Caribbean for the benefit of the West Indies cricket fan ...
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FIS Rejects Vonn's Request To Race Men
The request of U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn "to race against the men on the world cup circuit this month in Canada was rejected by the Int'l Ski Federation (FIS)," according to Danielle Rossingh of BLOOMBERG. Vonn "asked the sports governing body in early October to be able to compete in a men's downhill ...
West Ham May Share Olympic Stadium
EPL club West Ham United is "willing to share" the London Olympic Stadium with American football, according to Joe Ridge of the London DAILY MAIL. NFL franchises have held "encouraging" talks with Mayor Boris Johnson to become the "anchor tenants." The NFL interest was believed to "potentially scupp ...
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NFL Could Land At Olympic Stadium
NFL franchises are in talks with London Mayor Boris Johnson’s office over "becoming the anchor tenant of the Olympic Stadium," according to Matt Scott of the London TELEGRAPH. The discussions began during the NFL regular-season games last weekend. Johnson is chairman of the company operating t ...
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