South Africa Sports Minister: Diaspora Fund Not a Bribe for World Cup
(ATR) Fikile Mbalula says South Africa paid out no bribes to secure the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
FA Director Quits FIFA Task Force Amid Scandal
(ATR) Also: New Zealand barrister blasts FIFA ethics committee.
African Olympic Chief Predicts Unity for Future African Bid
(ATR) Lassana Palenfo, president of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa, tells Around the Rings that the continent will back a bid from whichever city in Africa seeks the 2024 Olympics.
Spain Reigns with Villa and Spanish Soccer Team Earning Academy Sport Awards
2010 FIFA World Cup Already Sales Success for Adidas
IOC Reacts to CAS Loss; Rio Supports Brazilian WC Team; NBC Olympics Changes
(ATR) The IOC expresses disappointment with a CAS ruling... Rio 2016 offers support as Brazil debuts in the World Cup... NBC loses a top executive, names new group for London
INSIDER World Cup Diary - CONCACAF's Secret Date with 2018/2022 Bid Nations
(ATR) The nine teams bidding to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022 will today present their case to a special congress of CONCACAF's 41 members in South Africa.
Sports in UK Get Financial Boost, Vancouver Lands Land Sponsor, Ralph Lauren for US Oly Team
British sports get a $21 million financial boost... VANOC gets real estate sponsor... Ralph Lauren threads for American athletes...
Coke to Use "Green" Machines in 2010; McDonald's, 2010 FIFA Programs
(ATR) Coke will use 100 percent eco-friendly machines at 2010 Vancouver Games... McDonald's announces 2010 FIFA World Cup sponsorship programs
FIFA President Concludes U.S. Visit With Obama World Cup Invitation
(ATR) FIFA President Sepp Blatter ends his four-day visit to the U.S. with an invitation to President Barack Obama to attend next year's World Cup in South Africa.
