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ECB in discussions to host IPL

Lucy Reeves — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:18:55 +0000

The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed that, at the request of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Indian Premier League, the ECB is examining the feasibility of hosting the 2009 IPL in England and Wales.

2009 Golf Course Environment Awards

Lucy Reeves — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:12:16 +0000

In response to demand from golf facilities, the BIGGA Golf Environment Competition has been disbanded and will be relaunched as the Golf Course Environment Awards.

Duo elected to ECB board

Lucy Reeves — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:04:05 +0000

Bob Jackson (Durham) and Ian Lovett (Middlesex) have been elected to the board of the England and Wales Cricket Board.

Scotland and Wales Abandon Joint Host plan

FrankGrimshaw — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:40:50 +0000

Scotland and Wales have abandoned their plan to submit a joint bid to host the Euro 2016 football tournament due to the economic crisis.

Funding Sport in the Community

FrankGrimshaw — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:59:20 +0000

Sport England have published five reports designed to help Local Authorities understand ways in which sport can help to achieve stronger, healthier and more sustainable communities.

UEFA Donate £4.14m to England FC's

Lucy Reeves — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:09:11 +0000

UEFA, football’s governing body, donated £4.14m to English clubs and £359.196 to Scottish clubs, for releasing players to play in Euro 2008.

Championship Players Next in Line for Salary Cap?

Lucy Reeves — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:01:34 +0000

As the economy heads towards a recession, championship clubs are starting to consider a salary cap in an effort to prevent significant financial losses.

ECB Await's Security Report

Lucy Reeves — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:39:39 +0000

Security advisor Reg Dickason has been sent by the English Cricket Board to Chennai, the venue of the first Test against India on December 11. He is expected to prepare a report on the safety situation in the country and devise ways in which the touring team can be protected.

Super League to be Revamped for 2009

Lucy Reeves — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:51:07 +0000

It has been announced by the Rugby Football League that there is to be a major revamp of the Super League play-offs for the 2009 season.

F1 to Scrap Point System

Lucy Reeves — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:20:07 +0000

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has announced that a medal system is to be introduced as a preventative measure for drivers becoming world champions “by not winning races.”