Sky win F1 Rights
A new rights deal, under which the BBC and Sky Sports will both broadcast Formula 1 in the country between 2012 and 2018, has been announced today. The new carve up will see Sky Sports broadcast every race, qualifying session, and practice live and the BBC will show half the races live, as well as the qualifying and practice sessions from those races.
GB triathlete Wiltshire receives 6 month ban
Harry Wiltshire has been suspended for 6 months by the International Triathlon Union (ITU) for unsportsmanlike conduct.
He was disqualified from the European Championships for impeding Javier Gomez during the swimming leg. The race was ultimately won by GB's Alistair Brownlee and although there was no evidence, per se, that Wiltshire's actions were part of a plan to assist Brownlee, the ITU still deemed it appropriate to suspend him. Interestingly, the ITU does not have its own internal appeals procedure, so should Wiltshire and the British Triathlon Federation wish to have the decision reviewed, they will have to bring their grievance to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Contador hearing delayed
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has now confirmed that Alberto Contador's doping case, which was due to be heard next week will not take place in November this year. It was agreed by all parties that the hearing could hold over until after the conclusion of this years Tour de France, which Contador competed in. The further delay is to allow the World Anti Doping Agency to complete compilation of its evidence.
Fernandes in talks with QPR over purchase
Tony Fernandes, the boss of Team Lotus F1, is understood to be in talks with Queens Park Rangers over a potential £100m buy out. The club is currently 62% owned by Bernie Ecclestone, who has said in the past he might be willing to sell his stake.
Resolution to the NFL Lockout?
It appears the 4 month stand off between the NFL owners and players may well reach a resolution after a ten year deal was approved. This means in principle that the season can commence, as scheduled, this September.
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