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Birmingham City's parent company goes into receivership
Economic Development
BIHL appoints specialist arm of EY to manage finances as club vows it is 'business as usual'
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Business as usual for Premier League as big guns snap up TV rights
Opinion
Despite attempts by 'wildcards' Eurosport and beIN Sports, the status quo was maintained as BT Sport and Sky maintain their coverage of England's top flight
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Will BT rip Six Nations away from BBC's grasp?
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The new four-year contract, worth £40 million a year, runs until 2017, but since the BBC and Home Nations agreed this deal, BT Sport has emerged as a serious, cash-rich player in the sports rights field.
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Positive outlook for Warwickshire CCC as turnover rises and losses fall
Economic Development
Edgbaston club making 'solid progress' as they prepare for big summer of high-profile matches including the third Ashes Test
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Accepting childhood inactivity comes at a great cost
Opinion
Action needed as report highlights too many kids not fit for purpose.
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Aston Villa and West Brom in world's top 40 clubs for revenue
Economic Development
Giant broadcasting deal means three Premier League clubs from the region are among the richest in the world
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Sky announces extension to broadcast deal
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As Sky announces extension to broadcast deal, some counties are crying out for new schedule which will help boost their profile.
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Tributes paid after ex-Wolves chairman Sir Jack Hayward passes away
Economic Development
Sir Jack, who lived in the Bahamas and transformed the fortunes of the Molineux club when he bought it in 1990, passed away today (January 13)
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Edgbaston naming rights talks reignited by haul of major cricket matches
Economic Development
The potential for a money-spinning naming deal is back on the table with some major cricketing events are heading to Birmingham
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Cricket World Cup, Champions Trophy and Ashes head to Edgbaston
Economic Development
Some major cricketing events are heading to Birmingham after the ECB's match allocation was revealed
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Surfing rides on crest of a wave as the influence of crowdfunding grows
Opinion
Water sport leads the way as appeal-based funding gathers momentum.
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Fair game to probe Premier League's TV deals
Opinion
Bid to get more football on the box at lower cost to supporters.
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Super-rich Norway has pulled plug on Winter Olympics 2022 bid
Opinion
Oslo was the prospective venue for the Winter Olympics in 2022, before the Norwegian government decided against the £2billion investment.
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Birmingham City cash blow after £9m bond issue collapses
Economic Development
Blues' Hong Kong-based parent group was hoping to raise more than £9 million through the bond but it has now automatically lapsed
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Peter Sharkey: Ashes Test match special for city with a fortune forecasted
Opinion
Edgbaston Stadium and Marketing Birmingham announced that next year's Third Ashes Test could provide a boost in excess of £26 million to the local economy.
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Peter Sharkey: Bid to give football fans a greater say in how clubs are run
Opinion
Politicians want supporters involved in ownership and decision-making
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Peter Sharkey: Cycle stars on road to riches as big sponsors up the ante
Opinion
New €1m prize pot idea just the beginning of cycling's resurgence
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Peter Sharkey: Football is the market mover in a changing industry
Opinion
Millions of viewers watching this week's European contests consider it an invitation to have a flutter before the second half kicks off.
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Peter Sharkey: Scottish sport could face funding challenge in longer term
Opinion
South of the border, Englishmen are torn by the apparent desire of large numbers of Scots to break away and go it alone.
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Peter Sharkey: Our likeable Games stars deserve TV spotlight in longer term
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Every Team GB athlete benefits from a Lottery-underwritten structure which actively promotes professionalism.
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Aston Villa appoint Tom Fox as chief executive
Economic Development
Villa swoop on Arsenal for new chief following departure of Paul Faulkner
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Peter Sharkey: The economic benefits of a permanent NFL franchise based in London
Opinion
The NFL returns to London next month for the first of three regular season autumn duels when Miami face Oakland on September 28.
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Peter Sharkey: 'Yes' vote would give Scotland's games stars a dilemma
Opinion
Should the people vote 'yes', in March 2016 it will become an independent nation, an outcome that might cause some serious soul-searching amongst Scottish athletes.
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Big bad bookies and Premier League prove easy targets for vote-chasers
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Election fever turns grassroot sport funding into a political football.
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