The bidding process for the host venue for the 2022 World Cup will take place simultaneously with the process for the 2012 World Cup according to an announcement made today by Sepp Blatter, FIFA President. .

Bisley is back in contention after the Olympic board met last week to consider whether the site should be relocated from Woolwich. .

Simon Clegg has today announced his departure from the BOA. Clegg leaves after 20 years of service during which time he has presided over the British Olympic team’s achieving its 2012 medal targets at the 2008 Olympic Games. .

Two sports, same problem, different magnitude….Formula 1 and Rugby Guiness Premiership are both consulting with their respective sports governing bodies to discuss ways in which they reduce salaries. Formula One salaries reach up to £35 million with a number of drivers over £10 million per annum. Premiership Rugby pales by comparison with over salary caps [...]

Carling, a Coors Brewers brand, is set to continue its long-standing sponsorship of the Carling Cup. The brand has sponsored the league since 2003 and the renewal is set to take the deal at least until 2012. .

In a week that has seen 2 of the remaining 5 manufacturers withdraw from the sport, Ford has said that it remains committed to its sponsorship of word rally championship. Citroen is believed to be consulting with its board about its continued commitment to sport marketing through WRC. .

Sport England is investing £480 million to 46 sports to deliver a long term legacy from the Olympics with the aim of 1 million people regularly playing sport by 2012. .

LOCOG, the organising committee for the London 2012 Olympic Games, is rumoured to be considering a move for badminton. LOCOG will consult with the Olympic Board this week and is thought to be considering a move for the sport to Wimbledon. .

The Irish winner of golf’s last two British Opens, Padraig Harrington, has signed a a new sport sponsorship deal with FTI Consulting, the USA-based event-driven consulting firm. .

Vodafone has announced that it will be ending its 12 year sponsorship of English Cricket in January 2010. The mobile operator will however maintain a relationship with the England and Wales Cricket Board to develop a legacy programme at grass roots level.