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Sports Power Daily July 23,2012

       
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July 23 Vol 01, Issue 985
TODAY'S TOP HEADLINES
Zeel Q1 sports biz losses down, revenues at Rs992m
The sports business of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd has posted revenues of Rs992m for the fiscal first quarter, while overall expenditure stood at Rs 1.202bn.
Record ticket revenues for IPL 2012; CLT20 Indian teams stand to lose heavily
BCCI's revenues from sale of tickets from the Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2, Eliminator and the final were Rs131.68m and after paying relevant taxes the profit was Rs 103.44m.
IOC not to take disciplinary action on ticket sales before Games
With five days to go until the opening of London 2012, IOC executive board decides not to take disciplinary action before the games against officials accused of illegal ticket sales
German GP: Alonso Strengthens Championship Lead
PIT STOP PUNDIT - Force India split tyre strategies between their drivers who fight excessive tyre wear to eventually finish 9th (Hulkenberg) and 11th (Di Resta).
Former McCann Erickson top exec Brett Gosper is new IRB CEO
Gosper joins federation at an exciting time for a sport that continues to experience unprecedented global participation, interest and commercial growth.
Coca-Cola unveils 'Beatbox' at London Olympic Park
Beat Box takes inspiration from Coca-Cola's 'Move to the Beat' campaign, enabling visitors to ‘play’ the Pavilion by interacting with sounds embedded within building's architecture.
NASCAR appoints Ogilvy & Mather as ad agency
Ogilvy & Mather's responsibilities also will include target segmentation, brand vision/storytelling, media strategy, promotions and support for the growing NASCAR Digital team.
Anirban Lahiri finishes 31st, emerges as best Asian at British Open
Anirban Lahiri ends dream week at The British Open Championship Sunday, finishing on three-over-par 283 that left him in tied 31st place in the world's oldest Major.
Current Affairs - Gridiron Games: Analysing the NFL Concussion Litigation
With an average team value of over 1 billion USD, the National Football League (“NFL”) is the most valuable sports business in the world. Formed in 1920, it is divided into two conferences - the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference, with each conference consisting of 16 teams.

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COMMENTARY

British GP: Red Bull And Ferrari Lead The Way

PIT STOP PUNDIT - MRF seem to be preparing to announce an ambitious new championship in collaboration with Italian manufacturers Dallara.
VIEWPOINT

BCCI Move A Back Door Entry For Pak Players Into IPL?

THE BOARD of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) might have taken the bold step of inviting the Pakistan cricket team to play on Indian soil but it is unlikely that the series will be played.
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
India Inc doubles its revenue in five years(Business Standard)
IIM-A launches electives on real estate, sports (Business Standard)
Nokia looks to revamp marketing strategy: Report(Economic Times)
Samsung records robust sales of latest smartphone (Economic Times)
CRICKET
Lorgat agrees 3-4 month advisory stint with SLC from 1 Aug(SportzPower)
PCB contradicts reports on India series(Cricketnext)
Amla flails England with superb triple centuryg(Reuters)
LONDON OLYMPICS
Former Olympic fencer Claudia Bokel elected chair of IOC athletes commission(SportzPower)
ESPN signs up Hero, Tata Docomo, Airtel for Olympics broadcast(Economic Times)
India hockey coach Michael Nobbs slams blue turf(Mid-Day)
Games Village Mayor justifies denial to India (IBN )
Indian national flag hoisted at Olympic Village(Hindustan Times)
Olympic chiefs hit back at cynics as excitement mounts(Reuters)
Lighting on London Eye to reflect nation’s feedback to Olympics(Hindu Business Line)
‘Beautiful Game’ is not much of an attraction(The Hindu)
MOTORSPORTS
Double for Team Maini(The Hindu)
Hamilton's 100th F1 race ends in retirement(Reuters)
GOLF
Jeev Milkha Singh targets top-50 spot in world rankings(Times of India)
HORSE RACING
Hyderabad monsoon races from July 25(The Hindu)

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