Sports federations and press groups sign a voluntary code protecting the right of journalists to report on sports news

American media giant CBS has filed a lawsuit against the NFL Players’ Association, in response to threats by the Association that it would bring legal action unless CBS agreed to pay licence fees for use of player statistics in its NFL Fantasy Football tournament. The lawsuit marks another flashpoint in the debate over the limits of a free press in the world of sport.

Knowledge bank: In this conference presentation paper, Raymond Boyle from the University of Stirling, examins the increasingly complex relationship between sports, media and public relations.

Knowledge bank: Danish Institute for Sports Studies presents their models for sports television viewing and examins the viewers' motivation factors for chosing television content regarding sports shows and programs.

Knowledge bank: Radu Naum, a Speaker at Play the Game 2005, speaks about reshaping the news in televisions broadcasting in relation to sport.

Knowledge bank: The head of BBC's Sports Online site tells about the perspectives of sports journalism on the net.

Boris Bergant, deputy director general for RTV in Slovenia, closely examines how prices have risen for the right to televise football, tennis, skiing and the Olympic Games over the past two decades. He outlines the profit potential of pay per view and worries about the future of sport in public broadcasting.