SportzPower Daily August13,2012

August 13, 2012


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TODAY'S TOP HEADLINES

India register best-ever haul of 6 medals at London Games

As far as immediate takeaways are concerned, it was a satisfactory Olympics for India when examined in the context of how the country has evolved in terms of process and intent.

AIFF, IMG-R meeting with I-League clubs 23 Aug; important for future of Indian football

Direction that Indian football will take should come to fore on 23 August when the AIFF and its commercial partner IMG-Reliance meet with the unhappy I-League clubs.

FIH launches Hockey World League

FIH does not have any title sponsor or presenting commercial partner specifically for the World League, but says discussions are on with several sponsors in different countries.

P&G raises $25m for Youth Sport programs

P&G to raise $25m towards its ‘Thank You Mom’ intitiative by helping establish and sustain youth sport programs around the world, as part of its 10-year partnership with the IOC.

TaylorMade-adidas sales increase by 25% in Q2

TaylorMade-adidas Golf announces global sales of $514.7m in the second quarter of 2012 -- a 25% increase over the prior year on a currency-neutral basis.

ManU shares open flat on NYSE, club valued at $2.3bn

Manchester United shares begin trading flat on New York Stock Exchange; public float reaffirms its status as world’s most valuable football club, worth about $2.3bn.

Women’s boxing hopes to double weight categories for 2016

Wu says with the London Olympics experience and performance of boxers, Aiba wants more women in the next Olympics. It would give them more chances to show their skills.

Feature film on football great Pelé in the works

With Brazil's hosting of the 2014 World Cup in its sights, US based Imagine Entertainment has secured rights to a feature film about legendary Brazilian footballer Pelé.

Feature – Stumped! Breach of Endorsement Agreements

Personal brand endorsement agreements are an inherent part of the entertainment and sports industries. Brands spend millions in order to align themselves with a successful and attractive personality in the hope that such association will register a connection with potential customers.

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