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SPORT-Britain urged to keep Ashes, other events for free TV
LONDON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - An independent panel urged the government on Friday to reserve several high profile sports events, including England's home Ashes tests, for free-to-air TV despite opposition from sporting bodies and Rupert Murdoch. Full Article
South Africans dream of World Cup bonanza
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - From the opulent millionaires' row on Cape Town's beachfront to the modest homes of Soweto township, South Africans are dreaming of a bonanza of cash from next year's World Cup. Full Article
Olympics-London Games tickets expected to raise $660 million
LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Tickets sales for the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics are expected to generate around 400 million pounds ($666 million), London organising committee chief executive Paul Deighton said on Tuesday. Full Article
Scandals, murder taint World Cup stadium
NELSPRUIT, South Africa (Reuters) - Mbombela is one of the most atmospheric new stadiums built for next year's World Cup, nestled among the beautiful hills of northeast South Africa and supported by orange pylons that resemble giraffes. Full Article
South African grannies catch World Cup fever
TZANEEN, South Africa (Reuters) - World Cup fever has spread to South African grannies, with hundreds of poor, elderly women in aprons and skirts fighting for the ball in township games. Full Article
Kitsch vies with wildlife for World Cup fans
SUN CITY, South Africa (Reuters) - An eclectic mix of Las Vegas and Disneyland, where slot machines are king of the jungle, will be one of the top tourist spots trying to attract World Cup soccer fans next year. Full Article
Olympics-Spain's RTVE wins 2014/16 Games TV rights
BERLIN, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Spanish state broadcaster RTVE has won national broadcasting rights for the 2014 winter and 2016 summer Games, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday. Full Article
Spain's RTVE wins 2014/16 Games TV rights
BERLIN (Reuters) - Spanish state broadcaster RTVE has won national broadcasting rights for the 2014 winter and 2016 summer Games, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday. Full Article
World Cup to boost mobile phone advertising in S.Africa-report
* S.Africa mobile phone adverts to be boosted by World Cup Full Article
FIFA plans marathon trips for World Cup fans
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Fans could face 17-hour round trips to see one match at the World Cup next year under a plan aimed at overcoming accommodation problems while combining soccer with safari and beach holidays. Full Article
