Ford’s decision this week to close its Australian plants is not only sending shockwaves through the manufacturing industry, but has also had an affect on it’s sports sponsorship assets locally.
V8 Supercars team Erebus Motorsport has secured sponsorship from Rotal Medical Supplies, which will see the teams three Mercedes-Benz cars feature the company’s logos.
Basketball Australia and the National Basketball League have agreed to a de-merger, ahead of the 2013/14 season.
Bombers chief executive Ian Robson has resigned, becoming the first casualty of the investigation into the anti-doping controversy engulfing the AFL club.
The Seven Network has acquired the broadcast rights to the sold-out A-League All Stars v Manchester United and Melbourne Victory v Liverpool matches this July.