Source:SportsProMedia.com. While Michel Platini's plans for reform in European soccer may, at first glance, appear a serious threat to English soccer club Liverpool's future in European competition, the club's long-term future may be significantly brighter once the new measures are put in place. More

Source:SportsProMedia.com New York City was handed a boost of nearly US$60 million as a result of the New York Yankees' World Series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Bloomberg. The victory over the defending champions earned the famous franchise its 27th World Series title, and its first since 2000. In addition, it earned New York City a reported US$59.6 million in direct spending, according to the Economic Development Corporation.More

Source:SportsProMedia.com. Stan Kroenke, the majority shareholder at Arsenal, has bought another 200 shares to take his stake in the club to 29.9 per cent - meaning any further investment above the absolute minimum would legally oblige him to make an offer for the Premier League club. Another 0.1 per cent would take Kroenke past the 29.99 per cent threshold that would oblige him to make the offer More

Source:euFootball.BIZ. Mike Ashley, English Newcastle United Football Club owner, has again removed the club from the market, BBC reports. Ashley rejected the latest bid of GBP 80 million from Barry Moat, and has decided not to sell the club.  Newcastle was first put on sale in September 2008 and Ashley changing his mind about the sale in December. More