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Blanco Pro Cycling could be set for a name change to Belkin after the US technology firm reportedly signed a deal to become the new sponsor of the team.

Bell Canada has signed on as the first national supporter of the country’s staging of the 2015 Fifa Women’s World Cup and the 2014 U-20 Women’s World Cup.

Samsung has announced it is to be the sole sponsor of UK rowing event the Coronation 60th Anniversary Regatta.

Smart Choice Auto Group has agreed a one-year deal with the USA Cricket Association to become the first sponsor of the men’s national team.

Panasonic Asia Pacific has become the first company to sign up as an official sponsor of the 2013 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which takes place in Myanmar in December.

Qatar National Bank has agreed a three-year extension to its sponsorship deal with Paris Saint-Germain, granting the company branding space on the football club's shirt.

English Premier League football club Chelsea has announced a new three-year partnership in Thailand with Nitto Tire.

Adidas has agreed a new long-term footwear partnership with world No.1 tennis player, Novak Djokovic.

Leading MotoGP team Yamaha Factory Racing has added to its expanding commercial portfolio by confirming TW Steel as an official sponsor.

Telecommunications firm Optus has moved to end its sponsorship with Football Federation Australia, bringing an end to a five-year relationship between the two parties.