The Ryder Cup began today, but it wasn’t the only battle commencing in Chicago.

Swiss watch manufacturers Rolex and Omega have re-established a feud following Omega ending PGA of America’s 17-year sponsorship with Rolex by signing a five-year deal.

It was “a major coup” for Omega. Rolex had “practically owned the golf market until this deal came along,” and the tension between the two companies escalated to the point this summer that Greg Norman was banned from a Ryder Cup press conference and kept from playing the Senior British Open pro-am.

Omega’s deal with the PGA of America, which goes through 2016, gives the company marketing rights at the PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup.

However, it gets only the Ryder Cup in America as The European Tour, which has joint ownership of the Ryder Cup and negotiates its own marketing deals, has a longtime relationship with Rolex.

The PGA of America runs the Ryder Cup this year, meaning Rolex is not allowed any presence at Medinah Country Club in the Chicago suburbs. 

Time Warner Cable continues to enjoy its recently announced partnership with Victor Cruz, tadalafil #80 wide receiver, buy by presenting ‘Ball Machine,’ a TV spot debuting today across Time Warner Cable’s footprint. The spot features Cruz and playfully delivers the message that with Time Warner Cable video and Internet, he can enjoy his favorite shows and content, anywhere and anytime he wants.

Starting today, viewers can see how Cruz catches a number of his devices thrown by a ball machine — his smartphone, his tablet, his PC and even his 60 inch TV. The commercial serves as a fun way of showing the variety of devices customers can use to watch their favorite shows, just like Cruz.

Time Warner Cable’s “Enjoy Sports Better” partnership with Cruz also encompasses online media including: Time Warner Cable’s YouTube channel, Twitter and English and Spanish Facebook pages, www.facebook.com/twc and www.facebook.com/micultura where fans will see the recently launched “Enjoy Sports Better” tab giving fans the opportunity to engage more deeply with the sports that they love.

The British Racing Drivers’ Club, which owns the Silverstone circuit,  is looking to hunt for investors as it bids to realise its ambitious plans for the future.

With the circuit having secured a long-term deal for the British Grand Prix, the BRDC now wants to ramp up development of its 760-acre site to turn it into a leisure and business complex.

An exclusive agreement reached with one potential group of investors, believed to be from Qatar, is due to come to an end soon without a deal having been concluded yet – and the BRDC has made it clear that it will soon be open to beginning talks with other interested parties.

BRDC chairman Stuart Rolt said: “The commercial potential of Silverstone and the estate is significant and we are seeking external investment, from third parties who share our vision, to help us realise that potential more quickly.

“While progress has, and is, being made with our original preferred partner, negotiations have not yet developed into an agreement. As the period of exclusivity has come to a close we are now speaking to other potential investors.”

Rolt added that even if Silverstone was unsuccessful in attracting investors, the BRDC still had the resources available to keep improving the venue.

“If we cannot find a suitable partner, we shall continue with the development ourselves, albeit at a slower pace,” he explained.

Formula One Teams potential boycott of the Indian Grand Prix have been put on hold after race organisers offered to pay the bill for any customs duties and taxes arising from local legislation.

Martin Whitmarsh, the McLaren team principal who chairs the Formula One Teams’ Association, expressed concerns over the situation at the Italian Grand Prix last weekend. He told the BBC: “The teams are concerned about the implications of withholding tax in India and being taxed locally. You don’t go somewhere if you’re going to be penalised.”

Jaypee Sports International, the organisers of the race, have offered to cover costs which it estimates will reach around £1 million if customs duty is demanded on the temporary import of Formula One equipment – a possibility, given that the Indian government does not class Formula One as a sport.

Sameer Gaur, the company’s chief executive, in a statement: “JPSI has full support from the government, the sports ministry and the customs department for the F1 event scheduled for October this year. We have an in-principle approval from the customs department for creating a customs bonded area for F1 equipment that will be temporarily imported to India. If required, as per the law of the land, JPSI will pay customs duties and taxes etc. for the temporary import of equipment.”

The owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, Comcast-Spectacor, has agreed to sell the National Basketball Association (NBA) team to a group led by Joshua Harris, the co-founder of Apollo Global Management LLC.

Financial terms have not been disclosed, but it is expected that Harris will pay about US$280m.

Hariis said in a statement: “As a basketball fan who attended college in Philadelphia, and with family roots here, I have always felt a strong connection to this city and the 76ers. We look forward to helping the 76ers organization build on this past season’s accomplishments.”

Harris co-founded Apollo Management in 1990. Shares in the company have dropped 14 percent to US$16.39 since they were offered to investors at US$19 each in March, valuing the private-equity firm at US$5.93 billion.

Comcast-Spectacor said a month ago that it was exploring a sale of the 76ers. The agreement does not include the Wells Fargo Center or the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers, which Comcast-Spectacor will retain.

The seller’s statement said that the 76ers “will remain a long-term tenant of the Wells Fargo Center and will have a long-term cable broadcast agreement for its games with Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia.”

Comcast is the biggest U.S. cable television operator and bought a controlling interest in NBC Universal from General Electric in January.

India’s top investigating agency has arrested a top 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games official for alleged financial irregularities.

Treasurer M Jayachandran is accused of forgery and cheating over the awarding of Games contracts, a charge he denies.

He is the third Games official to be arrested over similar charges. All were suspended from their posts in August.

Earlier this month, Suresh Kalmadi, the Games organising committee chief, quit his post in the Congress party.

He has been under investigation over claims of corruption at October’s sporting spectacular, and also denies any wrongdoing.

In August, Mr Jayachandran’s predecessor, Anil Khanna, quit after claims an Australian firm won the contract to lay tennis courts for the Games because his son headed its Indian arm.

The NCR Corporation has agreed a partnership with the Adelaide Oval to deploy their NCR Venue Management solution at the ground as part of the iconic stadium’s major redevelopment project.

The new look Adelaide Oval, discount with a capacity of 53, order 500, order includes over 70 percent undercover seating and features a modernized landscape that provides significantly upgraded facilities to host major sporting events, concerts and more.

In a move to better engage fans at the stadium, the Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority has partnered with NCR to provide a host of innovative venue management solutions to better serve the extensive food and beverage restaurants, corporate boxes and concession stands at the stadium that will reduce queues and allow fans to get their food and beverages quicker.

“Australian sports and music fans want their stadium experience to be enjoyable and hassle-free. NCR’s vast experience in venue management around the world made it easy for us to select them to help us deliver an unparalleled level of service and to make the fan experience at this world-class stadium exceptional,” said Adelaide Oval SMA CEO, Andrew Daniels.

“The adoption of modern NCR technology allows us to accurately report, analyze and forecast sales, helping us to reduce waste and control costs,” added Daniels.

“Adelaide Oval is an iconic landmark not only in Australia but around the world too, we are proud to be part of this transformational story as the stadium unfolds into a new era,” said Nick Wagnitz, NCR general manager – Hospitality & Stadiums / Arenas. “Fans and patrons can look forward to seeing more of any game or event at the Adelaide Oval as it delivers a world class stadium experience.”

As part of the agreement NCR will also deploy NCR Vital – a smartphone application that provides real-time business information on critical assets including sales, inventory and allow venue operators to connect with their employees and actively manage social networking platforms.