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Smooth Fitness Included on the Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Com …
Home Fitness Retailer Continues to Lead Industry
King of Prussia, Pa., August 25, 2008 – Smooth Fitness, the largest online retailer of home fitness equipment, today announced the company has been included in the Inc. magazine ranking of the 5000 fastest-growing companies in the nation for the second year in a row. Smooth Fitness, who comes in at number 4568, has experienced a 53% increase in revenue over the last…
Nare.co.uk Announce Busiest Month Ever
UK chandlery website nare .co.uk have just announced that August was their busiest month ever. The company, which specialises in chandlery, sailing clothing and marine electronics, was launched in January 2008 and has made a rapid impact on the UK boating market with a wide range of brands (including Gill, Lowrance, XM Yachting, Northstar and Ocean Safety) at competitive prices.
Martin Dinham of Nare says that “...in August we had…
Racer Sammi is Well Up to the Task at Knockhill Racing Circuit
14 year old Clackmannan girl Sammi Tasker is looking forward to this weekend’s (Sunday 7th September) motorcycle race meeting at Knockhill Racing Circuit, near Dunfermline.
The event is Rounds 15 and 16 of the Scottish Championships and rounds 9 & 10 of the Kirkcaldy and District Motor Club Series who are also organisers of the Scottish Championships.
Sammi is currently lying second overall in the 666 Racing Formula 125 series where every…
Formula One news: Senna still without F1 contract
The F1 race calendar is building up to its finale and the silly season reaching a climax as the countdown begins for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. One face that could be slotting into the 2009 drivers’ group photo in Melbourne is that of Bruno Senna. Toro Rosso, Williams, BMW Sauber - his name has been bandied around in connection with all of them.
“All I can say at…
New England Patriots Jarvis Green to host Season Kickoff Party 9/4/08
On September 4, 2008 the Washington Redskins and New York Giants will kick off the 2008 NFL season. Pats fans and players will gather to watch the game at Jarvis Green's Season Kickoff Party, both in anticipation of a Giants defeat and to support a noble cause. Green, who plays defensive end for the Patriots, is hosting the party to benefit the Jarvis Green Foundation, which provides supports for single…
THE MISSING PIECE IN THE JIGSAW
Getting more children to learn to swim
Following the euphoria of Team GB’s success at the Beijing Olympics now has never been a better time to encourage young people to get more involved in sport and get active. Swimming in particular is riding high as a result of double gold medallist Rebecca Adlington, so the Government’s £140 million investment to make swimming free for all by 2012 could not of…
South America on the way to join the Harold Swash - movement
Michel Monnard, responsible for the set-up of the South American Distribution for Yes! Golf was travelling with Yes! Head of Distribution (Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Australia, South Africa) Wayne Farrell at the end of May to hold Demo Days and Presentations in Buenos Aires, Santiago Chile and Sao Paulo.
In all these areas Michel Monnard made considerable efforts to find and prepare Distribution partners. The launch of the widely known Yes! Putter…
Maximum Fantasy Sports Unveils Its New Feature MFS Girl
In anticipation of the kickoff of the 2008 fantasy football season, Maximum Fantasy Sports has named Trish Richardson as its new Feature MFS Girl. Trish has replaced the 3rd place finisher in the Savvy.com “Million Dollar Woman” contest, Estie Valle, as the Feature MFS Girl.
Trish hails from British Columbia and has been modeling for the past 6 years. She is relatively unknown and ready to break into the…
European PGA Tour Putting Report from Phil Kenyon at the Scandinavian Masters 20 …
After a few weeks off due to the World Championship events and the USPGA (where Padraig Harrington won the second Mayor back to back) it was good to get back out to Arlandastaad near Stockholm for the Scandinavian Masters.
The Tuesday was a pretty quite day however on Wednesday it was busy with once again lots of interest in the Donna Putter. Manual Quiros took one with a line on the…
Harold Swash and Phil Kenyon to work with European PGA Tour Player Henrik Stenso …
The venue was in Holland but the weather seemed very much British during the practice days for the Dutch Open at the Kennemer Golf Club in Zandvoort, near Amsterdam. Wind and showers hampered the players in the preparation and didn't make my job any easier either.
However an enjoyable couple of days. On the Tuesday it was great to meet up with Henrik Stenson again, having not seen him since…
Is Darren Clarkes new Putter part of the success he has recently had?
Darren Clarke has won the Dutch Open in Zandvoort, near Amsterdam with a fantastic final round of 66 and a 16 under par total.
It was a performance that knocks on Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo’s door and a reminder that the Ulsterman can provide the experience Nick may be looking for to take into battle at Valhalla.
With a record of three wins out of three in the 2006 Ryder Cup,…
World Mind Masters Signs Up Sina.com as Exclusive Online Media Partner for 2008 …
Content and joint promotion agreement first of its kind for intellectual mind sports in China
London, August 29, 2008 - World Mind Masters Limited, the only professional international promoter of intellectual games events in China, today announced that China’s leading online news and content Internet portal Sina.com (a division of SINA Corporation NASDAQ: SINA) has agreed to become the Exclusive Online Media Partner for the 2008 World Xiangqi Masters Tournament.…
Hunting Illustrated Offers Free Subscriptions through ADWA
AUSTIN, Texas — Don’t miss the opportunity to get a free six-month subscription to the popular Hunting Illustrated magazine. Chock full of everything hunting — from special hunting features to gear for bow hunters, and the highly anticipated “Adventure Issue” in December/January — Hunting Illustrated is a must for the hunting enthusiast and subscriptions are now free through the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA).
As a national non-profit trade…
The New Orleans Saints team is getting more fans
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints play in the Southern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL).
The Saints tickets were founded in 1967, as an expansion team. They went more than a decade before they managed to finish a season with a .500 record and two decades before having a winning…
World Mind Masters announces the launch of the 2008 World Xiangqi Masters Tourna …
Online qualifying opens soon, with prize money of US$40,000
London, August 28, 2008 - World Mind Masters, the only professional international promoter of intellectual games events in China, today announced the forthcoming launch of the 2008 World Xiangqi Masters Tournament, promoted in association with the Board and Card Games Directorate of the General Administration of Sport of China, the government body in charge of promoting the sport.
Xiangqi, the Chinese version of…
The New England Patriots fans are increasing
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats" by sports writers and fans, are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The owners changed the name from the original Boston Patriots tickets after relocating…
SSI President Heads to Africa for Basketball Clinic with Legendary Ben Jobe and …
August 25, 2008 - (Birmingham, AL) – Nichelle Gainey, president and CEO of SilverStone International, will be a featured speaker at the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders’ Africa Stopover in Senegal with legendary basketball player and HBCU coach Ben Jobe, a prominent figure in the ESPN documentary film, “Black Magic.”
The Stopover, from August 30 to Sept. 2, benefits the SEEDS Foundation, an educational and athletic training program started by Amadou…
The Minnesota Vikings are gaining more fans
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings compete in the National Football Conference of the National Football League (NFL). They have been a member of the North Division since the NFL realigned in 2002. Prior to the realignment, they had been a member of the Central Division, also known as the Black & Blue Division. The Vikings tickets have won…
OnePlaybook, The Website That Helps Coaches Tackle Sports
An Infusion of Technology into a Stronghold of Old School
Long Island, NY, August 27, 2008 - 360 Sports Software, LLC, has launched OnePlaybook, an online sports software package that allows sports coaches to manage team communications and materials in a secure forum from anywhere. In today's online age, 360 has created the first comprehensive online interface between coach and athlete. Like so many tasks, coaching has moved online…
Microsoft's Xbox 360 and ASA Entertainment Team up for Action Sports Tour
THE XBOX 360 ANTI-GRAVITY TOUR PRODUCED BY ACTION SPORTS LEADER ASA ENTERTAINMENT KICKS OFF ON SEPTEMBER 22ND IN SUPPORT OF THE CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS
LOS ANGELES (August 26, 2008) – The country’s leading action sports event producer ASA Entertainment (ASA) announced today it will be teaming-up with Microsoft Corporation’s Xbox 360®, the leader in current generation console gaming, to produce an action sports tour, the Xbox360 Anti-Gravity Tour (Tour), that…
HERMOSA BEACH SOCCER CLUB PLAYER SELECTED TO 2008 NSCAA RANKINGS COMMITTEE
Hermosa Beach, CA – The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club (HermosaBeachSoccerClub.com) today announced that one of its players, Nicole Gervais, was selected to serve on the 2008 Senior Rankings Committee for the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). The NSCAA conducts the most widely recognized national and regional soccer ranking system in the country as a service to the general public and its members. The intent of the rankings…
Skateboarding Leads in Female Participation Share Increase
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL – In what sports or activities did women most increase their market share in the past five years?
Of the 38 sports/activities surveyed by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) in its “Sports Participation – Series I and II” reports, the female share of skateboarding showed the strongest increase. Females represented 26.6% (2.7 million) of total skateboard participation in 2007; in 2002, they represented on 19.5% (1.9 million)…
The Kansas City Chiefs’ fans are always in increase
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League. In 1963, the team moved to Kansas City, Missouri and were…
The 2008 ISWC Speed Windsurfing European Championships: Final Results
Bjorn Dunkerbeck (SUI, Proof, North Sails) and Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) are the European Champions of Speed Windsurfing 2008 !
In a thrilling final gold fleet race Bjorn Dunkerbeck defeated Antoine Albeau (FRA, Starboard) who was leading the competition until that final race. Both were tied in points, with the tie broken in favour of Antoine Albeau by the top speed of the season (43.68 knots), a new spot…
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ fans are always in increase
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team located in Jacksonville, Florida. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The Jaguars, along with the Carolina Panthers, joined the NFL as expansion teams in 1995.
In 1995, along with the Carolina Panthers, the Jacksonville Jaguars tickets entered the NFL as the first expansion teams in almost…
MINOX Sponsors American Deer & Wildlife Alliance Photo Contest
AUSTIN, Texas — The inventor behind the legendary spy camera, MINOX Germany has joined the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance in searching for images of the American sportsman. The all-new photo contest will invite hunters from across the country to submit digital images of their trophies, and MINOX will award one winner every month with a new MINOX DC8011 camera with a retail value of more than $345.
In addition, the…
3athlon.de eZine once again leads media during 2008 Beijing Olympics in sports o …
Beijing (China) - 3athlon.de eZine, one of world’s largest and high-traffic web sites, showcases 2008 Olympics Triathlon winners Emma Snowsill (Australia) and Jan Frodeno (Germany). On August 18th and 19th, 3athlon.de topped the official Governing bodies website of International Triathlon Union (ITU), according to media service Alexa. 3athlon.de is working with Sportgenic.com, one of world's leaders in sport vertical advertising. Additional information can be found under www.3athlon.de
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Indianapolis Colts are getting more and more fans
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team is part of the South Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The Colts have won five NFL Championships, including two Super Bowl titles, most recently in 2006 in Super Bowl XLI against the Chicago Bears.
The Colts tickets relocated from Baltimore in 1984, and began their stay…
Motorsports-Magazine: Räikkönen's fire goes out
Kimi Räikkönen and Nick Heidfeld, two former Sauber team-mates, have come in for some hefty criticism. "Kimi needs to shift up a gear. If he carries on in this fashion, Formula One will simply shred him," warns former F1 driver Christian Danner in an interview with Motorsports-Magazine.com.
The form of Räikkönen's team-mate Felipe Massa is improving all the time, which has attracted praise from his patron Peter Sauber. "He outclassed Hamilton…
The 2008 ISWC Speed Windsurfing European Championships: Day 5
The fight for the european champion title is still open between Antoine Albeau (FRA, Starboard) and Bjorn Dunkerbeck (SUI, Proof, North Sails). They are tied in points, but Antoine leads due to the better top speed of the competition. In the womens fleet Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) is already through, with five bullets in five races.
One more round was completed today in relatively light winds, leaving the decision…
Lena Schöneborn and KNÜTES – Two Underdogs Get Gold in Beijing
Berlin, 22 August 2008 – Donning the custom-made jersey, shorts, and socks from the German-American clothing company KNÜTES, German modern pentathlete Lena Schöneborn wins Olympic Gold in Beijing. Maybe her new outfit from KNÜTES had something to do with her success—in any case, it is the first medal for a German modern pentathlete in 72 years and KNÜTES’ first major international appearance.
How this small company came to the…
The Fans of Green Bay Packers are in increase
The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are currently members of the North Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL) and are the third-oldest franchise in the NFL.
The Packers tickets are the last vestige of "small town teams" that were once common in the NFL during the 1920s and 1930s. Founded in 1919…
HERMOSA BEACH SOCCER CLUB CONGRATULATES HOMETOWN GIRL ON OLYMPIC GOLD
Hermosa Beach, CA – The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club (HermosaBeachSoccerClub.com) today extended congratulations to Redondo Beach native and 2008 Women’s Soccer Olympic gold medalist, Shannon Boxx.
Boxx played youth club with the Torrance United Waves from 1988-'94, helping the team to regional titles in 1993 and '94, earning tournament MVP honors both years. Shannon attended South Torrance High School from 1991 to 1995 and was selected as a Parade High…
The 2008 ISWC Speed Windsurfing European Championships: Day 3
What a day! 3 complete rounds with two fleets today, with a new seasons top speed set by Antoine Albeau (FRA, Starboard)with 43.68 knots. He is leading the the competition now as well as Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) in the womens fleet.
The skippersmeeting was set to 9:00 as the forecast was promising strong wind early, and the wind was strong. The gold fleet hit the water sharp at…
Detroit Lions’ fans are increasing
The Detroit Lions are an American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and called the Portsmouth Spartans, the team began play in 1929 as an independent professional team, one of many such teams in the Ohio and Scioto River valleys. For the 1930 season, the Spartans formally joined the National Football League (NFL) as the other area independents folded because of the Great Depression. Despite…
HERMOSA BEACH SOCCER CLUB SEEKS WOMEN PLAYERS - LAST CHANCE BEFORE FALL KICK-OFF
Hermosa Beach, CA – The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club (HermosaBeachSoccerClub.com) announced today that it is looking for a few good women. With the 2008 – 2009 season about to kick-off in September, HBSC’s Women’s team has a few spots open for women (over 18) with the right attitude and the right skills.
“HBSC’s women’s team has developed a reputation as a closely knit group that stays involved both on and…
The 2008 ISWC Speed Windsurfing European Championships: Day 2
The first day of competition kicked of with perfect sailing conditions. Man of the day was Bjorn Dunkerbeck (SUI, T1/Prrof, North) with a new spot record of 41.73 knots. The women fleet was dominated one more time by Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) with two bullets on the first day.
After the initial skippersmeeting at 10:00 the riders were put on short standby with the postponement flag, as the wind…
X-Bionic And X-Socks Are Growing Rapidly
(08-21-08 Wollerau/CH) The Swiss research and development specialists at X-Technology report rapid growth for both their X-Socks and X-Bionic sports labels. With annual growth rates of between 100 % and 140 %, the X-Socks brand for high-tech sports socks and the X-Bionic brand for functional underwear and sportswear continue to develop extremely successfully. The Swiss company is already represented in over 30 markets throughout the world and is also expanding…
Horseman Magazine Creates Online Horse Enthusiast Community
In August 2008, Horseman Magazine, a web exclusive, was founded to provide a place for those who ride, care for, or just otherwise love horses to come together and find/share useful information. Since Horseman is a webzine only, readers must access it via www.horsemanmagazine.com.
A range of content is offered at Horseman, beginning at the homepage. A scrolling display of featured articles, stories, and other recent content greets the reader. The…
More Vouchers for Skatropoly
The most thrilling Skat week of the year 2008 was possibly carried out at SeePark Kirchheim. More than 180 Skat players came together to qualify directly by one of the three places of SeePark-Cup or the 5th open German Single Mastership of the Skat-Online League for the final round of Skatropoly.
Skatropoly is a extraordinary Skat contest. For the first time the 36 final players will be identified online and offline.…
STA EXPANDS ITS INTERNATIONAL LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMME
STAnley - The New First Steps Swim Series for young children aged 2-5 years
Getting young children into aquatic activities and helping them develop this as a lifelong activity has always been, and continues to be a priority for the Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) to help promote fitness, well-being and water safety. The STA believe that the best way to do this is to create safe environments in which young children…
British Helicopter team continues World Rankings rise
The British Helicopter team rose to third place in the world rankings following this year’s World Helicopter Championship, held in Eisenach, Germany, from 13th to 18th August. This indicates a continuing improvement by the team, which came fifth in the World Helicopter Championships in Austria in 2002 and fourth in the Championships in France in 2005.
“This progress puts the title of World Helicopter Champions firmly in our sights for the…
Dallas Cowboys’ fans are increasing
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). They are based in the Dallas suburb of Irving, Texas. The team currently plays their home games at Texas Stadium in Irving, but they are scheduled to move to a new stadium in nearby Arlington in 2009. The Cowboys joined the NFL as a 1960…
Cleveland Browns are getting more fans
The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They play in the Northern division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The Cleveland Browns began play in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and joined the NFL in 1950 after the AAFC folded. The team won all four AAFC titles and had one undefeated season (1948…
California Skate School, Inc. announces new ownership
Stunt-skater and roller derby entrepreneur Brian “Blade” Gallagher to purchase inline skating instruction business from founder Janet Miller Sheehan
Los Angeles, CA – August 19, 2008 -- California Skate School, Inc., the nation’s largest inline skating instructional program, today announced that founder and owner Janet Miller Sheehan has reached a stock purchase agreement with Brian Gallagher that will see Gallagher acquire all of the assets and property of California Skate…
World Class Cat skiing Resorts offer Families an opportunity to ski the back cou …
Fernie, BC Canada August 5, 2008 – As more families are looking to experience outdoor adventures together, Island Lake Lodge and Powder Cowboy Cat skiing are filling that demand by offering 7 Family Ski Tours this winter.
“Cat skiing at Island Lake or Powder Cowboy is the perfect adventure holiday for families who love to ski” explains Corrie Wright, long time guide at Island Lake Lodge and father of two. “With…
Bengals fans are increasing
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional American football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). Their first season, 1968, was as an American Football League franchise, but they joined the NFL as part of the 1970 AFL-NFL Merger, which had actually been agreed to in 1966.
The Bengals tickets currently conduct summer…
The Chicago Bears fans are in increase
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The team is legally and corporately registered as Chicago Bears Football Club, Incorporated.
The Bears tickets have won nine Professional American Football league championships (eight NFL Championships and Super Bowl XX), trailing only the Green Bay Packers,…
The Carolina Panthers are getting more and more fans
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, representing both North Carolina and South Carolina in the National Football League (NFL). They are currently members of the National Football Conference (NFC) South Division in the NFL. The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, began play as 1995 NFL expansion teams.
The Panthers conduct summer training camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, which is…
EU Medal Tracker at the 2008 Olympic Games: EU just leads, followed by China
If we add up all the medals won by the EU member states at the 2008 Olympic Games, the EU just leads, followed by China. The website medaltracker.eu offers to convinced Europeans the possibility of being informed about the sporting strength of the EU. There, the current Olympics results are converted into European results.
A common EU medals table at the Olympic Games shall appeal to "the heart and gut feeling…
