Press Releases by Category Sports
WSF Response to Katie Thomas New York Times Article, "College Teams, Relying on …
The Women’s Sports Foundation congratulates Katie Thomas for her hard work and in-depth analysis reflected in the New York Times article, "College Teams, Relying on Deception, Undermine Gender Equity." The article exposes the fact that some schools purposefully undermine gender equity laws by engineering athletic opportunities for women that are incomparable to the opportunities provided to men.
The fact that some colleges and universities engage in nefarious practices to circumvent anti-discrimination…
Heat Illness and its effect on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes
Our bodies have a natural mechanism of regulating the body temperature through sweat and emitting heat through skin. This mechanism helps our body temperature to stay normal. However, this mechanism may fail if our body is exposed to extreme conditions like high temperature or humidity level. In such cases, the body fails to cool down and its temperature builds up to unnatural and harmful levels. This condition is called heat…
Former New York Jets Veteran Marty Lyons to Speak About Faith and Football on Th …
Marty Lyons, former New York Jets lineman, will be visiting Adelphi University on Thursday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the University’s Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY, to talk about his career and faith journey before, during, and after his time in the NFL. Mr. Lyons was part of what was known as the “New York Sack Exchange,” which has also come to be…
Wimmer Looks Towards Strong Results at Normally Strong Nashville 300
Key Motorsports driver Scott Wimmer is coming off his best finish of the season as he prepares for this weekends‟ race at a track that has been one of the best in Wimmer‟s NASCAR Nationwide Series career. Wimmers‟ last Nationwide win came at Nashville, and in 13 race starts at the track, has led 109 laps and nine Top-10 finishes to his credit.
Wimmer, driver of the #40 Key Motorsports Chevy…
NCAA, Olympic And World Champion Wrestlers In Lineup For USA-Russia Dual Meet In …
A host of World, Olympic and NCAA Champions are included in the final lineups announced today for the freestyle wrestling dual meet between the United States and Russia, part of the 2011 Beat the Streets Gala on Thursday, May 5 at New York’s Times Square. The event will be held in Duffy Square in New York City, located in the historic Times Square setting at 46th Street. The event…
33rd Annual Prescott Arizona YMCA Whiskey Row Marathon Announces Vintage 1970 Ca …
On May 14, 2011, the Prescott YMCA presents the 33rd annual Prescott YMCA Whiskey Row Marathon – the oldest continuously run marathon in Arizona.
Not only is this one-of-a-kind event one of the most difficult marathons in the United States, but it’s also one of the most beautiful. Starting on historic Whiskey Row, the race begins at an elevation of 5,280 feet and increases to 7,000 feet over the first…
IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. Supplies RFID Racing Tags to 2011 Sporting Events
RFID-based timing systems are becoming very popular within the sporting industry. Ultra High Frequency (UHF) RFID technology has helped many organizations improve their participant’s experience and accurately track real net times with RFID.
There are many RFID-based tracking solutions that IC-TAG Solutions, Inc provides. Recently, “We have seen a large demand for our RFID labels made with UHF UPM DogBone inlays to be used in marathons”, says Olga Green, Marketing…
Launch Of WinterYellowpages.com - Global directory for winter sports
Itechpoint, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of WinterYellowPages.com, a unique global directory that caters to winter sports enthusiasts and to individuals or families planning winter vacations and activities. This directory presents a multitude of information on areas such as alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, ice skating, ice hockey, winter sports ( http://www.winteryellowpages.com/ ) related travel, ski resorts and more. It will offer instant access to…
New Texas Firearm Corporation Making Big Waves in the Industry
19-Apirl-2011
Spring Branch TX.
In 2010 Dutra Arms received there FFL license and launched Dutraarms.com. Based in Spring Branch Texas, Dutra Arms has proved a force to be reckoned with.
Husband and wife team Chad & Elaina Dutra; have created a substantial web site with…
Wimmer Survives “Big One” For Season-Best Finish
P1 Groupe driver Scott Wimmer, driver of the #40 Key Motorsports Chevrolet Malibu, left the Talladega Superspeedway with a solid Top-15 finish yesterday. The race included drama, hard wrecks, and two green-white-checkered attempts, and while some cars couldn’t make it to the finish, Wimmer and his team continued to work on the car to ensure a successful day on one of the biggest tracks on the NASCAR circuit.
When the green…
USA-Russia Freestyle Olympic Style Wrestling Meet To Be Held Outdoors In Times S …
New York, April 20, 2011-“Beat The Streets,” the New York City-based not-for-profit organization that has brought wrestling to thousands of middle and high school students in New York City, along with USA Wrestling and the New York City Department of Education, today announced their most unique event ever, a freestyle wrestling match featuring some of the world’s greatest Olympic-class wrestlers, to be held in Duffy Square in New York’s Times…
“Green” climbing park technology by Active Constructions (ACS) becomes prevalent …
New rope course anchor system met with general approval by leisure park operators and nature conservation experts alike.
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS - For many years, Active Constructions, one of the leading outdoor climbing park manufacturers in Europe, has been at the forefront of eco-friendly and eco-compatible designs of outdoor climbing facilities, continuously focussing on the development of new technologies which minimise the ecological impact of leisure activities on the environment while…
2011 Ottawa Senators Hockey Programs
April 19, 2011- The 2011 line-up for Ottawa Senators Summer Hockey Camps has just been launched. They feature something for male & female players of all ages and abilities, from an Elite Camp which is designed for elite level players only to full and half-day Non-Competitive Camps for house league players and a Start Right program for beginners. Camps will run 7 weeks starting July 11 and finishing August 26.
Kanata…
PAI PG Fest 2011 - First PAI Paragliding Festival
The Paragliding Association of India is proud to announce the First PAI Paragliding Festival - 'PG Fest 2011'. This high energy, entertaining flying event will be held at Shelar Hills in Karanjgaon Village at Kamshet, 110 km from Mumbai (Bombay) city near the famous hill station – Lonavala, from 06-08 May 2011.
The event is aimed at bringing the Indian PG community together and also to promote the sport in…
Shot At Redemption for Inline Skaters in NSC Season Finale - Second season of pr …
National Speedskating Circuit (NSC), the North American league of professional inline speed skaters, will cap the success of its second full season with high-speed racing action fueled by intense contention in its finale race “NSC: Redemption” at 6 p.m. PST on May 9, 2011 at Pattison’s West Skate Center in Federal Way, WA, and on the internet with a free live feed at www.pronsc.com.
In the world of most professional sports,…
Be The First To Get Tickets To The 2011 NBA Playoffs And Finals With Thomson Spo …
The 2011 NBA Playoffs are upon us and fans are preparing to snatch seats for the ultimate basketball experience that sees the best teams in the NBA battle it out for a place in the NBA Finals than begin on June 2.
Following the success of ‘NBA Games – London 2011 presented by Thomson Sport’ which saw the New Jersey Nets play the Toronto Raptors in the first-ever NBA regular-season games…
A Season Of Records For Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Kirkwood Mountain Resort got off to a flying start this season after an 11 foot November dump made it possible for the resort to start turning lifts for Thanksgiving. Kirkwood has truly lived up to its reputation for epic snowfall with back to back storm systems just hammering the resort. This season has continued to produce near-record snowfall, leading the resort to extend its season on the other end…
Himmelmann places second in Championship race
Successful start into the 2011 season for MUENCH racing team on Circuit de Nevers.
Free of charge photographs for editorial purposes can be found via the following link: http://medienkontor.net/index.php?id=94
This upcoming season is promised to be very suspenseful. During the first race of the FIM e-Power International Championship MUENCH racing driver Matthias Himmelmann placed second after Alessandro Brannetti from Italy (CRP Racing). MUENCH already proofed their outstanding talent and ambition during…
Mad Mike Hughes to Jump Grand Canyon in Home-Made Rocket Ship
GRAND CANYON, AZ – April 14, 2011 – “Mad” Mike Hughes, an aspiring, amateur daredevil, plans to jump his home-made rocket ship over the Grand Canyon on Labor Day, September 5, 2011. The stunt will accomplish what Evil Knievel failed to do during his attempted jump of the Grand Canyon in 1974. Since 2007, Mike has been building the X-2 SkyLimo, a “super-heated, steam-powered” one-passenger rocket…
World Series MVP Mike Lowell Joins Miami Car Dealer Miami Lakes Automall Team
Mike Lowell, 3 Time World Series Champion and 2007 World Series MVP, signed on to the team at Miami Lakes Automall, a leading Miami Car Dealer selling new Chevrolet, Kia, Jeep, Chrysler, and Mitsubishi models as well as Certified Preowned Vehicles at the guaranteed lowest prices in South Florida.
Loved by the Miami community, Mike Lowell grew up in Miami since he was 4 years old played for the…
Bret Spaude Barber 200 Race Recap
One of the Young Guns in the 2011 GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series, Bret Spaude is quickly opening eyes with his on track performance, and this past weekend for the Barber 200, was on a mission to put his Subaru Road Racing Team in contention to win. Spaude would qualify his Subaru WRX STI in eighth position for Saturday’s race, but would start from sixth after a few…
The Topps Company Adds ACO Pro to Trading Card Set
American Cornhole Organization and ACO Pro Matt Guy recently signed an agreement with The Topps Company, Inc. Topps will produce an individual sports trading card of Matt Guy to be distributed in Topps 2011 Allen & Ginter Baseball.
This year’s Allen & Ginter product will feature other notable autographs such as Manny Pacquiao, Annika Sorenstam, John McEnroe and many others.
Part of the excitement is that 210 cards will be personally autographed…
PIFA tie up with Liverpool International Football Academy.
Premier India Football Academy (PIFA) are proud to announce their association with Liverpool International Football Academy Soccer Schools. This association will help PIFA organise camps in the Liverpool facilities and an opportunity to bring coaches from Liverpool to India. The association will also help PIFA to adopt the latest traininig methods employed by Liverpool.
Some of the graduates from this academy are Jamie Carragher, Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard.
PIFA has organised…
Soccer coaching publishing partnership extended
A partnership between the League Managers Association (LMA) and Green Star Media to publish Elite Soccer, a monthly online soccer coaching magazine, has been extended for a further two years.
Elite Soccer, launched in July 2010, is the leading source of coaching practices for aspiring coaches. The magazine has featured sessions from Sir Alex Ferguson, Harry Redknapp, Alex McLeish, Owen Coyle and a host of other Barclays Premier League managers.
Each…
Invista’s Cordura® Brand Business Sponsors Backpacker Magazine’s 2011 ‘Get Out M …
WICHITA, Kan. – April 7, 2011 – For the fourth consecutive year, INVISTA’S CORDURA® brand team is sponsoring Backpacker magazine’s ‘Get Out More Tour.’ In the adventurous spirit of the magazine, their ‘Get Out More Tour’ team is embarking on a cross-country tour, encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to plan their own journeys and educating them on the equipment and skills needed for the optimal outdoor experience. Additionally, in conjunction with…
Trinkler Roars Into Birmingham For Barber 200
Owen Trinkler heads into familiar territory this weekend as he and his #198 RSR Motorsports squad embarks on the third round of the 2011 GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge series at Barber Motorsports Park for the Barber 200. Trinkler shares his #198 Mini Cooper S with the up-and-coming Sarah Cattaneo, and the tandem is currently enjoying a solid start to the season as they sit in third place in…
2011 TRUXXX Off-Road Racing Team Meet and Greet
The original leveling kit manufacturer is making its way into the off-road racing world. TRUXXX is proud to be the official 2011 sponsor of the LeDuc Racing Team with the TRUXXX logo plastered across Curt LeDuc’s Pro4 Ford Raptor in the Lucas Oil Off road Racing Series ( LOORRS).
The official TRUXXX race team includes legendary racer Curt LeDuc in his Pro4 Ford Raptor, Mike Klensin in his Ultra 4 Rock…
Will 2011 Be The Year Without An NFL Season?
Diehard football fans shudder to think of it. Television executives are scrambling to develop contingency plans. College football players are holding their breath in agony. Could the 2011-2012 NFL football season come and go without a single game being played?
With 162 days remaining until Thursday night, September 8, the first game of the regular season is looking more and more in jeopardy with each passing day.
During negotiations in late February…
The marathon season starts - competition preparation with the JogStyle
Many runners have set themselves a great goal this year: run a marathon. In Germany as well as internationally numerous marathon events take place. Berlin, Freiburg or Düsseldorf; New York, Paris or Lissabon -
in all parts of Germany and the whole world streets are closed for one day to pave the way for thousands of sporters passing applauding spectators With lots of music and fun such a day becomes an…
Summer Day Camp in Queens, NY
World of Discovery Summer Day Camp provides summer camp programs for children ages 4-14. Most of our campers come from Bayside, Whitestone, Flushing, Douglaston, and Little Neck. However, we also pick up in Fresh Meadows, Malba, Middle Village, Bay Terrace, Electchester, Windsor Park, College Point, Glen Oaks, Great Neck Terrace, Bellerose, Floral Park, Forest Hills, Rego Park, Hollis Hills, Jamaica Estates, Astoria, Jackson Heights, Queens Village, Woodside, Glendale, Ridgewood,…
Free Major League Baseball Picks from Super Online Experts
For people who are looking for top quality major league baseball picks, especially now the seas is about to begin, we have been informed that there is a super new website that even has a phone in option to get the pick of the day.
Freemlbpicks.net is where all sports enthusiasts can go to get these great picks. With Major League Baseball being the most attended sport on the planet. There…
God's Country Marathon Expands Business Sponsorship
COUDERSPORT, PA – The Potter County Visitors Association (PCVA) is announcing several new and expanded opportunities for businesses to reach the hundreds of runners and volunteers that participate in the 37th annual God’s Country Marathon, to be held on June 4, 2011. Among the new features are 26 new mile markers, street banners, and a new finish line banner. The new program will allow businesses to spread their message…
One Concierge Announces 2012 Olympic Joint Venture with Paramount Business Jets
As the world gears up for the 2012 Olympic Games, One Concierge & Paramount Business Jets have announced a joint venture to provide luxury concierge services and private jet charter solutions to those seeking to attend the Games in London from July 27 to August 12 2012. The Summer Olympic Games is anticipated to draw thousands of spectators, athletes and tourists featuring 26 sports and a total of 38 disciplines.…
Emerald Road Racing Magazine - new venture accross Ireland
Emerlad Road Racing is a brand new and exciting magazine aimed at the racing community. Featuring interviews with up and coming riders. We also aim to create a 'community' feel by bringing in spectators views, event organisors opinions, photographers and marshals thoughts and so on.
Available in all good newsagents, Eason stores and some supermarkets throughout Northern and Southern Ireland.
Please support the magazine that supports the grass roots racing ethos.
JBR Publications…
Golf Belles Pay Tribute To Public Relations Media Talent
The beginning of 2011 has seen a very successful start to the year for the Golf Belles. With the recruitment of various new faces; it is a team sure to impress the global golf stage. One such talent making her debut with the Golf Belles company in January is our Director of Public Relations and Media Magic, Tiffany Litherland. Tiffany’s expertise to date has been one of exemplary note; bringing…
Sports Handicapping Experts Break Down Final 4: UConn vs. Kentucky, Butler vs. V …
The 2011 Final 4 is here and it is time for the official betting preview of Virginia Commonwealth vs. Butler and Kentucky vs. Connecticut.
Commencing with the Cinderella Bowl, sportsbooks have Butler (-2.5) as the small favorites with a total of 133.
VCU is 28-11 straight up and 18-20 against the spread, going over at an 18-17 rate. The Bulldogs are 27-9 straight up, 19-13 against the spread going over 19-14.
The Rams…
WikiHorseWorld.com announces a New Social Network for Horse Lovers
WikiHorseWorld.com, a leading horse website, today announced their new equine community which is a free service for all members of that website (membership is also free). This new equine social network allows horse lovers, horse professionals, and equine enthusiasts around the globe to interact and network using forums, blogs, email, chat, instant messages, video messenger, and polls. Horse enthusiasts can share horse photos & videos within personal privacy groups, organize…
Choose From a New Young Adult Dancewear Range at Move Dancewear
Move Dancewear has an unbeatable range of quality dancewear products that cater for all genders, genres and abilities at excellent prices. The online dancewear shop has recently introduced a new range for young adults to add to its popular dancewear lines and sizes. The new line is more specifically aimed at the 8-14 age range who feel a little bit too grown up to wear anything pink and frilly, especially…
Native Eyewear Announces Expansion Of Mountain Bike Team For 2011
(DENVER, Colo.) – February 14, 2011–Native Eyewear, the premier sunglass and goggle brand, is proud to announce the signing of several new mountain bike teams and athletes to the Native Eyewear family. Highlights of the expanded team include Aaron Chase, Adam Hauck, Kyle Ebbett and Tammy Donahugh. They join a legend in the world of mountain biking, Jeff Lenosky, who has led the team since 2009. These five athletes,…
Sun Born Natural Products Gains Recognition From World Class Athletes for Herbal …
Herbal Chi Balm, a specialized all natural product used for sports training, pain relief, and healing of minor injuries, gains the support of World Class Sprinter and previous Olympic runner Patrick Johnson, and former Sambo World Champion, Sambo team coach, and 11 time Martial Arts Hall of Fame award winner Grandmaster Jody Perry. The two athletes use the product on a regular basis.
Beyond being an excellent natural pain reliever…
Active Constructions introduces BASE-jumping as part of climbing park layouts
Skydiving for everyone with the POWERFAN®. Totally safe and easy
VELDOVEN, THE NETHERLANDS – Anyone who would like to experience terminal velocity first hand but considers parachuting or bungee jumping a bit too extreme now has the opportunity to try their hand (or more appropriately, body) at skydiving in an absolute safe environment.
From today onwards, Active Constructions (ACS), one of Europe’s leading designers and manufacturers of outdoor climbing…
Shridhar University Pilani Rajasthan Intramural Sports Meet Inauguration
The Shridhar Intramural Sports Meet includes formal competition in a variety of team and individual sports using both league and single elimination tournament play structure. The main objective is to create an atmosphere that encourages individuals to develop life-long involvement in recreational activities in order to enhance the quality of life for the university community by educating and encouraging participation in activities that promote healthy lifestyles, social interactions, and leadership…
Kentucky vs. North Carolina and VCU vs. Kansas Elite 8 Odds Picks From Top Betti …
Final 4 odds will be set at OffshoreInsiders.com once spread betting picks between Kentucky vs. North Carolina and VCU vs. Kansas are complete. Who covers those Elite 8 games Sunday? The top sports handicappers have the answers.
Here is the breakdown of who is hot and who has the big bets for Sunday. We start with Matt Rivers, who was the winningest handicapper ever—nobody came close—on a large network of…
MOOYAH MADNESS SPREADS ACROSS THE SOUTH: LUCKY BURGER LOVER TO WIN FREE MOOYAH F …
This March, leading fast casual burger chain MOOYAH is going mad. Starting March 28, MOOYAH fans who pick the NCAA basketball tournament winner from the final four will receive a “buy one get one free” notice from the better burger leader.
Of those winners, one lucky burger lover will get a free MOOYAH burger every week
for a year.
All members of the MOOYAH text club are welcome to participate. To…
Quickstart into a healthy year - with Jens Baltrusch
The book "Quickstart into a healthy year - vitality program for beginners: simple planning, quick recipes and effective training" offers a quick and easy overview how to plan a personal vitality program and to organize healthy nutrition and effective training.
Jens Baltrusch about his new release:
"With this title I address fitness beginners, who want to get an overview over the most important aspects of fitness training in a little while.
The…
Kirkwood's Tahoe Learning Center - The Perfect Classroom For Tahoe Ski Lessons & …
Kirkwood, CA, - Kirkwood has traditionally been known for gnarly terrain - steeps, chutes, cornices and bowls - and powder hounds flock there in droves to get a piece of The Mountain's notorious terrain. Meanwhile, Kirkwood's Tahoe Learning Center has been quietly developing into one of the regions premier learning facilities and a go-to location for Tahoe ski lessons, snowboard lessons, women’s ski programs and, as a certified Burton…
Golf Belles: The Innovative Organisation Empowering Global Unions Within The Wom …
The Golf Belles company is the new baby of the Belles Group, LLC. Introduced to the world stage in 2010 Golf Belles are leading the industry as the Global Ambassadors behind the heart, soul and face of Women’s Golf; embracing all that it encompasses. Golf Belles are actively encouraging those in the golf industry to unite together, forging strong professional relationships that will bring about an unrivalled force to the…
The marathon season starts - competition preparation with the JogStyle
Many runners have set themselves a great goal this year: run a marathon. In Germany as well as internationally numerous marathon events take place. Berlin, Freiburg or Düsseldorf; New York, Paris or Lissabon - in all parts of Germany and the whole world streets are closed for one day to pave the way for thousands of sporters passing applauding spectators With lots of music and fun such a day becomes…
Fat Cat Sportfishing "FAT CAT" a Premier NJ Charter Fishing Boat took 1st Place …
Fat Cat Sportfishing "FAT CAT" a Premier NJ Charter Fishing Boat took 1st Place at the 2009 Cape May, NJ South Jersey Shark Tournament. Fat Cat brought to the scales an impressive 590lb Thresher Shark to win the Heaviest Shark Catagory.
The angler, Billy Boardman, from Rumson, NJ reeled in this 590lb Thresher in an hour and half long battle. The FAT CAT Captain, Capt. Steve King, noted…
Specialized Sports Supplements launches the 1st ever Bowling Supplement.
Specialized Sports Supplements is pleased to announce the release of our flagship product MINDFRAME, the first sports supplement designed just for competitive bowlers. The supplement includes all natural ingredients to help increase energy levels, improve mental focus, promote healthy joints, and lessen muscle recovery time.
Some of the added benefits of MINDFRAME include reduced stress levels and anti inflammatory agents. S3 is so sure about the effectiveness of our products, we…
