Press Releases by Category Sports
Jordan Burroughs, Helen Maroulis First Two Team USA Stars For May 7 Wrestling In …
It's a star-studded start as Beat the Streets and USA Wrestling today announced the first two American stars for the highly-anticipated Team USA vs. The World All-Stars international wrestling competition at New York's Times Square, May 7. Jordan Burroughs and Helen Maroulis, two decorated and popular standouts, will compete at the event, which will feature top U.S. competitors against a World All-Star team featuring select wrestlers from across the world.…
Inaugural In-Stadium Fan Experience Summit to Focus on Customer Service Operatio …
(Chicago, IL) – Plans for the first-ever In-Stadium Fan Experience Summit are in place, offering operations, marketing, and guest services specialists an opportunity to share ideas and network with some of the leading front office professionals from all corners of the sports industry. League executives from the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, MLS, and the collegiate level will be on hand to conduct presentations addressing the major components of creating…
Adelphi University Kappa Sigma to Compete in New York Giants Snow Bowl
The brothers of the Adelphi University chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity will participate in the New York Giants 8th Annual Snow Bowl Flag Football Tournament on March 22, 2014 at MetLife Stadium starting at 12 p.m. The Snow Bowl functions as a fundraiser for the Special Olympics of New Jersey; in order to participate, each team must raise at least $2,000. Last year, Adelphi Kappa Sigma raised $2,500, an amount…
Q1 Productions Announces Call for Speakers for Forthcoming In-Stadium Fan Experi …
(Chicago, IL) – Plans for Q1 Productions’ first-ever In-Stadium Fan Experience Summit are underway and speakers are requested for nearly two dozen session topics and panel discussions. The conference, set for July 14-15, 2014 in Chicago, is the first conference of its kind and is tailored to a variety of front office professionals, including team owners, game operations directors, fan experience managers, and stadium operations directors.
Topics up for discussion…
Women’s Basketball Makes History with NAIA Ranking
Hope International University’s Women’s Basketball team has earned their first ever NAIA Top 25 ranking. Currently ranked at #24, the Royals are 11-3 going into the second half of their season. They are also #7 in the NCCAA.
With 15 games still to play in 2014, the Royals are on track to have one of their best seasons in recent years. They are currently chasing the record for the most…
German Horse Center Challenge 2014 on Facebook
As a result of the popularity of the 2013 Challenge, in which participants from 21 countries took part, German Horse Center has now launched Challenge 2014, a unique type of online event in which riders of all levels and nations can compete. And every single participant benefits from taking part as a jury of internationally successful, top German riders and trainers will provide personalized feedback to each rider, as well…
GCU Announces New Opportunities for Members to Attend Professional Sporting Even …
BEAVER, PA-The Greek Catholic Union (GCU) has worked in recent years to offer members tickets for local Pittsburgh sporting events at discounted prices. Members have enjoyed Pittsburgh Pirate and Penguins tickets. This year, the GCU is offering opportunities to members who live in Philadelphia, Detroit, New Jersey and Pittsburgh.
Hockey fans should be aware of the following games that the GCU is offering tickets for:
• Philadelphia Flyers vs. Edmonton…
The different approach to race nutrition
Meet BIESTMILCH at the IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 in Kona, Hawaii
The European IRONMAN racing season 2013 had one great focus for BIESTMILCH, namely to introduce the BIEST BOOSTER to the race nutrition. Therefore BIESTMILCH launched the Balance & Peak NANO project to give as many athletes as possible the opportunity to get the special BIEST BOOSTER feel during the race.
BIESTMILCH is all natural nurturing the body needs. Athletes benefit from…
DYNEEMA SK99 FOR RUNNING RIGGING – THE WINNING INNOVATION FOR PERFORMANCE YACHTS …
The Netherlands, 30 September 2013 - At METS 2013 (Marine Equipment Trade Show, 19-21 November in Amsterdam RAI), DSM the producer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE), branded as Dyneema®, will show how the world of yacht racing will be reaching levels of extreme performance with the introduction of Dyneema® SK99, the strongest fiber ever made by DSM.
Edwin Grootendorst, Global Segment Director at DSM Dyneema said, “Cutting edge performance…
Grand Prix Developmental Committee of Arizona Announces Return of Racing to The …
Announcement Coincides With Release of Universal Pictures "Rush"; Argonne National Laboratory Providing Technological Assistance For World's First 36 Hour "Green", Targeted For 2015.
Chicago, IL, September 30, 2013 -- The Grand Prix Developmental Committee [of Arizona] has been created to bring racing back to the streets of Phoenix with a target date of Feb. 2015. And, with Ron Howard's "Rush" a movie detailing the historic rivalry between Formula One champions…
Sports Resource Group Helps Keep Both Athletes and Spectators Safe
Proper Safety Equipment in Sports Facilities is Key to Safe Sports and Encourages Exercise and Fun While Lowering the Chance of Injury.
Minneapolis, MN, September 30, 2013 -- Sport Resource Group (sportresourcegroup.com) has launched a new series of products, making sports safer for both athletes and spectators. The company is offering containment systems and accessories for a variety of sports including ice hockey, inline hockey, football, indoor soccer and extreme sports.
Sport…
Palmer Completes Hat Trick at NASA Championships
TOOELE, UT (13 SEPTEMBER 2013)—19-year-old Tyler Palmer capped off a nearly perfect weekend last Saturday as he took his third consecutive national title in the highly competitive Porsche 944 Spec class at the 8th Annual NASA Championships presented by Toyo Tire from Miller Motorsports Park. The triumph in his No. 4 Black Forest/Discount Tire/Mobil 1/Hawk Performance/Bilstein Porsche is the crowning achievement of an incredibly successful 2013 racing season, in which…
Sonoran Desert Institute Reports Gunsmithing is Primed for a Big Boom
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI), an industry leader in providing accredited and accelerated distance learning, reports that the gunsmith trade is poised for a nationwide boom. While it is often difficult for people to foresee potential industry and job opportunities, economic indicators and social trends cited by Federal agencies all point to an inevitable demand for gunsmiths across the country.
According to FBI statistics, 2012 was the busiest year…
Leading International Sports Companies to Enter India
Top Global Companies specializing in sports education, coaching and infrastructure are set to launch in the Indian Subcontinent in partnership with a Bangalore based sports management company - Silver Strings Sports (SSS).
The three companies include Pro Sport Education, Registro Professional de Tenis and Fraser Edwards with their Head offices in the UK, Spain and USA respectively.
Pro Sport Education (PSE) provides sports coaching and training to schools and specialized sports…
STAR ISLAND YACHT CLUB HOSTS 4TH ANNUAL STRIPED BASS TOURNAMENT
Montauk, NY — On Sunday, October 6, Star Island Yacht Club will host its 4th Annual Striped Bass Tournament. Anglers can try their luck catching the biggest and heaviest striped bass and bluefish, with $10,000 in prize money. Fishing will take place from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., with an awards ceremony to be held later that night. A Captain’s Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 5 at 7…
Alok Madasani of PSCC breaks multiple NWCL Records!
Alok Madasani of PSCC breaks multiple NWCL Records!
Bellevue, Washington, September 17, 2013 – Greater Seattle Area Cricketer Alok Madasani of PSCC (Puget Sound Cricket Club) broke multiple NWCL (North West Cricket League) Records by scoring fastest double century in the history of NWCL. Playing a game against Washington State University (WSU) this Saturday September 14, 2013 at their home ground located in Pullman, WA Alok Scored flashing 204 runs…
LAUNCH OF HOOPSAID: A PRO-CELEBRITY BASKETBALL CHARITY EVENT ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBE …
SportsTraider presents the launch of HoopsAid, a first of its kind Pro-Celebrity Basketball charity event taking place at the newly opened Copper Box Arena in the Olympic Park on Sunday, September 15th at 1pm (celebrity arrivals at 12pm).
The event, was conceived and designed specifically by its founder, BBC Unsung Hero Sports Personality of the Year 2010 Winner Lance Haggith, to drive the Olympic and Paralympic legacy at grassroots level and…
Sky Zone Partners With Randy Couture’s Xtreme Couture For Pepsi Charity Challeng …
$10,000 Donation On The Line As MMA Battles Ultimate Dodgeball’s Best
LOS ANGELES, (Sept. 9, 2013) Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world’s first all-trampoline, walled playing court and the sport of Ultimate Dodgeball, is proud to host the Ultimate Dodgeball Pepsi Charity Challenge - a charity match between acclaimed fighter Randy Couture’s Xtreme Couture MMA team and the champions of the 2013 Ultimate Dodgeball Championship. The game will…
HYATT OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2013
HUA HIN, THAILAND September 2013 – Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok and Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, in association with the Banyan Golf Club, recently held the fourth annual Hyatt Open 2013 at the Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin in order to engage with loyal customers, showcase the hospitality of Hyatt hotels in Thailand, and promote Hua Hin as a golf and wellness destination.
As a result of the success of the last…
Living Healthier with Media Technology
St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences founds Center for Applied Research in Media Assisted Health Care
St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences (UAS) is founding a center for applied research on media-assisted health care called CARMA (Center for Applied Research in Media Assisted Health Care for Motion and Activity), which will be completed by 2016. Some of the Center's projects will be presented at the European Researchers' Night on 27 September…
Action Target Increases H&H Shooting Sports' Lane Count
Oklahoma City, OK
H&H Shooting Sports of Oklahoma City recently teamed up with Action Target, the world leader in shooting range development, equipment and services, to increase their shooting lane count from 55 to 61 making them one of the largest gun range and retail firearm stores in the nation.
Action Target’s six-lane addition to the H&H Shooting Sports Complex brings them to a total of 82,500 square feet and…
Visually Impaired Athlete Israel Antonio Preparing for the Paratriathlon World C …
Visually impaired athlete and screenwriter Israel Antonio is prepping for the World Paratriathlon competition on September 13, 2013, in London by competing in the Lifetime Fitness Sprint Triathlon, which consists of a 750m swim, 22k bike ride, and 5k run.
“My goal is to finish the Lifetime Triathlon in one hour and 30 minutes,” said Antonio. “I’d like to have my best performance of 2013 at the world competition, so I’m…
Ahmad Rashad Joins Back9Network as Executive Producer and On-Air Host
Back9Network, the golf lifestyle multiplatform media network, announced today that Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Ahmad Rashad, will join the network as executive producer and on-air host.
Hartford, CT, August 21, 2013 -- Back9Network, the golf lifestyle multiplatform media network, announced today that Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Ahmad Rashad, will join the network as executive producer and on-air host. Rashad is leaving behind a co-host role at Golf Channel’s Morning Drive.
“We are delighted…
Sky Zone To Hire Over 100 Energetic People In Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (August 16, 2013) Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world’s first all-trampoline, walled playing court, is now hiring over 100 employees in less than a month for its new park in Waukesha, WI. Set to open in late September, Sky Zone Milwaukee will become the city’s largest trampoline park with nearly 18,000 square feet of trampoline surface in a climate controlled 30,000 square foot facility.
Sky Zone will…
Sky Zone Announces Final Eight Teams For Second Annual Ultimate Dodgeball Champi …
LOS ANGELES (August 16, 2013) - Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world’s first all-trampoline, walled playing court has announced the final eight teams who will battle for the title and $20,000 grand prize at the Second Annual Ultimate Dodgeball Championship at Sky Zone Las Vegas. $50,000 in total cash prizes will be up for grabs at the Championship Tournament games on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September…
JD Bug presents Dirt Scooter exclusively at Eurobike
Bad Nauheim, 16. August 2013 – JD Bug, trendsetter when it comes to the modern day aluminium kick-scooter, exclusively presents its 2014 product range at this year’s Eurobike show. A special highlight within JD Bug’s new fun-mobility products is the revolutionary Dirt Scooter. Visitors are invited to have an exclusive look at the new products at booth A5 – 503.
The producer of the widest portfolio of fun-mobility products will…
Optimum Body Weight: Maintaining Muscle Mass during Weight Loss
As a relevant factor for performance, body weight is an important topic in endurance sport. At the end of September, the marathon season’s second half is heralded by popular events, such as the Berlin Marathon. Then, it will be of essential importance for runners to start in a top condition. With the goal of a successful and healthy running experience, athletes pay special attention to reaching optimum body weight for…
Sports nutrition experts USN re-launch website featuring highlights such as the …
USN Life is a new online resource offered by sports nutrition experts USN and featuring health and fitness information, articles and training plans
As part of a recent website update, sports supplement providers USN have created a new resource for anyone concerned with boosting their fitness and wellness levels. USN Life is aimed at the full breadth of USN's customers, from professional athletes and bodybuilders to amateur sportspeople or those simply…
Sports supplement provider USN launches revamped website and updated product ran …
Popular nutritional supplement provider USN re-launches website with a host of updated products and extra resources for athletes and bodybuilders.
USN, a leading supplier of sports nutrition and bodybuilding supplements, has announced the launch of an updated website. Fast becoming a household name, the company has revamped its site with the aim of offering even more information and advice to anyone who is looking to lose weight, gain muscle…
Van der Wal takes over the Benelux Distribution for Melon® Helmets
Essen, July 2013.
Melon® Helmets is a European Brand with its headquarter in Essen, Germany. This year they developed a new bike helmet category, named “Urban Active Helmet” for all bicycle and roller sport activities. Now Melon® Helmets has started to build their worldwide distribution network.
For the Benelux market, Van der Wal, the well-reputed wholesale trader in the field of bicycles and bicycle parts has taken over the distribution for…
WINNER of the ISPO Bike Family Award – Scoot & Ride
The ISPO Bike Family-Award went to Scoot & Ride of Austria for its 2 in 1 scooter which easily transforms into a balance bike at the push of a button. Scoot & Ride founder of the products where kids have the opportunity to ride all over the place in two different ways: With a Scooter or - even a bit more comfortable - with a Push-Bike.
The in 2012 first launched…
'Man of Steel' Star Shannon, Quinto, Lee, Reedus Prominent Celebs At Wizard Worl …
MAN OF STEEL is the blockbuster hit of the summer, and Michael Shannon, who stars as “General Zod,” and Zachary Quinto, Star Trek and “American Horror Story” star, are among the top celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 8-11 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The standout roster will also include Eisner Award Hall of Famer Stan Lee, “Torchwood” and Zero Dark Thirty headliner…
Sightrunning in Munich: Cultural Tour at the MUNICH MARATHON
To discover a metropolis in an active way with running shoes instead of sitting in crowded travel busses is no insider’s tip anymore. If the route not only leads along important sights, but also offers the opportunity to enjoy the view together with many like-minded people, unforgettable moments are guaranteed. On October 13th 2013, the MUNICH MARATHON promises sightrunning on a high cultural level.
The course through Bavaria’s capital displays the…
Sponsorship Agreement with Team WD-40 for the 2013 MCE British Superbike Champio …
STAUFF UK is delighted to announce a sponsorship agreement with Team WD-40 run by GR Motosport for the remainder of 2013 MCE British Superbike Championship Series with an eye to the future. The partnership will start with the heats at Knockhill Racing Circuit (Scotland) taking place from 14 to 16 June 2013.The MCE British Superbike Championship Series is known as the leading road racing superbike championship in the United Kingdom,…
Freiburg Marathon 2013: The jubilee marathon Freiburg and its special stories
11,056 runners took part in the 10th Freiburg Marathon at April 7th 2013. The marathon day with an overcast sky and temperatures around 8 degrees offered ideal exterior conditions for a fast race.
The first runner to cross the finish line at the 10th Freiburg Marathon was the German Ulrich Benz. Exactly 2:31:31 hours after the start, Benz could enjoy the great feeling of winning – and not for the…
'Star Wars,' 'Ghostbusters,' Zombie Groups Among Fan Communities At Wizard World …
Fan communities representing the most fervent followers of blockbuster franchises like “Star Wars” and “Ghostbusters,” zombies, pop culture and science fiction are among the groups that attendees will see roaming the Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con floor, March 22-24 at America's Center. Cosplayers from these groups love to interact with fans, adding another level of fun and in many cases raising money for charity.
Some organizations that fans will…
NY/NJ Challenge At Allstate Life Insurance(SM) New York 13.1 Marathon® And The N …
It's not just bridges and tunnels that connect New York and New Jersey. For the second straight year, runners who complete both the Allstate Life Insurance(SM) New York 13.1 Marathon® (Saturday, March 23) and The New Jersey Marathon or Long Branch Half Marathon (Sunday, May 5) will be rewarded with an additional, unique medal commemorating the accomplishment, in the Second Annual NY/NJ Challenge. To receive the attractive…
Preparing for an Ultramarathon in Freiburg: If you are planning on long runs in …
Ultra runs are currently in vogue, there is no question about it. Marathons can already be counted as a standard discipline for many runners … an important occasion to see how fit a runner is, as well as a great opportunity to meet people with the same ambitions.
The FREIBURG MARATHON 2013 is again such a “meet-and-greet” of ultra-runners, as there is an extremely active and sports-mad community in the city…
Sahara India Pariwar Extends Scholarship Scheme for Sports achievers and Meritor …
• The scholarship has been extended to a total of 391 students and 32 sports achievers from Pune
• The scheme is a part of one of the 4 welfare schemes that were announced by ‘Saharasri’ Subrata Roy Sahara – Managing Worker & Chairman, Sahara India Pariwar
Pune, February 26th, 2013: Sahara India Pariwar, a major business conglomerate of India, today provided scholarship to 391 meritorious students and 32 sports achievers of…
Fan Band Celebrates MLB Spring Training with a Daily Giveaway
February 27, 2013 – North Andover, Mass. – IPC Sports Corp., maker of the Fan Band, announced the Get in the Game with Fan Band Spring Training Giveaway. They will give away a Fan Band every day of the month leading up to Major League Baseball's Opening Day.
The giveaway, hosted at FanBand.net, begins March 1 and runs through March 30th. Fans can earn multiple entries through social media activities to…
Mission MMA Opens Doors of New Location in Westmont, NJ
America’s Fastest Growing Sport, Mixed Martial Arts, Adds Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Veteran Waylon Lowe to Mission MMA Staff
Westmont, N.J. — Led by chief instructors Bill Scalia and Rob Dell’Aquila, South Jersey’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) gym, Mission MMA, has opened the doors to its new 4,600-square-foot location at 107 Haddon Ave., Westmont NJ, to offer MMA, cardio and conditioning classes to South Jersey.
Joining them will be professional mixed…
Winter Hiking: Efficient and Healthy Training During the Cold Season
Trees and fields are covered with white, glittering snow and the cold winter air is fresh and clear – such a winter idyll should be enjoyed in an active way. Why not go outdoors, even at temperatures around freezing? Landscapes covered with fresh, untouched snow enchant hiking discoverer with a special winter romance.
But not only fascinating natural scenery can be experienced; winter hiking is also an effective workout, benefiting…
Baseball Geek Group: Jimm Hendren│Baseball in Cuba
Baseball was first introduced to Cuba in 1860s by students who returned from the US and also from Western sailors docked in the nation. It quickly became popular and was spread widely.
In 1878, the Cuban League was established composed of 3 teams — Mantanzas, Habana, and Almendares — each playing 4 games. At first, players were all whites and amateurs but professionalism soon emerged as rivalry among teams strengthen.
The Cuban…
Gracie Gym for Learning Professional Jiu-Jitsu
12 February 2013 ---- Gracie Gym is a leading school in Los Angeles and Orange County for learning professional Brazilian jiu-jitsu. This gym is owned and operated by Gracie family member. Here all jiu-jitsu, self defense and mixed martial art classes are offered by grandson of Grand Master Carlos Gracie, who is the real introducer of this classic jiu-jitsu technique, which not only makes you strong but keeps you physically…
Former ATP Pro, LI Native Phillip Simmonds Named To Staff At SPORTIME, John McEn …
Long Island native and recent ATP Tour professional player Phillip Simmonds has joined the staff at the SPORTIME location in Syosset, N.Y., and at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy Annex at the SPORTIME location in Bethpage, N.Y., it was announced by SPORTIME CEO Claude Okin. Fresh off a successful junior and pro career, Simmonds joins fellow ATP player Robert Kendrick, who has been Director of Tennis at SPORTIME Syosset…
Munich Innovation Group Announces The Availability of The US And EP Patent “Rain …
Munich, Germany (February 8, 2013) – Munich Innovation announces the availability of “Rain-Safe”, a US and EP patented rain protection device for golf bags.
The US patent covers a waterproof rain protection which can be easily attached to any golf bag. In less than 20 seconds it can cover the golf bag from the rain.
This patent is relevant for companies that either manufacture golf bags without an integrated rain cover or…
Scuba Certification Made Simple At Learn Scuba With Paul In South Florida
South Florida has always been one of the United States most popular dive destinations with good reason. With an impressive variety of dive sites including: a natural reef system, several artificial reef programs, and hundreds of sunken ship wreck sites, a scuba diver can literally dive a different site every day of the year in south Florida. This certainly makes south Florida the perfect place to learn how…
Fourth Annual Allstate Life Insurance(SM) New York 13.1 Marathon® Returns to Flu …
Thousands of runners will make Flushing Meadows Corona Park the center of the New York road racing universe on Saturday, March 23, as the nationwide Allstate Life Insurance(SM) 13.1 Marathon® Series returns to beautiful Flushing Meadows Corona Park for the fourth straight year with the Allstate Life Insurance(SM) New York 13.1 Marathon®. The event will again be accompanied by the 5K race, providing opportunities for serious runners as well…
SGS to Showcase its Sustainability Services for Sporting Goods at the ISPO 2013 …
On February 3-6, 2013, SGS will be participating at the ISPO Munich in Germany. Throughout the entire event, SGS will present its wide portfolio of services for sporting goods and will discuss topics like Social Compliance and Environment in hall 3 at booth no 126.
As the only international multi-segment trade show for the sports business, the ISPO Munich offers a great overview of industry trends and innovations. More than 2,000…
Runners’ Winter High: Alternative Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-training is a popular and fruitful change to the daily training routine of runners. Alternative training units in a different kind of endurance sport not only serve as injury and overstrain prophylaxis, but also offer additional support for the athlete’s training efficiency. During the winter months, cross-country skiing can be easily included in the training plan. As effective endurance sport, this kind of winter workout offers several advantages for stamina…
