Sports Newswire
1 - 2009 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Pro Meeting Set for July 10
-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: LTM): WHAT: Mandatory Pre-Race Pro Meeting for Pro Athletes in the 2009 Life Time Fitness Triathlon WHERE: Minneapolis Life Time Athletic Club 615 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402 612-752-7000 WHEN: Thursday...
2 - Golfsmith Hires Dan Sawall as SVP/General Merchandise Manager
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Golfsmith International (NASDAQ: GOLF) today announced it has hired Dan Sawall as Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager. A 30-year retail veteran, Dan’s career began in 1979 at Macy’s where he spent four years before moving to...
3 - Research and Markets: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Research and Markets The development and validation of instrumentation, processes or software to enhance research activities within sports engineering and technology Please note that an annual subscription runs from Jan-Dec each year. If you are subscribing...
4 - ConocoPhillips Renews USA Swimming Sponsorship, Marks 36 Years of Support for National Governing Body
HOUSTON & COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Continuing its 36-year commitment to supporting the sport of swimming from the grassroots level through the U.S. National Swim Team, ConocoPhillips extended its involvement as USA Swimming’s longest-contracted corporate...
5 - UpLift Nutrition to Promote All-Day Energy Spray™ to Mixed Martial Arts Enthusiasts
ROY, Utah-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - UpLift Nutrition, Inc. (www.upliftnutrition.com) (OTCBB: UPNT) announces signing a Sponsor/Advertising Agreement with Throwdown Elite and Showdown Productions, a leader in ‘alternative fitness’ and mixed martial arts (MMA). As a sponsor of Throwdown...
6 - Monster Jam Stars at Desert Sage Library
-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Phoenix Public Library WHAT: Meet and greet the stars of Monster Jam: Dennis Anderson, Tom Meents, Chad Fortune and Alex Blackwell. Dennis Anderson and Tom Meents will share books with kids. WHO: *Monster Jam’s Dennis Anderson, Tom Meents, Chad Fortune...
7 - Nike Celebrates Roger Federer’s Historic 15th Grand Slam Title
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-July 5, 2009 - Nike (NYSE:NKE) today introduced a 30-second video celebrating tennis great Roger Federer’s record-breaking 15th Grand Slam title. The tribute, broadcast on various networks around the world and posted on www.niketennis.com, features sports icons...
8 - Special Olympic Athletes Return Home Winners after Successful Summer Games at UC Davis
DAVIS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - About 800 Special Olympic athletes vied for Northern California Championship titles June 27-28 during the 14th annual Summer Games at The University of California, Davis. The mercury topped 110 degrees on the second day of competition, but that didn’t...
9 - New Coke Zero Ad Encourages NASCAR® Drivers to ''Cover Up''
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - As Coke Zero celebrates its fourth birthday, the infamous Coca-Cola “brand managers” are back, unleashing their latest attempt to sabotage Coke Zero and the NASCAR drivers who promote the brand’s REAL Coke taste and zero calories. After failing in...
10 - NBA and Taco Bell® Announce Multiyear Marketing Partnership
NEW YORK & IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Taco Bell Corp. (“Taco Bell”), the nation's leading Mexican-style quick service restaurant chain, today announced that Taco Bell® has become the Official Quick Service Restaurant of the...
11 - Previously Confidential Study Results of an Amputee Sprinter Published
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - A team of experts in biomechanics and physiology that conducted experiments on Oscar Pistorius, the South African bilateral amputee track athlete, have just published their findings in the Journal of Applied Physiology. Some of their previously...
12 - Tennis Championships to Use Text Messaging, Voice Messaging, Email to Connect With Fans
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - The Indianapolis Tennis Championships Presented by Lilly announced today it has selected on-demand email and one-to-one marketing provider ExactTarget to power the interactive communications for the US Open Series event July 18 – 26. The tournament...
13 - Life Time Fitness Corporate Charity Challenge Inspires Healthy Competition and Generates Charitable Contributions
CHANHASSEN, Minn.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: LTM) today announced the organizations participating in its third annual Triathlon Corporate Charity Challenge. A division within the 2009 Life Time Fitness Triathlon, set for Saturday, July 11, in Minneapolis, the...
14 - Lake and Beach Safety Tips for the 4th of July from Infant Swimming Resource
WINTER PARK, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - Infant Swimming Resource (www.infantswim.com), the safest provider of self-rescue swimming lessons for babies and toddlers from six months to six years old, announces the following tips to help families protect their young children in and around the...
15 - An Indulgent Summer Begins at Esprit Marina del Rey
MARINA DEL REY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - Esprit Marina del Rey, located just minutes from Venice Beach, Santa Monica and Los Angeles, is proud to offer its residents a relaxed, opulent lifestyle this summer. Just in time for the July 4th holiday weekend, Esprit introduces its brand...
16 - Mike Ditka Resorts Golfs for Charity
KISSIMMEE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Mike Ditka, “Da Coach”, former NFL Coach of the 1985 Super Bowl Champions, the Chicago Bears, golfed with the public for his most beloved charity, GridIron Greats. The golf outing was held on June 24, 2009 at Orange County National Golf Course and...
17 - Red Bull Formula 1 Team Races to 1-2 Finishes at Chinese and British Grands Prix using FieldView™ CFD Post-Processing as Critical Engineering Tool
RUTHERFORD, N.J.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - The competitive nature of Formula 1 racing and the short time periods between races make it imperative for engineers to fully understand aerodynamic effects and move new designs to production with speed and confidence. Learning from high-fidelity...
18 - Six USA Cycling Program Alumni to Compete in the 2009 Tour de France
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - USA Cycling, the national governing body for the sport of cycling in the United States, is proud to announce that six graduates of its National Development Team programs will compete in the 96th Tour de France. These six Americans, several of...
19 - South Bay’s Leading Volleyball Training Facility Announces Summer 2009 Indoor Camp and Clinics Program
REDONDO BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Beach Cities Volleyball Club (BCVC) is one of the South Bay’s leading Volleyball training facilities. Since its inception in 2000, BCVC has taught thousands of young adults in Southern California how to improve their life skills through the...
20 - Join the Fun and Help Your Neighbors at the CIGNA/Elliot Corporate 5K Road Race
HOOKSETT, N.H.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - As many as 6,000 elite and recreational runners, wheelchair racers, walkers, families and corporate team members are expected at the 17th running of the CIGNA/Elliot Corporate 5K Road Race. The event will take place in downtown Manchester, N. H. on...
21 - Sentient Jet Extends Partnership with PGA TOUR Through 2013
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Sentient Jet, an official marketing partner of the PGA TOUR since 2006, has signed a four-year extension and will continue as the “Official Private Jet Provider of the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour” through 2013. An industry leader in...
22 - Nike Debuts Limited Edition Transformers Basketball Shoe Collection
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced a limited edition set of three performance basketball shoes commemorating the worldwide premiere of the Transformers film sequel. The collaboration includes the Nike Zoom Flight Club, Nike Zoom FP and Nike...
23 - Renowned Aussie Horse Trainer and Clinician Clinton Anderson at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum August 1-2
ARDMORE, Okla.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Spectators of Clinton Anderson’s Wahl Walkabout Tour at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore August 1-2 will be able to watch the results of this popular horse training Method unfold in eight separate demonstrations using untrained horses. After...
24 - JAKKS Pacific® Gives Notice to Extend WWE Videogame License; THQ Disputes Notice
MALIBU, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) announced that it has notified World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (“WWE”) that the joint venture between THQ and JAKKS intended to exercise its option to renew the WWE videogame license, which would otherwise expire...
25 - 2009 Summer National Senior Games Send-Off Tour To Start In Louisville, Ky.
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - The send-off tour for the 2009 Summer National Senior Games, presented by Humana, will begin in Louisville, Ky., on Wednesday, July 1. The biennial games, the largest multi-sport event in the world for seniors, will be held Aug. 1-15 in Palo Alto...
26 - NPD Releases Global Sports Market Estimate 2009
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - The NPD Group, Inc., a leading market research company, announces the results of its fourth annual study on the global sports market, Global Sports Estimate 2009. According to the report, worldwide sales of sports equipment, apparel, and...
27 - Kapalua Land Company Announces Cancellation of Kapalua LPGA Classic
LAHAINA, Hawaii-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Kapalua Land Company, Ltd., a division of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. (NYSE:MLP), today announced that due to the lack of a title sponsor it is unable to present the 2009 Kapalua LPGA Classic. The tournament was scheduled for October 12...
28 - Dreams Signs Extension with Comerica Bank
PLANTATION, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Dreams, Inc. (NYSE Amex:DRJ) announced today that it has executed an agreement with its senior lender, Comerica Bank, that provides for the continued funding of its operations with nearly $21 million in credit facilities through June 2010. Previously...
29 - North Carolina’s Nicholas LaRaia Named Winner in CIGNA Falmouth Road Race Challenge Essay Contest
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - For the second consecutive year, the CIGNA Falmouth Road Race Challenge is honoring an inspiring individual for outstanding personal triumph over adversity. Nicholas (Nick) LaRaia of Oxford, N.C., is the winner of the national contest to recognize...
30 - Winner Named in CIGNA Falmouth Road Race Challenge
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - For the second consecutive year, the CIGNA Falmouth Road Race Challenge is honoring inspiring individuals for outstanding personal triumph over adversity. CIGNA’s national contest celebrates people who have overcome life-altering disabilities or...
31 - Sport Supply Group Acquires Team Sports Division of Gus Doerner Sports
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Sport Supply Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RBI) today announced it has acquired certain assets from Gus Doerner Sports, Inc. of Evansville, Indiana. SSG acquired the rights to Doerner’s Team Sports Division which caters to high school, college and out of school sports...
32 - Hurley and Warner Bros. Records Set to Release The Drifter — a Film Documenting Rob Machado's Time Spent Soul-Searching in Indonesia — to Be Released This Fall
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Authentic youth lifestyle brand Hurley and Warner Bros. Records will release The Drifter, iconic surfer Rob Machado's much-anticipated autobiographical movie, this fall. The film will have limited theatrical screenings across the country and will...
33 - Youbet.com Added to Russell 2000® Index
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) announced today that the company was added to the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000® Index after the equity markets closed on June 26, as Russell Investments reconstituted its comprehensive family of global indexes...
34 - Luxury Leader LVMH to Be a Main Sponsor of NYC’s 2009 Summer Streets
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury goods company, announced today that it will be a main sponsor of New York City’s upcoming 2009 Summer Streets event. The announcement was made at a press conference held by New York City’s Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department...
35 - FORZE GPS Goes the Distance at Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
MATAWAN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - PacificHealth Laboratories, Inc. (OTCBB: PHLI), a leading sports nutrition company, today announced that more than 12,000 consumers sampled FORZE GPS™ nutrition bars at the Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, Half Marathon and Expo, held June 25-27...
36 - MLB and ‘PEOPLE’ Announce 30 Community “All-Stars” to Be Honored at All-Star Game
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Major League Baseball and PEOPLE today announced the 30 winners of the “All-Stars Among Us” campaign, which recognizes individuals who are serving their communities in extraordinary ways. The winners will be honored during the pre-game ceremony at the...
37 - NASCAR to Unveil First Hall Nominees on SPEED™
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - SPEED will air an exclusive one-hour special Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET from the site of the new NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C., as NASCAR unveils the 25 nominees for the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. “There are a limited...
38 - Stena Bulk is Sponsoring Defending Champions Linda and Mattias Rahm in This Summer’s Match Racing Events on the Swedish West Coast
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Regulatory News: Both Linda and Mattias Rahm are the defending champions in this summer’s match racing events in Lysekil and Marstrand. Last year’s winner of Match Cup Sweden in Marstrand, Mattias Rahm, will compete on 29 June – 5 July with his...
39 - Wayne Stopak Crowned 2009 Virtual U.S. Open Champion
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - The United States Golf Association (USGA) and World Golf Tour (WGT) are pleased to announce Ohio resident Wayne Stopak, known as NASAGolfer, the inaugural Virtual U.S. Open Champion with a round of 66, four strokes under par. Stopak qualified with a...
40 - Golf’s Leading Sculptor Builds a Better Business at the AT&T National And Beyond With SensAble’s FreeForm®
WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - As golf’s AT&T National Hosted by Tiger Woods event gets underway in Bethesda, Maryland this week, SensAble Technologies, Inc® announced that the tournament trophy was created by its customer, noted golf sculptor Malcolm DeMille, using the...
41 - UnofficialSquaw.com Announces Formation of “The Kick-Ass Blasters” – Team of Sponsored Ski / Board Athletes
SQUAW VALLEY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - UnofficialSquaw.com announced the formation of “The Kick-Ass Blasters” today. The company is sponsoring a team of skiers and snowboarders, all Squaw Valley locals. The team name is an homage to “Hot Dog… The Movie!” a 1984 film set in...
42 - Lance Armstrong and Nike “Driven” TV Commercial to Premiere Tonight at 8pm EST
-(Business Wire)-June 28, 2009 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE): What: Nike and the Lance Armstrong Foundation joined forces in an integrated media and grassroots campaign featuring Lance Armstrong, world-class athletes, celebrities and survivors, in a call-to-action to join the global fight against...
43 - Intrepid Power Boats Founder John Michel Plots New Course
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - For more than 26 years Intrepid’s founder and president, John Michel, has fostered his one-of-a-kind, one-at-a-time approach to semi-custom boat building and customer support, building the Intrepid brand into one of the most revered in the industry. Even...
44 - TransCore’s Link Logistics Presents 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament July 21st
TORONTO-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - TransCore’s Canadian-based Link Logistics announces the 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be held Tuesday, July 21st, at Royal Ontario Golf Club at 6378 Trafalgar Road in Milton, Ontario. To register online or find out about sponsorship opportunities...
45 - Nike and Lance Armstrong Unite to Inspire and Mobilize the World in the Fight Against Cancer
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - Nike (NYSE:NKE) today announced the launch of an integrated media and grassroots campaign featuring Lance Armstrong, world-class athletes, celebrities and survivors, in a call-to-action to join the global fight against cancer. The campaign, “It’s...
46 - Abbott Congratulates Team Type 1
ALAMEDA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - As a proud sponsor of Team Type 1, Abbott Diabetes Care congratulates the team on its record-setting victory in the 2009 Race Across America (RAAM). Team Type 1’s victory in the eight-person rider division underscores how people with type 1...
47 - Runners Point Joins Other Major Retail Successes For StepStone
LONDON-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - StepStone, Europe’s leading provider of human capital management solutions, today announces that Runners Point, a leading sports and leisure footwear retailer in Germany, has implemented StepStone’s e-recruitment solution to support recruitment in the 100...
48 - ACE Recreational Marine Insurance Announces Hurricane Safety Tips for Boaters
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - With the hurricane season already upon us, climate experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) say there is a 50 percent probability for a near-normal and a 25 percent probability of an above-normal 2009 Atlantic Hurricane...
49 - JanSport Joins Al Roker and The NBC Today Show to “Lend a Hand"
SAN LEANDRO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - JanSport, the original outdoor gear Brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel, today announced its participation in the NBC Today Show’s “Lend a Hand” series. This week JanSport accompanies...
50 - Total Immersion Unveils First Augmented Reality Slot Machine, Created for Nike 6.0; Debuts at Dew Tour Nike 6.0 BMX Open Action Sports Event
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - It takes an innovative approach to make a brand stand out at an event where one action sports athlete after another defies the laws of gravity. As part of Nike 6.0’s commitment to innovative and rich brand interaction with action sports fans, augmented...
51 - Delaware Valley Stroke Council’s Annual Dr. Howard Mazer Memorial “Strides for Stroke” 5K
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - The Delaware Valley Stroke Council (DVSC), the stroke authority in the region, successfully completed the 9th annual Dr. Howard Mazer Memorial "Strides for Stroke" 5K Run/Walk, Sunday, June 14, in Philadelphia. This educational and fundraising event...
52 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. Partners with Mike Ashley Racing and the Matco Tools Top Fuel Team
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. “America’s Cleaning Company™”, (OTCBB: SPNG) is pleased to announce that the Company has partnered with Mike Ashley Racing (“MAR”) and the Matco Tools Top Fuel team, driven by current points-leader Antron Brown...
53 - 6th Grade Basketball Stars from Broward County Are Headed to National Championship
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - The Miami Magic basketball team, comprised of sixth graders from Broward County, is headed to Indiana to compete in the USSSA National Basketball Championship in Fort Wayne, Indiana, July 5-8. The team punched its ticket for the national...
54 - Professional Triathletes Descend upon Twin Cities for 2009 Life Time Fitness Triathlon on July 11
CHANHASSEN, Minn.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: LTM), today announced that more than 35 professional triathletes will do battle at the 2009 Life Time Fitness Triathlon on July 11 in Minneapolis. The event is the first event of the 2009 Life Time Fitness Triathlon...
55 - Power Sports Factory Launches National Advertising Campaign on CBS Outdoor to Promote Andretti Motorbikes
PENNSAUKEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Power Sports Factory, Inc. (OTCBB:PSPF) and its Manufacturing Partner have launched a Nationwide Advertising & Sales Promotion Campaign for its smart and fuel-efficient line of Andretti Motorbikes designed by Benelli of Italy. PSF’s “Ride...
56 - Professional Golfer Kyle Stanley Joins the Transamerica “Power of the Pyramid®” Team
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - When he steps onto the green this week making his professional debut, Kyle Stanley will be wearing the Transamerica logo on his apparel. Transamerica companies announced today the addition of Stanley—Golfweek Amateur ranked third in the world...
57 - Tyson, Ali Enter the Ring Today With EA SPORTS' Fight Night Round 4
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that the highly anticipated Fight Night Round 4 is now available in retail stores worldwide. Recently named the Game Critic Awards “Best Sports Game of E3 2009”, Fight Night Round 4 is...
58 - Leading Australian Broadcaster Selects Adobe Flash Platform to Deliver Tour de France Live on the Web
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced that leading Australian public broadcaster Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) will stream the 96th annual Tour de France live online using Adobe® Flash® technology, the No. 1 platform for...
59 - ACE Recreational Marine Insurance Announces Classic Boat Program Available through Heritage Marine Insurance
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - ACE Recreational Marine Insurance today announced a strategic alliance with Heritage Marine Insurance, of Mystic, Conn., to provide marine insurance coverage for classic boats throughout the United States. ACE Recreational Marine Insurance is now the...
60 - The Dangers of Your Backyard Pool
PALM SPRINGS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - There may be no activity more synonymous with summer fun than the "splish, splash" of swimming in a backyard pool. Unfortunately, however, there are hazards lurking in and around most pools that families often overlook. In order to keep pool...
61 - Renowned Aussie Horse Trainer and Clinician Clinton Anderson at Prince George’s Equestrian Center July 11-12
UPPER MARLBORO, Md.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Spectators of Clinton Anderson’s Wahl Walkabout Tour at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro on July 11-12 will be able to watch the results of this popular horse training Method unfold in eight separate demonstrations using...
62 - Lighthouse Solar™ Reaches Renewable Energy Summit Through Power Purchase Agreement with World’s First Zero-Energy Climbing Gym
BOULDER, Colo.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Lighthouse Solar™, a premier supplier of renewable energy solutions to residential, commercial and industrial consumers nationwide, announced a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a new cutting-edge climbing gym. This ground-breaking agreement...
63 - CW Publishing Group and The Westminster Kennel Club Sign 3-Year Deal
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - CW Publishing Group and The Westminster Kennel Club are pleased to announce a three-year partnership to publish The Official Viewers’ Guide to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. One million copies of the publication will be distributed via leading city...
64 - Sport Supply Group Acquires Assets of Webster’s Team Sports -- South Florida’s Leading and Most Respected Team Sports Distributor
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Sport Supply Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RBI) today announced it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Webster’s Team Sports (A.K.A. Webster’s Sports Center) of Pompano Beach, Florida. Webster’s, founded in 1946, is south Florida’s leading team...
65 - NBA Star and Former Lobo Returns to Hometown for Youth Basketball and Leadership Camp
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Sacramento Kings forward Kenny Thomas will return to Albuquerque to bring his annual Kenny Thomas Foundation Basketball and Leadership Camp on Monday, July 6 through Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at Highland High School, 4700 Coal Ave., S.E., Albuquerque...
66 - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Teams Up With Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids to Launch the "Batting for Books" Campaign to Benefit the Boston Public School System
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Global education leader Houghton Mifflin Harcourt today announced its partnership with Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids to launch the first “Batting for Books” campaign to benefit the Boston Public School system. The drive aims to collect new or gently used...
67 - Glowpoint to Provide Video Conferencing Managed Services for 2009 NBA Draft
HILLSIDE, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Glowpoint, Inc. (OTCBB:GLOW), a leading provider of advanced video communications solutions, today announced it will be providing video conferencing managed services to enable live, interactive broadcasts of team picks on national television for the...
68 - Skillzlab Adds T-Mac and Taps into Obama’s Call for Personal Improvement
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Skillzlab.com announced today that seven-time NBA All-Star and Houston Rocket Tracy McGrady will be the first of the site’s featured Professorz, a virtual-mentoring role that McGrady says was inspired by President Obama. "When I heard President Obama...
69 - Converted Organics Expands Presence in U.S. Golf Course Market
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Converted Organics Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) announced today that its all-natural organic fertilizer products are be utilized or tested at 11 U.S. golf courses and country clubs, including Bethpage Black, site of the June 18-22, 2009 U.S. Open PGA Championship. A...
70 - DNA Beverage Corporation Signs Exclusive Agreement to Distribute Xingtea® Across Florida
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - DNA Beverage Corporation (Pink Sheets:DNAB), makers of DNA Energy Drink®, the highly acclaimed delicious tasting energy drink and a favorite of the action sports community, announced today that its wholly owned distribution company, Grass Roots...
71 - Compugen Announces Additional Grants from Israel Office of Chief Scientist for Validation Studies of Therapeutic Candidates
TEL AVIV, Israel-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Compugen Ltd. (NASDAQ:CGEN) announced today that it has been notified by the Office of the Chief Scientist of Israel (the “OCS”) that it will receive grants totaling approximately $400,000 to support the Company’s FPRL1 and TP programs during...
72 - Vetericyn Inc. Launches Equine Wound & Infection Product Utilizing FDA-Cleared Technology
RIALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Vetericyn Inc., a California-based animal healthcare company, has announced the launch of its new Vetericyn™ equine product, available in a 16-ounce trigger spray for horses. Vetericyn™ utilizes an FDA-cleared technology that has been used to...
73 - President Barack Obama to Throw out First Pitch at Major League Baseball All-Star Game
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - President Barack Obama will throw out the first pitch at the 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 14 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. President Obama will be the fourth U.S. President to throw out the first pitch at the Midsummer Classic...
74 - Lexus Denies Blocking Go Daddy’s U.S. Open Commercial & Blames NBC
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - A GoDaddy.com commercial featuring Danica Patrick in a vintage Ford Mustang was rejected over the weekend after airing once during NBC’s U.S. Open broadcast – now, a debate is swirling about exactly who pulled the ad and why. Under mounting...
75 - ADDING MULTIMEDIA LA Sports & Entertainment Commission Names Top Football Legends for NFL 101/201 and Edward Roski, Jr. as Community Sportsman of the Year
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - The LA Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) presents its 7th annual NFL 101/201- Get Ready for Some Football: An Intimate Evening with NFL Legends on Monday, July 13, 2009, from 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. This is an officially sanctioned NFL event...
76 - NFL Pro Bowl Receiver Braylon Edwards Gives Back to Families in His Hometown
DETROIT-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - NFL pro bowl player Braylon Edwards knows that it is better to give than receive…that is when he’s not on the football field. The Cleveland Browns wide receiver and Detroit native will team up with the international hunger relief organization Feed The...
77 - Performance Bicycle Opens New Store, Launches Commuter Rewards Program in Denver
DENVER-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Performance Bicycle, the number one specialty bike retailer in the country, is celebrating Colorado Bike Month with a number of special events, including the opening of an all-new store in Greenwood Village. Performance also is inviting Denverites to join its...
78 - Donald Trump “Fired”
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - After yesterday’s monumental announcement by Monday Night Raw® “owner” Donald Trump that all ticketholders attending last night’s show in Green Bay would receive a ticket refund, the tables were turned and he was unceremoniously “fired” by...
79 - PSO Asks Governor to Suspend MLPA Designation Process Citing Lack of Funding and Scientific Data
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - The Partnership for Sustainable Oceans, the organization that represents recreational fishing and boating interests, has asked Governor Schwarzenegger to suspend the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) planning and implementation process citing a lack...
80 - Projected No.1 Draft Pick Blake Griffin Named Cover Athlete of EA SPORTS NCAA Basketball 10
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that Blake Griffin, former Oklahoma Sooner and the projected top pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, will be the new face of EA SPORTS™ NCAA Basketball 10. Griffin has an explosive presence, exciting...
81 - Introducing “Just You & Me Kid” – the Exercise DVD That Creates Healthy Habits and Bonds for Fit Family Fun
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - “Just You & Me Kid” is the only workout program that targets both parents and children, encouraging family time together, building lasting bonds and healthy habits while getting fit together. Connie Butera, a writer and fitness enthusiast, was inspired...
82 - Gates Carbon Drive™ System Powers Bikers to Victory in Epic Conditions
FRUITA, Colo.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - In conditions that destroyed equipment, shredded even seasoned racers and caused a late race course change at the recent 5th annual 18 Hours of Fruita bike race at Highline Lake in Fruita, Colorado, the Oskar Blues Belt Busta’s team of Scott Hicar...
83 - Bellarmine College Prep Hosts Chinese Olympic Volleyball Team Practice Today
Bellarmine College Preparatory: WHEN: Tuesday, June 23 at 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. WHERE: Bellarmine College Preparatory (960 W. Hedding St. San Jose) WHAT: The Chinese National Olympic Men’s Volleyball Team will be practicing in Bellarmine’s gym in preparation to play the USA team this...
84 - MasterCraft Launches Mobile and Web Dealer Locators from Where 2 Get It
ANAHEIM, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Where 2 Get It, Inc., a leading provider of Local Search for National Brands™, announced that MasterCraft Boats has launched both mobile and Web dealer locators using Mobile Locator and Business Locator technology from Where 2 Get It. MasterCraft has...
85 - The DALLAS COWBOYS ‘Heaviest Heavy Metal Band’ FREE REIGN and Celebrity Host TONY ROMO ‘Kick Off’ The Next American Star Southwest Regional Finals--LIVE at the House of Blues Dallas June 27th!
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - On June 27th, 2009, Move over Idol, The Next American Star Young Adult Rock Southwest Regional Finals are LIVE at House of Blues Dallas, featuring the Southwest’s top unsigned bands. The Cowboys’ Free Reign (CD RELEASE/LAST SHOW BEFORE THE SEASON!) and...
86 - Skinny Water Chosen as Exclusive Enhanced Water of the Philadelphia Freedoms, of the Advanta World TeamTennis Pro League
BALA CYNWYD, Pa.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Skinny Nutritional Corp. (OTCBB:SKNY), announced today that Skinny Water® has been selected as the exclusive enhanced water for the 2009 season for the Philadelphia Freedoms. Tennis stars and legends Andre Agassi, Serena Williams, Venus Williams...
87 - College Fanz Sports Network Announces NAIA Football Game of the Week
MT. LAUREL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - College Fanz Sports Network, the world’s largest online college sports community launched by ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen is partnering with the colleges of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to present the College Fanz NAIA...
88 - AtlantiCare First Health Care Organization to Offer Infant Swimming Resource Self-Rescue™ Swimming Lessons
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - The Harrah’s Regional Trauma Center at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC) and the AtlantiCare LifeCenter are partnering to offer Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) self-rescue™ swimming lessons starting July 20. AtlantiCare is the first...
89 - No If’s, And’s or Butt’s About It! Put Your Back Into It with Reebok’s New EasyTones
CANTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Reebok takes bold steps forward in the toning shoe market with the launch of Reebok EasyTone and makes a pledge to re-shape the butts and legs of women around the world. Featuring a new balance pod system invented by a former NASA engineer, Reebok...
90 - Cleveland Indians Hit a Grand Slam with CommVault Simpana Software
OCEANPORT, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - CommVault (NASDAQ: CVLT): News Facts As one of the top five most technically advanced clubs in Major League Baseball, the Cleveland Indians have deployed CommVault® Simpana® software to maximize the availability and reliability of more than 18TBs...
91 - HIN Events Heads to North Carolina, the Home of NASCAR
ORANGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Digital Age Motorsports, LLC (DAMS) presents HOT IMPORT NIGHTS 2009 Tour (HIN Events). For the eighth stop on its 18-city tour, Hot Import Nights heads to Charlotte, the future home of NASCAR Hall of Fame. The Hot Import Nights Tour features outdoor...
92 - 2K Sports Partners with Tencent to Bring NBA® 2K Online to Asia
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - 2K Sports today announced its partnership with Tencent Holdings Limited (SEHK: 700) to co-develop the online version of NBA 2K and distribute it to China and other key markets. 2K Sports has secured a multi-year license to develop the online simulation...
93 - Trump Gives Money Back
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - In the fact or fiction world of WWE®, it is a fact that Donald Trump held a press conference today in Green Bay at Austin Straubel Airport. As the new “owner” of Monday Night RAW®, Trump announced that all ticketholders to tonight’s RAW event...
94 - LA Sports & Entertainment Commission Names Top Football Legends for NFL 101/201 and Edward Roski, Jr. as Community Sportsman of the Year
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - The LA Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) presents its 7th annual NFL 101/201- Get Ready for Some Football: An Intimate Evening with NFL Legends on Monday, July 13, 2009, from 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. This is an officially sanctioned NFL event...
95 - EERC Research Finds Mercury Levels in Freshwater and Ocean Fish Not as Harmful as Previously Thought
GRAND FORKS, N.D.-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) at the University of North Dakota announced today that after years of extensive research, results of environmental, laboratory, and human studies show that mercury levels in freshwater and ocean...
96 - Chicago Blackhawks Star Patrick Kane the New Face of EA Sports NHL10
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed that 20-year-old scoring phenom Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks will be the new face of the NHL® 10 videogame from EA SPORTS™. Kane is the youngest player ever chosen for the cover of...
97 - Oh, Brother! Harlem Globetrotters Select Oklahoma’s Taylor Griffin with Top Pick in 2009 Draft
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters today selected University of Oklahoma senior forward Taylor Griffin as the top pick in the team’s third annual player draft, just days before his younger brother, and Sooners teammate, Blake Griffin is expected to become...
98 - Gymnastics Star Courtney Kupets Awarded 2009 Honda-Broderick Cup
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - Gymnastics star and two-time Honda Sports Award winner (2007, 2009) Courtney Kupets of the University of Georgia has been awarded the 33rd annual Honda-Broderick Cup, designating her as the 2009 Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. The announcement was...
99 - NPD Launches Consumer Tracking Service For Sports Apparel and Footwear in Russia
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - The NPD Group, Inc., a leading market research company, has begun tracking sales of sports apparel, athletic footwear, and some equipment categories in Russia. The Russia consumer tracking service was launched in September 2008 and covers major...
100 - OptionIt Names Mark Mastalir Chief Executive Officer
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - OptionIt, Inc., an innovator in the next generation of ticket buying for sports and entertainment events, today announced the appointment of Mark Mastalir as the company’s first chief executive officer. Mr. Mastalir, 41, has more than 15 years of...
101 - The Washington Post Introduces reachforthewall.com
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - The Washington Post launches reachforthewall.com, a new site focused on Washington, D.C.-area swim leagues that combines reporting from The Washington Post with a wiki platform, creating a deeply engaging forum for swim teams, athletes and parents to...
102 - World Golf Tour Offers the Home of Golf, St Andrews Links for Play Online
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - World Golf Tour, the world’s most authentic online golf experience, today announces a partnership with St Andrews Links, which will allow everyone to experience virtually The Old Course for free, through an Internet connection. “The Old Course at...
103 - SunTech Tango+ Blood Pressure Monitor is Selected for 2009 NBA Pre-Draft Camp
MORRISVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - SunTech Medical is pleased to announce that its Tango+ automated blood pressure monitor was recently utilized for the physical evaluation of NBA® draftees at the 2009 Pre-Draft Camp held in Chicago, Illinois. During the physical evaluation phase...
104 - Li Ning (China) Deploys PTC FlexPLM to Drive PLM Initiatives and Increase Global Competitiveness
NEEDHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - PTC (Nasdaq: PMTC), The Product Development Company®, today announced that Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Co. Ltd., a leading sporting goods provider, has become the first Chinese manufacturer to adopt PTC’s retail, footwear, and apparel solution...
105 - Two-Time America’s Cup Winner Chooses ANSYS Engineering Simulation Solutions to Drive Title Defense
SOUTHPOINTE, Pa.-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSS), a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced an agreement to serve as an Official Supplier to Alinghi, the Swiss sailing team that is...
106 - 2009 Travelers Championship Swings into Action
HARTFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-June 21, 2009 - Travelers (NYSE: TRV) will proudly tee up Connecticut’s PGA TOUR event, the Travelers Championship, with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. ET on Monday, June 22, at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn. The festivities on course will include remarks from...
107 - Japanese Automaker Blocks Go Daddy Ad from U.S. Open Coverage
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-June 20, 2009 - Believe it or not, Japanese automaker Lexus is blocking a GoDaddy.com commercial that revolves around Danica Patrick in a vintage American-made car from airing during the United States Open. Go Daddy was to air its "Speeding" commercial twice...
108 - MEDIA ALERT: T-Mobile® Sidekick LX™ launch at the Amaury Nolasco & Friends Golf Classic
-(Business Wire)-June 20, 2009 - T-Mobile: DETAILS: Wireless provider T-Mobile launches the new T-Mobile® Sidekick LX™, as part of the events held during the Amaury Nolasco & Friends Golf Classic, a star-studded charity weekend event held in Puerto Rico to benefit the Pediatric...
109 - Shelby Automobiles to Honor Carroll Shelby as Triple Crown Winner of Le Mans
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - Shelby Automobiles Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., (CSBI.PK) will celebrate the birth of a racing legend’s dynasty when it marks the 50th anniversary of Carroll Shelby’s victory at Le Mans during the 35th annual...
110 - Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. to Join Russell 3000 Index
SOUTHPORT, Conn.-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) announces that it will join the Russell 3000® Index when Russell Investments reconstitutes its U.S. and global equity indexes on June 26, according to a preliminary list of additions published on June 12...
111 - Tennis Star Maria Sharapova Guest Edits and Graces the Cover of ESPN The Magazine
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - After her impressive return to competition at the French Open, Maria Sharapova took on another challenge – editing ESPN The Magazine’s third-annual Revenge of the Jocks issue. In the current issue of The Mag, on newsstands today, Sharapova details how she...
112 - Fitch Takes Various Rating Actions on Enhanced Variable Rate Muni Bonds (6/19/09)
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - In connection with the upgrade of DEPFA Bank's short-term rating to 'F1+' from 'F1' on June 4, 2009, Fitch Ratings takes various rating actions on certain municipal bonds that are supported by letters of credit and liquidity facilities provided by DEPFA Bank...
113 - Copart Adds Challenge of Champions to Exciting NASCAR Sponsorship Program
FAIRFIELD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT), a leading online vehicle remarketer, is proud to announce that the company has added a sweepstakes called the “Copart Challenge of Champions” to the exciting sponsorship lineup in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series...
114 - Iconic Turner Field Coca-Cola Bottle Bids Farewell
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - Going…going…gone! After 12 years, more than 1,000 home run celebrations and countless family ballpark memories, the 42-foot-tall Coca-Cola Contour bottle standing high above left field will be retired from Coca-Cola Sky Field at Turner Field on July 2. The...
115 - Characters and Logos Invade Marriott Convention in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - Inflatable Images located in Brunswick, Ohio will be displaying inflatable characters, mascots and logos abound at the 2009 Orlando National Association of College Directors of Athletics (NACDA) National Convention. Inflatable Images has formed a...
116 - Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year to be Announced
-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - American Honda Motor: WHAT: The Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year will receive the Honda Broderick Cup at the 33rd Annual Collegiate Women’s Sports Awards, one of the most prestigious award programs in women’s athletics. Softball legend Lisa Fernandez, winner...
117 - Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists Launch Program to Prevent ACL Injury and Enhance Performance
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, a national leader in orthopedic care for women, in collaboration with Sister Kenny Sports and Physical Therapy, today launched the renowned Prevent Injury and Enhance Performance (PEP) program to the local and regional...
118 - Travelers Championship Officially Begins with Opening BellSM Ceremony at the NYSE
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - The 2009 Travelers Championship will officially begin when Travelers Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jay Fishman rings the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange with colleagues from Travelers and PGA TOUR professionals on Monday, June 22, at 9:30...
119 - Insight Wins Cisco National Technology Excellence Partner of the Year Award
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - Insight Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: NSIT) (“Insight”), a leading, global provider of technology solutions, announced today that it is the recipient of four Cisco Partner Summit awards, including the National Technology Excellence Partner of the Year...
120 - Sounders, Symetra Team Up to Promote Active Lifestyles for Kids
BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - The Seattle Sounders FC and Symetra Financial announced today a new partnership to sponsor “Symetra Active Bodies Active Minds”, a program designed to promote mental and physical fitness among elementary school students. Symetra Active Bodies...
121 - Churchill Downs Incorporated Conducts 2009 Annual Meeting
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - Churchill Downs Incorporated (“Company”) (NASDAQ: CHDN) conducted its annual meeting of shareholders today at Churchill Downs racetrack. During the meeting, Company shareholders conducted an election of directors and approved proposals related to...
122 - Cash4Gold Values Lakers Hardware at $3,500
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - The Los Angeles Lakers capped a successful postseason run this week when the team hoisted the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, marking the franchise’s 15th title. Cash4Gold, America’s #1 gold buyer direct from the general public, today...
123 - DIRECTV Continues Its “Championship” Season With The Wimbledon Experience
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - DIRECTV has rounded out its unparalleled enhanced sports programming services to now include all eight of golf and tennis’ major championships, including tennis’ upcoming and historic, Wimbledon Championships, beginning June 22. Integrating...
124 - Round Rock Express, St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center and HealthYes! Team Up To “Take a Swing at Heart Disease and Stroke”
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - Austin, Texas-based HealthYes!™ is bringing its life-saving mobile screening services to the staff of the Round Rock Express AAA Minor League Baseball Team. Partnering with St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, the official health care provider to...
125 - 2K Sports Congratulates Four-Time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant and Reveals Final Fan Voting Results for NBA® 2K10 Box Cover
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - 2K Sports today congratulates cover athlete and spokesman of NBA 2K10, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, on his fourth career NBA championship after recently defeating the Orlando Magic in the 2009 NBA Finals. Bryant, who averaged over 32 points, five...
126 - WWE.com Tag Teams With AdMeld for Ad Network Optimization
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - AdMeld (www.admeld.com), the leader in ad network optimization for premium publishers, today announced a partnership with World Wrestling Entertainment, one of the world’s most recognized entertainment & media brands. WWE® is leveraging AdMeld to...
127 - Hella Provides Aston Martin Racing with Xenon Headlights
PLYMOUTH, Mich.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - Aston Martin Racing will equip all of its cars with xenon headlights from Hella for the 2009 racing season. “We believe our new partnership with Aston Martin will clearly demonstrate the endurance and quality of Hella lighting at major racing...
128 - EQ Smart Energy Drink is Preferred Energy Drink of Championship Weight Lifters
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - EQ Labs, Inc. (Pink Sheets:EQLB) (the "Company") announced this week the signing of a pact with the Power & Intensity Team (P&IT), which was founded over twelve years ago by Jonathan Marshall. Marshall holds over 150 state, regional, national, and...
129 - Statement by Sally Jewell, REI President and CEO about Obama and Salazar Actions to Get Americans Outdoors
KENT, Wash.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - Sally Jewell, President and CEO of Recreational Equipment, Inc (REI), today issued the following statement: On behalf of REI’s thousands of employees, we applaud the recent actions of President Obama and Secretary Salazar to encourage Americans to get...
130 - Philadelphia Phillies Superstar Ryan Howard Introduces The Ryan Howard Family Foundation
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - Ryan Howard of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies announced today the launch of The Ryan Howard Family Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by the MLB superstar. The Ryan Howard Family Foundation will set out to improve the lives of...
131 - WWE and YALSA Kick Off SummerSlam Reading Jam
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - In support of President Obama’s new “United We Serve” initiative 545-2433, ext. 4390, or e-mail, yalsa@ala.org. Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, copyrights and logos are the...
132 - New York Giants and TIMEX Announce Partnership to Collaborate on Training Solutions
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. & EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - Timex Group USA, Inc. announced today a unique partnership with the New York Giants that enables both brands the opportunity to collaborate on training solutions for athletes of all levels that participate in various...
133 - SPORTS CAREERS Conference to Bring in Job Seekers & Industry People Managers
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - Calling all current and future sports professionals to the 18th Annual SPORTS CAREERS Conference taking place at the Hilton Anatole, June 28-30 in Dallas. SPORTS CAREERS is the industry’s original and most comprehensive employment resource, helping...
134 - Fourth of July Family Escape Package Rocks the House at the Marriott Oak Brook Hills Resort While Blending a Winning Concoction of Hot and Cold!
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Marriott Oak Brook Hills Resort and indulge the senses with a winning concoction of hot and cold! From hot dogs to ice cream, the Fourth of July Family Escape Package rocks the house on Saturday, July 4, 2009. Guests of...
135 - Live, Exclusive English-Language Coverage of CONCACAF Gold Cup 2009 Begins July 4 on Fox Soccer Channel
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - Fox Soccer Channel kicks off its live and exclusive English-language coverage of the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2009 on Saturday, July 4 at 8:30 p.m. ET with the U.S. Men’s National Team battling Grenada at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash. Fox Soccer Channel will...
136 - 2009 Fast Break To Reading Program Encourages Youth Nationwide to Read for One Million Minutes
STAMFORD, Conn. & NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced today that they are coming together again to raise awareness for literacy across the United States. The 2009 Fast Break To Reading program...
137 - Blackstone Brings Flat Bottom V Skate Sharpening to Machines Nationwide with Convertible Spinner System
KINGSVILLE, Ontario-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - Blackstone Sports, manufacturer of the first skate sharpening machine to directly enhance a skater’s performance on the ice, today unveiled its Convertible Spinner System – a skate sharpening machine add-on that will allow team dealers and...
138 - Move Over Kris Allen...Make Room for the “Progressive” Idol!
Progressive: WHAT: Three Progressive employees or groups of employees will be selected to sing the national anthem in front of about 40,000 fans at Progressive Field on September 11, 12, and 13. Nearly 50 employees entered the singing contest. Of these, 12 finalists will audition for the...
139 - Brooks® Sports Debuts Green Silence Performance Running Shoe
BOTHELL, Wa.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - Leading running company Brooks Sports, Inc. (www.brooksrunning.com) announced today the upcoming launch of the Green Silence, a groundbreaking competition racing flat that boasts a sustainable element in each part of the shoe. Using soy-based inks...
140 - Intermap Technologies Launches AccuTerra Applications on Apple App Store
DENVER-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - Intermap Technologies today announced the availability of two initial AccuTerra map applications, Yosemite National Park Lite and the San Francisco Bay Area, on the App Store. The apps make AccuTerra available to iPhone users looking for an advanced outdoor...
141 - Health Enterprises Products Earn American Podiatric Seal of Acceptance
NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - Health Enterprises, Inc announced today that the company has been awarded the prestigious American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance for its Therapeutic Foot Massager and Tru-Ice™ Reusable Ice Therapy. The APMA Seal of...
142 - Exclusive Performance by Grammy-Award Winner John Legend Highlights Samsung’s Eighth Annual Four Seasons of Hope Charity Gala
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - Samsung’s Four Seasons of Hope, a goodwill program benefitting children and families, held its eighth annual celebrity gala tonight at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. “Live with Regis and Kelly” host, Regis Philbin returned for his fifth...
143 - Coyotes Owner Reacts to Judge's Decision
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Jerry Moyes, the principal owner of the Phoenix Coyotes, and his legal team gave reaction to yesterday’s ruling by Bankruptcy Judge Redfield T. Baum. On June 15, 2009, Judge Baum denied the Coyotes' motion on relocation without prejudice, which means the...
144 - Wente Vineyards Announces July Events
LIVERMORE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Please read on for details on July events and staycation ideas offered by Wente Vineyards. For more information, visit www.wentevineyards.com. The Concerts at Wente Vineyards In addition to raising money for Livermore Valley Education Foundation...
145 - The Villa at Marina Harbor: Unmatched Luxury Apartment Living
MARINA DEL REY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - The Villa at Marina Harbor looks and feels like an Italian Riviera resort, but boasts a central, easily accessible Marina del Rey address. Those with a discerning sense of style, a penchant for luxury, and a preference for state-of-the-art...
146 - Jack in the Box® Raises $300,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters at Annual Charity Golf Tournament
INDIAN WELLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - The Jack in the Box Foundation recently held its annual charity golf tournament benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters and raised $300,000 for the non-profit organization, its primary charitable partner since 1998. More than 350 Jack in the Box...
147 - BJ's Restaurants Celebrates Father’s Day Weekend With Free Commemorative Pint Glass and Premier Golf Getaway Sweepstakes for Dads
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - “BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) is making this Father’s Day weekend even more special for dads. On June 20th and 21st, BJ’s will give each father a commemorative pint glass with the purchase of any beverage and a chance to win a...
148 - Duffy & Partners Creates Brand Identity for Twin Cities Bike Share Program
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Duffy & Partners, the internationally recognized branding and design firm, along with Bike Walk Twin Cities, today announce their partnership with one of the first bicycle share programs in the United States - Nice Ride Minnesota. The Minneapolis...
149 - 2K Sports Signs NHL Superstar Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals as Cover Athlete for NHL® 2K10
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - 2K Sports announced today that Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, the 2009 Maurice “Rocket” Richard Award winner and Hart Memorial Trophy candidate, will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for the next iteration of the popular NHL 2K...
150 - Wingstop, Aikman Renew Partnership
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Wingstop has announced its national spokesman, three-time Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman, has extended his contract with the restaurant chain for three additional years. Aikman has served as the Wingstop national spokesman since...
151 - About.com Expands Its Content with Celebrity Guest Authors
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - About.com, a recent winner in this year’s Webby People’s Voice Awards and one of the 15 most-visited Web sites in the United States, announced today it has expanded its content offerings by adding celebrity guest authors to the site. Among the first...
152 - USSE Corp. Announces Acquisition Closing
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - USSE Corp. (formerly C & A Restaurants, Inc.), (Pink Sheets:CXAR), a publicly-held Nevada corporation, announced today that it completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Union Square Sports and Entertainment, Inc., a...
153 - Licensing International Expo's New Venue & New Features Mean Growth in New Attendees
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Licensing International Expo's 29th annual convention wrapped up last week with over 113 new exhibiting companies and 130 new retailer attendee companies, show organizers announced today. With the move from New York to Las Vegas after 28...
154 - The United States Tennis Association and Kaplan Virtual Education Forge Exclusive Partnership
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Kaplan Virtual Education (KVE), a leader in online middle and high school, today announced an exclusive partnership with the Player Development program of The United States Tennis Association (USTA), the national not-for-profit dedicated to fostering...
155 - DNA Energy Drink® Sales and Popularity Continue to Grow across Florida and the Gulf Coast Region
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - DNA Beverage Corporation (Pink Sheets:DNAB), makers of DNA Energy Drink® the highly acclaimed delicious tasting energy drink and a favorite of the action sports community, announced today that its marketing efforts are producing strong results as...
156 - Clif Bar & Company Gives Protein Some Zest With New Lemon-Flavored CLIF Builder’s™ Bar
BERKELEY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Clif Bar & Company is bringing the refreshingly tangy taste of lemon to its CLIF Builder’s™ protein bar lineup. The entirely natural CLIF Builder’s Lemon bar combines 20 grams of protein from wholesome soy and nuts with a smooth-but-zesty...
157 - Local Marriotts Team to Provide Special Discount Package to See Golf’s Finest at the AT&T National Golf Tournament
BETHESDA, Md.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - You can be part of the action when the biggest names in professional golf unite at the AT&T National at Congressional Country Club on Tuesday, June 30, through Sunday, July 5, 2009. How? By taking advantage of the exclusive destination package...
158 - Garmin® Announces Rugged, Waterproof Foretrex® 401 and 301, Wearable Navigation that’s Easy to Use in Tough Conditions
OLATHE, Kan.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the Foretrex 401 and Foretrex 301 GPS navigators, integrating a high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and USB interface...
159 - USANA-Sponsored Cyclist Melanie McQuaid Wins Fifth Straight XTERRA Race
SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - USANA Health Sciences (NASDAQ: USNA) is proud to announce that Melanie McQuaid, a USANA-sponsored Canadian cyclist, won the XTERRA Atlantic Cup on Sunday in Richmond, Va. She is a perfect five-for-five in XTERRA Cup Series races this year. "The races...
160 - Copart Announces Sponsorship with Bill McAnally Racing
FAIRFIELD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT), a leading online vehicle remarketer, is proud to announce that it will be a sponsor for Bill McAnally Racing during the NASCAR Camping World Series West and the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. In addition to appearing...
161 - Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard to Announce Launch of The Ryan Howard Family Foundation
-(Business Wire)-June 15, 2009 - Ryan Howard Family Foundation: WHO: Ryan Howard, Philadelphia Phillies 1st Baseman Corey Howard, Manager of Programs and Services, Ryan Howard Family Foundation Katrina Wilhelm, Executive Director, Fairmount Park Conservancy WHAT: Howard will be on-hand to...
162 - Cash4Gold: Pittsburgh Penguins Could Bank $7,500 for Stanley Cup
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 15, 2009 - The Pittsburgh Penguins are once again on top of the hockey world, having been awarded the Stanley Cup, one of the most renowned trophies in all of sports. Certified appraisers at Cash4Gold, America's #1 buyer of precious metals direct from the...
163 - Callaway Golf Announces Successful Completion of Private Offering of $140 Million of 7.50% Series B Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock; Initial Purchasers Exercise Over-allotment Option
CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 15, 2009 - Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) today announced that it has successfully completed its offering of 1,250,000 shares of 7.50% Series B Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, with a liquidation preference of $100 per share...
164 - Protection as Priceless as Your Antique Boat
HARTFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-June 15, 2009 - Now that boating season is in full swing, Travelers (NYSE: TRV) is reminding antique and classic runabout owners that it offers the right insurance coverage to meet their unique set of needs. Antique and classic runabouts have earned this distinction...
165 - Pavone to Head WWE Studios
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-June 15, 2009 - World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. has named Mike Pavone as Executive Vice President of WWE Studios. In his new role, Pavone will lead WWE Studios’ theatrical releases, direct-to-DVD movies, series and reality programming and report directly to...
166 - Wheaties Honors NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 15, 2009 - As the NBA title returns to Tinseltown, Wheaties is helping to fuel the excitement by issuing a commemorative package honoring the 2008-09 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers. The 15.6-oz box, which celebrates the Lakers’ victory over the Orlando Magic...
167 - Logano Victorious Again in Bluegrass State
SPARTA, Ky.-(Business Wire)-June 14, 2009 - Stating that Joey Logano loves racing at the Kentucky Speedway would be an understatement of huge proportions. Logano picked up his second win in as many starts at the 1.5-mile oval in last night’s Meijer 300 presented by Ritz. With the victory, Logano...
168 - Motorcycle Safety Foundation Presents its Rules of the Road for Ride To Work Day…And Every Workday
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2009 - An estimated one million Americans will join in the 18th annual Ride to Work Day on Monday, June 15, and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is asking two-wheel and four-wheel motorists to follow these rules of the road. DRIVERS: Please Look for...
169 - The Motorcycle Industry Council Celebrates 18th Annual Ride to Work Day
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2009 - To save green and be green, Americans need two-wheelers more than ever, so the Motorcycle Industry Council is celebrating the annual Ride to Work Day by inviting local motorcyclists and industry staff to start the morning at its national headquarters...
170 - Fitch Rates Memphis/Shelby County, Tennessee Sports Auth Rev Rfdg Bonds 'A'; Positive Outlook
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2009 - Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'A' rating to the Memphis and Shelby County Sports Authority, Tennessee's $134 million of revenue refunding bonds, series 2009A and 2009B. The bonds are scheduled to price via negotiation on June 23, 2009, with proceeds refunding...
171 - Dallas Legend and Restaurant Icon Norman Brinker Passes Away, 1931 - 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2009 - A fun-loving husband; a compassionate father and an industry icon; an inspiration to all who knew and worked with him, Norman Brinker was a man whose character was illuminated by leadership, perseverance and generosity. Mr. Brinker passed...
172 - USANA Associate Jennifer Azzi to Be Inducted Into Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2009 - USANA Health Sciences Associate (NASDAQ: USNA) and Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Azzi is one of six women who will be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday. The induction ceremony will take place in Knoxville, Tenn., at the...
173 - Nationwide Insurance, NASCAR Drivers Brad Keselowski and Stephen Leicht, Encourage Race Fans to Stop Driving Distracted
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2009 - Today, Nationwide Insurance teamed up with NASCAR drivers Brad Keselowski and Stephen Leicht to raise awareness about DWD – Driving While Distracted. “I’m excited to be a part of this great campaign on behalf of Nationwide,” said Brad Keselowski...
174 - Lard Butt LLC Publishes Ten WORST Father’s Day Gift Ideas and Announces Father’s Day Promotion
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2009 - With Father’s Day rapidly approaching, Lard Butt LLC (www.lardbutt.com), an apparel and lifestyle company for below-average athletes and weekend warriors, today announced that it has published its ‘Ten WORST Father’s Day Gift Ideas’ on its popular...
175 - Orange 21 Inc. Appoints Erik Darby as Vice President, Sales
CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2009 - Orange 21 Inc. (NASDAQ:ORNG) is pleased to announce the hiring of Erik Darby as Vice President, Sales. Effective immediately, Erik will direct all sales operations for the North American market. Mr. Darby comes to Orange 21 with a successful track...
176 - DB Schenker Named “Official Freight Logistics Sponsor” for IndyCar Racing League Series
FREEPORT, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2009 - The Indy Racing League, the sanctioning body for the IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights, today announced a partnership with DB Schenker, the worldwide logistics company with operations in approximately 2,000 locations and 130 countries, naming one...
177 - Heelys, Inc. Receives Deficiency Letter from Nasdaq
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2009 - Heelys, Inc. (NASDAQ: HLYS) today announced that the Company received a Nasdaq Staff deficiency letter on June 10, 2009 indicating that the Company no longer complies with the Nasdaq audit committee requirement as set forth in Listing Rule 5605, which...
178 - The Leverage Agency Signs Four Time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Evander Holyfield for Marketing and Endorsement Opportunities
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2009 - The Leverage Agency, one of the world’s fastest growing sports and entertainment brand marketing and sales agencies, today announced that they have signed four time World Heavyweight Champion boxer Evander Holyfield to a representation deal for marketing...
179 - Dwight Howard Named Cover Athlete of EA SPORTS NBA LIVE 10
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2009 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that Orlando Magic center, Dwight Howard, will be the cover athlete for NBA LIVE 10. A three-time NBA All-Star, Howard is currently looking to lead the Magic franchise to their first NBA...
180 - South African Airways Proudly Flies U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team to South Africa for Confederations Cup
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2009 - South African Airways (SAA) announced that it was chosen by the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team as the airline to fly the team from the U.S. to South Africa to compete in the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009. The team will experience SAA’s...
181 - A Marketing Power Play: CCM Graphic Solutions Uses Xerox Technology to Drive Ticket Sales, Sponsorship Dollars for Tampa Bay Lightning
ROCHESTER, N.Y. & TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2009 - The recent economic downturn has reduced attendance and advertising dollars for many professional sporting franchises. But CCM Graphic Solutions has a unique solution to help teams like the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning reverse that...
182 - lululemon athletica inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results
VANCOUVER-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2009 - lululemon athletica inc. [NASDAQ: LULU; TSX: LLL] today announced financial results for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2009. For the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2009: Net revenue increased 6% to $81.7 million from $77.0 million for the first quarter of...
183 - NFL Star Adrian Peterson Partners with Feed The Children to Give Back to Families in His Hometown
PALESTINE, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2009 - Palestine native and Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will be on hand to help international hunger relief organization Feed The Children distribute 400 Palestine families with boxes of food and personal care items at 10:30 a.m. on...
184 - ARI Expands Offers to Include F&I Products and Services
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - ARI (OTCBB:ARIS), a leading provider of technology-enabled business solutions that connect equipment dealers, distributors and manufacturers, today announced that it had acquired the assets of Powersports Outsourcing Group, LLC (PSOG). The acquisition was...
185 - Martin Truex Jr. to Pilot the No. 1 GE Reveal® Chevrolet at Michigan and Sonoma
CONCORD, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates and GE Consumer & Industrial’s lighting business have announced that the GE Reveal® light bulb brand will be the primary sponsor on the No. 1 Chevrolet of Martin Truex Jr. for multiple races during the...
186 - NIKE, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2009 Earnings and Conference Call
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) plans to release its fourth quarter fiscal 2009 financial results on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at approximately 1:15 p.m. PT, following the close of regular stock market trading hours. Following the news release, Nike management...
187 - ADDING MULTIMEDIA: Father Remembers Daughter, a Summer and Winter Paralympic Medal Winner, with Bronze Statue in Snowmass Village, Colorado
DENVER-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - Mike Dunne, father of Cara Dunne-Yates, remembers his daughter on Father’s Day 2009 with the future dedication of a bronze statue in Snowmass Village, Colorado. Late scholar Cara Dunne-Yates was an influential athlete, public speaker and mentor who...
188 - Dreams, Inc. Forges Alliance with Philadelphia Eagles
PLANTATION, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - Dreams, Inc. (NYSE Amex:DRJ) the vertically integrated leader in the licensed sports products industry, announced that it has partnered with the Philadelphia Eagles to re-launch the team’s online fan shop, The Official Philadelphia Eagles Online...
189 - ModSpace Tour du Rouge Raises over $500,000 for Gulf Coast Red Cross Chapters
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - The American Red Cross inaugural Tour du Rouge raised approximately $500,000 for six Red Cross Chapters from Houston to New Orleans thanks to the funds raised by cyclists and a large contribution from presenting sponsor ModSpace. Over 100 cyclists completed...
190 - NASCAR Drivers Brad Keselowski, Stephen Leicht Will Be in Fountain Square to Speak to Race Fans about Dangers of Driving While Distracted
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - Nationwide Insurance is proud to announce that it will be bringing NASCAR drivers Brad Keselowski and Stephen Leicht to Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati this Friday. Keselowski and Leicht will speak to race fans about the dangers of committing DWD...
191 - DIRECTV Atop the Pay TV Leader Board With Four days of Exclusive Interactive Coverage Of 2009 U.S. Open Championship
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - Fans of DIRECTV’s interactive golf coverage will make the cut this year at the 2009 U.S. Open Championship as DIRECTV extends its four-in-one screen HD Mix channel and interactive service beyond the first two rounds of the championship for a...
192 - The Omaha Baseball Stadium Becomes ''TD AMERITRADE Park Omaha''
OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - In 2011, TD AMERITRADE Park Omaha will usher in a new era in sports, entertainment and community development for the city of Omaha. The Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA) today announced that TD AMERITRADE Holding Corporation...
193 - Thetford Promotes “Green” RV Lifestyle for Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich.-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - Michigan-based Thetford Corporation will promote Michigan and the importance of an eco-friendly lifestyle at the annual meeting of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Nearly 500 outdoor writers and editors...
194 - Philips Becomes an Official Medical Equipment Provider of the New York Yankees
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) today announced an agreement to become an official medical equipment supplier of the New York Yankees. As part of the agreement, a state-of-the-art digital radiology system was installed inside Yankee Stadium...
195 - Callaway Golf Increases Size of Private Offering and Announces Pricing of $125 Million of 7.50% Series B Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock
CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY) today announced that it has priced and increased by $15 million its previously announced private offering of preferred stock. Callaway will issue $125 million principal amount of 7.50% Series B Cumulative Perpetual...
196 - Active.com Named Technology Provider for the Official Youth Basketball Initiative of the NCAA and NBA: iHoops
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - The Active Network, Inc. (Active) today announced that its Active.com® division has been selected as the technology provider for iHoops, the official youth basketball initiative of the NCAA and NBA. Designed to provide a structure and develop programs to...
197 - Philadelphia Remains Home of the Army/Navy Game
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - Philadelphia officials today celebrated the announcement that the city will remain the home of the Army/Navy Game through 2017. The announcement was made by the U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Military Academy, concluding a 9-month bid process which...
198 - Cabela’s Chairman Adopts Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan, Announces Planned Estate Planning Distributions
SIDNEY, Neb.-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - Cabela’s Incorporated (NYSE: CAB) announced today that its Chairman Richard N. Cabela has adopted a pre-arranged stock trading plan to sell a small portion of the approximately 9.6 million shares of Cabela’s common stock that he beneficially owns...
199 - Downunder Horsemanship Presents Demos with the Stars at the 2009 Country Stampede
MANHATTAN, Kan.-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - WHAT: Renowned Aussie horse trainer and clinician Clinton Anderson will work one-on-one with country music stars to solve their horse problems and demonstrate the fundamental concepts of his Downunder Horsemanship training Method as part of the 2009...
200 - Coke Zero Offers Fans Real Taste of NASCAR® with 160 MPH Ride of a Lifetime
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - Can you imagine climbing into a firesuit, putting on a helmet and buckling yourself into a real race car for a few heart-pounding laps with your favorite NASCAR® driver at the wheel? Well, it’s possible. Coke Zero, the only drink with REAL Coke taste and...
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