Basketball Newswire
1 - Harlem Globetrotters Sign Six Players to Compete at New York Training Camp
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - The iconic Harlem Globetrotters have inked six new players that will join Globetrotter veterans for the team’s annual training camp to vie for spots on the world’s most famous basketball team. The Globetrotters open training camp in New York on...
2 - 2013 NCAA Men’s Basketball West Regional Set to Play at STAPLES Center
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Pepperdine University will serve as the host school for the West Regional of the 2013 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, set to be held at STAPLES Center in downtown Los Angeles, the NCAA announced yesterday. Pepperdine partnered with AEG/STAPLES...
3 - Secretary Sebelius Joins NCAA Basketball Coaches to Rally for Health Insurance Reform
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today joined five NCAA Division I basketball coaches, Senators Robert Casey, Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar, and cancer survivors and advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to rally in support...
4 - Barclays/Nets Community Alliance Partners with Camp Sunshine to Support Hematology and Oncology Program
CASCO, Maine-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Today, Camp Sunshine announced it has received support from the Barclays/Nets Community Alliance, which includes a partnership among Barclays, the Nets and Forest City Ratner Companies. This support is enabling a special session at Casco, Maine based...
5 - Pitney Bowes and WNBA Applaud Nationwide Youth for Reading More Than One Million Minutes in 2009 Fast Break To Reading Program
STAMFORD, Conn. & NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI) and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) are applauding youth across the country for collectively reading more than one million minutes in the 2009 “Fast Break To Reading” program...
6 - Bright House Networks’ Customers to See Exclusive SEC and BIG EAST College Games
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Bright House Networks today announced that it has signed an agreement with ESPN Regional Television to carry a schedule of Southeastern Conference (SEC) games through the 2013-2014 season. Bright House Sports Network also extended its BIG EAST...
7 - HP and NBA Launch Digital Assist Competition
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - HP (NYSE:HPQ) and the National Basketball Association today tipped off the HP Digital Assist education grant competition. HP and NBA executives were joined by All-Star Antawn Jamison at Jefferson Junior High School in Washington, D.C., to launch the...
8 - Gatorade Celebrates 25 Years of the Best in High School Sports
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Peyton Manning. Candace Parker. Joe Mauer. Kerri Walsh. Before they were big names, they were Gatorade Players of the Year. This season, the nation’s most prestigious high school athletic program celebrates its 25th year of honoring and fueling the...
9 - Grammy and Oscar Nominated Music Producer Harvey Mason Jr. Scores a Cinematic Slam Dunk as Producer of the Film “More Than A Game” Starring LeBron James
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - As a hit making record producer, Harvey Mason Jr. has been nominated for several Grammy Awards, sold over 50 million records, had multiple Oscar Nominations for his music work on films including “Dreamgirls” and is enjoying the #1 Album in the...
10 - General Mills Unveils Wheaties Fuel – The New Breakfast of Champions
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - After three months of consumer testing, Wheaties, “The Breakfast of Champions®,” announced today the evolution of its iconic 85-year-old cereal with the unveiling of Wheaties FUEL™— the first-ever cereal designed specifically to help fuel...
11 - Hardee’s and Tar Heels to ‘Turn It Blue’ in Celebration of 100 Years of Carolina Basketball
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Hardee’s® announced today a new sports marketing agreement with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Carolina basketball as well as their shared heritage in North Carolina. Hardee’s will be an...
12 - Cantor Gaming Announces In-Running Wagering for The NFL Season
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Cantor Gaming, an affiliate of the global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, today announced that its extremely popular “In-Running” sports betting product will be available at The Venetian, Palazzo and the M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas...
13 - Westmill Distribution and High Sky, the Long Time Distributor of DADA Apparel and Footwear in Asia, Reach Worldwide Footwear and Apparel Licensing Deal Excluding North America
TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Westmill distribution announces they have reached a worldwide license agreement to produce and distribute DADA Footwear and DADA apparel excluding North America. Westmill has been a marketer and distributor of USA brands to Asia for over 14 years...
14 - Dreams, Inc. Lands First NBA Web Syndication Client with the Washington Wizards
PLANTATION, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Dreams, Inc. (NYSE Amex:DRJ), the vertically integrated leader in the licensed sports products industry, announced a partnership with the NBA’s Washington Wizards to launch the team’s official online store www.WashingtonWizardsStore.com. This...
15 - M Resort Spa Casino Now Offering ‘Favorite Versus Field’ Wager on Selected Horse Races
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - M Resort Spa Casino has announced the addition of a unique new bet in its Race and Sports Book. Customers can now place a bet on whether they think the morning line favorite will come home first, or if they think any of the other horses in the field will...
16 - 2K Sports Announces NBA® 2K10: Draft Combine Now Available for Xbox LIVE Arcade
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - 2K Sports today announced that NBA® 2K10: Draft Combine, a download-only experience offering fans pre-season basketball excitement leading up to the launch of NBA 2K10 this fall, is now available for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and...
17 - Thursday, August 27: Earvin “Magic” Johnson to keynote MBDA’s National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Conference
-(Business Wire)-August 18, 2009 - Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA): WHAT: Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises, which provides products and services that particularly focus on ethnically diverse urban communities will speak at the opening session of...
18 - Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. Reports 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results and Announces Earnings Call
VAN NUYS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 18, 2009 - Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. (the “Company”), a leading designer, developer and marketer of innovative sports equipment, protective products and related accessories under authentic brands, will discuss its financial results for the fiscal quarter...
19 - MED Week 2009 to Showcase Minority Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, Government Contracting Workshops
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency will celebrate the achievements of minority entrepreneurs and business leaders during the 27th annual National Minority Enterprise Development...
20 - Top Basketball Agent Henry Thomas Joins CAA Sports
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - Top NBA agent Henry Thomas has joined CAA Sports, a division of Creative Artists Agency, a full-service entertainment and sports agency. With more than 20 years of experience in the athlete representation business, Thomas’ clients include NBA All-Stars...
21 - College Fanz Sports Network Partners with American Custom Vehicles of Elkhart, Indiana for College Fanz NAIA Football Game of the Week’s Innovative College Fanz Van
GRAND ISLAND, Neb.-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - College Fanz™ Sports Network, the world’s largest online college sports community launched by ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen, today announced that the College Fanz NAIA Football Game of the Week broadcast and production team will travel across...
22 - Omnivex Moxie software to be used at Portland’s Rose Garden Arena
CONCORD, Ontario-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - Omnivex Corporation, Microsoft Gold Partner and provider of enterprise software for digital signage networks, announced that they have won a contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. Omnivex’s newest software, Moxie, will be used on machines...
23 - 2K Sports Signs the Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose as Spokesman for the NBA® 2K10: Draft Combine Downloadable Game
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - 2K Sports announced today that rising NBA star, Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls, will be featured as the spokesman for NBA® 2K10: Draft Combine, a download-only title that will provide fans with an immersive pre-season basketball experience leading up to...
24 - Global—and Mobile—Ambassadors: Harlem Globetrotters and Candystand.com Make History with First Team-Branded iPhone Game App
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, who have already traveled to more countries (120) on more continents (six) than any franchise in sports history, continue to give their loyal fans more ways to interact with the Globetrotters brand wherever and whenever...
25 - Nike, LeBron James Create Performance Excellence, the Air Max LeBron VII
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2009 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today introduced the Air Max LeBron VII, the latest and most innovative shoe in LeBron James’ signature line, at a global media summit in Akron, Ohio featuring James and performance footwear designer Jason Petrie. The Air Max...
26 - “Air” Ball- Harlem Globetrotters “Chute” Their Way Back to Hall of Fame
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - The world-renowned Harlem Globetrotters, who have already left their indelible mark on 120 countries and six continents during their 83-year history, added to their legacy today, when team mascot Globie skydived on to the grounds of the Naismith Memorial...
27 - LeBron James and Nike Celebrate Basketball with Local Chicago Youth
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - NBA MVP, LeBron James and local community organizations will gather in Seward Park on August 11, 2009, to celebrate the transformative power of basketball as part of the James’ World Tour. Chicago is the first stop on the tour, which will span three...
28 - VersaCourt Provides Courts for 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend and the Today Show
LAMAR, Mo.-(Business Wire)-August 5, 2009 - As part of the 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend, VersaCourt International provided the basketball court for the Kmart Basketball Block Party, a charity event held by retired NBA player Kenny “The Jet” Smith on February 14. VersaCourt is a leading manufacturer...
29 - UPDATE Nike, LeBron James Create Performance Excellence, the Nike Air Max LeBron VII
Nike wishes to issue the following update to its release NewsItemID 20090804006515 (OH-NBA/LEBRON-JAMES/NIKE) "Nike, LeBron James Create Performance Excellence, the Nike Air Max LeBron VII" issued Tuesday, August 4, 2009: WHAT: Nike and NBA MVP LeBron James will host a press event in Akron, Ohio...
30 - Black Journalists Convention to Offer News Making Panels and Speakers
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 5, 2009 - The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) 2009 Annual Convention & Career Fair in Tampa will host a line-up of workshops, plenary discussions and news conferences to address some of the nation’s most pressing issues with some of the...
31 - Nike, LeBron James Create Performance Excellence, the Nike Air Max LeBron VII
-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2009 - Nike and NBA MVP LeBron James: WHAT: Nike and NBA MVP LeBron James will host a press event in Akron, Ohio, from the Ed Davis Community Center where LeBron played as a youth, to discuss their latest, innovative design collaboration — the Nike Air...
32 - T-Mac and Skillzlab.com Launch Site and “Invent You”
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2009 - Skillzlab.com announced today that they have launched the next generation of Web 2.0 sites that focus on total personal development and virtual mentoring with seven-time NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady as a featured Professor along with a host of other...
33 - UK Coach John Calipari Social Network Offered Shot at Coach Cal 3-Pointer at Papajohns.com
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2009 - The more than half-million Twitter and Facebook followers and CoachCal.com members of University of Kentucky basketball coach, John Calipari, have gained access into the life of one of college basketball’s hottest coaches. Now, they’ll also gain...
34 - i.e. distribution Reaches a Footwear Licensing Agreement for DADA Footwear & DADA Supreme in North America
COSTA MESA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2009 - i.e. distribution announces they have reached a license agreement to produce and distribute DADA Footwear and DADA Supreme Footwear for North America. i.e. distribution, the world wide distributor and owner of World Industries a 21 year old...
35 - Yadier Molina Emerges From Behind the Plate: St. Louis Catcher Extraordinaire on the Cover of ESPN The Magazine
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 31, 2009 - While living in the Puerto Rican city Vega Alta, known as the Town of the Squatters, it was ESPN The Magazine’s cover athlete Yadier Molina’s destiny to become a Major League Baseball catcher. Following in the crouch position of his older brothers...
36 - Jordan Brand to Host Chris Paul’s Summer 2009 China Tour
SHANGHAI & BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-July 30, 2009 - Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), announced today it will host Chris Paul’s China Tour the first week of August which will include the cities of Tianjin and Guangzhou. The popular Team Jordan member will meet with fans...
37 - T-Mac, Tim Grover and skillzlab.com to Host Sports Rehab Camp in Chicago
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2009 - Skillzlab.com announced today that seven-time NBA All-Star and Houston Rocket Tracy McGrady, along with world-renowned trainer Tim Grover of Attack Athletics, will be hosting "Rehab to Redemption" sports injury rehab camp August 21-23 in Chicago. "When an...
38 - 2K Sports Announces NBA 2K10: Draft Combine, a Totally New Downloadable Game Experience
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 28, 2009 - 2K Sports today announced NBA® 2K10: Draft Combine, a download-only title that will provide pre-season fun for basketball fans leading up to the fall launch of NBA 2K10. Planned for release this September on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game...
39 - LeBron James and Nike Team Up for World Tour Spanning 10 Cities Throughout U.S., China, Europe
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-July 28, 2009 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced a World Tour featuring NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James that will span three continents over two months focusing on empowering youth, community service, grassroots basketball activities, and basketball...
40 - EA Announces Fall Music Line Up for Sports Franchises
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 27, 2009 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today unveiled the full soundtracks for Madden NFL 10, FIFA 10, NHL®10 and NBA LIVE 10. This first-ever quadruple announcement represents the sounds of this fall’s four sports franchises and affirms EA’s standing...
41 - Freestyle Street Basketball to Introduce a New Genre of the World's First Online Basketball Game
SEOUL, South Korea-(Business Wire)-July 24, 2009 - The world's first online basketball game, Freestyle Street Basketball from JC Entertainment is now officially serviced through www.Gamekiss.com. Freestyle is a new type of basketball game. The conventional package basketball games from major game...
42 - Youth Nationwide Help “Fast Break To Reading” Program Surpass 500,000 Minutes of Reading Time This Summer
STAMFORD, Conn. & NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced today that youth nationwide have collectively read for more than 500,000 minutes in the “Fast Break To Reading” program. The joint...
43 - Leading Antitrust Law Firms File Lawsuit Against The NCAA On Behalf of Former Student Athletes
SAN FRANCISCO & WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 22, 2009 - Hausfeld LLP today announced the filing of a federal class action lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (the “NCAA”) on behalf of former UCLA basketball star Ed O’Bannon and a class of thousands of former...
44 - Jordan Brand Welcomes Dwyane Wade
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-July 17, 2009 - Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), announces the signing of All Star guard and Olympic champion Dwyane Wade to its roster of Team Jordan athletes. Wade joins an illustrious line-up which includes fellow All Stars Derek Jeter, Chris Paul...
45 - Back to School Basketball Jam Camp to Help Albuquerque Youth Step Up Their Game
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.-(Business Wire)-July 10, 2009 - The Kenny Thomas Foundation Back to School Basketball Jam Camp will be held Monday, August 17 through Wednesday, August 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to students in the entire area, the camp will remain at its adopted 2009-2010 high school, Highland...
46 - Gatorade Celebrates Michael Jordan’s Hall of Fame Induction with Limited Edition Jordan Series of Gatorade Thirst Quencher
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-July 8, 2009 - Gatorade and Michael Jordan share one of the most prominent and enduring partnerships in sports, and to commemorate the all-time great’s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this fall The Gatorade Company, a division of PepsiCo...
47 - 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...
48 - 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...
49 - 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...
50 - 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...
51 - 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...
52 - 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...
53 - 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...
54 - 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...
55 - 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...
56 - 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...
57 - 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...
58 - 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...
59 - 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...
60 - 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...
61 - 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...
62 - 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...
63 - 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...
64 - 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...
65 - 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...
66 - 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...
67 - 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...
68 - 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...
69 - WNBA and Pitney Bowes Unveil Newly Renovated Reading and Learning Center in Seattle
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-June 5, 2009 - The WNBA and Pitney Bowes joined the Seattle Storm, First A.M.E. Child and Family Center in Seattle, and area youth at a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday to unveil a renovated Reading and Learning Center. The Storm won the revitalized Center for the First...
70 - City of Sacramento to Honor Local Businessman For College Basketball Achievements, Announces Reznick Group
BETHESDA, Md.-(Business Wire)-June 4, 2009 - Isaac Fontaine, a Sacramento businessman and former Washington State University star athlete, will be honored Friday, June 5 at 11 a.m. PDT., by the City of Sacramento and Mayor Kevin Johnson. In a proclamation signed by Mayor Johnson and the Sacramento...
71 - Life Time Fitness Collierville to Host VIP Celebration on June 11
-(Business Wire)-June 4, 2009 - Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: LTM): WHAT: VIP Celebration on Thursday, June 11, 2009, beginning at 6:45 p.m. for the new Life Time Fitness Collierville location. WHERE: 3470 Houston Levee Road Collierville, TN 38139 Phone number: 901-853-9393 WHEN...
72 - Comcast Brings NBA TV to Digital Classic Customers Increasing Distribution of League’s Network
NEW YORK & PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-June 4, 2009 - Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information, and communications products and services, has entered into a long-term agreement with NBA Digital to expand its distribution of NBA...
73 - NLOP.com to Award $10,000 Seat to Sports Legends Challenge
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-May 28, 2009 - The National League of Poker™ (www.nlop.com), a division of Zen Gaming, announces the immediate availability for poker players to win a $10,000 Seat (plus hotel stay at the luxurious Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas) to the Sports Legends Challenge, a new and...
74 - Farmer John Becomes Official Marketing Partner of the LA Sports & Entertainment Commission
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 27, 2009 - Farmer John has signed on as an Official Marketing Partner of the LA Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC), it was announced today by Kathryn Schloessman, LASEC president. Founded in Los Angeles in 1931, Farmer John is proud of its heritage and...
75 - Vin Scully Awarded the LA Sports & Entertainment Ambassador Award of Excellence
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 27, 2009 - Vin Scully, arguably the single greatest play-by-play announcer of all time in any sport, was honored on Monday, May 11, 2009 when the LA Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) hosted its exclusive 10th Annual LASEC Golf Classic at The Riviera...
76 - Announcing the New Vontoo V2 (Voice + Video) - Now the Most Engaging Marketing Tool for Opt-in Success
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-May 27, 2009 - Vontoo, Inc., leading voice marketing company, announced today the release of their newest product, Vontoo V2 (Voice + Video). This powerful new interactive video offering combines the action of video with the personalization of custom phone messaging...
77 - WWE® Moves RAW® to Staples Center
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-May 21, 2009 - World Wrestling Entertainment® announced today that due to the debacle caused by Kroenke Sports Enterprises regarding Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs, WWE is moving the May 25, 2009 edition of Monday Night RAW® from the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO to the...
78 - UCLA Anderson Honors AmEx CEO with John Wooden Global Leadership Award
-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2009 - UCLA Anderson School of Management WHAT: UCLA Anderson School of Management invites media to attend a series of events on May 21st to celebrate an excellence in leadership as the school hosts two of the most prominent business leaders today. American Express...
79 - Luczo Dragon Racing Partners with Shaquille O’Neal to Raise Money and Awareness for Charitable Causes
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2009 - Shaquille O’Neal has earned several nicknames during his NBA career, including The Diesel, The Big Aristotle, The Big Daddy and Big Cactus. Now you can add The Big Philanthropist to that list. Luczo Dragon Racing, the IndyCar Series racing team, has...
80 - WWE® VS. NBA
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-May 18, 2009 - World Wrestling Entertainment®’s live, internationally televised broadcast, WWE Monday Night RAW®, (USA Network, 9:00 PM ET) to take place at the Pepsi Center in Denver next Monday, May 25th is in jeopardy of being cancelled by the Denver Nuggets...
81 - Earvin “Magic” Johnson Encourages Aetna Employees To “Get Active”
HARTFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-May 18, 2009 - Aetna (NYSE:AET) will welcome Earvin “Magic” Johnson, NBA Hall of Famer, and chairman and chief executive officer of Magic Johnson Enterprises, to its corporate headquarters on May 19 for a motivational rally to encourage Aetna employees to engage...
82 - ‘In-Running’ Betting Available at the M Resort Spa Casino for the Preakness Stakes
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-May 15, 2009 - Cantor Gaming, an affiliate of global financial services company Cantor Fitzgerald, today announced that ‘in-running’ betting – wagering on live sporting events throughout the event – will be available at the M Resort’s state-of-the-art Race and...
83 - Harlem Globetrotters’ Triumphant 2009 North American Tour Enjoys Record Success
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-April 27, 2009 - The Harlem Globetrotters wrapped up the North American leg of their 2009 “Spinning The Globe” World Tour on Sunday, setting an all-time franchise record in gross tour revenue, while entertaining more than 2 million fans in the U.S., Canada and Puerto...
84 - LeBron James is Hungry & Focused and on the Cover of ESPN The Magazine
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2009 - Athletes often talk about being hungry, but what does that mean? Is it the kind of ache that Michael Jordan felt after losing in the playoffs to the Pistons year-after-year; is it what Isaiah endured when his Pistons kept falling to the Celtics; or is it...
85 - Harlem Globetrotters to Celebrate 2 Millionth Fan of Record-Breaking 2009 “Spinning the Globe” Tour
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2009 - In the midst of the most successful tour in their storied 83-year history, the world-renowned Harlem Globetrotters will show their appreciation to their legions of fans by awarding one with the opportunity of a lifetime. In a season that has seen 62 box...
86 - NCAA® and Thought Equity Motion Team to Bring NCAA March Madness® Videos to the iPhone
DENVER-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2009 - Thought Equity Motion, the world leader in providing access to high-quality film, video and music content, has joined with the NCAA to bring thrilling NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship videos to the iPhone. The NCAA Highlights iPhone app includes...
87 - Fantell Puts Unique Score Prediction App on iPhone and iPod Touch Just in Time for NCAA March Madness®
MILPITAS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2009 - Fantell has released a new NCAA basketball tournament application for fans of NCAA March Madness® following a successful college football iPhone score prediction application launched last November. “March Madness is second only to the Super Bowl...
88 - Nike Outfits NCAA Basketball Teams for Battle with Innovative Uniform System
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-March 10, 2009 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today introduced the ultimate apparel system for select college teams as they march into tournament madness with superior innovation from head to toe. After enduring five months of intense competition, today’s elite...
89 - go2 Launches Mobile Entertainment Guides For 473 US Colleges
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-March 9, 2009 - go2 Media™ (www.go2.com), a mobile media company focused on delivering personalized, local entertainment content, today announced the launch of go2 Colleges, a mobile local entertainment guide for 473 colleges across the U.S., including Division I and...
90 - College Fanz Perfect 10 March Madness for NAIA and NCAA Basketball Fans is Underway
MT. LAUREL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2009 - Fans are flocking to the biggest college basketball bracket event ever, College Fanz™ Perfect 10, with the announcement of the field competing in NAIA Division II today. The NAIA Division I field will be announced Thursday, March 12th. NCAA Division...
91 - hhgregg Posts Up 3rd Annual Bracket Breakdown Contest with Hot Prizes
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2009 - As college basketball competition heats up this March, Indianapolis-based appliance and electronics leader hhgregg (NYSE:HGG) is inviting fans across the country to enter its Bracket Breakdown contest for a chance to win one of three flat panel television...
92 - 2009 Blue Ribbon Basketball Tournament Update Goes Public
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-March 4, 2009 - Blue Ribbon Media Services, LLC announced today the 2009 College Tournament Update is now available to the public in a new digital format at www.blueribbonyearbook.com, according to president Sterling Ambrose. “In years past, our content was only...
93 - DIRECTV’s Exclusive ‘Bracket Breakdown’ is College Hoops’ Ultimate Meeting of the Minds
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 4, 2009 - Credit DIRECTV with an “assist” for customers who want to get a handle on how their favorite bracket team will perform in this year’s NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. As a warm-up for the tip-off of its exclusive 2009...
94 - Shaquille O'Neal Partners with Feed The Children and Lakewood Church for Peanut Butter Collection Drive
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-March 4, 2009 - Phoenix Suns Center Shaquille O'Neal is teaming with international hunger relief organization Feed The Children and Lakewood Church for the “PB & Shaq” event to be held Thursday, Mar. 5 starting at 6:30 p.m. at Lakewood Church (3700 Southwest...
95 - Jordan Brand and Chris Paul Take Over New Orleans to Celebrate the Launch of Paul’s Next Signature Shoe
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-March 4, 2009 - Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE Inc. (NYSE: NKE), and Chris Paul are announcing the nationwide launch of his second signature shoe, the Jordan CP3.II, with a series of exciting events in the Big Easy. The Jordan CP3.II commemorates Paul’s...
96 - New Downloadable EA Sports Videogame Enables Fans to Replicate NCAA March Madness
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 3, 2009 - Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced EA SPORTS™ will for the first time offer a downloadable official NCAA® Tournament edition of its college basketball videogame. Fans will be able to replicate the NCAA Division I Men’s...
97 - Ticket2Final Ticket Options – The Fan's Perfect Solution
DOUGLAS, Isle of Man-(Business Wire)-March 2, 2009 - Ticket2Final (T2F) continues to please fans around the world with its unique solution for obtaining tickets to championship events at face value. Since going "live" with its site in the middle of January, many thousands have inquired about...
98 - Zumobi Announces New Pro Basketball App That Provides Real-Time Updates on All 30 Professional Basketball Teams
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-March 2, 2009 - Zumobi, the innovative mobile media company, today announced the availability of Pro Basketball, a free mobile application for iPhone and iPod Touch users that provides real-time updates on all 30 NBA teams. Ideal for NBA fans and fantasy enthusiasts, the...
99 - Fathead® and DickVitaleOnline.com Launch “That’s Awesome Baby” Sweepstakes
LIVONIA, Mich.-(Business Wire)-March 2, 2009 - Fathead®, the leading brand in sports and entertainment graphic products known for its officially licensed images of collegiate team logos launches “That’s Awesome Baby” Sweepstakes in conjunction with DickVitaleOnline.com. Fathead, always...
100 - Memphis Grizzlies Partner with Feed The Children to Feed Families in Need
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-March 1, 2009 - On Sunday, March 1, the Memphis Grizzlies are teaming up with Feed The Children to provide free lunch and 800 boxes of food items to Memphis families in need. The event will take place at the National Civil Rights Museum (450 Mulberry Street). Players...
101 - Shaquille O'Neal Partners with Feed The Children and FaithWorld Center of Orlando for Peanut Butter Collection Drive
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 28, 2009 - Phoenix Suns Center Shaquille O'Neal is teaming with Oklahoma City-based international hunger relief organization Feed The Children and FaithWorld Center of Orlando for the “PB & Shaq” event to be held Monday, Mar. 2, starting at 6 p.m. at...
102 - Census Bureau Daily Feature for Friday, February 27: First Televised Basketball Game
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 27, 2009 - Profile America — Friday, February 27th. The first basketball game shown on television was broadcast much earlier than most people would guess. It was played this week in 1940 at Madison Square Garden in New York and was telecast to a tiny audience by...
103 - The Countdown to March Madness Starts This Monday at College Fanz Perfect 10
MT. LAUREL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-February 26, 2009 - With just four days until the start of March Madness, excitement continues to build for the biggest college basketball bracket event ever, College Fanz™ Perfect 10. College Fanz Perfect 10 gives fanz a chance to win $25 million by selecting...
104 - Nike Unveils the “KD1” – the First Signature Shoe for Basketball Star Kevin Durant
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-February 25, 2009 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) and reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Kevin Durant showcase the next generation of footwear with the launch of the KD1, Durant’s first signature shoe with the brand. By taking a personal journey through Durant’s life, Nike...
105 - Thought Equity Motion and NCAA Offer NCAA® March Madness® Video Programming for Online Portals
DENVER-(Business Wire)-February 25, 2009 - Thought Equity Motion, the world leader in providing access to high quality film, video and music content, has partnered with the NCAA® to offer the 2009 Road to the Final Four® package. This exclusive series of programs allows online newspapers, sports...
106 - Feed The Children Will Be Recipient Charity for Detroit Pistons 2009 Pistons Care Telethon
OKLAHOMA CITY-(Business Wire)-February 24, 2009 - The 2009 Pistons Care Telethon, benefiting Feed The Children, will take place on Wednesday, March 11. The Detroit Pistons are devoting the entire day, including their game and their broadcast, to raise money for charity. With Michigan being ground...
107 - Photo of Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade Playing "Kick the Cow,” a Game Created by Garrett Thomas, Available On Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress
-(Business Wire)-February 19, 2009 - A photo of Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade playing "Kick the Cow,” a game created by Garrett Thomas, is available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress. Miami Heat guard, Dwyane Wade, plays "Kick the Cow,” a game created by Garrett Thomas,12, one of...
108 - Candystand.com Announces Strategic Partnership with the Harlem Globetrotters
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 19, 2009 - Candystand.com, the Web’s premier online gaming and entertainment destination, and the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters, global ambassadors of goodwill for more than 80 years, today announced a groundbreaking strategic partnership. The alliance enables...
109 - Orlando Magic’s Superman Dwight Howard on the Cover of the New Issue of ESPN The Magazine
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - In Above the Rim, Beyond the Arc in the new issue of ESPN The Magazine on newsstands now, senior writer Ric Bucher reports on the once over-the-top flash being eliminated from the NBA. Derek Fisher, NBA Players Association President thinks the dress...
110 - Mannatech Spokesperson Nancy Lieberman Plays on Winning Team in NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
COPPELL, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX), a leading developer and provider of proprietary dietary supplements, weight management products and skin care solutions, today announced that Team MannatechSM member and basketball legend Nancy Lieberman...
111 - Photos from 2009 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam in Phoenix are Available On Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-February 14, 2009 - Five photos from 2009 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam in Phoenix are Available On Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress. Yesterday was the 2009 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam in Phoenix. The T-Mobile Rookie Challenge featured...
112 - Dwight Howard Answers the Doublemint® Double-Double Challenge for Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) America
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, makers of Doublemint, the official chewing gum of the NBA, today celebrated the halfway point of the brand's Double-Double Challenge, a program that awards $250 (up to $20,000) to PCA America for every double-double scored by...
113 - Jordan Brand Presents $100,000 Donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation®
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Today, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant two deserving teenagers their fondest wishes; the chance to attend the All-Star game and its weekend of festivities as well as meet Michael...
114 - PickManager.com Gives College Basketball Fans A Chance to Win $100 Million
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - PickManager.com, a leader in online fantasy sports games, wants someone to walk away with $100 million by picking a “perfect bracket” during the annual men’s college hoops tournament in March. “This historic contest is better than a free...
115 - Infinity Pro Sports™ and KickApps Partner on Sports and Social Media
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - KickApps (www.kickapps.com), the industry’s leading on-demand social media, video player and widget platform, today announced a partnership with Infinity Pro Sports™ (www.infinityprosports.com) to bring social media and online video experiences to...
116 - Fathead® and Getty Images looking to “Fathead” the Best Slam Dunks
LIVONIA, Mich.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Fathead®, the leading brand in sports and entertainment graphic products best known for its officially licensed images of NBA athletes and team logos, will be courtside at US Airways Center in Phoenix along with NBA Photos and Getty photographers...
117 - Rio Tinto Stadium Launches Innovative Flash Seats Technology
SANDY, Utah-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Utah's world-class sports and entertainment venue, Rio Tinto Stadium, has partnered with Veritix, the industry leader in end-to-end electronic ticketing and relationship marketing applications, to provide its revolutionary Flash Seats® digital...
118 - Jordan Brand Heads to Phoenix with an All-Star Lineup of Events
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), kicks off the 2009 All-Star Weekend in Phoenix with an exciting and commemorative lineup of events. First up, Jordan Brand will team up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant three deserving...
119 - Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Opens New Era in Northern California Sports Coverage
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, the home of “Authentic Bay Area Sports,” today unveiled details surrounding the launch of Northern California’s most comprehensive sports programming operation, including signature sports news and analysis shows, the...
120 - Nike to Debut Nike Pro Combat at All-Star Weekend
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today introduced an innovative new padded base layer called Nike Pro Combat with a superior lightweight, articulated fit that allows today’s basketball player to be protected and feel unstoppable. LeBron James and Amar’e...
121 - Hardee’s® Teams Up with Tar Heels Athletics and Donates $14,500 to the Lineberger Cancer Center
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Hardee’s donated $14,500 to the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at the UNC men’s basketball game in Chapel Hill this past weekend. Bill Boddie, president and chief executive officer of Boddie-Noell Enterprises, the largest...
122 - Carmike Announces Upcoming 3D and Digital Entertainment Lineup Highlights
COLUMBUS, Ga.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKEC), the nation’s leading motion picture exhibitor in 3D, today highlighted a special live sporting event and a unique upcoming concert film that will both be shown in 3D HD at Carmike theatres later this month. NBA...
123 - Free Shipping from RazorGator for February Events Gives Fans a Budget Boost
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - RazorGator, an industry leader in Hard-To-Get® tickets for sold-out sports and entertainment events worldwide, is offering free FedEx standard domestic overnight shipping on orders of $100 and higher for all February 2009 events purchased through...
124 - MIT Sloan Analytics Conference to Spotlight Recession Tactics, the True Value of Icon Players, Globalization, and the Evolution of the Fan Experience
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - As sports leagues and franchises face pressure to drive and sustain profitability during the economic downturn, industry leaders are increasingly turning to techniques from the corporate business world such as statistics, analytics, and modeling...
125 - T-Mobile Tips Off NBA All-Star 2009 with ‘Shot of a Lifetime’
BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Today, T-Mobile USA, Inc., announces a one-of-a-kind opportunity for NBA fans and T-Mobile® customers — a chance to play a game of HORSE against NBA All-Star and Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade. The myFaves® Shot of a Lifetime sweepstakes will...
126 - 2009 Jordan Brand All-American Team Announced
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), announced today during a special ESPNU Selection Show that the top-five ranked ESPNU 100 players –- Xavier Henry (Oklahoma City, OK/Memphis), Derrick Favors (Atlanta, GA/Georgia Tech), John Henson...
127 - College Fanz Monster March Madness, Basketball Bracket Heaven
MT. LAUREL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - The biggest college basketball bracket event ever begins Sunday, March 1st when the College Fanz™ Perfect 10 gives fanz a chance to win $25 million by selecting two perfect brackets. Early registration begins today. Registration is free, and...
128 - NBA Cautions Basketball Fans about Counterfeit All-Star Merchandise
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Basketball fans aren’t the only ones flocking to Phoenix for this week’s NBA All-Star Game. So are counterfeiters, warns the NBA. And they’re eager to target unsuspecting fans with their illegal and poorly produced knock-off NBA merchandise...
129 - PrimeSport, NCAA® Announce Extension of Official Ticket and Hospitality Agreement
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - PrimeSport, a subsidiary of RazorGator and an industry leader in Hard-to-Get® ticket packages for sports and entertainment events, announced today that it has signed a multi-year extension with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to...
130 - A Photo of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Joining Office Depot and 60 Children from the City’s Afterschool Program at a Miami Heat Basketball Game Is Available On Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - A photo of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz joining Office Depot and 60 children from the city’s afterschool program at a Miami Heat basketball game is available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress Photo Location: American Airlines Arena, Miami. Date...
131 - The 4th Annual BK® 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Blazes onto Courts Nationwide
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) sets off its fourth annual BK® 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, BK B-BALL BATTLESM, in New Orleans on Feb. 7, 2009, and will travel to 13 U.S. cities throughout the tour. The BK B-BALL BATTLESM will set courts ablaze in search of...
132 - Wheaties Honors NBA Legend Willis Reed
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Wheaties®, “The Breakfast of Champions®,” today honored legendary NBA champion Willis Reed with a new limited-edition package. The new package, unveiled at a press conference today at the NBA Store in New York City, continues the Wheaties tradition...
133 - Eight Bellarmine Athletes to Sign Letters of Intent
-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Bellarmine College Preparatory: WHEN: Wednesday, February 4 at 12:15 p.m. WHERE: Bellarmine College Preparatory (960 W. Hedding St. San Jose) WHAT: Eight Bellarmine senior athletes will sign letters of intent to play college athletics. They will publicly commit to...
134 - Basketball 101 with the Los Angeles Lakers: The Complete Game Called Huge Success
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - The LA Sports & Entertainment Commission’s (LASEC) exclusive Basketball 101 with the Los Angeles Lakers: The Complete Game was a huge success at STAPLES Center on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. This 5th annual officially sanctioned NBA event...
135 - Professional Football Continues Dominance over Baseball as America’s Favorite Sport
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Whether it is the Super Bowl, the World Series, the BCS Championship Game or March Madness, every sport has its fans. But when asked to choose which one sport is America’s favorite, pro football tops the list with 31% of those who follow sports...
136 - On The Record Sports Seeks Football Fans to Compete for Biggest Predictive-Style Sports Game Payout Ever
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - On The Record Sports announces the kick-off of its Sunday Bowl Challenge game that gets football fans involved in the February 1 NFL Championship game by predicting the outcome of the showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals. On...
137 - Make-A-Wish Foundation® Names Michael Jordan as Chief Wish Ambassador
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2009 - Michael Jordan, regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time and a successful business leader, now has a new title announced Saturday – Chief Wish Ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Jordan was formally introduced in his new role by David...
138 - Mark Your Calendars for Jan. 27th at Hardee’s!
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Tuesday Jan. 27 will be a big day for Carolina and Duke basketball fans at Hardee’s® restaurants all across North Carolina. Thanks to a statewide Hardee’s scratch-and-win promotion, one grand prize winner will receive four free tickets to the...
139 - All Harlem Globetrotters to Wear Number 44 on Inauguration Day to Honor Incoming 44th President Obama
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - The Harlem Globetrotters announced today that each of their players will wear special No. 44 jerseys during their games on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to honor the incoming President-elect (and noted basketball fan) Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United...
140 - IHOP Partners with Harlem Globetrotters for “Spinning the Globe” World Tour
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters announced today that they have entered into a partnership agreement with IHOP that will make the nation’s leading family dining establishment the “Official Restaurant of the Harlem Globetrotters.” Well known for...
141 - Ticket2Final – Together With Euroleague Basketball!
DOUGLAS, Isle of Man-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Ticket2Final (T2F) announces that it has concluded a cooperative agreement with Euroleague Basketball for the sale of options to fans for the Euroleague Final Four, to be played May 1-3, 2009 in Berlin. According to Todd Warnick, T2F's Chief...
142 - Boston-based Youth Enrichment Services to Host Third Annual Martin Luther King Brunch Event at John Hancock Hall on Jan. 19, 2009
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Youth Enrichment Services (YES), a non-profit that offers low- and moderate-income Boston area kids outdoor and practical learning activities, today announced that on Martin Luther King Day, January 19, 2009, YES will host a brunch at the John Hancock Hall...
143 - ActionAllStars.com Attracts More Than 100,000 Registered Users in Less Than Two Weeks
MARINA DEL REY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Six Degrees Games, Inc., a video game and virtual world publisher, today announced that its sports-themed virtual world, Action AllStars™ (www.actionallstars.com), reached more than 100,000 registered users (“Athletes”) less than two...
144 - Jordan Brand Goes Beyond XX3 to Unveil the Future of the Brand: The AIR JORDAN 2009
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Since the release of the AIR JORDAN XX3 in January 2008, the sneaker world debated the greatest question ever asked of a basketball shoe: will there be an AIR JORDAN XX4? Meanwhile, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) and creator of...
145 - ESPN Studio Analyst Jalen Rose Gears up to “Rock The Ball For Barack” at the Upcoming 2009 American Music Inaugural Ball Hosted by Music Legend Dionne Warwick
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Jalen Rose, ESPN Studio analyst, at the request of Dionne Warwick, will welcome the Obama Administration in a way that’s sure to inspire the basketball enthusiast President-elect. Rose will emcee the basketball segment of The American Music Inaugural...
146 - Alltel Wireless Jets Basketball Fans to Game of Their Choice with ‘My Circle Hoops Getaway’ Sweepstakes
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - Whether it’s your alma mater battling a conference rival or your favorite pro team at their home arena, Alltel Wireless, America’s largest wireless network, is making it easier then ever to get to the basketball game of your choice with its...
147 - New FOX Sports Houston 24-Hour Feed to Showcase Local Programming
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - FOX Sports Houston will launch a 24-hour local program feed on Monday, Jan. 12, which will successfully complete the regional sports network’s transition to a standalone FSN affiliate separate from Dallas-based FOX Sports Southwest. The new dedicated FOX...
148 - Harlem Globetrotters “Spinning the Globe” Tour off to Sizzling Start
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters have opened up their 2009 “Spinning the Globe” World Tour with even more momentum than they finished up their record-breaking 2008 tour, growing overall tour revenue by 18 percent and setting team box office...
149 - DIRECTV Statement on KJZZ
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 2, 2009 - The following statement was issued today by DIRECTV regarding KJZZ: DIRECTV continues to be interested in reaching an agreement with KJZZ, but to date, KJZZ's economic demands have been outrageous. Historically, the channel has made its signal...
150 - For All Those with New Year’s Resolution to Get in Shape, Yum! Brands, KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silver’s and A&W Restaurants Launch Free, Global Online Personal Fitness Training Program
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-December 29, 2008 - Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silver’s and A&W Restaurants today announced that it is launching a free online fitness program starting January 1, 2009, to help people jumpstart their 2009 New Year’s...
151 - Carmike To Show FedEx BCS National Championship and NBA All-Star Saturday Night, Live in 3-D at 35 Theatres in 19 States
COLUMBUS, Ga.-(Business Wire)-December 29, 2008 - Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKEC), the nation’s leading motion picture exhibitor in 3-D, today announced that it will be showing two upcoming Live 3-D broadcasts: the FedEx BCS National Championship Game between the University of Florida and the...
152 - Census Bureau Daily Feature for Sunday, December 28: Iowa Admitted to Union
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-December 28, 2008 - Profile America — Sunday, December 28th. Iowa became the 29th state to join the Union on this day in 1846. The name “Iowa” is derived from an American Indian word meaning “the beautiful land,” and it’s thought that the nickname “the...
153 - NIKEiD and Kobe Bryant Collaborate for a Special Holiday Surprise
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-December 23, 2008 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) and reigning NBA MVP Kobe Bryant are celebrating breakthrough innovation with a festive flair this holiday season and beyond. Beginning December 25, 2008, Bryant’s new Nike Zoom Kobe IV, his fourth signature shoe with the brand...
154 - Cavaliers Fans Finding Discount Ticket Prices Despite Team Success
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-December 19, 2008 - Cleveland basketball fans have been rewarded this holiday season with the Cavaliers’ incredible start, highlighted by their 13-0 home record. With such an exciting jump-start to the season, the Cavaliers consistently command a packed crowd at...
155 - Masters Athlete magazine names Olympic medalist Dara Torres, 41, as the Euflexxa Masters Athlete of the Year
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-December 18, 2008 - In its December issue, Masters Athlete magazine unveils the winner of the Euflexxa Masters Athlete of the Year Award — Dara Torres, the 41-year-old Olympic swimmer from Los Angeles, who won three silver medals in the Beijing Games and demonstrated...
156 - ActionAllStars.com Launches Today; New Sports-Themed Virtual World for Kids and Peace of Mind for Parents
MARINA DEL REY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-December 18, 2008 - Action AllStars™ (www.actionallstars.com), a new leader in safe, browser-based entertainment designed for ages six-to-14, was officially opened to the public today by video game and virtual world publisher, Six Degrees Games, Inc...
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