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"On the Origins of Sports" Book & Author
Gary Belsky, author of the new book, "On the Origins of Sports," will speak at Temple Israel of Lawrence, 140 Central Avenue, Lawrence, N.Y., on Friday, September 16, 2016, starting at 10:30a.m. - September 10, 2016 - Temple Israel of Lawrence
Zha Wenting Captures Women’s Singles Title at Butterfly LA Open
Offering $2,000 in prize money for first place, the women’s singles event at the 2016 Butterfly LA Open attracted some of the best female players and player-coaches in the west coast. Top seed in the event, Tang Liying, defending 2014 and 2015 LA Open singles champion, headed the seeding list... - September 10, 2016 - Butterfly North America
New Online Casino Competitions: Win a Trip to Dubai or Bali
The best new casino of week 36 is undoubtedly Dunder, with two contests with a total of 40 desirable prizes. Along with New Casinos, Dunder has created an exclusive contest where the winner can choose the destination, perhaps to extend the summer with a stay in Bali. The other contest offers a trip to Dubai with 5-star hotel stay included. Read more about the competitions below. - September 09, 2016 - New Casinos Ltd.
On Your Marks:… New Web Channel PINit TV Features All Access Racing Films with America’s Fastest Racers
New film company, PINit TV announces a new web channel featuring behind the scenes films with the best racers in motorsports. “Our goal is to create films with the same sense of power and adrenaline you would experience standing feet from the racetrack and bring them directly to your... - September 09, 2016 - Accorsi Studios
Panacea Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Launches a New App for Cricket Lovers
Panacea Infotech Pvt. Ltd. is a rapidly growing custom software development company based out of Pune, India. The company is known for its expertise in custom website and mobile app development. It has developed a wide variety of utility apps for iOS and Android in the last few years. Recently, the... - September 09, 2016 - Panacea Infotech Pvt Ltd
Vladimir Samsonov Wins 2016 Butterfly LA Open
In a league of his own, Vladimir Samsonov (Belarus, WR #9) effortlessly adds the 2016 Butterfly Los Angeles Open champion to his long and storied table tennis resume with a straight game win over 2015 LA Open champion Hou Ying Chao from China. The long anticipated offense vs. defense match drew... - September 08, 2016 - Butterfly North America
Butterfly Badger Open: Bigger and Better in 2016
On September 16th-18th, the 9th annual Butterfly Badger Open, one of the nation’s biggest and longest standing table tennis tournaments, will take place in Franklin, WI (15 miles from downtown Milwaukee) at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex. A Midwest favorite, the Butterfly Badger Open... - September 07, 2016 - Butterfly North America
Vladimir Samsonov & Hou Ying Chao Compete at 2016 Butterfly LA Open
2016 Rio Olympic Semifinalist Vladimir Samsonov and Former World Top 10 Hou Ying Chao. Compete at 2016 Butterfly Los Angeles Open. 15 events, $36,000 in prize money, 2,000+ spectators and one of the most energetic table tennis competitions in the US begins this weekend in Los Angeles, California. - September 06, 2016 - Butterfly North America
GermLogic Stops the Spread of Infections and Viruses Among Athletes
Athletes must stay healthy to compete but they are faced with numerous germs. GermLogic shares ways to prevent athletes from getting infections. - September 03, 2016 - Pest Management, Inc.
North Florida’s Largest Volleyball Organization to Participate in Nationwide Promotion
Jacksonville Juniors Volleyball Association opens it doors this Saturday to volleyball enthusiasts for USA Volleyball’s “Open Court.” - August 27, 2016 - Jacksonville Junior Volleyball Association
SGS Awarded RIO 2016 Olympics with ISO 20121 Certification
The Rio 2016 Olympics will leave a positive legacy of sustainability after two weeks of intense sports events, with its achievement of ISO 20121 Sustainable Event Management certification. Following a thorough audit process conducted by SGS, work by the Rio 2016 Organizing Committee to deliver the... - August 26, 2016 - SGS
"Tai" Your Look Together with a Smile
Discover the one fashion accessory that’s always in style with Tai Beauchamp, InStyle Magazine Ambassador - August 25, 2016 - Curium
SolarCraft Completes Solar Panel Install at Marin Tennis Club - San Rafael Tennis Club Goes Solar and Saves Money
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 50.7 kW DC solar panel installation at the Marin Tennis Club in San Rafael, CA. The new system offsets their utility bill by 93%, and now powers the Club with clean, sustainable solar energy, saving them thousands in energy fees every year. - August 25, 2016 - SolarCraft
PGHS Opens Volleyball Season with 8 D1 Commits
Pleasant Grove High School's 3X State Championship Volleyball program led by Coach Jones returns 8 athletes that have committed to play Division 1 Volleyball in the NCAA. PGHS Vikings swept the Bingham Miners last night in the pre-season opener. - August 25, 2016 - Utah Recruits
Plans Under Way for 4th Annual Sports Fan Engagement Conference, February 2017
Marketing Automation and Analytics, Virtual Reality, Brand Perspectives on In-Stadium Fan Experience Among New Discussion Topics - August 25, 2016 - Q1 Productions
International Producer Actor Lily Lisa Shares Spotlight with First Global Virtual Reality Conference
Lily Lisa known for her exquisite taste in fashion and global fan base wows them at the 2016 GVRC. - August 23, 2016 - Lily Lisa
PADI IDC Gili Islands Has 3 in the House Course Directors
PADI IDC Gili Islands has 3 in the house course directors who will help you during the PADI Instructor Training Course. - August 21, 2016 - Oceans 5 Dive Gili Air
Medical Brain Tech Company Evoke Neuroscience Ranked by Inc. 500 as One of America’s Fastest Growing Companies
Inc. magazine ranked Evoke Neuroscience No. 131 on its Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Market leader in brain assessment and training, Evoke Neuroscience made the list by achieving a three-year growth rate of 2,638%. “This recognition... - August 18, 2016 - Evoke Neuroscience
Frank Nappi's "Welcome to the Show" Roars Past Mike Lupica's Titles on Amazon Rating for Teen/Young Adult Baseball/Softball Fiction
Today, Frank Nappi's YA novel "Welcome to the Show," the third book in his critically acclaimed, groundbreaking series about a 17 year old pitcher with Asperger's, soared to the top of the Amazon charts in several categories, including Children's Baseball Books, Teen/Young Adult... - August 17, 2016 - Frank Nappi
Global Sports Venues Choose Rain Bird to Help Create Beautiful Water-Efficient Spaces in Brazil
Rain Bird Corporation is excited to have been selected as the irrigation system partner for 13 newly constructed multi-sport and green-space venues in and around Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With a focus on sustainability and Rain Bird’s commitment to The Intelligent Use of Water™, these new venues offer the world’s best soccer, hockey and rugby player’s superior field conditions. Fans also get to enjoy beautiful, water-efficient green spaces in various sports complexes and city parks throughout. - August 15, 2016 - Rain Bird
BangItAmmo.com Announces CMMG Testing Black Butterfly Ammo in Their MkW Anvil
Black Butterfly Ammunition is proud to announce their handcrafted ammo has been selected by AR manufacturer CMMG for their new mid-sized AR rifle platform, the MkW Anvil. - August 12, 2016 - BangItAmmo.com
Team Perrella Reflects on Commission Cancelling Ugas Fight
With his grueling training camp completed, undefeated welterweight rising star Bryant “Goodfella” Perrella was ready to fly to Verona, NY and enter the ring Friday evening for a nationally televised fight against 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist Yordenis Ugas. - August 12, 2016 - Bryant Perrella
Launching the SportTech Summit GCC 2016 – Enhancing Athlete Performance and Driving Venue ROI
Integrating tailored sporting technologies to enhance fan experience, improve athlete performance and drive venue ROI. - August 12, 2016 - Advanced Conferences & Meetings
Butterfly Proudly Sponsors 2016 Butterfly Badger Open
Butterfly is proud to sponsor the upcoming 2016 Butterfly Badger Open. The Butterfly Badger Open is a four-star USATT sanctioned table tennis tournament on September 16 th through September 18th in Franklin, Wisconsin. This year’s Badger Open offers $11,000 in total prize money. Tournament... - August 12, 2016 - Butterfly North America
Professional Wheelchair Basketball Franchises Now Available for a Limited Time
"A pro league would make my dream possible to compete in the game I cherish, in the Country that I love." -Matt Scott USA Wheelchair Basketball Today, there are more opportunities for adaptive athletes in America and more are being created by various groups around the world. With the... - August 11, 2016 - PWBL Enterprises
F1 Boston Proclaims: No Affiliation with Planned F1 Rhode Island Development
F1 Boston, the state-of-the-art kart racing and Conference Center in Braintree, Mass., has declared that it has absolutely no affiliations, connections or partnerships with a planned facility in Rhode Island named “F1 Rhode Island.” F1 Boston’s proclamation comes in response to a... - August 11, 2016 - F1 Boston
NBA Legend and NY Knicks Star to Appear on Martha's Vineyard
On Sunday, August 14, 2016 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM former NBA Legend and NY Knicks star Dr. Richard "Dick" Barnett will make a special appearance at The Alex Cohen Memorial Basketball Marathon at the Chilmark Community Center - 520 South Road, Chilmark, MA on Martha's Vineyard. Dr. - August 10, 2016 - SportScope
800 lb. White Sturgeon Caught on Fraser River, Canada
2 charter guests got the fish of a lifetime on August 5th, 2016 in pursuit of Fraser river Sturgeon. The giant Sturgeon measured 11 feet 3 inches measured nose to fork of the tail. This Sturgeon river monster was caught right in Mission, British Columbia, Canada which claims itself to be the Sturgeon capital of North America. The massive 110 yr. old White Sturgeon was promptly released after a few pics as per regulations. - August 08, 2016 - Silversides Fishing Adventures
Concussion Awareness 2.0 Launches Today for the Athletic Compliance Portal™
Cloud-based Concussion Education Course Features Fully Updated Information and Procedures to Keep Athletes Safe and Athletic Programs in Compliance - August 08, 2016 - CFM Partners, Inc.
Stella Homes Announces More Expansion and Strategic Financing Partnership
On the heels of recent extensive growth, Stella Homes, the DeLand, Florida based home builder has announced additional expansion and, now, strategic debt financing via a private investment fund. - August 06, 2016 - Stella Homes
Sweets Kendamas and 2016 Kendama World Cup
Sweets Kendamas wins International Kendama Competition in Hatsukaichi, Japan. - August 03, 2016 - Sweets Kendamas, LLC
Learntobet USA Brings New Education Tools to USA Betting Market
Learntobet USA helps sports enthusiasts increase their profitability in making wagers with educational sports betting tutorials. - August 02, 2016 - Learntobet USA
William Hill Sign Two Year Partnership with Everton FC
William Hill, one of the world's leading betting companies, has signed a two year deal with English Premier League giants Everton to become the clubs official betting partner. - August 01, 2016 - William Hill
William Hill Signs Agreements with English and Scottish FA’s to Safeguard the Integrity of Football
William Hill are proud to announce they have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding with the Scottish FA on betting integrity. The new agreement complements the MoU the firm has signed with the English FA. The two separate MoU’s cover all professional football events and associated... - August 01, 2016 - William Hill
BTO Sports Launches “Review Your Purchase” Giveaway
Prizewinner will receive a $100 BTO Sports gift card good towards motocross gear. - August 01, 2016 - BTO Sports
Orange County Table Tennis Academy Joins Butterfly North America’s “We Are Butterfly”
Butterfly is pleased to announce Orange County Table Tennis Academy, OCTTA, has joined Butterfly North America’s “We Are Butterfly” club program. As a “We are Butterfly” club, Butterfly table tennis and OCTTA will work together to promote table tennis, promote the... - July 27, 2016 - Butterfly North America
BTO Sports Launches Online Photo Contest for Motocross Aficionados
One lucky winner using creativity and hashtag #BTOSports on Instagram will be selected every month to score motocross swag. - July 25, 2016 - BTO Sports
Butterfly Proudly Sponsors 2016 Butterfly LA Open
Butterfly is proud to sponsor the upcoming 2016 Butterfly LA Open. The Butterfly LA Open is a four-star USATT sanctioned table tennis tournament on September 3rd and 4th with over $36,000 in total prize money. This year’s tournament brings the “Tai Chi Master,” Vladimir Samsonov,... - July 22, 2016 - Butterfly North America
LA Corporate Challenge - 500 Businesses, Thousands of Employees, a Fun Filled Time for Everyone
500 businesses will compete in this years Corporate Challenge in Los Angeles. The focus is health, wellness, and team building..... - July 19, 2016 - Los Angeles Corporate Challenge
Nayan Chatterjee Joins Akbar Ebrahims Motorsports Academy
Teenager Nayan Chatterjee, rising go-kart racing star, who placed second at the Asia Rotax Max Challenge in Malaysia, joins Meco Motorsports academy. - July 17, 2016 - Meco MotorSports
Jody M. Deery Honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Jody M. Deery, of Rockford, Illinois, has recently been honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Leisure Sports and Recreation. - July 14, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
AstroTurf and SYNLawn Brands Join APT and SportGroup
APT Advanced Polymer Technology’s business as a member of SportGroup® has some exciting news: After a period of remarkable growth, the time has come for the next chapter in the history of the SportGroup®, and indeed of the sports surfacing industry. In order to complete the line-up... - July 08, 2016 - APT
Long Beach Youth Lacrosse Announces Summer League and Partnership with Pacific Coast Lacrosse Officials Association
Long Beach Youth Lacrosse is proud to announce for its upcoming Beach Youth Lacrosse Summer League its partnership with the Pacific Coast Lacrosse Officials Association. The Beach Youth Lacrosse League is launching this summer 2016 for beginner boys and girls ages 9-17. Games will be held... - July 07, 2016 - Long Beach Youth Lacrosse
The "Nature Boy" Comes to Colorado Springs
Ric Flair, WWE Legend, is coming to Colorado Springs Comic Con. - July 03, 2016 - Altered Reality Entertainment, LLC
Eight Nations Compete for FISU World University Netball Championship Title, While Promoting Diversity, Inclusion and Women in Sport
100,000 Global Audience will Tune in as Teams Converge in Miami to Seek World Netball University Title; American Idol Finalist, International R&B Artist & Global Humanitarian to Perform at Opening Ceremonies. - July 02, 2016 - Netball America Inc.
Butterfly Proudly Sponsors Upcoming 2016 Butterfly San Francisco Open
Butterfly is proud to sponsor the upcoming 2016 Butterfly San Francisco Open Table Tennis Championship. The four-star USATT sanctioned table tennis tournament is August 13th & 14th at the Academy of Art University located at 2225 Jerrold Avenue in San Francisco, California. As tournament... - July 02, 2016 - Butterfly North America
Gymnastics Stuff Publishes New Book for Future Olympians
With the Olympics around the corner, people will be signing their kids up in sports programs around the USA. What will these parents expect their kids to learn in sports programs? A new book by Karen Goeller, helps the female athlete learn life lessons through sports. Karen Goeller is the author of more gymnastics books than anyone in the USA. - June 29, 2016 - Gymnastics Stuff™
Young Entrepreneur Finds Instant Success with Fishing Company
A 17-year-old high school graduate from Kentucky and his innovative ideas, hard work and a passion for fishing provide the perfect “catch” for success. Coleton Jennings, a former competitive high school bass angler turned entrepreneur launched Jenko Fishing to manufacture and sell... - June 28, 2016 - Jenko Fishing
Rite Hook Promotions Returns June 25
William Hunter’s Rite Hook Promotions is slated to return to Pascagoula, MS for “Punishment in Pascagoula 2” Saturday, June 25 at the Jackson County Civic Center. General admission tickets, VIP seats and VIP tables are on sales now by going to... - June 25, 2016 - Ritehook Promotions
David Ray Glover Jr. Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
David Ray Glover Jr. of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, has recently been recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Sports. - June 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who