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Field Hockey Veteran Added to Sportexe Sales Team

Keli Smith Joins Sportexe; Field Hockey Veteran Added to Sportexe Sales Team. Sportexe®, a global leader in the synthetic turf industry, has announced that U.S. field hockey star Keli Smith will serve on staff as its field hockey consultant. Smith, a 2001 graduate of the University of Maryland, was a three time All-American field hockey player and a vital member of the Terrapins 1999 national championship squad. - August 21, 2007 - Sportexe

Joe Kaminski, Heart-Lung Transplant Patient, Has Released Second Novel

Joe Kaminski, Jr., a heart-lung transplant patient has published his second novel titled "In The Company of Legends," with Booklocker.com. "In The Company of Legends" is a story about a professional baseball player, Russell Black, who discovers he can’t hit a baseball for... - August 16, 2007 - Joe Kaminski, Jr.

Book On Roger Federer - The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection - Available as the Swiss Tennis Champion Goes for Fourth Straight US Open Title

The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection is now available in bookstores, on-line and at rogerfedererbook.com as Federer begins his attempt to win his fourth straight US Open title. The book has received positive reviews from around the world. - August 16, 2007 - New Chapter Press

Lingo T Shirts Launches New Web Site SportsTshirtShop.com

Lingo T Shirts – T Shirts That Talk For You™ a leader in graphic design for clothing and giftware launches a new web site showcasing just sport-related merchandise. SportsTshirtShop.com promises to be another winner from this growing Canadian company. - August 16, 2007 - Lingo T Shirts

Orlando Florida's New Sports Arena

According to Mr. Lyons, the goal of the sports arena is to bring a variety of sports and entertainment to Orlando, FL. Mr. Lyons stated, “I promise to bring sports such as Professional Boxing, UFC Fighting, WWE, Major League Soccer and all Minor League Sports.” - August 15, 2007 - Tyson Sports

SportsJudge.com Celebrates Its Inaugural Season

SportsJudge.com, the leader in fantasy sports dispute resolution, is celebrating a first season highlighted by significant growth and media coverage. With the football season approaching, it is Sports Judge Marc Edelman's intention for SportsJudge.com to continue its growth, and "to serve as premier arbitrators of fantasy sports disputes." - August 15, 2007 - SportsJudge.com

Florida Gators Select Sportexe Turf for Indoor Sprint Surface

The University of Florida is expanding its existing weight room facility located inside Ben Hill Griffen Stadium at Florida Field from 7,500 square feet to more than 22,000, and have chosen Sportexe, a global leader in the synthetic turf industry, for its new indoor sprint surface. The turf... - August 14, 2007 - Sportexe

Tix Corporation Acquires Exhibit Merchandising LLC

Tix Corporation (OTCBB: TIXC) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Exhibit Merchandising LLC. - August 14, 2007 - TIX Corporation

Eastland Media, LLC Announces the Launch of Dirtlocker.com. Dirt Locker is a Fantasy Sports Website That Covers and Scores Sporting News That Happens Off the Field.

Eastland Media’s Mark Hedegore, site manager and lifelong reluctant Cleveland Browns fan, has announced the launch of DirtLocker.com. DirtLocker is a fantasy sports website that covers and scores sporting news that happens off the field. Issues & scandals taking place off the field have... - August 13, 2007 - Eastland Media

Lumipic Wickland Cornhole Classic in Bardstown, KY

Local Cornhole Tournament In Bardstown, KY - August 11, 2007 - Lumipic

Athlete Builders Opens in Orange County, CA

The first long term athlete development program in the OC announces their inaugural academy dates. - August 09, 2007 - Athlete Builders

Indiana Hoosiers Field Hockey Chooses Sportexe Turf

Sportexe Installs Second Turf System at IU- Just days after announcing its latest turf installation inside Indiana University’s Mellencamp Pavilion, Sportexe, a global leader in the synthetic turf industry, proudly announces the completion of yet another turf install for the Hoosiers athletic program. - August 07, 2007 - Sportexe

Ace Ticket: Boston's Best Ticket Broker 2007

Ace Ticket has won Boston Magazine's 2007 Best of Boston "Best Ticket Broker" category. - August 07, 2007 - Ace Ticket

Billionairio – Don’t Play This Game… and Still Win 10,000 Euro

Billionairio now offers a no-purchase-necessary game for all those who believe that billionairio.com does not offer them a fair shake. For not playing billionairio.com, people will have the chance to win 10,000 Euro. - August 06, 2007 - Unimint Ltd

Phoenix Mercury and Bank of America Donate 500 Tickets to the Fans Across America Charitable Foundation

The Phoenix Mercury and Bank of America have donated 500 tickets to the Fans Across America Charitable Foundation, which delivers hope, opportunity and support to families with seriously ill children. - August 05, 2007 - Fans Across America Charitable Foundation

Carlsbad Company Revolutionizes Sports Equipment Storage

TBONERACKS™, an innovator in sports-equipment storage, announces the availability of the original ceiling-mounted rack designed to store surfboards, longboards, kayaks, snowboards, skis, wake boards and more. “As sports enthusiasts ourselves, we needed a way to safely store our... - August 04, 2007 - TBONERACKS

Indiana Hoosiers Select Sportexe Turf for John Mellencamp Pavilion

IU Football Chooses Sportexe for Indoor Practice Facility - August 03, 2007 - Sportexe

UFC Fighter Alessio Sakara Has No Beef with Houston Alexander

UFC Fighter, Alessio Sakara, understands that no matter how prepared you are for battle, it all comes down to physical conditioning. That is why, in preparation for his fight against newcomer Houston Alexander at UFC 75, Sakara is going to incorporate American Bison into his training. Sounds like... - August 01, 2007 - Fight Management Group, LLC

World Cheerleading Hall of Fame Seeks Permanent Home

Official Home to Honor Cheerleading Champions is Underway - August 01, 2007 - Proformance Sports Marketing and Entertainment

Kama’aina Creations Clothes Are on the Must-Have List for Action Sport Enthusiasts

Action Sport Enthusiast Develops Passion and Talent Into Successful Clothing and Design Business - July 30, 2007 - Kama'aina Creations

Martino Earns the 2007 Sportexe Coach of the Year for NFL Europa

Sportexe Awards Sea Devils Coach Top Honor - July 26, 2007 - Sportexe

Athletes4hire.com Acquires Industry Leader Competitive Resources Group (CRG)

Athletes4hire.com, the leading online career board exclusively for former collegiate athletes, has acquired Competitive Resources Group (CRG) of Lawrenceville, GA, expanding the services Athletes4hire.com offers to businesses, job seekers, and universities. CRG, founded in 1998, is the... - July 24, 2007 - Athletes4hire.com

Sportexe Names K.C. Brigade’s Porter Coach of the Year

Kevin Porter Earns Sportexe Arena Football Coach of the Year Honor - July 24, 2007 - Sportexe

Mary Jones Wins STPT Pro Am Poker Championship

Mary Jones the 2006 WSOP Ladies Champion defeats Kelly “All In” Flynn in a exciting heads up battle. - July 21, 2007 - AMT Media LLC

ATSCappers.com Fantasy Sports Contests Announces Fantasy Contests for NFL, NBA, MLB & NCAA

ATSNetwork.com announces ATSCappers.com a community based website that offers Free Fantasy Sports Betting Contests, Free Sports Picks, great prizes and a chance to become an ATS Capper with the option of selling your own sports picks. - July 21, 2007 - ATSNetwork

SaberCats-Destroyers Headline ArenaBowl XXI on Sportexe Turf

Sportexe Turf System Underfoot at AFL Championship Game - July 20, 2007 - Sportexe

Sportexe Forms Strategic Alliance with Vibra-Whirl

Only days after being promoted to full-time Chief Sales Officer with Sportexe, Marc Belloumini, who had been serving as the company’s National Sales Director since 2005, has already made an immediate impact for the synthetic turf industry leader by forming a strategic alliance with... - July 20, 2007 - Sportexe

Xclaimed Ministries 7-7-7 Event at the Rose Bowl Stadium - An Xtraordinary Success

The Xclaimed Ministries, July 7, 2007 event at the Rose Bowl Stadium was an Xtraordinary success. Over 9000 people enjoyed a day of celebrating Jesus Christ with seven hours of entertainment and worship by seven bands and an evangelistic message by Pastor Paul Karanick. - July 20, 2007 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc

PokerStars Launches the Asia Pacific Poker Tour - Asia Pacific Joins the World Stage as a Poker Destination

Everyone knows poker is a well known sport in western world, both in family, peer group and business world. Now, the world’s largest online poker site, today announced the launch of Asia Pacific’s first poker tour, the PokerStars APPT. Spanning the region from Korea to the Philippines, then Australia, the tour will bring world-class poker action to some of the most exotic destinations and luxurious casinos in the world. - July 17, 2007 - PokerStars.com

True-Motion Sportswear Launches Its Summer Line

True-Motion are announcing their company launch with a brand new line of casual apparel for the athletically spirited individual. - July 14, 2007 - True Motion

Sportexe Announces Marc Belluomini New CSO

Synthetic Turf Giant Promotes National Sales Director to CSO - July 12, 2007 - Sportexe

Mainstream MMA Announces Expansion/Growth Plans

Mainstream Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), LLC officially announces plans to begin immediate expansion and growth plans to larger metro markets throughout the Midwest United States and beyond as it ramps up to bringing its professional MMA events to the national level. Other highlights include Mainstream MMA's television network coverage of its professional MMA events through Mediacom Cable and Fox Sports Net-Florida. - July 10, 2007 - Mainstream Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), LLC

New Online Magazine Focusing on Chicago Minor League Teams Launches

Finally. An online magazine that focuses just on the growing Chicago minor league sports scene. - July 07, 2007 - Chicago Minor League Review

Spokane Junior Soccer Offers Affordable Soccer Program for Kids

Spokane Junior Soccer (SJS) offers a lower cost youth soccer league by using an all volunteer staff and parents to fill vital roles in the organization. - July 06, 2007 - Spokane Junior Soccer

Sports Massage Helps Canadian Athletes Reach for a Gold Metal at the Olympics

Massage in Motion Helps Canada’s Top Athletes Cross the Finish Line. Canada’s top athlete’s got a big boost from the Hbc Run for Canada and Massage in Motion was right there at the finish line helping all the participants unwind after their successful 10K run. As a result of... - July 02, 2007 - Massage in Motion Inc.

Women's Relay Team Completes Encinitas to La Jolla Swim

The Mermaids are the first women’s ocean swim team to complete the distance - June 28, 2007 - The Mermaids / AN Distance Swimming

Kayak Above Ground Swimming Pools Offer Three-Way Filtration System That Makes Swimming Pool Care Easier

An above ground swimming pool from Kayak Pools Midwest offers a revolutionary three-way filtration system that makes maintenance a breeze. And this industry-leading benefit is but one of many—Kayak swimming pools offer innovative technology, quality construction and customizable options that are second to none in above ground swimming pools. - June 26, 2007 - Kayak Pools Midwest

Zapp It Bowling Products at International Bowl Expo 2007

Zapp It Bowling Products will be an exhibitor at the International Bowl Expo 2007. This product will be in Booth #1243 on July 27 – 29, 2007 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. With new products on the horizon, it is evident that Zapp It Bowling Products is here to stay. - June 21, 2007 - Zapp It Bowling Products

P.C.I.'s Programs for the Mental Side of Pitching and Hitting Are Now at Amazon.com

P.C.I.'s Mind Mastery Programs for the Mental Side of Pitching and Hitting Are Now Available at Amazon.com - June 21, 2007 - Performance Consultants International

NavQuest.com Announces New Partnership with Paradox Marine

NavQuest.com the internet’s only free Online Marine Navigation service and Water Enthusiast Portal announced today a new partnership with Paradox Marine. Paradox Marine is the manufacturer of the Marine Magellan. The Marine Magellan is an advanced wireless boat security and vessel monitoring... - June 20, 2007 - ClickToBoat.com

Sportexe Puts Rent One Park, Southern Illinois Atop Frontier League Facilities

It only took a few months to turn Rent One Park from a 31-acre mud crater in Marion, Ill., into the Frontier League’s premiere minor league baseball facility and home to the expansion Southern Illinois Miners, which proudly features Sportexe, a global leader in the synthetic turf... - June 20, 2007 - Sportexe

The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection Book to Debut June 25

The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection is the first U.S.-published book on Roger Federer, the Swiss tennis champion who is regarded by some as the greatest player in the history of the sport. - June 19, 2007 - New Chapter Press

Jim Hughes, of Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu CT & MA, Releases Opinion on Steroid Controversy, Stating, "Royce Does Not Use Steroids"

Recent controversy regarding Royce Gracie and steroids is likely due to flawed test. Jim Hughes, Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu representative based in Hartford Connecticut explains why. - June 17, 2007 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense

Blast Radius Woodsball Podcast Gains Access to SpecialOps Paintball's Elite Weekend

Daily audio reports to be filed from action-packed paintball weekend - June 16, 2007 - Blast Radius Woodsball Podcast

Professional Athletes and Celebrities Drawn to the "Best Kept Secret" in Fitness

Revolutionary new exercise and fitness regime at StretchZone.com attracts professional sports stars and celebrities - June 16, 2007 - Stretch Zone

P.C.I. Offers E-Books for the Mental Side of Golf, Tennis, Pitching, Hitting, Basketball and Coaching

E-Books for the mental side of golf, tennis, pitching, hitting, basketball and coaching using Hemispheric Kinesiology - June 14, 2007 - Performance Consultants International

Eco Fund Launched to Protect the Great White Shark-GuadalupeFund.Org

Unique and timely non profit eco fund launched by unlikely coalition of shark reserachers, eco tour operators and vessel owner/operators. Fund leverages scuba interests to provide hard dollars for research and ongoing white shark protections/education at famed white shark dive site Isla Guadalupe, Mexico. - June 11, 2007 - Shark Diver

CDM Fantasy Sports Launches 2007 CDM Fantasy Football Challenge Game