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Special Olympics North Carolina Partners with Panera Bread
Joe and Diane Bastian, co-owners of 13 Panera Bread locations, announce a partnership with Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) as a honorary delegation statewide and event sponsor for the 2007 Summer Games in Raleigh June 1 3, 2007. More than 1,300 athletes from across the state will... - May 23, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
Elite Fitness Systems Adds Melanson to Team EliteFTS
Elite Fitness Systems (www.elitefts.com), a recognized leader in strength training and conditioning, has named Neil Melanson to Team EliteFTS. Team EliteFTS is comprised of professional and collegiate strength coaches, world-class powerlifters, rehabilitation and performance enhancement... - May 23, 2007 - Elite Fitness Systems
High Efficiency Fitness Says: "‘Body Oars" Allow Huge Athletes to Run "Exercise Marathons"
High Efficiency Fitness Company of Columbus is introducing a fitness device (Body Oars) that totally bypasses knees elbows and every joint and muscle beyond them. This allows giant athletes to run exercise marathons on their huge body core muscles, with up to eight times more load resistance, levered through full range motion. Combined with zero impact or back compression, Body Oars will give them the first way to hard run their strongest running muscles for hours a day. - May 21, 2007 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
RealTime Fantasy Sports Announces Partnership with Fantasy Auctioneer
RealTime Fantasy Sports league managers can export auction results from Fantasy Auctioneer into their league. - May 20, 2007 - RealTime Fantasy Sports
Sports Scholarship Videos Are Key to Getting College Money
Getting a sports scholarship from a college or university is as competitive as the sport in which an athlete competes. With so many high school athletes vying for scholarships, it is critical that each athlete does everything he or she can do to market themselves and maximize their visibility and... - May 18, 2007 - Chesterfieild Video Services
Willows Cricket Supplies Announces Latest Range of Cricket Equipment and Accessories from Cricket Manufacturers Gray Nicolls, Woodworm and Gunn & Moore
Cricket ground equipment, cricket accessories and cricket club clothing endorsed by the UK’s finest cricket clubs are available at Willows Cricket Supplies. - May 18, 2007 - Willows Cricket Supplies
Indian Autorickshaw Challenge Introduces the Adopt-A-Village Program
The countdown to the start of the 2007 Indian Autorickshaw Challenge Mumbai Xpress rally is nearing the critical 80 day mark, and the organisers are really gearing up their efforts to make sure the participants charitable contributions go exactly where they are needed. As if it wasn’t enough... - May 17, 2007 - Indian Autorickshaw Challenge
Chuck Liddell Wears His Affliction Signature Series Top into the Ring at UFC 71
Chuck 'the Iceman' Liddell, soon to defend his Lightweight Championship title, works on his mainstream appeal through fashion and TV. - May 17, 2007 - SUSA Trading LLC (DBA SOLIS)
Giantto Salutes the Champ
Giantto Group Congratulates their friend and client Floyd Mayweather on a great win over Oscar De La Hoya. - May 12, 2007 - The Giantto Group
Online Cricket Store, Willows Cricket Supplies, Announces Latest New Stock of the Fusion CTx Cricket Bat from the World Famous Cricket Manufacturer, Gray Nicolls.
Willows Cricket Supplies is pleased to announce their latest stock of cricket bats from the world’s leading cricket brands such as Gray Nicolls, Woodworm and Newbury. - May 11, 2007 - Willows Cricket Supplies
Blast Radius Woodsball Podcast is Named “Official Podcast” of Scenario Paintball Players League (SPPL)
Listeners will hear exclusive paintball content throughout entire season - May 10, 2007 - Blast Radius Woodsball Podcast
2007 ArenaCup Returns to Bossier-Shreveport on Sportexe Synthetic
CenturyTel Center in Bossier City to Host af2 Championship Game, for the second time in the past three seasons, the CenturyTel Center, home to arenafootball2’s Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings will host the af2’s league championship game. ArenaCup8, presented by Horseshoe Casino and Hotel, will be played on Saturday, Aug. 25 in Bossier City, La. - May 08, 2007 - Sportexe
Just Birdie Shares its Italian Line of Cashmere and Silk Sweaters with the States
Since 1996, the French and their visitors kept the chic "all-seasons" sweater chain Just Birdie's four stores in St. Tropez, Megeve and Chamonix busy with business all year. New York's upper west siders have just welcomed the 1st golf-inspired cashmere and silk sweater store outside of France. Located on Broadway bet. 70th and 71st, Just Birdie's fitted line of Italian-manufactured sweaters in 30 bright colors for women and men makes for a great gift or wardrobe addition. - May 06, 2007 - Just Birdie
Sportexe Coach of the Year Winners Send Players to NFL
Houston’s Art Briles and Coastal Carolina’s David Bennett Coach Talent to Next Level - May 05, 2007 - Sportexe
Sportexe Coach of the Year Earns Top Grade at CFL Draft
B.C. Head Coach Wally Buono Drafts Canadian Football League’s Top Class - May 05, 2007 - Sportexe
Ottawa WR First Pick of B.C. Lions after Stellar Season on Sportexe
Grey Cup Champs Make Gee-Gees’ Nicolson Team’s Top Choice at CFL Draft - May 05, 2007 - Sportexe
Former Sportexe af2 Coach of the Year Makes AFL Impact
San Jose Defensive Coordinator Kevin Guy Changes Leagues, Not Success - May 05, 2007 - Sportexe
Want to Get Fit? Join the Club.
Announcing the Grand Opening of The Fitness Club in Dallas, Texas. Experts in combining health-promotion and exercise-related activities, this private training studio has the facilities, services and environment to provide their members with the highest quality customer care. - May 05, 2007 - The Fitness Club
Top 10 Extreme Vacations 2007 – SharkDiver.Com Awarded with Honor
Shark Diver Picked by ShermansTravel.com as Top 10 Extreme Vacation Provider - May 04, 2007 - Shark Diver
All about Spectator Sports
Internet portal to enhance sports enjoyment - May 04, 2007 - Go Advertising Limited
2006 Heisman Trophy Winner Set to Play on Sportexe
Baltimore Ravens Select Heisman-Winner Troy Smith in 2007 NFL Draft - May 03, 2007 - Sportexe
2007 National Lacrosse League Championship Features Sportexe
Just weeks after serving as the official playing surface of the 2007 Major Indoor Soccer League's Championship Game, Sportexe, a global leader in the synthetic turf industry, will once again receive black-tie honors as the official turf system of the 2007 National Lacrosse League Championship... - May 02, 2007 - Sportexe
Unprecedented Shark Encounters-Tiger Beach Shark Diving 2007
SharkDiver.com answers the question-how many sharks are too many sharks? - April 27, 2007 - Shark Diver
West Virginia's ACE Adventure Center Announces 2007 Competitive Events
Three adventure races are slated to occur at ACE Adventure Center located in Oak Hill, West Virginia. The 7th annual XTERRA ACE Big Canyon Off-Road Triathlon will take place on Sunday, June 3rd. The popular New River Bike Fest, a West Virginia Mountain Bike Association point series event, will take place on Sunday, August 26th. The Mountain State Trail Run Series point event, the 6th Annual New River Gorge-ous Trail Run and Walk will take place on Saturday, October 27th. - April 22, 2007 - ACE Adventure Resort
Grey Flannel May 16 Auction Features Southerland Tobacco Ad Collection, Ring from Elvis
Mark Southerland's tobacco ad collection comprise about a third of the Grey Flannel Auctions sale on May 16. The auction also contains one of the earliest signed Babe Ruth baseballs. The consignor has owned the ball for more than 40 years. It's signed by Ruth and dated "10-20-1919." Other blockbuster items added late to the auction include racing suits worn by the late Dale Earnhardt and a fire opal ring given by Elvis Presley to Priscilla, then his fiancé. - April 20, 2007 - Grey Flannel Auctions
Cricket Book with Chess Concepts at saumilzx.com
A revolutionary book on cricket with ideas from chess: Dot Chess- The Cricket in Between (ISBN 8175258241) can now be tracked at the author's website: saumilzx.com and purchased at amazon.com. The examples cited are from the era of Sir Donald Bradman to the modern era of Sachin Tendulkar & Brian Lara, and also anticipating better statistical models and newer cricket variants for the future. - April 17, 2007 - saumilzx.com
Solis Releases Chuck Liddell, The Iceman Affliction Signature Tee in UFC 71
Chuck Liddell, “the Iceman”,” releases his new Affliction UFC Signature Series at Solis, www.soliscompany.com. Liddell is the current Lightweight Champion of the world for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Chuck Liddell will defend his title as Lightweight Champion on May 26,... - April 14, 2007 - SUSA Trading LLC (DBA SOLIS)
Athletic Nation Opens Franchise Locations
Athletic Nation Men's Fitness Gym expansion to include over 50 gyms within the next year - April 12, 2007 - Athletic Nation Men's Fitness Gym
Ace Ticket is #1 with Fenway Charity
Jim Holzman, owner of AceTicket.com, was the highest bidder in the Fenway Park #1 license plate charity auction. - April 12, 2007 - Ace Ticket
Solis Releases Georges St. Pierre "Rush" Affliction Signature Series Shirt – Fighting in UFC 69 Shootout
Solis releases the latest in the Affliction UFC Signature Series, designed by Georges St. Pierre “Rush,” the current UFC Welterweight Champion of the world. Available now at www.soliscompany.com the limited edition Affliction Signature Series shirt retails for $46.99. Georges St. - April 07, 2007 - SUSA Trading LLC (DBA SOLIS)
Super Sized Giant Squid Adventures - Sea of Cortez
Giant Squid diving adventures in the Sea of Cortez celebrates its second season. New 5 Star Resort added to the operation. - March 29, 2007 - Shark Diver
Sportexe Coach of the Year Named af2 Official Award
Sportexe, a global leader in the synthetic turf industry and official turf provider for both the Arena Football League and arenafootball2, has been named by af2 as its official coach of the year award for the upcoming 2007 season beginning March 29. The Sportexe Coach of the Year award... - March 26, 2007 - Sportexe
Lacrosse Company Hits Minnesota with Custom Clothing, Team Apparel and Lacrosse Camps
Lavin Lacrosse is the newest lacrosse company to enter the market. Having had a successful lacrosse career in college, the owner of Lavin Lacrosse set out to help continue the strong growth of lacrosse through custom clothing, team apparel, and lacrosse camp direction and sponsorship. - March 23, 2007 - Lavin Lacrosse
USA and Mexico Square Off for Final Pan-Am Spot on Sportexe Synthetic
The Bermuda National Sports Centre located in Devonshire will play host to the Pan American Games field hockey qualifier with the USA men's national team facing off with Mexico for the final spot at this summer’s Pan Am tournament in a best-of-three qualifying series beginning... - March 07, 2007 - Sportexe
Adam Silver of Boca Raton Wins Florida State Free Throw Tournament; NBA & College Hoopsters Can Learn from This Donna Klein Jewish Academy Straight A Student
On March 3rd, 2007 Adam Silver, a student at Donna Klein Jewish Academy in Boca Raton, won the Elks Florida State Hoop Shoot Tournament at The Florida Elks Youth Camp in Umatilla. Not only did he win, but since he sank the most Free Throws in the Tournament he also will receive the Champion of... - March 06, 2007 - Adam Silver
Mexico Passes Shark Finning Ban, New Protections for Great White, Whale and Basking Sharks, Manta Rays
Broad Shark Protections Enacted In Mexico - Standard Rule NOM-029-PESC-2006 - March 05, 2007 - Shark Diver
Headstrong Athlete Ramana Lagemann Impresses on Return to Rally-America Championship
New Car, New Team, New Co Driver Highlight Changes For 2007 - March 01, 2007 - Headstrong Interactive Marketing, Inc.
ATSBets.com Announces Launch of Exclusive Sports Professionals Network for Sports Gambling and Sports Betting
ATSBets.com announces the launch of the ATS Network designed to provide Sports Handicapping Services and a Professional Sports Handicapping service for all sports betting visitors. - February 28, 2007 - ATSNetwork
Ultimate Sports Enterprises Announces the Launch of the Ultimate Sports Network Magazine
Ultimate Sports Enterprises announces the launch of The Ultimate Sports Network Magazine. USN will be a monthly publication that focuses on columnists opinion as well as giving an historical view of the world of sport. USN will accept advertising, both locally and nationally, well below the market average and will also distribute complimentary issues to various sports bars on a regional basis. - February 22, 2007 - Ultimate Sports Network
Cheerleading Industry to Get Hall of Fame
Proformance Sports Marketing And Entertainment Unveils Plan To Honor The Legacy Of America’s Cheerleaders - February 17, 2007 - Proformance Sports Marketing and Entertainment
Green Flag Racing Team with NASCAR Foundations Charity/Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation for Auto Club 500 Charity Poker Tournament
Green Flag Racing will host a Charity Poker Tournament, February 21-22, 2007 8pm at Rotolo Chevrolet 16666 Foothill, Fontana, CA. The winners from each race will travel to Las Vegas for a Texas Hold'em show down where one lucky victor will win a sponsorship to the 2008 World Series of Poker Tournament in Las Vegas. A portion of the tournament's proceeds will support the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation. - February 16, 2007 - Green Flag Racing
InnINDIA.com Launches Indian Postal Code Search (PIN Code Search)
Looking for information on an Indian PIN code? Searching for the state or the associated Post Office name? Search no more... innINDIA.com has released the beta "Indian Postal Code Search" service. Here you will get a comprehensive database of Indian PIN numbers and a quick search option to get all the information that you were looking for. - February 16, 2007 - innINDIA
Sportexe® Solidifies Lacrosse Commitment, Sponsors Face-Off Classic POG
On March 3 at M&T Bank Stadium, in what could be a precursor to the 2007 NCAA national championship to be hosted at M&T during Memorial Day weekend, the top four teams in the nation will meet in the inaugural lacrosse Face-Off Classic and Sportexe will be right there. Sportexe will... - February 09, 2007 - Sportexe
Jay Crider to Lead Sportexe Field Hockey Charge
Sportexe is proud to announce Jay Crider as its national field hockey sales manager for Sportexe, a global leader in the synthetic turf industry. Crider, a George Washington University grad, has spent more than three years with Sportexe covering the Mid-Atlantic region, and has more than 27... - February 07, 2007 - Sportexe
World Cup History is a Brilliant Record of Selective Performances
It is the magnetic power of world cup that attracts the entire world towards itself. As far as the importance of world cup series is concerned, there is no doubt in the fact that everyone expects some kind of power-packed performances from their favorite players. In this regard, if the fans look... - January 24, 2007 - Stickiewicket
Insured Warranty Gives Sportexe Clients Sure Footing in Synthetic Turf Selection
The landscape of the sports surfacing industry has become very confusing. Perspective buyers are inundated with warranty information from several turf companies, with much of the information being difficult, if not impossible to decipher. So the question becomes … how do you determine... - January 23, 2007 - Sportexe
Legbreaker Challenge Cyclo Sportive 22nd July 2007 Raising Funds for County Air Ambulance
Leek Cyclists' Club are proud to present their 2nd edition of the Legbreaker Challenge cyclo sportive, which will be held on Sunday the 22nd July 2007, supporting the County Air Ambulance Trust. In 2006 over £4000 was raised and it is hoped that this will be exceeded in 2007. Rider feedback from 2006 confirmed that the Legbreaker Challenge is one of the hardest cyclo sportive events in the UK, with over 3000m of ascent in just 130km. - January 22, 2007 - Leek Cyclists' Club
Horse-Races.Net Announces Its 2007 Triple Crown Coverage
Horse-Races.Net announces the unveiling of its 2007 Triple Crown coverage. Part of this coverage includes profiles for the top contenders for the Triple Crown races, focusing on the Kentucky Derby first. Additional horses will be added as new contenders emerge from the Triple Crown prep races. - January 22, 2007 - Horse-Races.Net
Sportexe: FIFA 2-Star, Superdome, Coach of the Year, Insured Warranty… Synthetic Turf System Leader Thrives in Booming Industry
Once limited to only professional and elite collegiate sports programs, synthetic turf’s numerous advantages have spurred exponential growth throughout the entire sports industry. The national trend towards synthetic grass has catapulted Sportexe into the forefront as a global leader in... - January 03, 2007 - Sportexe
Artificial Turf Proven to Perform like Natural Grass
ACT Global Sports conducts field test to earn FIFA two-star certification. - January 02, 2007 - Act Global