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"The Average Joe’s Super Sports Almanac"; New Book is the Ultimate Collection of All-Star Stats, Amazing Facts, and Inspiring Stories from the World of Sports
A new book for the ultimate sports lover with hilarious anecdotes, amazing trivia, fantastic facts and heartwarming heroics form the history of sports. - June 18, 2018 - One Heart Project
Denali Advanced Integration Partners with The Seattle Storm to Introduce Special "Birds Nest" Section of KeyArena
The "Birds Nest," presented by Denali, will host local non-profits who align with the mission and values of both organizations, allowing low-income families and groups to attend Seattle Storm games. - May 17, 2018 - Denali Advanced Integration
2018 California Sports Hall of Fame Induction
The California Sports Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2018 members featuring five California sports legends, Tim Brown - Raiders * Cliff Branch – Raiders * Tony La Russa – Oakland A’s * Stan Morrison – Basketball Coach * Michael Cooper – NBA Lakers. The 12th... - May 09, 2018 - California Sports Hall Of Fame
Robert Andrews, Houston’s Sports Performance Coach, Launches "Champion’s Mental Edge – Turning Winners Into Champions"
The Founder & Director of The Institute of Sports Performance, releases new book with insights into how athletes reach peak performance and stay there consistently. - April 23, 2018 - Robert Andrews
South Carolina Senior Sports State Games Early Bird Registration Ends April 15th, and Closes May 1st
The 33rd annual South Carolina Senior Sports Classic (SCSSC) State Games will be held May 16-19 at Francis Marion University in Florence, SC. May 1st is the deadline for registration, Early Bird ends April 15th so sign up today. Entry forms are available at your local recreation departments or by going online at www.scseniorgames.com. - April 08, 2018 - South Carolina Senior Sports Classic
Lokal Real Estate Support Graduating Seniors
John Marshall High School is preparing to honor members of the Class of 2018 at the annual Senior Awards Banquet. A time when students are recognized, families celebrate and staff reminisce. Celebrations like this require all hands on deck from the community charged with educating young minds. This... - March 13, 2018 - Tall Tower Real Estate Marketing
Pixel Mags and Phil Steele Publications Reached the Agreement to Make All Titles Available on Multiple Newsstands Through Pixel Mags, Inc.
Pixel Mags, Inc. and Phil Steele Publications, publisher of Phil Steele’s College, Pro, and FCS Preview Magazines – one of the most trusted sources for American Football analysis – reached the agreement to make all titles available on multiple newsstands through digital distribution pioneer Pixel Mags, Inc. - March 03, 2018 - Pixel Mags
ceilingSPORT Looks to Score a Slam Dunk with "Original SWISH"
Innovative indoor basketball game on ceiling provides exciting new fun for players of all ages. - February 27, 2018 - CeilingSport, LLC
Baylor University Teams Up with Fanmall
Licensed Baylor apparel finds a new home this season. - February 15, 2018 - Fanmall
Commemorating National Unity Together: Team Mobilunity Orcas, Takes on the Embassy of Lithuania (Ukraine) in a Friendly Basketball Game
Basketball Announcement: Mobilunity Team Orcas vs the Embassy of Lithuania - January 20, 2018 - Mobilunity
Warmups Sportsgear Brand to Launch the "Diesel-1" Basketball Shoe
Philadelphia-based sports brand "Warmups" will launch its first basketball shoe, "The Diesel-1," a signature basketball shoe designed for 13-year old AAU basketball player Taye "Diesel" Edwards, making him the youngest player in America with his own signature basketball shoe - January 06, 2018 - Water Group LLC
Akron Aviators Professional Basketball Team Takes on Undefeated Kentucky Enforcers
Akron's newest professional basketball team, the Akron Aviators will be hosting the undefeated and #6 ranked Kentucky Enforcers on Saturday, December 16th at North High School in Akron, OH. The event tips off at 7 PM. The Akron Aviators are a new expansion team in the iconic American Basketball... - December 15, 2017 - Akron Aviators
Marynell Meadors to Coach New WBCBL Team in Atlanta
Playmakers Basketball Royalties Announces the Formation of the Atlanta Monarchs. - December 06, 2017 - Playmakers Basketball Royalties
NCAA-Licensed Commemorative UNC Basketball Backboard Now on Sale
College Championship Slam (CCS), a partnership headquartered in Arizona, where the NCAA basketball championship was held earlier this year, has released a limited-edition UNC-branded basketball backboard, hoop and ball to commemorate UNC's victory. This first-ever backboard licensed by the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) is available online at www.collegechampionshipslam.com, and will be distributed locally through a Charlotte-based distribution center. - November 11, 2017 - Denise Meridith
Stakers.com Starts Expansion with Germany Launch
High-end gaming operator Stakers.com enters the market with a proprietary sports betting platform. "Online gaming is a continuously growing industry in Europe and overseas,” said Michael Schmidt, company business development manager. “With almost 27 years of a continuous growth... - October 24, 2017 - Stakers Limited
Alumni League Looks to Restore Philadelphia’s Basketball Rivalry
The Alumni League kicks off on Oct 7, and looks set to restore Philadelphia’s Basketball Rivalry. - September 30, 2017 - Alumni League
Graphic Designer, Brian Begley Creates NBA Uniform Concepts That Rival Nike's Actual Jerseys
Graphic Designer, Brian Begley's 160 NBA uniform concepts have garnered viral attention on social media as well as features with local and national media outlets. As Nike begins to release their new uniforms, many fans prefer Begley's designs over the official jerseys from Nike. - August 02, 2017 - I Am Brian Begley
Breakthrough Basketball Strategy Helps Teams Measure Value, Improve Player IQ and Increase Team Synergy
The breakthrough strategy, developed by Victor Holman, enables players at every level to understand value and identify ways they can add value to reach team goals. - July 21, 2017 - Victor Holman
Meta Wear on Its Way to Turn Every Athlete’s Dream Into Reality
Making Waves for a While Now, the Company Has Finally Started an Indiegogo Campaign for Its Long Anticipated Heat-Sensitive, Color Changing Active Wear. - July 14, 2017 - Meta Wear LLC
"Athletes Sacrificing Health for Wealth and Fame": New Book Proves It's Far More Than Concussions in Football
"The Athlete's Dilemma: Sacrificing Health for Wealth and Fame" (Rowman & Littlefield, June 2017) - June 20, 2017 - Sportpathologies.com
Run This Town: NBA's Rising Stars Head to New York City
Conversion Sports and Entertainment is proud to announce its 8th Annual Pre-Draft Gifting & Style Suite. Widely considered one of the most popular NBA Draft experiential events each year for the Draftees, this invitation only event will take place on June 20th & 21st at the Grand Hyatt New... - June 20, 2017 - Conversion Sports and Entertainment
Youth Basketball Association Now Offering Basketball Training in Houston
In an effort to help local athletes take their game to the next level now that the AAU basketball season is in high gear, one of the city of Houston’s top youth basketball training organizations is offering private and group training sessions. - June 15, 2017 - Youth Basketball Association
Aztec Legend D.J. Gay Hired as Head Basketball Coach at Chula Vista's Victory Christian Academy
Formerly known as Lutheran High School of San Diego, Victory looks to build on four consecutive Sunset League titles and 2015 CIF San Diego Division 5 championship. - May 19, 2017 - Victory Christian Academy
Jeff Lisath Basketball Ministries Announces Tournament Dates
Ohio's Top Summer Basketball Tournament, The Bannon Park Classic will return to Portsmouth, Ohio June 30th - July 2nd. Since 1979 Jeff Lisath Founder and CEO of Jeff Lisath Basketball Ministries has held this 5 on 5 Outdoor double elimination basketball tournament at Bannon Park in Portsmouth, Ohio. The tournament started off being a 3 on 3 tournament which evolved into not only a charitable fundraising event, but a community annual event that invited teams from all over three states. - April 25, 2017 - Jeff Lisath Basketball Ministries
Triple Play Sponsor: The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation Was a “Triple Play Sponsor” for the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation “All Star Evening.”
Triple Play Sponsor: The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation Was a “Triple Play Sponsor” for the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation “All Star Evening.” The Dinner Raised Funds for Comprehensive in-School Programming to Help Children Affected by Domestic Violence. - April 21, 2017 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
Small Phoenix Company Awarded National Collegiate Product License
VM&RC Enterprises, an Arizona based toy and entertainment products company, today announced that it has negotiated a license from the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) to produce a first-ever, high quality mini-basketball backboard set, featuring the NCAA Division I Men’s and... - April 11, 2017 - VM&RC Enterprises
Five O'Clock Steakhouse Welcomes Notable TV, Radio Personalities and an Award-Winning Video Producer
Milwaukee's iconic Five O'Clock Steakhouse welcomed several notable TV, radio personalities and an award-winning video producer for dinner. - March 01, 2017 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Wayside Sci-Tech Prepatory Ravens Celebrate Victory in State Championship and Prepare for National Tournament
Wayside Sci-Tech Prepatory and Wayside Schools are proud to celebrate the victory of their Varsity basketball team in the Texas TAIAO State Basketball Championship. This is the first state basketball championship in the history of the Wayside Sci-Tech Prepatory Athletic program. The Wayside... - February 28, 2017 - Wayside Sci-Tech Ravens Basketball
NBA Star Derrick Favors and Entrepreneur Shivolli DaSilva Celebrate Grand Opening of S&S Lux Boutique in Atlanta
Favors, an Atlanta native, and DaSilva will officially mark the opening of their new boutique in Phipps Plaza. - February 10, 2017 - Derrick Favors
Yellfy Launches All-in-One Sports App and Social Media Platform
As pro football’s championship festivities engulf the city of Houston, Dallas-based Yellfy Sports will be in town unleashing a new, disruptive mobile technology unlike any other personal platform in the global, $1.5 trillion sports industry. Yellfy is the no-cost, advertising-free mobile... - January 25, 2017 - Yellfy
Culligan City of Palms Classic Release Single Day Game Tickets
Tickets sell quickly as 44th annual tournament moves to brand-new venue. - December 15, 2016 - City of Palms Classic
First Deaf Player in NBA History TEDx Talk Goes Viral
Lance Allred’s journey to the TEDx stage is anything but ordinary. He was raised in a polygamous family in rural Montana, made history when he became the NBA’s first deaf player, is a best selling author and just checked off another NBA first by becoming the only player to ever deliver a TEDx talk. - November 30, 2016 - Nudge Notify Marketing
eMenuTouch is a Native Multi-Platform and Multilingual System, Rendering Guest Services on All Hospitality Venues in Remote and Real Time on Over 8.6 Billion Devices
World first high-tech proprietary software system, based on Queensway in-house Native Multi-Platform and multilingual system, which renders guest services on each and every hospitality venue in remote and real time on over 8.6 billion smartphones, smart-TVs and Wi-Fi enabled devices screen from... - October 20, 2016 - Queensway Group AB
Advantage Link Sports Management Announces Tryout Camp for China Basketball Tour
Advantage Link Sports Management is pleased to announce that it will be holding a professional basketball tryout camp in San Francisco for its upcoming China Tour. The tour includes 12 games over a 3 week period against professional basketball teams in China. Whether the Olympics, The European... - September 15, 2016 - Advantage Link Sports Management
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
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
Basketball Travelers and Mountain West Conference Announce Strategic Partn
Basketball Travelers Inc. (BTI) and the Mountain West Conference (Basketball) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership focused on enhancing the experience for men’s and women’s basketball teams to participate in a series of collegiate competitions. Going forward, Mountain West... - August 03, 2016 - Basketball Travelers, Inc.
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
Cool Springs to Sponsor Anniversary Tee It Forward Event
Bethel Park Facility to Participate as Sponsor for The First Tee of Pittsburgh 15th Anniversary Event - June 16, 2016 - Cool Springs
Culligan City of Palms Classic Honored with Chrysalis Award
Recognition comes as tournament prepares to move into new home for 2016. - May 27, 2016 - City of Palms Classic
Free Basketball Camp for Boys and Girls at Northridge High School
Jeff Lisath Head Boys Basketball Coach at Dayton Northridge High School is offering a free basketball camp for boys and girls passing to grades 5th-12th. This is open to any school. The camp is sponsored by Jeff Lisath Basketball Ministries and Hoop Culture and will include instruction from former college basketball players and special professional guest, including Morgan Jones. Coming out of High School Morgan was ranked the 9th nationally. - May 24, 2016 - Jeff Lisath Basketball Ministries
Basketball Brings Teens Together at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Ends Season as Champions. - May 23, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Leader of Shorecrest Basketball "Metamorphosis" Head Coach Daryl Blume Retires
Coach Blume Departs Shorecrest Basketball with 5 Graduating Senior Starters. - May 01, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Mr. McFunny Kickstarts Kids' Laughter and Learning
With the NBA playoffs in full swing, sports analyst, Maximillian McFunny, is here to answer crucial basketball questions. For example: Q. Why did the coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers take away his players’ credit cards? A. To keep them from charging. Q. What’s the loudest team in the... - April 28, 2016 - Richard Seidman, Author
North Korea Ambassador Invited David Sugarman to the DPRK
David Sugarman invited to DPRK by Ambassadors during discussions about tensions surrounding North Korea. American Otto Warmbier and Sugarman’s connection to basketball also part of the discussion. - April 25, 2016 - SugarTime Records
Millennial Hip-Hop Dancer “YvngSwag” YouTube Dance Video “My Boo” Has Sparked a Bit of Craze Among College Basketball Players
College basketball players around the country are posting videos dancing to Ghost Town DJ's "My Boo," a song released in 1995. - April 25, 2016 - YvngSwag Entertainment
DFSgold Announces DFSgold Player of the Year Presented by Jaybird
DFSgold today announced a partnership with premium active lifestyle brand Jaybird as sponsor of the newly launched DFSgold Player of the Year. The DFSgold Player of the Year presented by Jaybird will recognize the year's top daily fantasy sports player. Jaybird produces premium, market leading... - April 13, 2016 - DFSgold
Unbeaten Gibbs to Meet Perry May 21 at Firelake Casino in OK
Bo “Hands of War” Gibbs Jr. looks to take another step in the right direction when he defends his Oklahoma State middleweight championship against experienced Abel “Truth Serum” Perry Saturday, May 21 at the Firelake Arena in Shawnee, OK. The card is promoted by HD Boxing... - April 08, 2016 - HD Boxing Promotions
Blazers VS Nugs Portland Trailblazers Take on the Denver Nuggets for the Blazers Last Home Game of the Season
The Seattle SuperChronic Cafe Presents "Blazers VS Nugs" private suite (sky-box) at the Moda Center with retired Trailblazer Cliff Robinson, aka Uncle Spliffy Wednesday April 13th. This event at the Blazers VS Nuggets NBA game is an opportunity to normalize cannabis in a professional setting, while promoting an Active Cannabis Lifestyle. More on FB @SuperChronic_Cafe - April 05, 2016 - SuperChronic Cafe
New Web App Paves Way for NCAA Basketball Players to Get Paid
Sports mobile gaming company launches PlayersBracket.org - March 20, 2016 - Fanstreme LLC