Press Releases by Category Sports
Taiwanese bicycle producers introduce new technologies and innovative products a …
Export value of Taiwan bikes rise 31% to US$289 million in second quarter of 2010 – manufacturers emphasize comfort, safety and longevity of products
Friedrichshafen, September 3, 2010 – Taiwan, as the world’s second-largest bicycle producing nation, has stood out at this year’s EUROBIKE as one of the key trendsetter’s in the development of the newest bicycle technology and design. Six renowned Taiwanese manufacturers, all winners of the Taiwan Excellence Award,…
Active Constructions again leads in the eco-friendly design of Forest adventure …
ACS takes next step in and defines the new standard in tree-care
Today, Active Constructions Services, one of Europe's leading designers of forest adventure parks and high ropes activity courses, announced a new example of green engineering by introducing a new tree anchoring device for the main suspension cables of high ropes activity courses.
"The regulations regarding the operational safety of climbing parks issued by the European industry watchdogs are very strict…
New Site Helps Golfers Improve Their Short Game and Lower Their Scores
Short-Game.com, a new website dedicated to golf's short game, has announced its latest service: providing free golf related articles, interviews, and videos to golf enthusiasts looking to improve their game. The site’s content, which includes articles on putting, chipping, pitching, and bunker play, as well as articles on how to stop shanking the ball, are now available to subscribers and site visitors on a weekly basis.
Most people do not realize…
Looking for Blue Oceans in Red Waters - SingleFit Golf Looks for New Opportuniti …
SingleFit Golf is heading for open waters. Their product the SingleFit is targeting a niche market that no other company has gone after. This market is the golfers who need a little extra help and will take anything they can get. All of us at one time or another have worn our fingers to the bone swinging a golf club. Apparently some golfers never develop the…
Niland Enterprise changes Focus
In 2007, James Niland launched nilandsplace.com, which sold everything we could get our hands on for drop shipping. This was an arduous task and did not do well. Recently within the last year, the company was re-branded “Niland's place Campsite” along with Niland's Place Hunting and exclusively expanded the product lines to include Camping goods, Hunting goods, outdoor gear. In this way we offer products we fully understand,…
An Ode to Indian Sports Legends by CNN-IBN, IBN7 & IBN-Lokmat
As the city of Delhi prepares to host India’s biggest sporting event ever, CNN-IBN, IBN7 & IBN-Lokmat have announced ‘Indian Sports Legends – A Network18 Initiative’. The initiative is an effort to honour the living legends of Indian Sports who have brought glory to the Nation, yet haven’t been feted or recognized enough. The awards are aimed at recognizing their selfless contribution to Indian sports and for being India's sporting…
ASCEND THE RACE OF A LIFETIME AT THE SWISSÔTEL VERTICAL MARATHON 2010 – THE ULTI …
SINGAPORE, September 2010 – Asia’s most exhilarating vertical race – the Swissôtel Vertical Marathon blazes back to Swissôtel The Stamford on Sunday, 21 November 2010. Soaring to a height of 226 metres, Swissôtel The Stamford, Southeast Asia’s tallest hotel, has been the site for Asia’s most gruelling Vertical Marathon since its inception in 1987. From its humble beginnings over two decades ago with only 180 participants, the country’s premier vertical…
The Outdoor Patriot Show Welcomes Steve McKinney
AUSTIN, Texas — A rallying cry for sportsmen to defend our outdoor American traditions, the all-new Outdoor Patriot Show kicks off football season by welcoming Steve McKinney, owner of McKinney Whitetails and former NFL player for the Houston Texans. McKinney will appear this week on The Outdoor Patriot Show, available online at www.OutdoorPatriot.com and Apple iTunes.
An avid hunter, McKinney is well-known for his 11 years as an offensive lineman…
Top Skateboard Wheel Manufacturer Gives Out Free Wheels
Popular skateboard wheel manufacturer, Firstborn Skate, is excited to invite a limited number of skateboarders to get free sets of wheels in its reviewer program.
This announcement has been made on its website at www.firstbornskate.com, and is limited to the first 50 skaters who will express their interest to test and provide feedback on the performance of their skate wheels.
For their feedback, the selected skaters can submit to Firstborn Skate a…
First Online-Skat World Championship
The International Skat Players Association is arranging an open Online-Skat World Championship. Registration has already started.
„We have found partners, enabling us to invite a large number of players. We hope to receive wide interest globally on this Online-Skat championship“, says Rainer Grunert, president of ISPA-World.
Through Online-Skat an international participation in the championship is less expensive for everyone. Besides this, the world association hopes to motivate young players with this decision.
Thomas…
ESPNU Launches 2010 College GameDay Tour
ESPNU is bringing the “ESPNU College GameDay Tour” to all 14 regular-season College GameDay stops for the 2010 season. The new experiential marketing tour, featuring a fully customized ESPNU minibus, will include a DJ booth, as well as a college-themed body and face painting station where students can pick their school colors each week to display their school spirit.
At each tour stop fans will be able to…
Burleigh Travel To Send Teams On Singapore Tours
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom (27 August 2010) – Burleigh Travel, leading UK suppliers of fully-inclusive sports tours, announce that they are now offering packages to Singapore for those looking to discover more about sport in South East Asia.
The majority of travellers stay in Singapore only as a go-between when making their way toward Australia and New Zealand. Burleigh Travel however believe there is scope for sports tours across South East Asia,…
A&O FALCON®s at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver
Although temperatures were originally around 10° C and everyone was worried about conditions for the Winter Olympics, the weather in the end played along and the Games could begin on schedule. An impressive closing ceremony on the 28th February in the sold-out BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, then marked the end of the 21st Winter Olympics. For this major sporting occasion, A&O Technology USA commissioned by PRG Los…
Ultimate Fighting Championship in Abu Dhabi with A&O FALCON luminaires
In April, the Ultimate Fighting Championship was staged for the first time in the United Arab Emirates. The setting was a square on the site of the still in construction Ferrari World theme park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. UFC 112 also marked the first time what is generally one of the largest indoor sporting events in the world was held in the open air. Commissioned by Gearhouse Staging…
TheClymb.com Announces The 'Win Gear for a Year' Challenge
PORTLAND, OR August 26 /OIA/ -- TheClymb.com, the first ever private retail community dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle, today announced it's "Win Gear for a Year" challenge in search of the most enthusiastic outdoor participants across the United States.
One lucky winner will receive 12 monthly e-giftcards for TheClymb.com, for a full retail value of over $4000.
"The Clymb has become the go-to destination for the best deals on all things…
Franconian Onlineprinters GmbH is Club Partner of 1. FC Nürnberg
Neustadt an der Aisch – Middle-Franconian Onlineprinters GmbH with its brand diedruckerei.de is official club partner of 1. FC Nürnberg in the new season. "As a Franconian company, we have deep roots in our region. 1. FC Nürnberg is the figurehead of our region. It is thus logical for us to expand our commitment in sports sponsoring by teaming up with 1. FCN", Walter Meyer, chief executive officer of Onlineprinters…
From college to professional sports - Maivon starts interview series with former …
Münster, Germany [24.08.2010]
This week Maivon, a pan-European agency for sports scholarships in the U.S., starts a series of interviews with athletes who made the leap from university to professional sports, focusing on sports outside of football and basketball, where the connection is less ubiquitous. The series gives insight into the high level of college sports in the United States and the option of pursuing a professional sports career after graduation.
The…
Fans switch off from England after World Cup
Capello’s under-fire management took another hit this week as poor TV ratings for the England friendly against Hungary reflected the nation’s disappointment in the England team.
ITV pulled in an average rating of 6.35million* for the match this Wednesday (11 August) - a significant drop from the 7.1 million average for friendly matches under Capello.
The data, compiled by Carat, shows the nation was hopeful of England and Capello prior to the…
Onlineprinters GmbH is the New Premium Partner of TSV 1860 München
diedruckerei.de starts into the new soccer season as the printing partner of the Bundesliga club
Neustadt an der Aisch, Germany – Onlineprinters GmbH with its brand diedruckerei.de is the new partner of TSV 1860 München (also known as The Lions) for printed material. The online print shop is going to print the complete requirement of printed products, such as flyers, posters and leaflets for events, tickets, merchandise catalogues and matchday programmes…
Industry-Leading Sports Handicapping Portal DonBest.com Relaunches
San Jose, Costa Rica, August 9, 2010 - Big Stick Media Corporation proudly announces the relaunch of DonBest.com, the leading provider of Real Time Odds subscription services, the latest sports odds news and Sportsbook Reviews. The popular online sports handicapping destination is visited by more than one million unique visitors annually.
Live since 1998, the relaunch of DonBest.com features a complete site redesign, updating the iconic Real Time Odds…
ISG technology PRESENTS 2010 ANNUAL GO-KARTING EVENT
ISG technology is announcing their annual Go-Karting event for 2010, which will be full of fun, lots of adrenaline and fast speed. The prestigious event will take place on 14th September at Buckmore Park Kart Circuit, Chatham Kent.
The annual Go-Karting event is organized as a social activity initiated by the company to foster a stronger bond among employees, partners, customers, and suppliers.
ISG technology is planning for over 140 competitors…
Onlineprinters GmbH is Official Partner in Supercup 2010
Neustadt an der Aisch, Germany – Before the new season of the German soccer Bundesliga (national premier league) is kicked off, Onlineprinters GmbH is going to support the Supercup 2010 as official partner. The soccer event will be staged on August 7, 2010, for the first time after 14 years of abstinence. In the championship competition, the two best soccer teams of the past season are competing for the cup.…
Antimicrobial First Aid Cases Available From Allsport Medical
London, United Kingdom (21 July 2010) - Allsport Medical, one of the UK's leading manufacturers of first aid equipment, has launched the first antimicrobial range of first aid cases.
The unique technology used in the Evolution Antimicrobial range means these first aid cases are ideal for settings where it is essential that hygiene standards are maintained to the highest level, such as medical and catering environments. The antimicrobial properties of…
Affordable Muscle Jel Products Available At Allsport Medical
London, United Kingdom (21 July 2010) – Allsport Medical, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of first aid equipment, have a range of Water-Jel products available for purchase on their website which are useful first aid for sport supplements.
The latest Water-Jel product available through their website is ‘Muscle Jel’, which can be bought as a glide-on stick, in pump bottles, in tube form or sachets. Muscle Jel is the…
BoatFlorida.com to Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Stuart, Florida
STUART, FL — July 29, 2010 — BoatFlorida.com Inc., a local media company serving boaters and boat enthusiasts throughout the State of Florida, announced Monday that it is moving its corporate headquarters from Merritt Island to Stuart, Florida. Despite the headquarter move, the organization will maintain several satellite offices and representatives throughout the State of Florida.
BoatFlorida.com, known as Florida’s Interactive Waterway, is a network of over twenty regional and demographically…
Local dealer exceeds national success of Mazda sales for March
ATLANTA, GA (April 1, 2010) – Rick Case of the Rick Case Automotive Group, has reported that the 2010 first quarter sales have increased at all Atlanta area Rick Case Hyundai, Mazda, and Audi dealerships over the 2009 first quarter sales.
Not only has Rick Case experienced a national sales increase of 14 percent for the end of 2010 first quarter over the 2009 first quarter sales, but he has also…
Local Emerging Artists of Dr. Hollywood, Lex Larson and Louie Rubio, do it again …
What is more intimidating then a crowd full of devoted baseball fans chanting, ”Dodgers Run LA?” Dr. Hollywood’s top 40 smash hit “We Run LA” is where it all started, especially when DJ Felli Fel played the song on Power 106 four times in row! It was then customized into the perfect Lakers theme, and then a perfect fit for the Dodgers as well. Dr. Hollywood’s lead singer, Louie Rubio…
MeinSchreibservice.de live at the game of the national team in Port Elizabeth
Cape Town, 22 June 2010 – Two members of the MeinSchreibservice.de staff watched the World Cup game between Germany and Serbia live. They watched the game in the Nelson-Mandela-Bay Stadium in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth and enthusiastically joined in the festivities.
Both interns, Kathleen Greibich and Manuela Hufnagel were lucky enough to do their practical training in South Africa during the time of the FIFA World Cup at MeinSchreibservice.de,…
Total Hockey Ranks Among St. Louis' Fastest Growing Companies
Total Hockey announced today its recent recognition by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the fastest growing companies in the St. Louis metropolitan area. This annual ranking identifies the best entrepreneurial success stories of St. Louis-based private businesses undergoing notable expansions.
Total Hockey established a three year growth rate of over 63 percent, placing it at #14 on the Top 25 list of fastest growing private businesses in St.…
Velocite, a New High-end Bicycle and Bicycle Component Brand Launches
Velocite, a new bicycle and bicycle component brand launches with a comprehensive range of high end road and mountain bicycles and frames, carbon wheels, components and accessories.
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan, May 28, 2010 – After two years of product selection, development, and test marketing, Velocite (velocite-bikes.com) products are now available for purchase and distribution world-wide.
The launch range of road and mountain bikes includes the Velocite Helios, a stage racing specialist high modulus…
i-Meet Global Community Surpasses 20,000 Members
i-Meet Global Community Surpasses 20,000 Members
Meeting & Event Professionals Gathering Spot Continues Fast Growth
PHILADELPHIA, May 21, 2010. i-Meet.com, the professional and social network for people who plan meetings and events, announced today that it its global online community has surpassed 20,000 members. The meeting and event industry’s largest online community has attracted professional meeting planners and suppliers from 140 countries around the world.
“We continue to be encouraged…
Draft Sharks Re-Launches NEW Site for the 2010 Fantasy Football Season
May 2010, Rochester, NY – Draftsharks.com, a leader among fantasy football content sites since 1999, has re-launched its completely rebuilt website for the 2010 fantasy football season. “Frankly, the last development company we hired – Atomic Design – did a fairly poor job in terms of design and usability,” said Draftharks.com President, Lenny Pappano. “We wanted to shed the skin they had us in, and so we…
Virtual Ball Launches to Raise Global Awareness for Final Push to Kick Polio Out …
A virtual ball was launched on 5 May to help kick polio out of Africa and eventually out of the world. The on-line ball brings heightened awareness to the mass immunizations this spring targeting nearly 200 million children throughout Africa with the goal of kicking polio out of the continent.
With a few simple clicks of a mouse, one can sign the ball at www.kickpoliooutofafrica.org and join the global movement…
diedruckerei.de scores with young Bavarian soccer players
Neustadt an der Aisch – Onlineprinters GmbH supports the promotion of youth soccer of the Bavarian Soccer Association (BFV) thus further deepening the partnership with the BFV in popular sports. "By financially supporting the soccer camps and schools, we enable children and youngsters who are enthusiastic about soccer to have fun during their holidays under professional instruction", describes product manager Ulrich Dietzel the commitment of Onlineprinters GmbH. The existing competence…
E-Business: Werder and BTD collaborate
Munich, 21. April 2010. Werder Bremen will alter their E-business into a new direction with their new partnership with the BTD Group. As a part of the stadium renovations, the “green & white“ will alter and upgrade their technical infrastructure in the upcoming months.
For the Weser Stadium, new state-of-the-art electronic systems will be designed and implemented and the online presence of the club will be enhanced with features such as…
War Memorial Arena Upgrades with Daktronics Centerhung Scoring and Video Install …
BROOKINGS, S.D. – April 15, 2010 – A new centerhung video and scoring system was recently installed in War Memorial Arena at Oncenter, home of the Syracuse Crunch, an AHL hockey team. The system was designed, manufactured and installed by Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT) of Brookings, S.D.
“The new centerhung is an amazing addition for the arena,” said Sandy Baker, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Oncenter Complex. “Daktronics provides…
diedruckerei.de Scores with Bavarian Soccer Association
Neustadt an der Aisch – "With the Bavarian Soccer Association (short BFV for Bayerischer Fußball-Verband) we are happy to have won an important partner in popular sports", says Ulrich Dietzel, Product Manager of Onlineprinters GmbH, enthusiastically. The new cooperation comprises the offer of printed materials of the online print shop diedruckerei.de for the clubs and members of the BFV as well as the sponsoring agreement of Onlineprinters GmbH with the…
Minnesota Twins Open Target Field with Integrated Daktronics Super System
BROOKINGS, S.D. – April 13, 2010 – The Minnesota Twins hosted the Boston Red Sox in the first regular season game at the new Target Field in front of a full house of enthusiastic fans ready and eager for the 2009 American League Central Division champions to make another playoff run in their fantastic new outdoor ballpark. Daktronics (Nasdaq-DAKT) provided a unique scoring and video super system for the new…
1 year German Horse Center: the number of horses available for sale has tripled
German Horse Center was established in March 2009 with approximately 40 horses on offer from 11 partner stables. By March 2010, the business had more than tripled the number of horses available for sale: around 90 horses are now publicly available for sale and details of a further 50 exclusive horses are available on request. German Horse Center is thus well on its way to becoming the leading online portal…
Allianz Arena and BTD continue their successful partnership
Munich, 31 March 2010. After almost five years of operations and a successful World Cup in 2006, the Allianz Arena is still, in the eyes of many experts, one of the most modern stadiums in Europe and innovative stadium projects ever to be assembled. The arena gained this reputation because of their excellent technical infrastructure and is a leading testament of efficiency and reliability in stadium operation.
From the initial construction…
Yogi Berra’s “Perfect Game” Uniform in Grey Flannel’s Summer Games Auction Endin …
WESTHAMPTON, N.Y. – Grey Flannel Auctions’ Summer Games Auction, with bidding on now through April 14, is packed with desirable game-worn apparel, jewelry, trophies, and game-used equipment autographed by superstars of baseball, football, basketball and hockey. The centerpiece of the nearly 1,100 lots to be sold is the New York Yankees pinstriped uniform Yogi Berra wore as catcher during the World Series “perfect game” pitched by Don Larsen on Oct.…
Impact Video’s Colossal Daktronics Illuminators Score Big in the American Hockey …
BROOKINGS, S.D. - March 10, 2010 - Impact Video, a Daktronics (Nasdaq-DAKT) rental partner, had its 22’ H x 30’ W Illuminator truck-mounted LED video screens on hand at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY to provide enhanced viewing at the first Annual AHL Winter Classic presented by Mirabito Fuel Systems on February 20, 2010.
The Mirabito Classic was a huge success with a record of 21,508 hockey…
Golf Vacations UK Bring Their Range Of UK Golf Holidays To The U.S Audience
Cumbria, United Kingdom (March 10, 2010) - Golf Vacations UK, a leading provider of golf vacations in Scotland and Ireland, announce that members of their senior staff are to visit areas of New York and New Jersey to promote their range of Ireland and Scotland golf holidays in the United States.
The visit will be undertaken in early March 2010 and will see members of the Golf Vacations UK team travelling…
Who is responsible for the creation of the Modern Surfboard?
March 2010. It’s an intriguing ‘David Vs Goliath’ tale that, after 42 years, still rages across the Pacific, set to once again re-ignite when Australian feature film GOING VERTICAL hits the big screen nationally from late March 2010. Will one of the surfing world’s biggest questions finally be answered? Which country is really responsible for the shortboard revolution?
The shortboard is the surfboard that is commonly used today. Why is there…
Go-Concierge answers World Cup travel woes
With less than 100 days until the start of the World Cup in South Africa, many people will be thinking seriously about their plans for the football tournament. Despite massive investment in the country’s infrastructure, there are still concerns about South Africa’s ability to transport the 3 million fans while they’re there.
The country’s lack of established public transport is frequently cited as a factor that might hinder the success of…
Horse Racing Simulation LLC to Launch 50 Additional Horse Racing Informational W …
Horse Racing Simulation LLC today announced that by May 1, it will release an additional 50 web sites focusing on all aspects of the sport of horse racing. The information provided by these web sites will range from general horse racing education to racing rules and guidelines as well as betting tips and horse race handicapping. Also provided are reviews and recommendations covering racetracks and the different attractions offered…
Georgia’s Best Kept Fly Fishing Secret Offers World Class Fishing for Summer Sea …
Anglers who book fly fishing trips this summer with Reel Job Fishing (kent-klewein.com) will be able to experience world class fly fishing in North Georgia, thanks to Reel Job Fishing’s access to the private waters of Noontootla Creek Farms. Captain Kent Klewein and his team of Georgia fly fishing guides will be offering access to these private trophy trout waters to clients who sign up for guided fly fishing…
Second Empire Grand-Prix Announces Two March Races
RALEIGH, N.C. (February 26, 2010)—The Second Empire Grand-Prix (secondempireseries.com) will include two March races as part of its spring series—the WakeMed Cary Distance Festival on March 6 and the Run for the Oaks 5K on March 13. Both races are USATF-sanctioned and will raise money for local North Carolina charities.
Benefiting the Cary Rotary Club, the WakeMed Cary Distance Festival will start at 9 a.m. in front of the BB&T…
Churchill Cup returns to America in 2010
BOULDER, Colo. - The Churchill Cup makes its return to U.S. soil this summer, once again stopping in the City of Glendale, Colo. before making its East Coast debut at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J.
This year's lineup showcases the USA Eagles, Canada, England Saxons and tournament newcomers France A, Russia and Uruguay in three rounds of doubleheader pool matches at Infinity Park, Glendale on June 5, 9 and 13.
The…
World's Largest Horse Racing Game and Community Tops 100,000 Active Members
HorseRaceGame.com, owned and operated by Horse Racing Simulation LLC, announced today that its active member player base through its online horse racing games surpassed 100,000 members. Active members include all players who have either engaged in our social community, which can be found at horseracegame.com/community, or our download game client software application where players can watch all of the virtual races in full-screen 3D within the last thirty days.
Obtaining 100,000…
