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World Peace through Youth Sports - Dubai Attending WYBT 2007 in Hawaii

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:18:00 GMT

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii - Apr. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 9th Annual Spalding World Youth Basketball Tournament (www.wybt.com), being held in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, July 24th - July 29th, 2007, is proud to announce that even the Middle East will be represented. The American School of Dubai will be participating this summer. Along with teams from New Zealand, Canada, Guam, Native Hawaiian, Native American Indian, and teams from all over the mainland U.S.

U.S. Senator and Presidential candidate Barack Obama (obama.senate.gov) has been invited to speak about world peace at this international event.

The tournament will have boys and girls teams from ages 11 - 18. What a great opportunity for cultural exchange with all these great teams, and to create peace and understanding through youth sports.

The tournament has had a prestigious amount of alumni including 2 of the past 1st picks of the NBA draft, Andrew Bogut of Australia, Dwight Howard, and 7 other NBA players.

For more information regarding the tournament please see their website at www.wybt.com, email is wybt @hawaii.rr.com, or contact Christy Gladstone or Scott Gladstone founder, and NBA Hall of Famer, Bill Walton co-founder at 808.329.0860.

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4O Minutes of Hell With the Shark - Basketball and Motivation Clinic Hosted by Nolan Richardson and Jerry Tarkanian

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:15:00 GMT

TULSA, Okla. - Oct. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Coach Nolan Richardson, known for his style of play, referred to as, "40 Minutes of Hell," is teaming up with Coach Jerry Tarkanian, also known as "Tark the Shark." The two basketball legends have 81 years of coaching experience combined. They plan to share the secrets of their success and how coaches and players alike can use the fundamentals of basketball to improve their game. The basketball clinic will be held at Rogers High School Field House in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

This clinic is designed to motivate and include all aspects of basketball techniques including shooting, ball handling, speed/agility, and fast-breaks. The motivational clinic which is open to the public will also stress the importance of having a positive attitude on and off the court.

Event Summary:
Basketball & Motivation Clinic Hosted by Nolan Richardson & Jerry Tarkanian

These two legends combined have coached on every level, from Junior High to the Pro's. Tarkanian has more collegiate victories than any other basketball coach with a 990-228 career coaching record. Famous for his "Amoeba Defense," "Tark the Shark," has coached for 43 years. He took his team to (4) Final Four's and a won the NCAA National Championship in 1990.

Richardson has achieved 609 victories in his 25 years of coaching at the college level. His career in coaching has spanned for over 38 years. He is the only coach in history who has won a championship in all (3) collegiate divisions, Nat'l Junior College Tournament, Nat'l Invitational Tournament and the NCAA National Championship in 1994. He recently added a gold medal to his accomplishments by coaching the Panamanian Team in preparation for the World Games. "This is my opportunity to get back to the basics and share my knowledge of the game," says Richardson.

Former NBA player, Lee Mayberry, a College All American who attended Rogers High School, played with the Milwaukee Bucks for (4) years and the Vancouver Grizzlies for (3) years will lend his expertise.

We are also pleased to announce that J.V. Haney, one of Tulsa's most accomplished coaches for 30 years in Okla. High Schools will participate in the event. Haney is in the "Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame."

We also welcome Bartlesville High School Coach, Tim Bart. His teams have gone to the State Tournament 4 out of 5 times. Bart has eleven years of coaching experience.

NBA All-Star Game is in the Cards

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 14:03:00 GMT

GLENDALE, CA (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for the 2006 NBA All-Star game, publisher AllPro Deal, Inc. (www.allprodeal.com) announces the release of the 2006 NBA Sports Playing Cards. Following the success of last season's product debut, the 2006 edition contains new players and rankings for those NBA All-Stars popular enough to make the cut. A proven collectible souvenir and NBA favorite for fans and game players, the Sports Playing Cards offer 52 full-color hand-painted caricature portraits of the NBA's best on a deck of casino-quality playing cards.

AllPro Deal is proud to announce national distribution of its sports card products with the addition of Rite Aid stores to its distribution channels. Placement in over 2500 Rite Aid stores, along with Big 5 Sporting Goods, 7-Eleven Stores, and other regional outlets, has expanded product outreach from coast to coast.

Created by company founder and renowned artist Peter Green, the cards have become one of the most popular licensed NBA products. "There aren't many products that represent all the NBA teams and great players in such a positive manner," says Green, adding that, "unlike standard trading cards, the artistic freedom I have enables me to better illustrate the players' faces and unique personalities." Executive Director Greg Dawson focuses on the collectible nature of the product line. "The players are ranked in the deck based on popularity and performance, and we've reserved the deuces for the top incoming rookies, so there are new faces in new places with every edition." Dawson also notes, "Another factor in the rise of popularity of the cards is the heightened international interest in poker combined with the NBA's growing fan base at home and around the world."

Soon to be released is a new licensed product for NASCAR racing fans. Scheduled to debut the second quarter of this year, the NASCAR Racing Cards will present drivers, crew chiefs, and owners in a similar hand-painted style, all on a deck of premium playing cards. AllPro Deal plans to expand the product line to include other major sports, including the NFL and MLB.

ALLPRO DEAL, INC. is the premier producer of specialized playing cards. For more information, visit www.allprodeal.com

Or contact: Greg Dawson, of AllPro Deal, Inc., 888-514-2273, greg@allprodeal.com.

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