Ski Dazzle Announces 2009 Consumer Snow Show Event Dates
Wed, 24 Jun 2009, 12:46:51 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ski Dazzle® Ski & Snowboard Shows announce their National Show Dates for Fall, 2009: Los Angeles: Los Angeles Convention Center - October 29, 30, 31 and November 1. Chicago: Donald E Stephens Convention Center - November 6, 7 and 8. Bay Area: San Jose Convention Center - November 13, 14, 15. Sacramento: Cal Expo Fairgrounds - November 21 and 22.

Almost There Charters Announces Customer Appreciation Fishing Bailout Packages
Fri, 05 Jun 2009, 12:25:23 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
KEY WEST, Fla., June 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In lieu of a rocky start to 2009, Almost There Charters sees the tide beginning to turn. As a result, they have assembled three different fishing bailout plans to thank their current customers for their continued loyalty and to welcome new customers to rejuvenate their spirit. (AUDIO.)

Travis Ishikawa Autograph Signing May 16 - Fundraiser for Riordan High School
Tue, 12 May 2009, 16:46:22 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ballpark Gallery is hosting an autograph signing with San Francisco Giants first baseman Travis Ishikawa on May 16th, 2009. The signing will be held one hour after the game. The fundraiser consists of 25 percent of all proceeds from the signing, and also 25 percent off all sales that day, will go to the Riordan High School sports program.

Flag Football World Cup Comes to San Diego
Mon, 13 Apr 2009, 11:41:49 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LONDONDERRY, N.H., and SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Excited about baseball season, but still longing for your football fix? Mark your calendar for May 2nd and 3rd as Flag Football Magazine, aka FlagMag.com, brings their 10th annual World Cup of Flag Football to sunny, San Diego, California. For the past decade flag football teams from around the world, including Austria, Venezuela, and Japan, have gathered to determine ultimate bragging rights on the gridiron.

The Combine Nation Launches Brand to Unify Athletic Combines and Pro Days
Thu, 02 Apr 2009, 13:05:32 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
MIAMI, Fla., April 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While the NFL Combine is the most notable of all Combines, Combines are no longer limited to the NFL; scouts are now seeking pros in many other areas such as basketball, volleyball, ice hockey, rugby and more. So, to support these various groups, The Combine Nation, Inc. announces the launch of a line of Combine athletic wear and accessories for individuals as well as the sportswear market.

Spots Still Available for Boston Metro Flag Football League Spring Season
Fri, 13 Mar 2009, 14:30:11 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LONDONDERRY, N.H., March 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the 13th year in a row, Flag Football Magazine, aka FlagMag.com, will bring flag football leagues to the greater New England area by organizing the Boston Metro Flag Football League (BMFFL). The BMFFL currently offers both adult and youth leagues. The adult leagues begins Sunday, March 8th with late registration accepted through March 22nd. The youth leagues begin Sunday, April 19th with late registration through April 26th. Late teams will simply play double-headers to catch up.

Sportswomen Applaud Suzy 'Chapstick' Chaffee's Title 1X 'Pioneering'
Wed, 11 Mar 2009, 21:50:31 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., March 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To spirited applause by the 'phenomenal' female champions honored at the '35th Annual Sportswomen of Colorado Hall of Fame Benefit' in Denver on March 8, Olympic skier Suzy Chaffee received the prestigious 'Pioneer Award' for helping their dreams come true. In 1975, Suzy led the Title 1X March in DC that led to giving equal opportunities to women in school sports, said guest Cleo Arellano (Apache), a Bank of Omaha executive and supporter of the Native American Olympic Team Foundation (NAOTF), co-founded by Chaffee.

Sportswomen of Colorado to Honor Suzy 'Chapstick' Chaffee as 'Pioneer'
Wed, 04 Mar 2009, 16:14:16 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DENVER, Colo., March 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Olympic skier Suzy Chaffee will be honored at the 35th Annual Sportswomen of Colorado Hall of Fame Awards banquet at Denver's Marriott Tech Center Hotel on March 8. Suzy deserves the 'Pioneer Award' for birthing freestyle skiing, Title 1X and inspiring ski areas to share the joy of skiing with tribal youth, said Joan Birkland, executive director.

SuperCoach International Announces the First Fully Programmable Tennis Ball Machine on the Market - the Most Advanced in the World Today
Thu, 22 Jan 2009, 11:53:37 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Until a few years ago all tennis ball machines were practically the same, ranging in price from a few hundred dollars (providing one type of ball return) to about $10,000.00 (providing up to 8 variations) per cycle. Then the SuperCoach appeared on the market in 2004 (Version 1.0). (VIDEO - VNR)

Aspiring Young Basketball Players Get Exposure, Experience at 2009 Regional Qualifier Camp and Competition
Mon, 12 Jan 2009, 12:47:09 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Competitive boys and girls who want to improve their basketball skills with the hope of playing at the college level one day, will participate in a training camp and competition that will qualify them for a national event. The 2009 Adidas Jr. Phenom and Phenom150 Regional Exposure Camp for Boys and Girls has a limited number of openings for boys in grades 5th to 10th and girls in 6th to 12th grade.

Expert Skin Care Author Wins Guinness World Record for Longest Wall Sit
Mon, 22 Dec 2008, 17:16:06 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Thienna Ho, founder of Thienna, Inc., a skin care company that focuses on health, is no stranger to setting world records. She is the current Guinness World Records' holder for the most sumo squats in one hour. And, on Saturday, December 20, she completed yet another world record - the longest wall sit.

January 2009: Flag Football National Tournament Kicks Off in Las Vegas
Thu, 18 Dec 2008, 13:24:08 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Dec. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FlagMag.com, an interactive web site for flag football and touch players in the U.S. and around the world, is accepting teams for its Flag Football National Tournament scheduled for January 17 and 18, 2009 at Anthem Hills Park in Henderson, Nev. The deadline to register for the event is January 10. Flag football is a version of American football. The basic rules of the game are similar to those of regular football.

Synthetic Ice Embraced by Skating Coaches
Thu, 04 Dec 2008, 13:51:20 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global Synthetic Ice, a worldwide leader in the development of synthetic ice has announced the support of professional ice skating coaches for their Super-Glide(R) synthetic ice products. What if the ice in skating rinks never melted? What if the 'ice' was not real ice at all, but synthetic ice minus the slippery feel and all the maintenance headaches and costs of frozen water?

Burgess's Conduct Not the Norm for Athletes
Mon, 01 Dec 2008, 17:50:01 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Peter Grandich, managing member of Trinity Financial, Sports & Entertainment Management Company, is on a mission to promote the good things that professional athletes do. In the wake of the Plaxico Burress incident which led the NY Giants wide receiver to surrender to police this morning, Grandich is pounding the pavement to remind people that although Burress's conduct may be getting headlines, it's not representative of how most professional athletes live.

Expert Skin Care Author Will Attempt Guinness World Record for Longest Wall Sit
Mon, 01 Dec 2008, 14:10:31 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Thienna Ho, founder of Thienna, Inc., a skin care company that focuses on health, is also the current Guinness World Records' holder for the most sumo squats in one hour. On Saturday, December 20 at 10:00 a.m. PST, she will attempt to break yet another world record for the longest wall sit. The event will take place at World Team USA Gymnasium at: 2575 Ocean Avenue in San Francisco.

MoJo Sports Receives Patent for World's First Pitching Cage
Tue, 18 Nov 2008, 06:00:28 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MoJo Sports LLC, a leading California-based realistic sports manufacturing company established in 2003, today announced that it has received a U.S. Patent for the World's First Pitching Cage, dubbed the Mojo Pitching Cage. The Mojo Pitching Cage allows a pitcher to practice pitching in a realistic environment without the need of another person.

Java Juice(R) Coffee Geek Technique Produces Portable Perk
Mon, 22 Sep 2008, 13:19:48 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stop the French presses. A new-school brew developed by Java Juice, Inc. fuels the future of coffee and allows coffee lovers to toss their brewers, grinders, filters and energy-sucking coffee machinery aside. Java Juice(R) may eventually render whole beans as old-school fuel.

Effin Press Announces Publication of 'It's Favre Not Farv You Bobbleheads!' By Jon Christopher, J.D.
Mon, 22 Sep 2008, 11:12:23 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
OJAI, Calif., Sept. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Effin Press(TM), an independent publisher in California, is pleased to announce the publication of 'It's FaVre Not FaRv' by Jon Christopher, J.D. (ISBN: 978-0-9819177-0-2; $14.95 U.S.). A celebration of language that encompasses wit, humor and satire, It's FaVre Not FaRv takes to task issues of celebrity, race and politics in America while providing whimsical and lyrical insights into the art of tilting at windmills.

Feature Film: Action Thriller Horror, 'RULES' by Filmmaker Zak Lee Guarnaccia
Wed, 10 Sep 2008, 15:29:33 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Italian-born filmmaker Zak Lee Guarnaccia with ZASH Productions has just completed producing and directing his first feature film, an action / thriller / horror project titled, 'Rules' inspired by a true story. Zak is an award winning actor, world martial arts champion and fitness expert with several successful exercise videos on the market. Zak was also inspired and motivated by the WGA strike and the threat of SAG strike. (VIDEO - VNR)

Beijing's 'Blue Sky Olympic Prayer' Guided By Native Americans
Fri, 08 Aug 2008, 11:00:08 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
TUCSON, Ariz. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Members of the Apache Nation extend a gracious gesture of solidarity with all Indigenous Peoples, in inviting our Earth Family to join in prayer for a Blue Sky Opening Ceremonies in Beijing on 8.8.08,' said Olympic skier, Suzy Chaffee, co-chairman of Native Voices Foundation, just renamed the Native American Olympic Team Foundation (NAOTF) by Apache leaders.

Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Stephen Schneider Hails Tribal Snow Contributions: 'Whatever Works, Go For It!'
Sun, 29 Jun 2008, 12:02:02 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'I think it is wonderful that ski areas have been inviting the tribes back to ski and snowboard, which inspired them this winter to share their earth-honoring prayers and snowdances for all U.S. Ski Areas. It would be wise to further explore and expand such cross-fertilization,' said Stanford Climatologist Dr. Stephen Schneider, 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Winner as part of the Intergovernmental Panel for Change Climate (IPCC) team, who has been working with the Native Voices Foundation.

Synthetic Ice Brings Olympic Experience to North Carolina Kids
Tue, 24 Jun 2008, 13:49:24 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
GREENVILLE, S.C., June 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ice Rink Engineering is making it possible for kids to enjoy hands-on hockey play this summer at the Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, N.C. The Marbles Kids Museum will be opening their Marbles Olympics summer exhibit, featuring the EZ Glide 350(TM) synthetic ice rink as Center Ice on July 12. The games will take place through August 24.

South Texas Swimmers Reel in Gold and Silver Medals in Australia
Thu, 29 May 2008, 13:41:28 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Master of South Texas (MOST) swimmers, who recently competed in the XII FINA Master Swimmers' World Championship in Perth, Australia, returned home with an impressive record of seven gold and two silver medals. And HomeSwimmer, a stationary swimming system, played a key role in training for this important event.

'Easy' is the Best Word to Describe This New Family Fun Sport Product - The Wind Chaser(R) Land Sailor
Mon, 05 May 2008, 12:25:11 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
VENTURA, Calif., May 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wind Chaser(R)from Action Products(R), LLC, has created an affordable, family oriented, 'eco-friendly' land-sailor that is easy to use and easy to get the family together to enjoy a recreation that everyone can share - regardless of age.

Ski Areas End 'Awesome Season' with Gratitude Ceremonies
Fri, 02 May 2008, 15:36:35 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ASPEN, Colo., May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'On Closing Day at Spirit Mountain, Wisconsin, 14 year old 'Honor the Earth Princess,' Mariah Cooper (Ojibwe-Oneida), a Native American Olympic Hopeful, led their first Snow Gratitude Ceremony. They joined Steamboat, Telluride, Ascutney (Vt) and Arizona SnowBowl in ceremonies during April expressing appreciation for one of America's best snow years,' said amazed Olympic skier Suzy 'Chapstick' Chaffee, Native Voices Foundation's (NVF) facilitator.

Spooner Brings Indian Youth Closer to London Olympics
Mon, 21 Apr 2008, 15:36:08 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SPOONER, Wis., April 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the sparring behind the scenes rivaling the boxing superstars in the ring, Native Voices Foundation's (NVF) 'Future Olympian's Day Benefit in Spooner April 16, turned out an uplifting landmark for American Indian youth competing in the London Olympics,' according to Olympic skier, Suzy 'Chapstick' Chaffee, NVF's organizer.

Finally, a Medium Worthy of Your 'Green' Marketing Message
Wed, 09 Apr 2008, 08:48:15 EDT — Edited by Debra Tone
ORLANDO. Fla., April 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Golf Green Media delivers the ideal environment to tell a company's sustainability story; an outdoor and mostly 'Green' environment: the golf course. Imagine being able to tell a company's sustainability story to one of the most educated, affluent demographics available. Imagine targeting these 'Green-Boomers' with a captive media placement.

Six Year-Old Indian Is Nastar National Ski Champion
Wed, 26 Mar 2008, 14:43:19 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., March 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'I won the gold because everyone helped me,' said 6 year-old Oglala-Sioux, Delaney Tyon, at Nastar's National Ski Championships, according to Olympic skier Suzy 'Chapstick' Chaffee, co-chair of Native Voices Foundation (NVF). The event including Canada and Australia, was held at Steamboat Springs, Colorado, last week.

Announcing the Arrival of a Fun, Brand New, Affordable, Family Oriented Land Sailor - The Wind Chaser, from Action Products, LLC
Mon, 24 Mar 2008, 07:47:19 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
VENTURA, Calif., March 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wind Chaser(R), a product of Action Products(R), LLC, announces the arrival of the award winning first factory production models of their family and eco-friendly land sailor - the Wind Chaser(R).

Mr. Golf Etiquette and Keepers of the Game Prescribe Sanction for Hawk-Killing Golfer
Thu, 20 Mar 2008, 11:43:29 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SEATTLE, Wash., March 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Most people are aware of the controversy created when professional golfer Tripp Isenhour killed a red-shouldered hawk by intentionally hitting golf balls at it. Isenhour's claim that he was merely trying to scare the bird away and that it was a million-to-one shot seem unlikely at best and a blatant lie at worst.

Former NFL Coach Offers Introductory 'Tell Them 'Da Coach' Sent You' Golf Packages In Celebration of his two new Orlando Resorts
Thu, 13 Mar 2008, 16:46:22 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ORLANDO, Fla., March 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Da Coach' Mike Ditka, former NFL Coach of the 1985 Super Bowl champs, the Chicago Bears, welcomed guests recently as they arrived at Mike Ditka's Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa to join him in celebrating the opening of Mike Ditka's Runaway Beach Club Resort and Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa.

Public Service Emergency Care Seminars Offered
Fri, 22 Feb 2008, 09:07:34 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
HEATHSVILLE, Va. - Feb. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Safe Return! Wilderness Emergency Care & Survival Training Center, an independent American Safety and Health Institute authorized training center, is offering schools, groups, and organizations with outdoor and public safety interests free medical emergency care seminars as an outreach and public information service.

2008 Mavericks Surf Event Opts for SecurWireless Water Cam
Fri, 01 Feb 2008, 14:20:33 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
LANDOVER, Md. - Feb. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecurWireless, Inc., provider of wireless video surveillance solutions for government, state and local, and commercial applications, partnered with live web casting company, iTV360, to provide live video coverage of the 2008 Mavericks Surf Contest, that began January 12th, in Half Moon Bay, California. Strapped to the back of a jet ski, SecurWireless' waterproof Water Cam provided live video coverage from the water of the famed surfing event.

Leading Skin Care Author Sets New Guinness Book World Record for Most Sumo Squats in One Hour
Tue, 18 Dec 2007, 11:26:29 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Dec. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On December 16, at the age of almost 40, Dr. Thienna Ho, a leading skin care author who is conscious of health and fitness on all levels, broke the Guinness Book World Record for the most Sumo squats in one hour. The event was overseen by an official adjudicator from the U.K. at the San Francisco State University Basketball Gymnasium. (VIDEO)

Leading Skin Expert Author Attempts to Break Guinness Book World Record for Most Squats in One Hour
Fri, 30 Nov 2007, 07:51:14 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Nov. 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m., a Guinness World Records (GWR) adjudicator from the United Kingdom will attend a record-breaking attempt by Dr. Thienna Ho. Dr. Thienna is challenging the current record of 4,656 squats in one hour. The event will be held at the San Francisco State University Basketball Gymnasium. (VIDEO)

FootballGenerals.com Debuts Weekly Pro Football Head Coach Rankings
Wed, 28 Nov 2007, 08:11:04 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Nov. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Statistically, the New England Patriots' Bill Belichick has been the best coach in professional football this year, according to the website FootballGenerals.com. Launched today, FootballGenerals provides the only statistical, weekly rankings of NFL head coaches, along with coach-related news.

Ironman 70.3 China Set to Coincide with Ironman China 2008 Race
Wed, 03 Oct 2007, 16:07:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
DENVER, Colo. - Oct. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ironman China Ltd. (ICL), announced today that the City of Haikou, Hainan will be the venue for Asia's second Ironman 70.3 series event. Ironman 70.3 China will take place on April 20, 2008 and will be the first time that a full-distance Ironman and Ironman 70.3 race will be staged at the same venue on the same day.

BudoTV.com Launches a New Video Share Site for Martial Artists and MMA Fans
Wed, 29 Aug 2007, 17:00:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
TORRANCE, Calif. - Aug. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Otane, Inc. has launched a new service for martial artists and MMA fans called BudoTV.com. The video sharing site allows users to upload their videos for free, participate in ongoing forums, receive up-to-date news via RSS, and allow groups and clubs to be formed within the site.

THAXTON: Amir 'Khan' Get Me in The Ring for Free - GoldenPalace.com to Offer Purse for Thaxton
Tue, 31 Jul 2007, 15:55:00 EDT — Edited by Chris Simmons
LONDON, England - July 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jon Thaxton believes he has found a novel way to cut through boxing politics and secure a marquee showdown against Olympic Silver Medalist Amir Khan. With the assistance of his promoter Hennessy Sports, the British Lightweight champion has secured backing from Internet Casino giant GoldenPalace.com that would allow him to fight his Commonwealth counterpart without the need for a purse from the event promoter.

Maine-based Bar Harbor Camping Resorts' $4.5 Million Renovation Responds to Growing RV Population
Wed, 30 May 2007, 13:30:00 EDT — Edited by Chris Simmons
BAR HARBOR, Maine - May 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to a recent Recreation Vehicle Industry Association study, more than 7 million U.S. families own RVs. That number is expected to grow to 8 million by 2010 as baby boomers age into their prime RV-buying years - ten percent of all Americans 55 and older are RV owners.

World Peace through Youth Sports - Dubai Attending WYBT 2007 in Hawaii
Wed, 18 Apr 2007, 20:18:00 EDT — Edited by Chris Simmons
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii - Apr. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 9th Annual Spalding World Youth Basketball Tournament, 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.

Spokane Horse Has Been Invited to Compete in The FEI World Cup Invitational
Fri, 13 Apr 2007, 17:00:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SPOKANE, Wash. - Apr. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Foxy Horse and Hound congratulates Jeremy Steinberg and Parocco! Jennifer Smith's horse, Parocco, has been invited to the Federation Equestrian International (FEI) World Cup Invitational. Jennifer and Brent own Marshland Equestrian Center in Cheney Washington, a university town just outside of Spokane.

Reception Leader Excels at Pro Day - Prepares to Visit NFL Teams
Wed, 11 Apr 2007, 19:06:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
IRVINE, Calif. - Apr. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Despite not being invited to the NFL Combine, Maurice Price, the nations leading receiver in 2006, has impressed NFL scouts. His agent, Bert Briones of Hip Athletics, reports that a number of clubs have invited him to visit their facilities and hope to draft him. Next week, Price will visit the Kansas City Chiefs and also attend an additional individual workout.

Houston Astros Choose Pitcher's Eye(R) Training Aid
Wed, 11 Apr 2007, 06:30:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. - Apr. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Houston Astros Major League Baseball(R) team, under the direction of Dewey Robinson, director of pitching development, are using custom and prototype designs of the Pitcher's Eye(R) training aid, made by 4 Seam Inc., at all levels of the organization.

Leading Sports Online Social Network Hosts Interactive eChats with Celebrity Athletes
Wed, 04 Apr 2007, 16:00:00 EDT — Edited by Liisa Sullivan
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Apr. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The first interactive eChat with Joe Klecko, former NFL Defensive End for the New York Jets and the Indiana Colts, took place in February, 2007; it was such a success that SportsGist.com has many more planned.

NY GIANTS Help Build Body, Inspire Mind of Inner-City Kids
Tue, 27 Mar 2007, 19:00:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Mar. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 80 boys from the Link Community School will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to mentor with members of the NY Giants at the 2007 Youth Football Experience, Tuesday, April 10. The event, sponsored by Athletes in Action and Trinity Financial Sports and Entertainment Management Company, will take place in the 'Giants Bubble' next to Giants Stadium.

Billion Person Prayer Brings Snow to Europe - General Schwarzkopf Saluted by Olympians
Sun, 25 Mar 2007, 16:00:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
ASCUTNEY, Vt. - Mar. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Following a billion praying to help heal our Earth Mother of the man-made part of the global warming starting on February 14 - U.S. Valentines Day and New Years for many cultures - 'She' responded! 'We were blessed in February with enough snow to turn spring into winter so our European ski areas could open. Thank you, thank you,' reported French Princess Caroline Murat, Native Voices Foundation's (NVF) Euro leader 'of the Napoleon Tribe.'

The Fight is On in Winston-Salem: Undefeated Derek 'The Black Lion' Edwards Seeks 21st Win
Tue, 06 Mar 2007, 16:00:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Mar. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fight fans get ready! Ring of Dreams presents Fight Night Saturday, April 14, 2007, at the LJVM Coliseum Annex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 8:00 p.m. Undefeated Super Middleweight Derek 'The Black Lion' Edwards (20-0-0) will square off against the also undefeated Joe Green (14-0-0) in a showdown that is sure to rock the house.

Java Juice(R) Brings Joe-To-Go to Military, Rescue Personnel and Campers
Wed, 07 Feb 2007, 15:48:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
VENICE, Calif. - Feb. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Originally, Java Juice(R) was created for, and embraced by, the outdoor-adventure industry. The success of the just-add-water, single-serving version of the product promoted awareness of a need to get the lightweight packets to American soldiers, say the folks at Java Juice, Inc.

Ricky Miller Accepts Invitation to College All Star Game
Wed, 24 Jan 2007, 23:26:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
IRVINE, Calif. - Jan. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Former Tustin High School football star Ricky Miller, announced Wednesday that he has accepted an invitation to play in the upcoming college all star game 'Texas vs. The Nation.' Bert Briones, Miller's agent and president of Hip Athletics, reports that the selection committee was pleased to add Miller to the roster.

Nation's Reception Leader Maurice Price Accepts Invitation to College All Star Game
Tue, 23 Jan 2007, 19:40:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
IRVINE, Calif. - Jan. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The nation's leading receiver, Maurice Price, announced Tuesday that he has accepted an invitation to play in the upcoming college all star game 'Texas vs. The Nation.' Bert Briones, Price's attorney and president of Hip Athletics, reports that the selection committee was pleased to add Price to the roster.

Nation's Reception Leader Declares for NFL Draft
Tue, 16 Jan 2007, 21:14:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Jan. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Nation's leading receiver, Maurice Price, announced Monday that he has decided to forgo his senior season and enter the NFL Draft. Price led all of Division I football in receiving last year with 103 receptions, becoming just the seventh player in Division I-AA history to record more than 100 receptions in a single season.

Native Voices Foundation Celebrates Olympic Progress on 10th Anniversary
Wed, 06 Dec 2006, 15:41:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SEDONA, Ariz. - Dec. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On the 10th Anniversary of Native Voices Foundation, the board held an election and celebrated some phenomenal progress for Indian youth. As newly elected Co-Chairman, Gary Lake (Shasta Vice Chair) said, 'A single tribe cannot get their youth to the Olympics, but together we can.' 'Thanks to key leaders of Indian Country uniting behind the Indian Olympic Bid, these dreams for their youth are within their grasp,' according to re-elected Co-Chair, Suzy Chaffee, an Olympic skier.

Vermont Ski Hall of Fame Inducts Billy Kidd and Warren Witherell
Sat, 28 Oct 2006, 18:09:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
STOWE, Vt. - Oct. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A blanket of snow turned Vermont's Green Mountains white as Billy Kidd, the first American male to win an Olympic (silver) Medal in Alpine Ski Racing, was inducted into the Vermont Ski Hall of Fame at the Snowflake Lodge in his hometown of Stowe on Sunday. 'Though not fully proven, it took the fearlessness of his Abenaki Indian and Pirate (Captain William Kidd) blood to break the glass ceiling,' said fellow Olympian Suzy Chaffee, co-chair of Native Voices Foundation.

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 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
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.

Team Tri-Dubai Triathletes Tell All in Kona Secret Cell Phone Diaries
Tue, 19 Sep 2006, 21:02:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sept. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ES Interactive announces that it has teamed up with Wiggle Wireless to offer fans personal access to their favorite pros with the Kona Secret Cell Phone Diaries. Five of the hottest contenders for the Ford Ironman World Championship will be text-messaging fans all the way to Kona!

Masters of South Texas to Participate in World Swimming Competition with Hand from HomeSwimmer, Nike
Fri, 04 Aug 2006, 16:12:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Aug. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- San Antonio-based HomeSwimmer Ltd, creator of a new, portable stationary swimming system, has agreed to co-sponsor Masters of South Texas, MOST's participation in the XI Fina Masters World Championship to be held at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, August 3rd through the 17th.

GEL-BOT, a Water Bottle System that Provides Energy and Hydration During Endurance Sports, is Unveiled
Tue, 21 Mar 2006, 15:29:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
MENLO PARK, CA - Mar. 21, 2006 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ventureDESIGNworks announces the launch of GEL-BOT, a revolutionary water bottle system for endurance athletes. GEL-BOT is a sports bottle that provides access to both water and energy gel in one container. Perfect for cycling, running, triathlon or any sport that requires extensive refueling, GEL-BOT will help athletes achieve peak performance through proper energy and hydration.

'The Hottest Show on Dirt' AlamoPoker.com Sponsors the Extreme Bull Riding Tour
Fri, 10 Mar 2006, 14:36:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
LINCOLN, NE - Mar. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AlamoPoker.com - The Home of Texas Hold 'Em kicks off its 2006 sponsorship of the Extreme Bull Riding Tour this weekend at the Chad Carlson Arena in Burlington, Iowa. The Gold Corporate Sponsorship includes VIP passes, logo on production trailer and inclusion in all media material, AlamoPoker.com flag flown at events and an AlamoPoker.com named bull.

NBA All-Star Game is in the Cards
Tue, 14 Feb 2006, 14:03:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
GLENDALE, CA - Feb. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for the 2006 NBA All-Star game, publisher AllPro Deal, Inc. 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.

Ijeoma Egbunine to Fight Valerie Mahfood for WIBF Light Heavyweight Title
Mon, 23 Jan 2006, 16:27:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
WINSTON-SALEM, NC - Jan. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fight fans get ready! Ring of Dreams presents Fight Night Saturday, February 18, 2006, at the LJVM Coliseum Annex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 8:00 p.m. Headlining the night will be Ijeoma 'The Praise' Egbunine versus Valerie 'Wolfe' Mahfood for the WIBF Light Heavyweight Title currently held by Mahfood. Mahfood is currently ranked 5th in the Light Heavyweight Division and is a veteran boxer with 31 total fights.

Pete Rose's $103,631 Corked Bat to Be Sawed in Half
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 16:44:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
SEAFORD, NY - Dec. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GoldenPalace.com to reveal the truth about legend's allegedly corked bat. The Internet casino that bought baseball legend Pete Rose's allegedly corked bat now plans to saw it in half to reveal the truth to the world.

New Interactive Board Game - First Down Derby(TM)
Fri, 04 Nov 2005, 18:00:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LONG ISLAND, NY - Nov. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- First Down Derby Inc., a newly formed manufacturing corporation located in Baldwin, Long Island, has started shipping a new Football related interactive board game that is played while watching or listening to any football game. The board game, totally made in USA, is based on predicting when an offensive team does or does not achieve a first down during a series of downs.

Local Chef To Present Special Creations at Hormel Foods Mi Sabor(TM) Soccer Clinic
Mon, 26 Sep 2005, 16:42:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - September 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Well-known Latino chef and restaurateur Mario Canela, Jr., will highlight the food and tasting opportunities at the festival surrounding the 4th Annual Hormel Foods Mi Sabor(TM) Soccer Clinic, presented by Hormel Foods Corporation and Herdez Corporation. The event takes place at the Track & Field stadium of the Home Depot Center on October 2, 2005 from 1 - 6 p.m. and is open to youths and their families for fun, soccer and delicious food creations featuring Hormel and Herdez products.

Media Advisory: New England-Canada Business Council Welcomes Russ Conway, Eagle-Tribune, at its September Luncheon Meeting
Thu, 08 Sep 2005, 16:15:00 EDT — Edited by Carly Zander
BOSTON, Mass. - September 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New England-Canada Business Council announced today a luncheon with author and sports journalist Russ Conway, on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at the Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, Boston. Russ Conway is Associate Editor of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Eagle-Tribune in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Undefeated Witherspoon to Fight Bellamy for WBE World Heavyweight Title
Tue, 26 Jul 2005, 14:28:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
WINSTON-SALEM, NC - July 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At 8pm on August 13, 2005, the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum Annex in Winston-Salem, NC, Ring of Dreams presents Fight Night, an event taut with anticipation and excitement. The Main Event will rock the house as undefeated heavyweight Moultrie Witherspoon (10-0), of South Carolina, steps into the ring to do battle with Ron Bellamy (14-2) of North Carolina in a quest for currently vacant World Boxing Empire (WBE) heavyweight world title.

Company Gets to The Bottom of Sports Sponsorship
Thu, 14 Apr 2005, 14:30:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Internet casino GoldenPalace.com scored prime exposure with their latest eBay purchase, by winning a $2,225 auction for advertising space on the rear of Brazilian Ju-Jitsu champion Gazzy Parman's shorts for her historic competition in an elite submission grappling tournament that has never before included women.

Former World Heavyweight Champion Oliver McCall to Continue His Comeback on April 16
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 15:59:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
WINSTON-SALEM, NC /Send2Press Newswire/ -- On April 16, 2005, Oliver 'The Atomic Bull' McCall (42-8-0, 31KOs) will face Cornelius Ellis in the Ring of Dreams Fight Night Main Event at the M.C. Benton Jr. Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC. McCall, best known for winning the WBC World Heavyweight Champion title after knocking out then champion Lennox Lewis in the second round of the 1994 world championship fight, is staging a comeback that he hopes will lead to another world title shot. McCall, who calls this a 'tune-up fight,' also intends to extend his record of never having been knocked down or knocked out.

Texas Fence Association And Grand Slam For Youth Baseball Help Cut Ribbon On Newly Fenced Youth Ball Field Near Houston's Ship Channel
Wed, 23 Mar 2005, 15:05:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Simmons
HOUSTON, TX /Send2Press Newswire/ -- On March 22nd, representatives from the Texas Fence Association, Grand Slam for Youth Baseball, the City of Houston, Magnolia Little League, and the Houston community cut the ribbon on the newly fenced youth ball field at Hidalgo Park. Participating in the event was John Gamble, President of the Texas Fence Association; Fred Arnold, Grand Slam For Youth Baseball Project Manager from Minute Maid; Marian Harper, Vice President of Community Development for the Houston Astros; Carol Alvarado, Mayor Pro-Tem and City Council Member District I; Joe Turner. Director of Houston Parks and Recreation Department; organizers and youth ball players from Magnolia Little League; and supporters of Hidalgo Park.

Texas Fence Association Teams Up With Grand Slam For Youth Baseball For New 'Going For The Fences' Program
Thu, 17 Feb 2005, 12:00:00 EDT — Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons
HOUSTON, TX /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Grand Slam for Youth Baseball (GSFYB), a partnership between the Houston Astros and the makers of Minute Maid, announced today a new program in conjunction with the Texas Fence Association - Going for the Fences. Under the new program, one youth ball field per year in the Houston area will receive new fencing and installation courtesy of the Texas Fence Association (TFA).