Archive for October 2nd, 2008
Venus into last eight
Sixth seed Venus Williams has advanced to the quarter-finals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart with a 6-4 6-2 win over Ukrainian qualifier Kateryna Bondarenko.
Steve Nash Gets A Signature Shoe From Nike!
Steve Nash is finally getting his own Nike Basketball shoe according to NikeBlog.com. It looks pretty cool
Non Profit to Raffle a New 2008 Smart ForTwo to Keep Lowell, MA Kids in School
One Lowell, a non profit, based in Lowell, Massachusetts, keeps kids in school by reducing truancy. The non profit hopes that its raffle of a new 2008 Smart ForTwo will resonate with supporters of all backgrounds to take a chance for themselves and insure that kids win. The Smart ForTwo raffle is part of a larger fundraising event, this summer; August 2nd and 3rd at Cawley Stadium aptly titled ONE Lowell World Cup Soccer 2008. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1069084.htm
Corrupt Interactive Inc. Announces the Release of Sports Prime Time Network (SPTN), an Online Sports Fantasy Game
Corrupt Interactive Inc., a Vancouver based Company, has created its fifth online multiplayer game with the sports fan in mind. SPTN is a web based sports game which allows players from across the globe to compete in online wagering but in a "for fun" risk free fantasy gaming environment. It is being called, "The Game Within The Game". (PRWeb Apr 17, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb869014.htm
Sports Reference LLC Launches Hockey-Reference.com with Complete, Easy-to-Use Hockey Stats
Sports Reference LLC today launched its newest historical sports statistics site. (PRWeb Apr 17, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/hockey/reference/prweb860834.htm
SensAble Technologies Helps NHL Central Scouting Rank Hockey Draft Picks With Haptically-Enabled Testing : Quantifying Finesse On the Ice through Touch-Enabled Testing and Other Scores; Analysis Underway to Validate Whether Tests Translate Into Success in the NHL
SensAble Technologies, Inc®, a leading provider of haptic devices and modeling solutions, announced that the NHL Central Scouting organization is using simulation tests developed by a Toronto-based researcher using SensAble’s PHANTOM® force feedback devices and OpenHaptics® software to measure player finesse in a virtual hockey game – information the scouting group hopes will add to their predictive accuracy of the final rankings of the top 100 draft prospects. (PRWeb Sep 23, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/sensable/scouting/prweb1374314.htm
Baseball Swing Coaching Site Supports Olympic Baseball & Softball
SwingCoaching.com, a Web site specializing in advice and products for baseball hitting coaches, is supporting the reinstatement of baseball and softball to the Olympic Games. (PRWeb Aug 2, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1168634.htm
Media Advisory: Joint Statistical Meetings Open Today at Colorado Convention Center
The 2008 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM), organized by the American Statistical Association (ASA), opens today at the Colorado Convention Center here. Keynotes will speak on the future of health care; elections, sports, sex, and drugs are featured session topics. Statistical experts will participate in more than 2,500 oral presentations, panel sessions, poster presentations, continuing education courses, career placement, business meetings, social activities and networking opportunities during the five-day program. The theme for the 2008 JSM is "Communicating Statistics: Speaking Out and Reaching Out." (PRWeb Aug 3, 2008)
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Mounted Memories and Samsung Partner up on Promotion : Receive $200 Voucher for Sports Memorabilia with Each HDTV Purchase
Dreams, Inc. (AMEX:DRJ), through it sports memorabilia division, Mounted Memories, has entered into a partnership with Samsung, the consumer electronics’ giant. The agreement has Mounted Memories, a licensee of the NFL for sports memorabilia and display cases, teaming up with Samsung to bring consumers a unique opportunity to combine crystal clear 1080p HDTV with the finest sports memorabilia in the marketplace. Redemption certificates will be provided to each purchaser of selected Samsung HDTV’s throughout the country during the promotion period. The promotion runs from August 31, 2008 through September 27, 2008. (PRWeb Sep 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/samsung/sports/prweb1309214.htm
Plusmo Lauches Pro Football Live; Free Mobile Application Lets Fans Experience Game-time Action Like Never Before
Plusmo today launched the beta version of Pro Football Live. This free, breakthrough mobile application is available on virtually any smartphone and combines up-to-the-minute football coverage with fun social features, giving fans a whole new way to stay connected to their favorite teams, no matter where they are. (PRWeb Sep 9, 2008)
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Big Week for Brian Westbrook: Philadelphia Eagles RB Scores 2 TDs in Week One, Joins Supreme Protein’s Team Supreme
On Sunday, All Pro NFL running back Brian Westbrook of the Philadelphia Eagles tuned up for next week’s blockbuster Monday Night Football game against their archrivals the Dallas Cowboys by scoring two touchdowns in the Eagles’ 38-3 romp over the St. Louis Rams. The All Pro and perennial Fantasy Football favorite is truly on top of his game. Now comes word that the the NFL’s ultimate multi-purpose back is also enjoying a new role as spokesperson for his favorite protein bar, as part of his new promotional deal with Supreme Protein®. (PRWeb Sep 10, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Westbrook/Eagles/prweb1312304.htm
Tackle Tailgate Flatulence Before the Next Game with CharcoCaps
No pass is a good pass, when it comes to 'passing intestinal gas' (PRWeb Sep 10, 2008)
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NY 54 Chosen as ‘The Limousine Provider of the Arizona Cardinals’
NY 54 is proud to announce that they have been named as "The Limousine Provider of the Arizona Cardinals." This achievement only solidifies the position of NY 54 as the premier limousine company in the Phoenix, Arizona area. (PRWeb Sep 10, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1312604.htm
Victoria de Fernando Alonso in Singapore
Last lap of Alonso in Singapore involving their 20th victory of his career (never better)
Perth to host Fed Cup
Locals Casey Dellacqua and Jessica Moore will have the chance to represent their country in front of a vocal home crowd after Perth was selected to host the Federation Cup zonal round robin tournament in February next year.
Kooyong field not weak
AAMI Classic tournament director Colin Stubs has denied suggestions next year’s field has been weakened with just three top-10 players confirming their attendance for the traditional Australian Open warm-up event.
All About Ana Ivanovic
Want to read the latest scoops about the French Open Champion? All are here in this blog. Enjoy reading.
