Category: Sports

Hope Center Uganda to Host June Golf Fundraiser

Hope Center Uganda will hold its second annual golf fundraiser—Golf for Hope—on June 8th at Mahoney Golf Course in Lincoln, Nebraska. The organization, a global 501(c)3 nonprofit serving the orphaned children of Uganda, has partnered with GolfStatus to streamline event promotion, registration, and overall organization, while also facilitating donor engagement and sponsorships. With a staff […]

Former NFL punter Reggie Hodges launches second career leading, inspiring, and motivating others

During his eight-year career in the National Football League, Reggie Hodges not only earned the record for the longest run by a punter, he served as a mentor and spiritual leader to his fellow players in the locker room and off the field. Now, he brings his lifelong mission to help others “Love well, Serve […]

Lakers’ LeBron James Will Have Basketball Court on set for ‘Space Jam 2’

Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James might be using this offseason to film Space Jam 2, but it won’t disrupt his usual offseason preparations. According to The Athletic’s Joe Vardon, the Space Jam 2 set will house a full-length basketball court for James to use for his summer training. Between Space Jam 2, offseason workouts and […]

Saint Joseph’s University Names Billy Lange New Head Coach of Men’s Basketball Program

Saint Joseph’s University announced today that Billy Lange will take the helm of its men’s basketball program as head coach. He becomes the 15th head coach in the program’s 110-year history. Lange succeeds legendary Hawks’ head coach Phil Martelli. Lange brings more than 23 years of sideline experience to the Hawks, most recently as assistant […]

Baseball Insider Doug Glanville Returns to Broadcast Booth

After a two-year hiatus, Doug Glanville is returning to ESPN as a baseball analyst with recurring appearances on “Baseball Tonight,” “SportsCenter,” and other ESPN morning programming. Glanville will continue with his primary role as the baseball insider for the Chicago Cubs on NBC Sports Chicago where he provides color commentary for the Cubs games and […]

Arizona Diamondbacks Join Growing List of Teams with Tobacco-Free Baseball

Adding momentum to the national campaign to take tobacco out of baseball, the Maricopa County Stadium District Board of Directors today approved a new policy prohibiting the use of smokeless tobacco products (like chew, dip and snuff) at Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. With 2019 Opening Day tomorrow, this announcement sends a simple […]

2019 Ride for a Reason raises $2 Million

On March 9, more than 11,000 people participated in Ride for a Reason, a national indoor cycle event benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and the Life Time Foundation, raising more than $1.81 million to date. Across the nation, 116 Life Time athletic resorts hosted the fourth annual event, raising more money than ever. Life […]

Baseball just got Fashionable

Baseball: the All-American pastime, and a pillar of NYC culture. It’s only natural that this year DKNY SPORT launches a collaboration with MLB—an evolution of the modern woman’s athleisure wardrobe. DKNY SPORT x MLB is a collaboration that celebrates both athletics and aesthetics. Just in time for Opening Day, DKNY will launch an ongoing product […]

Football for Friendship: Brazilian National Team Received Nine Values Cup

Yesterday, at Dragao stadium in Porto, the Young Ambassadors of Gazprom’s International Children’s Social programme “Football for Friendship” presented the main award of the programme – the Nine Values Cup – to the Brazilian national football team. This unique trophy symbolizes the Nine Values of the Football for Friendship – friendship, equality, fairness, health, peace, […]

Minor League Baseball Expands “Copa de la Diversión” for 2019

Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) this week revealed the on-field identities of the 72 teams participating in its 2019 “Copa de la Diversión™” (“Fun Cup™”) competition. Entering its second season, Copa de la Diversión (“Copa”) serves as the centerpiece of MiLB’s “Es Divertido Ser Un Fan™” (“It’s Fun to be A Fan™”) Hispanic fan engagement initiative. […]