Major League Baseball and Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, have announced the launch of the 23rd annual “Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life” Educational Program, currently available in classrooms nationwide. Breaking Barriers features lessons for students in grades 4-9 based on the life of Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson—an especially timely […]
NBC Sports Group and global golf superstar Rory McIlroy today announced the launch of GOLFPASS, a new digital membership delivering comprehensive benefits tailored to the modern golfer’s lifestyle. GOLFPASS is a first-of-its-kind, direct-to-consumer subscription program, which offers opportunities to play more golf, comprehensive tools to improve any golfer’s game; high-quality video content; and enhanced shopping […]
Sun Life Financial (Sun Life), the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Toronto Raptors, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada (BGCC) are teaming up to launch the Sun Life Dunk For Diabetes program in Quebec – the first program of its kind in the province. Sun Life Dunk for Diabetes aims to promote the importance […]
In the jubilant on-field celebration that followed the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl LIII victory on Sunday, quarterback Tom Brady and wide receiver Julian Edelman turned to the cameras and shouted with joy what Patriots players have proclaimed so many times in the past: “We’re going to Disney World!” Their pronouncement followed standout performances where […]
Faith, Family and Food is the essence of their communities and narrative to their cultural story. Established by NFL Legend Troy Vincent and his wife Chef Tommi V, Vincent Country is dedicated to the mantra “Faith plus Action Equals Results.” Vincent Country partnered with global health service company Cigna to kick off their fun-filled youth […]
Magic Johnson explains why Warriors aren’t greatest team of all-time in a recent interview on nbcsportsbayarea.com First of all,Magic Johnson knows a thing or two about dynasties. Over a span of 12 seasons from 1980 to 1991, his Lakers teams won five championships and lost in the Finals four times. The Warriors, meanwhile, have won […]
Harlem Globetrotters’ President Howard Smith announced today that the franchise will retire jersey No. 41 in honor of legendary player, showman, and current head coach, Sweet Lou Dunbar when the team plays at Dunbar’s alma mater, the University of Houston, on February 15 at the Fertitta Center. Dunbar, who currently serves as the team’s director […]
SiriusXM announced that Georgetown University head basketball coach Patrick Ewing, who as a player led the Hoyas to the 1984 national championship before going on to a Hall of Fame NBA career, will host an exclusive new show on SiriusXM. Center Court with Patrick Ewing, which Ewing will co-host with broadcaster and former NFL player […]
Tackle The Challenge Luncheon presented by Ryan LLC and their CEO, Brint Ryan who is a longtime ACHIEVE supporter, invites local business leaders and sports enthusiasts to network on Wednesday, March 20th and hear the inspiring story of Shaquem Griffin, an American Football star linebacker who is the first amputee to play on a national […]
For the fourth year in a row, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant will be starters in the All-Star Game. The two Golden State Warriors MVPs were announced as starters on Thursday, to the surprise of absolutely no one. It’s the tenth All-Star selection for Durant, and the sixth for Curry. We’ll have to wait until […]