Category: Sports

The Problem Solver of the Race Award has Returnd to Nascar

MOOG®, the “Official Steering and Suspension Partner of NASCAR®,” announced that the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™ ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ Award will be presented following each race to the crew chief whose car posts the largest increase in average lap speed from the first half to the second half of the race […]

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame greats as guest speakers for outstanding college basketball, baseball awards program

C Spire and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame (MSHOF) have announced the guest speakers for the upcoming awards luncheons later this spring honoring the 2019 top college basketball and baseball players in the Magnolia State. The C Spire Gillom and the C Spire Howell Trophy presentations will be on March 11, 2019 at the […]

Sports Superstar Tim Tebow Advocates for Homeschooling

One of America’s most beloved athletes and philanthropists, Tim Tebow, has just announced a new partnership with Homeschool Buyers Co-op, the world’s largest buyers’ club for homeschoolers. Homeschool Buyers Co-op is a free community focused on providing homeschool families with access to the world’s best curriculum at the lowest prices. The buying power of over […]

World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ Celebrates 10th Anniversary, June 20, 2019

Registration for the 2019 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) will open February 14th. This year’s event will take place Thursday, June 20th. Organizers are urging aquatic facilities of all types to show their love for water safety and drowning prevention by registering as an official 2019 Host Location and sharing that love on social media. […]

The Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Collection Headlines Goldin Auctions 2019 Winter Auction

A spectacular collection of memorabilia from basketball’s most decorated player, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, headlines the Goldin Auctions 2019 Winter Auction open for bidding through March 2nd, at GoldinAuctions.com. The finale of this unique collection, from the greatest college basketball player of all-time and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, includes numerous championship rings, game-worn jerseys, the ball […]

Daytona 500 and Speedweeks Will now have Coverage on SiriusXM

SiriusXM will offer the most comprehensive audio coverage of the 61st running of the Daytona 500 on February 17, as well as all the news and events of NASCAR’s annual Speedweeks leading up to race day. Subscribers nationwide will have access to the live race broadcast, in-car audio from some of the sport’s top drivers, […]

LeBron James’ All-Star picks had Twitter in a Frenzy

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo picked their All-Star Game teams Thursday in a televised draft on TNT, and people on Twitter have a lot to say about it. And while LeBron had some fun by making a tampering joke after picking Anthony Davis with his first pick in the second round, everyone noticed something about […]

MLB and Scholastic Launch 2019 “Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life” Educational Program

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 Launches GOLFPASS: A Modern, Digital Golf Membership

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 […]

The NBA, Toronto Raptors and Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada team up as Dunk for Diabetes program

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 […]