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Nancy Erickson Honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Nancy Erickson of Arcadia, Florida is honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of sports. About Nancy Erickson Nancy Erickson is known as a pioneer for... - August 18, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Fanatics 101 Reaches Two Decade Milestone Business Anniversary
Twenty years ago, Keddrain “KD” Bowen opened his first business, KD Urban Wear, at the Mall of Johnson City—from the trunk of his car with only $300, a degree in Sports Management from Tusculum University and a dream. He now operates two sportswear retail stores doing business as... - July 27, 2023 - Fanatics 101
Hypatia Women CEO ETF Named an Official ETF of USA Softball
USA Softball, the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States, is excited to announce Hypatia Women CEO ETF (“WCEO”) as an Official ETF partner of USA Softball. An exchange-traded fund managed by Hypatia, WCEO and its partnership with USA Softball will be highlighted by... - July 20, 2023 - Hypatia Capital
SportsCon: the Largest Interactive Sports Fan Experience on July 14-16 in Dallas, TX
SportsCon, the country's largest sports fan interactive experience, will kick-off its return on July 14 hosting a VIP Party at iCompete, followed by a 2-day action-packed convention from the 15-16 at the Fair Park Automobile Building. The event will host over 150 Professional Athletes and Sports... - July 14, 2023 - SportsCon
WCEO ETF is Named Official ETF of the Alliance Fastpitch, a National Organization for Youth Softball Athletes
Hypatia Capital (“Hypatia”) and the Alliance Fastpitch announced they have entered into an agreement naming the Hypatia Women CEO ETF (“WCEO”), an exchange-traded fund managed by Hypatia, as the Official ETF of the Alliance Fastpitch. The agreement includes initiatives to... - June 08, 2023 - Hypatia Capital
Mike Reed’s New Book, "Coach, Caddy, Ref," Follows the Author Through Half a Century of His Incredibly Fulfilling Career Working in Sports, from Coaching Baseball to Golf
Fulton Books author Mike Reed, who worked in three professional sports and coached high school and college baseball, has completed his most recent book, “Coach, Caddy, Ref: My 50 Years in Sports”: a fascinating collection of the many stories that have occurred over the author’s... - March 13, 2023 - Fulton Books
Volition America and Marucci Sports: Partners Rooted in Purpose
Marucci Sports is the latest partner to join Volition America’s curated coalition of premium lifestyle brands, building towards unity in our country and inspiring the power of choice. Volition America is a movement changing the way we connect with America, through innovative apparel and... - February 07, 2023 - Marucci Sports
The Good Games Announces Partnership with All World Slow-Pitch
The Good Games, Canada's largest masters multi-sport festival for athletes over 30, is excited to announce its partnership with All World Slow-Pitch as the official governing body for the sport of slow pitch at this year's event. - January 15, 2023 - The Good Games
Author Robert McCammon’s New Book, "Walter Johnson Had No Idea," is a Stirring History of the Author's Family and Their Love of Baseball That Binds Generations Together
Recent release “Walter Johnson Had No Idea: A Life with Baseball,” from Covenant Books author Robert McCammon, is a captivating story that details how the author's family came to love the game of baseball and how the love of that sport has connected each generation to the previous, resulting in a family history tied to one of America's best-loved games. - December 22, 2022 - Covenant Books
Ducks Rising Collective Adds Board of Advisors to Advance and Diversify Offerings for University of Oregon Athletes; Will Also Add a Baseball Specific Collective Division
Ducks Rising is rapidly growing providing Name, Image and Likeness opportunities to Oregon athletes, and is adding an advisory board, which includes former Duck star LaMichael James, and current player Cam McCormack, among others. Additionally, Ducks Rising will start separate sports divisions within the collective starting with the sport of Baseball. - December 20, 2022 - Ducks Rising
Marucci Sports Reinforces Commitment to Community with Announcement of New Distribution Center
Louisiana-based sporting goods brand, Marucci Sports, continues to expand its footprint, while staying true to home-grown roots. - December 16, 2022 - Marucci Sports
Slablox, LLC. Officially Announced TheOhtanis NFT Collection Drop Utilizing the ERC-721A Smart Contract on the Ethereum Blockchain and the Opensea.io Marketplace.
Slablox, LLC, a Nevada-based Web3 development company focused on merging Trading Card Collecting IRL (In Real Life) with Trading Cards in Web3, on Blockchain or in the Metaverse via (PNFT’S) (Physically Backed Non-Fungible Tokens). Slablox, LLC. is excited to announce the first phase of their... - November 30, 2022 - Slablox, LLC
Rare Baseball Cards Discovered in Western Massachusetts Up for Auction by Central Mass Auctions
Rare T206 Carolina Brights baseball cards discovered in Western Massachusetts are up for auction in Worcester, MA. The cards were set to be thrown away until a family member saved them. The "Carolina Brights horde" is expected to sell between $250,000 to $500,000. A rare T206 Ty Cobb card in the collection is estimated to sell for $50,000. - November 10, 2022 - Central Mass Auctions
Dappz Sports to Celebrate the Grand Opening of Their New Shop in Los Angeles
After grossing over 5 millions dollars in 2021, Dappz Sports has graduated out of the owner’s bedroom and is opening a brick and mortar store on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California, where fans can purchase cards in person, meet other collectors and attend events where they can get their cards signed by special guests and their favorite sports players. - October 21, 2022 - Dappz Sports
betPARX Teams with Greenmount OTB in Hampstead
betPARX, an interactive subsidiary of Pennsylvania's leading revenue producing gaming property, announces an agreement to enter the Maryland sports betting market through a multi-year strategic partnership with Greenmount OTB, which is located within Greenmount Station Restaurant in Hampstead,... - October 13, 2022 - betPARX Sportsbook
OddsTrader.com Enhances User Experience with Proposition Betting Capabilities
Overdrive Marketing, Inc. announced today the launch of NFL Proposition Betting to its US-focused sports handicapping portal OddsTrader.com. The OddsTrader app and website will now offer Player Props, Game Props and Player Futures to its users. “Prop bets add another level of excitement and... - September 28, 2022 - Overdrive Marketing, Inc.
Micromed Diamond Seal Systems, Inc. Confirms its Helmet Glide Spray-On Nanotechnology Changes Views on Sports Injuries
A nanotechnology liquid contributes to the safety of football players in today's game, according to long-time college and professional football equipment manager Todd Hewitt. "It's the best thing since sliced bread." Helmet Glide is a liquid product that is sprayed on and wiped off football helmets. It reduces surface tension by more than 25% thereby decreasing the rotational friction. It also protects the helmets and masks, keeping them in play longer. HG has been used in all levels since 2013. - September 14, 2022 - Diamond Seal Systems, Inc.
OddsTrader.com Adds BetSync Technology for Seamless Customer Experience
Overdrive Marketing, Inc. announced today the launch of BetSync Technology to its US-focused sports handicapping portal, OddsTrader.com. OddsTrader offers odds comparison, statistics, computer picks, live scores, and injury reports. BetSync technology allows sports bettors using OddsTrader to track... - August 31, 2022 - Overdrive Marketing, Inc.
Infinitybet.ag Raises the Stakes in Online Gaming with the Addition of its Online Poker Platform InfinityPoker.io
Online Casino Sports Betting Firm Launches Poker Platform. - August 29, 2022 - Infinitybet.ag
6th Annual Marucci World Series to Deliver First-Class Experience
Marucci Sports will host 98 teams in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for the 6th Annual Marucci World Series, on July 23 – 28, 2022. The competitive youth baseball tournament will showcase teams ranging from 14U – 17U, competing in some of the best amateur baseball in the country. “Our... - July 22, 2022 - Marucci Sports
Sleepless LYFE Brings Cold Brew Coffee Into the World of Baseball
Sleepless LYFE LLC partners with Somerset Patriots Double A - Affiliate to the NY Yankees. Introducing cold brew coffee at concessions. Energizing and Refreshing baseball fans. - July 11, 2022 - Sleepless LYFE
401Sports and Ministry of Sport $4 Million Deal Will Bring "the Stock Market for Sports" to Australia
401Sports and MOS Corporation, owner of Ministry of Sport, have announced a US $4 million deal that will license a world-first "stock market for sports" platform to Australian consumers. - June 06, 2022 - 401Sports
2022 California Sports Hall of Fame Induction
The California Sports Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2022 members featuring 5 California sports legends, Al Davis - Raiders * John Madden – Raiders * Roy Firestone * Ted Robinson - Media * Bill Plaschke – LA Times. The 14th annual Induction Ceremony is scheduled on Sunday, June 26th 4:00 p.m., at the Ontario Convention Center, CA. - June 01, 2022 - California Sports Hall Of Fame
IlliniGuys.com Teams Up with the Illini Guardians as the New Name, Image & Likeness Initiative Kicks Off with a Large Crowd at the Sold-Out Fundraising Event
IlliniGuys.com, an independent multimedia sports portal launched by media, sports, business and legal professionals with more than 100 years of collective experience, announces, today, its collaboration with the Illini Guardians. On May 23, 2022, more than 300 Fighting Illini fans, coaches and... - May 26, 2022 - LMBC Sports, LLC dba IlliniGuys
Micconope 1851 Signs Michaela Edenfield to Apparel Deal
Today, Micconope 1851 LLC, a new NIL platform at Florida State University announces signing freshman softball standout Michaela Edenfield to an exclusive apparel deal and represents its first official NIL signing. “Micconope 1851 is incredibly proud to announce our first major signing of... - May 05, 2022 - Micconope 1851 LLC
Ontario Non-Profit Org Announces Partnership with Mixed Martial Artist Johnny Case
North Bay’s Ignite CHANGE is a local non-profit - and the work that they do supporting athletes dealing with mental health issues (anxiety, depression, etc) is recognized across North America. Research highlighting sports leadership and the positive impact that it can have on players is something that Ignite CHANGE has become well known for. - March 25, 2022 - The GM's Perspective
401Sports Closes Series A Groundbreaking Fantasy Sports Platform
401Sports today announced it has finished fundraising its round of Series A funding. “We’re very excited and proud to partner with all of our investors,” says David Wu, CEO at 401Sports. “Our first six months have proven that 401Sports is an innovative and fun way to play... - March 12, 2022 - 401Sports
Harford County Senior Softball Welcomes New Sponsor
Pinder Plotkin Legal Team Partners with Harford County Senior Softball - January 27, 2022 - Harford County Senior Softball
Journey of My Mother’s Son Podcast Host Releases Second Book
Author and podcast host, Dan Clouser has re-released his book, The Beauty of a Diamond, Through the Eyes of a Coach with ten additional chapters. - December 08, 2021 - The Journey of My Mother's Son
Marucci Sports Commits to Fastpitch with Addition of Haley Cruse
In pursuit of peak performance on-field and creating a legacy off-field, Haley Cruse has signed with Marucci Sports to raise the bar in the sport she loves. Cruse will work directly with the Marucci team to design, test and develop all Marucci fastpitch products, as well as an emerging female... - November 03, 2021 - Marucci Sports
Seven Long Islanders to Receive 2021 WVI Dolphin Foundation Spirit of Youth Sports Awards
WVI Dolphin Foundation, a 501(c)3 dedicated to furthering veterans and “sports for good” causes, has announced its 2021 honorees for the Spirit of Youth Sports Awards on Long Island. Those to be recognized include Barry Baker, Jr., Bob Catell, Amanda Ferranti, Guy Leggio, Nick & Tony Luisi and Jennifer Marks. All to be feted at Riverhead Gala hosted by Hockey Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine on November 18. - October 12, 2021 - WVI Dolphin Foundation
Marucci Sports Gears Up for Their 5th Annual Marucci World Series
Marucci Sports is eagerly anticipating the arrival of 118 teams to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for the 5th Annual Marucci World Series, a competitive youth baseball tournament from July 24 – 28, 2021. The 2021 tournament will showcase teams ranging from 13U – 17U, competing in some of the... - July 21, 2021 - Marucci Sports
Florida Black Sports Hall of Fame Announces the Class of 2021 Inductees
The Florida Black Sports Hall of Fame, Inc. announced the inductees who comprise the Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Warren Sapp, Richard Williams, Althea Gibson, and Cori “Coco” Gauff are among 22 members that make up the Hall of Fame’s 2nd class. The inaugural Hall of Fame Class of 2020 had 34 members including Richard Rellford, Deion Sanders, and Anquan Boldin. - June 10, 2021 - Florida Black Sports Hall of Fame, Inc.
Jake Diekman Releases New Gut It Out Shirt to Help Raise Awareness and Fight Inequality in Access to Healthcare
Jake Diekman, pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at the age of 10. He is now turning his attention to health disparities within healthcare happening nationwide with a new t-shirt. - June 09, 2021 - Athletes Brand
ALS TDI Launches New Young Faces of ALS Program
The ALS Therapy Development Institute's Young Faces of ALS program spreads awareness about the impact that ALS can have on young people; launch coincides with MLB's inaugural Lou Gehrig Day. - June 02, 2021 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Pete Rose to Provide Daily Major League Baseball Picks on Sports Recommendation Service UPickTrade.com
Rose will offer subscribers exclusive picks and analysis for games throughout the season. - April 15, 2021 - UpickTrade.com
Bookies Expect the 2021 MLB Season to Drive Big Betting Action
Like almost every sports league based in the U.S., the coronavirus pandemic affected baseball. MLB teams played a 60-game regular season in 2020, which is why American bookies are thrilled that on April 1, Major League Baseball begins a typical 162-game regular season. In most MLB seasons, U.S. - March 23, 2021 - PayPerHead
Hometown Little League Seeking Community Support
Money raised during Lift Your League Virtual Fundraising Campaign to help kids play Little League® this season. - March 10, 2021 - Winter Garden Little League
In The Zone Baseball & Softball Training Academy Announces Addition of Seton Hall’s Pat Pinkman as "360 Pitching" Program Director
In The Zone Baseball & Softball Academy has announced the addition of Pat Pinkman as Program Director of 360 Pitching. Coach Pinkman has been assistant coach / pitching coach with Seton Hall since 2018 after serving in the same capacity for Fordham University. In the 2018 season, the pitching... - December 04, 2020 - In The Zone Baseball & Softball Academy
As NFL Season Draws Closer, Bookies Switch to New Software Providers
Payperhead.com remains top choice for bookies. - August 20, 2020 - PayPerHead
Ballnine.com Celebrates MLB’s Opening Day in a Unique Way
First TV Commercial for Baseball Multimedia Website May be a Little too Exciting for Some - July 23, 2020 - BallNine
J.C. Restoration – The Official CLEANUP Hitter Sponsor on Both Sides of Town
J.C. Restoration, Inc. (JCR) is proud to announce that they have signed on as a 2020 CLEANUP Hitter sponsor for both Chicago baseball teams in town. J.C. Restoration, Inc. will be featured as the official CLEANUP Hitter sponsor on WGN Radio 720 for the Chicago White Sox, which consists of live... - July 19, 2020 - J.C. Restoration, Inc.
Unsung African American Who Fought to Defend the Declaration of Independence Revealed
Extraordinarily rare items reveal that an African American man was the first person to die in The American Revolutionary War. Some of the First to Fight for American Independence were also African American. - July 16, 2020 - Eric C. Caren Collection
The African American Experience, The Pride, The Prejudice, The Proof is in Sotheby’s NY Current Auction
"The Black Edison," Granville Woods 1880's papers; "Cumbo," The unsung African American patriot who fought for Independence, recognized by a Signer of The Declaration of Independence; Frederick Douglass' fiery eloquence, as expressed in his own 1852 newspaper; and 1930's lynching. 3 centuries of rare and raw Black historical documents, amongst other rare American history, currently at Sotheby's NY, through July 21. - July 15, 2020 - Eric C. Caren Collection
Talkin’ Baseball! with Valentine, White, Leyritz Plus "69 Amazin" Mets Kranepool, Swoboda, Shamsky to Appear via Wizard World Virtual Experiences July 15-16
Free Video Q&A Streamed Live on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook; Fans Can Purchase Live Video Chats, Recorded Videos, Signed Photos During Events, Accessible via Dedicated Website, Social Platforms for Fans Across the Globe - July 15, 2020 - Fan Expo HQ
Drew Carey, Slim Jim Phantom to Manage All-Stars in Strat-O-Matic Simulation Tues via Wizard World
Free Video Q&A Streamed Live on Wizard World Virtual Experiences via Twitch, YouTube, Facebook; Rosters Announced, Fans Can Vote for 34th Man for Both Teams - July 11, 2020 - Fan Expo HQ
Lines.com Research: The Shocking Total Dollars Lost in Las Vegas Due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has not only dropped the nation to its feet, it has also ravaged the sports industry. Sporting events all over the globe were forced to a halt, which has effected all major sportsbooks as well. - June 26, 2020 - Lines.com
New Novel Release by DiVitto Kelly - "Summer of the Shark"
On June 20, 1975, the summer blockbuster was born. The movie was Jaws. Forty-five years later, author DiVitto Kelly taps into the nostalgia of the mid-70s, Jaws, and the 1975 World Series with the release of his new YA novel, "Summer of the Shark." - June 22, 2020 - DiVitto Kelly
MLB Umpires Tell All in New Book by Bill Nowlin
Bill Nowlin goes deep with major league umpires in Working a “Perfect Game,” a new book release from Summer Game Books. - May 22, 2020 - Summer Game Books
Legends of Baseball (APBPA) Team with The AutoGraph Ball
Association of Professional Ball Players of America (APBPA) is named sole charitable beneficiary of new corporate sponsor, The AutoGraph Ball™. Founded in 2020, The AutoGraph Ball™ is an emerging player in the sports novelty industry in the business of creating wonderful unforgettable sports memories. - May 20, 2020 - The AutoGraph Ball