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Babe Ruth League and Spectrum Electronics Work Together to Promote Lightning Safety
Babe Ruth League (BRL) is working cooperatively with Spectrum Electronics in their promotion of lightning safety through the use of the ThunderBolt Storm Detector to all Babe Ruth League members and its use at field facilities. - January 17, 2009 - Spectrum Electronics,Inc
Credit Unions Supporting St. Louis Browns Baseball
The Browns were the predominant professional baseball team in St. Louis from 1902 through the late 1920s. - January 01, 2009 - William Rogers & Associates
FastPitch Softball Pitching & Hitting Doubleheader Clinic at Frozen Ropes Chantilly – Sunday, January 4
USA Softball Player of the Year, Angela Tincher will headline a fastpitch softball Pitching & Hitting Clinic at Frozen Ropes Chantilly on Sunday, January 4, 2009. The Hitting Clinic will be conducted by Rob Crews, Frozen Ropes National FastPitch Hitting Director and Director of FastPitch... - December 24, 2008 - Frozen Ropes Chantilly
Tennessee Company Introduces New Training Ball Yard Balls Aimed at Growing Youth Baseball/Softball Market
Yard Balls, LLC recently introduced Yard Balls, a new limited distance training ball for baseball and softball players. Yard Balls are slightly smaller than a regulation baseball and light enough for all types of indoor and outdoor hitting drills. The Jackson, TN based company was launched by... - December 19, 2008 - Yard Balls, LLC
Wisconsin-Based Maple Bat Company, RockBats, Cheers for the New 2009 Bat Supplier Regulations Announced by Major League Baseball
Technologies that RockBats has been promoting for maple bats since 2004 are finally being realized. The independent research conducted by the USDA Forest Service has resulted in changes to the 2009 MLB Bat Supplier Regulations. Those changes include the recommendation to players that maple bats be oriented for face-grain ball contact, which is a stronger orientation for wood baseball bats. This Face-ORiented Contact is what RockBats trademarked as FORCE Technology(TM) in 2006. - December 17, 2008 - RockBats, LLC
New Avenue for Students to Get a Professional Baseball Internship This Season
IndependentMinorLeagueBaseball.com surveyed over 30 general managers and league executives in independent baseball, and a common request was the need for qualified interns for the 2009 season. The result is a new database for students who wish to gain a professional baseball internship this spring. - December 08, 2008 - IndependentMinorLeagueBaseball.com
SwingAway Sports Products Has Announced the Hiring of Scott White as the New Vice President of Institutional and Team Sales
The SwingAway Hitting System is the Premier Batting Station training aid in the baseball and softball hitting marketplace. This Patented product is used and supported by all 30 Major League Baseball Teams, the Olympic Softball Team plus 100's of top tier college and high schools programs throughout the nation. - December 02, 2008 - SwingAway Sports Products, Inc
SwingAway Sports Products Announces a Free On-Line Hitting Academy and the SwingAway Instruction Blog
SwingAway Sports Products, the leader in the Baseball and Softball Batting Station and Training Aid Market, announce a Free On-Line Hitting Academy and the New SwingAway Instuctional Blog Site, by partnering with Baseball's and Softball's Elite Hitting Coaches and Instructors. - December 01, 2008 - SwingAway Sports Products, Inc
Unsigned Players Have a Second Chance in the Independent Baseball Leagues
IndependentMinorLeagueBaseball.com offers a second chance to players not signed to professional baseball contracts. Prospective players released from professional baseball teams, as well as undrafted college baseball players, can join a prospect database which will be sent to independent professional baseball teams and their management. - November 28, 2008 - IndependentMinorLeagueBaseball.com
3N2 Unveils 2009 Line of Softball Cleats and Baseball Cleats
3N2, a leading designer and developer of high performance softball cleats, baseball cleats and turf shoes, recently unveiled its 2009 footwear lineup. - November 26, 2008 - 3N2
Huskers Baseball Fundraising Spaghetti Dinner to Support Northland Community Food Pantries
Huskers fundraising spaghetti dinner to support local food pantries. - November 19, 2008 - Huskers Baseball Program
The Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Partners with ThunderBolt
ASA announces partnership with Spectrum Electronics to promote lightning safety. - November 07, 2008 - Spectrum Electronics,Inc
Phillies Fans Cheer, Pirate Billboard Steers
In the midst of all the chaos that ensued during the Philadelphia Phillies Parade last Friday, one giant billboard braved the madness and advertised to hundreds of thousands of Phillies fans. - November 04, 2008 - Pirate Billboard, LLC
Arvada Junior Baseball Receives 2008 Best of Arvada Award
Arvada Junior Baseball has been selected for the 2008 Best of Arvada Award in the Baseball Clubs category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). - October 28, 2008 - Arvada Junior Baseball Corp
Tampa Bay Rays Vs. Philadelphia Phillies World Series Tickets Now on Sale at www.wbticket.com
WB TICKETS, INC. just announced that they have posted on their website www.wbticket.com an excellent selection of premium tickets within a very wide price range for the World Series Games. Featured are Field Level Box Seats for Tampa Bay Rays Home Games. These awesome seats are located five rows... - October 22, 2008 - WB TICKETS, INC.
Former NBA Star New Athletic Hire at Historic Laurinburg Institute
Laurinburg Institute has announced the appointment of former NBA and All-ACC player, Jerrod Mustaf, as their new Director of Athletic Development. Laurinburg is America’s oldest historically African American boarding and prep school. Mr. Jerrod Mustaf, a former 1st round NBA draft pick of... - September 30, 2008 - Jerrod Mustaf
Chicago Cubs Fan Hits Home Run with Miracle on Addison St T-Shirts and Posters
Chicago Cubs fan Hits Home run with Miracle On Addison St T-shirts and Posters. Slogan rises in popularity after creator dresses in Santa Claus costume and posts videos on YouTube. - September 29, 2008 - Miracle On Addison St
U.S. Sports Film Festival Features Baseball, Basketball and Racing Films at Inaugural Festival in Philadelphia, October 23-26
Movies following former major league manager Bobby Valentine’s season in the Japanese League, rising basketball stars Kevin Love and Michael Beasley’s experience playing in Rucker Park and a look inside the grueling 24 Hours of LeMans all join USSFF lineup. - September 26, 2008 - U.S. Sports Film Festival
WB Tickets Has a Large Inventory of Tickets on Sale Now for the MLB Playoffs and the World Series
WB Tickets, Inc. has just announced that they have on sale now at their website, www.wbticket.com a very large selection of tickets within a wide price range for the MLB Playoffs and the World Series. Featured are Metropolitan Home Plate Club Field Level Box Seats with club amenities including... - September 24, 2008 - WB TICKETS, INC.
U.S. Sports Film Festival Announces First Set of Landmark Films to be Shown at Inaugural Festival in Philadelphia, Oct. 23-26, 2008
Classic Films by Producer Mark Ciardi, Including Invincible, The Rookie and Miracle, Along with Debuts of Films on Baseball, Basketball and Mixed Martial Arts Among First Set of Titles Announced Today. - September 16, 2008 - U.S. Sports Film Festival
Peace One Earth Founder Patricia Kennedy Throws Out First Pitch at Dodgers' Game
Tuesday, September 2nd, at Dodger Stadium, the ceremonial first pitch was thrown out by Patricia Kennedy, President and Founder of Step Up 4 Vets. Prior to taking the mound, Kennedy bestowed upon Dodger’s announcer, Rick Monday, a “Peace One Earth Medallion” inscribed, “RICK... - September 05, 2008 - Peace One Earth
Baseball Used to Teach Kids About Math and Science Through Sports Byte Competition
At minor league baseball stadiums, children ranging in age are learning the science and math behind the sport all while having a good time watching the game courtesy of the Ewing Kauffman Foundation and powered by Hot Lava Software. - August 08, 2008 - OutStart
Sports Fans Can Save Big by Purchasing Tickets Directly from www.wbticket.com
www.wbticket.com has slashed the cost of ticket prices for most major sporting events, concerts and the theatre. - August 04, 2008 - WB TICKETS, INC.
Milwaukee Brewers Fan Writes Song and Creates a New Dance: "Brew Crew Boogaloo!"
Long time Wisconsin sports fan singer/songwriter Eddy J Lemberger, best known for his song classics "I Love My Green Bay Packers" & "Brett Favre Boogie," has released a new song and created a new dance centered around the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team entitled: "Brew Crew Boogaloo." The dance and song both share the same name. Lemberger has written this song and created this dance as a tribute to the Milwaukee Brewers team and it’s fans. - July 27, 2008 - Edward J. Lemberger
SwingAway Sports Products Has Completed the Acquisition of All Rights and Patents of the SwingAway Product Line from Rebound Sports Technology
The SwingAway Hitting System is the most preeminent training aid in the baseball and softball hitting market today. This Patented product is used and supported by all 30 Major League Baseball Teams, the Olympic Softball Team plus 100's of top tier college and high schools programs throughout the nation. - July 18, 2008 - SwingAway Sports Products
Going to College and Playing Baseball Just Got Easier
High School Baseball Players Now Have the Resources. - July 09, 2008 - Baseball Edge
TigerTurf’s Most Advanced Product -- Trophy Turf™ – Tested to Meet Stringent Environmental, Performance Needs for The College of New Jersey
Revolutionary engineering techniques – and counsel of legendary athletes, sport leaders-- come together to deliver sport surface that reaches “next level of human performance.” - July 02, 2008 - TigerTurf Americas
Kane County Cougars (Baseball & BBQ) Outing
A Evening with Baseball, Barbecue and Fireworks with other Morton Grove Families and Neighbors. - June 29, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Shipman Signs with Onyx Sports Group for Representation
Onyx Sports Group Inc., the multi-sport and entertainment agency signed Midland Rockhounds right handed pitcher Andrew Shipment for representation on and off the field. Veteran agent Andrew Moss who will serve as Shipman’s primary agent, said “We are excited to add a player like Andy to... - June 12, 2008 - ONYX Sports Group Inc.
Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools Announces AED Partnership
NewHouse Medical and TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) have entered into a partnership to make available affordable AED (automated external defibrillator) units for member schools. - June 11, 2008 - NewHouse Medical
New Service Introduced on "I Scored Tickets" Ticket Finder Site
I Scored Tickets! recently released its new ticket finder website to help consumers easily and quickly find tickets to all Major League games, concerts and shows. They have taken all of the popular ticket sellers and combined them in an easy-to-use interface that finds people tickets quickly, easily and at the right price. - June 08, 2008 - I Scored Tickets!
3N2 Partners with National Pro Fastpitch Teams and All-Stars
3N2 recently announced partnerships with both the Philadelphia Force and Washington Glory of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF), and the signing of several current and former NPF All Stars as brand ambassadors. Philadelphia Force and Washington Glory players will wear customized 3N2 PRO METAL cleats and... - May 31, 2008 - 3N2
3N2 Named Official Sponsor and Footwear Provider of National Pro Fastpitch
3N2 has been named an official sponsor and footwear provider of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF). As sponsor, 3N2 will be marketed in each NPF ballpark as well as on the ProFastpitch.com website. 3N2 footwear will be made available to all players on the six NPF member teams; the Philadelphia Force,... - May 29, 2008 - 3N2
rEvolution Brings Gillette Fusion's "Search for the Next Phenom" Tour to Chicago on May 10
rEvolution's mobile tour for Gillette is searching for exceptional athletes in Chicago. The Chicago tour stop is at 3620 N. Clark St. (McDonald's Parking Lot) Across from Wrigley Field prior to Cubs vs. Diamond Backs - May 10, 2008 - rEvolution
Rhode Island’s Got Talent Contest Winner to Sing National Anthem or Toss Out First Pitch at Pawtucket Red Sox Game
The 2008 Rhode Island’s Got Talent show, presented by The East Bay Chamber of Commerce, announced today that in addition to a cash prize of $1,000, The Winner of Rhode Island’s Got Talent will either perform the National Anthem (if singing is their talent) or toss out the first pitch at... - May 09, 2008 - East Bay Chamber of Commerce
NHBSA Receives AED Donation from NewHouse Medical
NHBSA (Natrona Heights Baseball and Softball Association) received a donation of one complete AED (automated external defibrillator) package from NewHouse Medical on Saturday. This device makes the sports complex located on California Avenue in Natrona Heights a "HeartSafe" environment and helps protect players, coaches and fans from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. - May 08, 2008 - NewHouse Medical
SportsRec.com Now Offers Free Sports and Recreation Classifieds
SportsRec.com now offers free sports and recreation classifieds and sports forum. - April 30, 2008 - Sports Marketing Administrators
Todd Lokken’s Weekly Fantasy Baseball Hot Picks and Fraud Lists
Pitchers are suddenly a hot commodity for fantasy teams, as owners try to find the best rotations. - April 25, 2008 - Todd Lokken
Baseball Tours Offer One Last Chance to Experience Yankee Stadium
Roadtrips offers travel packages to say farewell to "the House that Ruth Built." - April 11, 2008 - Roadtrips Inc
2008 MLB Schedules for Microsoft Outlook
Calendar Updates announced the release of their 2008 MLB schedules for Microsoft Outlook. Fans who use Microsoft Outlook can import the complete schedule for their favorite MLB team directly onto their calendar. Schedules are available for download at the company’s website at... - March 28, 2008 - Calendar Updates
Women’s National Softball Team Member Tairia Flowers Signs with 3N2
3N2, an Orlando-based designer and developer of high performance athletic footwear, announced the signing of Tairia Flowers of the Women’s National Softball Team to the company’s roster of professional spokespeople. Flowers will promote and compete in 3N2’s signature fastpitch... - March 08, 2008 - 3N2
"Playing for Peanuts" Teams Up with IronWood Bat Company
"Playing for Peanuts," a new TV show about minor league baseball, announced that IronWood Bat Company will be the sponsor of the show's first Internet-only video clip. - February 18, 2008 - Peanut Pictures, LLC
Avoiding Steroids and Their Side Effects Should be Component in New Year’s Resolution of Athletes, Law Enforcement and Paramilitary
Unparalleled drug-free gains in strength, stamina and mental performance attainable through natural energetic alternative to steroids and banned performance enhancing drugs providing powerful ergogenic effects rivaling steroids, blood doping and other dangerous performance enhancement techniques while enhancing deep delta sleep, cardiovascular efficiency, cellular repair and mental acuity. - January 01, 2008 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
Baseball Youth Coalition Statement Regarding Mitchell Report
The Baseball Youth Coalition Agrees with Sen. Mitchell with Regard to the Need for Immediate Action Regarding Steroid Use Among Youth. - December 15, 2007 - Baseball Youth Coalition
TriviaOnNet.com Reaches 10,000 Members
10,000 registered players already joined the online trivia community that features real money games. - November 06, 2007 - Skilled Partners
Vigalli Joins TigerTurf International Network of Full Service Synthetic Turf Manufacturing Facilities
TigerTurf™, Vigalli agreement adds fourth full-service manufacturing plant bringing in-continent turf production to South America. - November 01, 2007 - TigerTurf Americas
Rockies Sweep Pays Off in Flowers for Charity
On Thursday morning, Bouquets owners BJ Dyer and Guenther Vogt will receive the payoff on their successful wager against the owners of Philadelphia's Kremp Florist. Both florists bet a box of locally-grown posies on the outcome of the Rockies' series with the Phillies. Bouquets will incorporate the payoff flowers into special bouquets to accompany meals delivered by Project Angel Heart this week - October 11, 2007 - Bouquets
Sports Heroes in America: Where Have They Gone?
Artletics, a Contemporary Company with Old-Fashion Values, Celebrates America’s Athletic Legacy by Keeping Legends Alive with Art - October 06, 2007 - Artletics
101 Clothing to Auction Off Fake Barry Bonds "0.756" Home Run Baseball
Clothing designer Marc Ecko was the winning bidder in the Barry Bonds 756 home run ball, and through fan voting decided to send it to Cooperstown with and asterisk on it. 101 Clothing has decided to give fans the opportunity to own a piece of history since many of them did not have the finances or the opportunity to bid on the history making home run ball. - October 04, 2007 - 101 Clothing LLC
NK Products Introduces the Tee-Timer Baseball and Softball Training Aid
The Tee-Timer is a new patent pending training aid designed to make baseball practice more competitive and more fun - September 20, 2007 - NK Products Inc.