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Summer Sporting Events Continue Along Alabama’s Beach
On the heels of a busy June schedule, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission is not slowing down in the summer heat as it announces two youth sporting events during the first half of July. First to rally the beach will be the Third Annual Gulf Shores High School Volleyball Competition Camp,... - July 03, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission
Own a Piece of New York Yankees History – Interlocking "NY" Logo from the Old Yankee Stadium™ Up for Auction on Ebay
Lucky fan will get to have the legendary piece of real estate transplanted into their own yard. - July 01, 2009 - Auction Cause
Royals All Star Launches Official Website
Kansas City Royals closing pitcher Joakim Soria has launched his personal website, http://www.joakimsoria48.com. The website, written in both English and Spanish, offers fans a variety of information about baseball and Soria’s charities. Fans also have the opportunity to communicate with the... - June 28, 2009 - Joakim Soria
Lakewood BlueClaws (NJ) Host First Nut-Free Game
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network will host an inaugural fundraising event at the Lakewood BlueClaws’ Game on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. In an effort to help protect allergic fans and in honor of all individuals with food allergies, the BlueClaws will have an ingredient list available of every food item sold. That evening, all items sold at the concession stands will be nut free. - June 26, 2009 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Long Branch, NJ
TruMedia Networks Launches TruFan.com
New social media platform powers national online network of local sports fan communities dedicated to professional sports teams in US; each community site enables fans to easily locate and share local sports news, content and opinions about their favorite local teams - June 24, 2009 - TruMedia Networks
Hollister Kids Chosen to Create Teaching Materials on Health and Fitness for Detroit Tigers Baseball Team
Hollister Kids, the educational division of Hollister Creative, was chosen this spring to create a classroom program teaching the benefits of health and fitness in partnership with the Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball team and Detroit Newspapers In Education. The “Home Run for... - June 10, 2009 - Hollister Creative
Alabama’s Beaches to Host First of Two Prominent USSSA Events
More than 600 youth will compete in the USSSA South State Baseball Tournament, which is set for June 12th through 14th. - June 10, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission
New Website Offers Free Baseball Statistics Tracking
BaseballStatsTracker.com is a free, web-based program that lets baseball and softball players track their personal, team, and league statistics, as well as team schedules and league standings. - June 03, 2009 - BaseballStatsTracker.com
Local, Community Members to be Honored for Their Work on Behalf of Those with Special Needs and Disabilities at Potomac Nationals Game
Beth Frank, Christina Desmarais and Eleanor Voldish will be recognized at 4:35PM during a special ceremony at home plate just before the start of the June 6, 2009 Potomac Nationals game as part of Disability Awareness Night. - June 03, 2009 - EP Global Communications
Olympic Softball Standout Vicky Galindo to Endorse 3N2
3N2 has come to terms on a multi-year endorsement deal with National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) All-Star and Olympic silver medalist Vicky Galindo. As an official spokesperson, Galindo will endorse 3N2’s full fastpitch product line; from softball cleats and trainers to performance and workout... - May 06, 2009 - 3N2
Flexfit Leads Eco-Friendly, Green Headwear Movement in 2009
Flexfit, one of the world’s largest headwear manufacturers, is leading the way in the headwear industry with their organic eco-friendly line of hats. - April 13, 2009 - Flexfit
Community Human Services Presents Take Me Out to the Ball Game - a Summer Camp Fundraiser
On May 15th, a Friday evening, Community Human Services (CHS) will be hosting a fundraiser to help low-income kids attend summer camp this year. The fundraising event begins at Bubba's Ugly, a restaurant on the Northside of Pittsburgh, where supporters will be invited to enjoy food, drinks and a silent auction before heading over to watch the Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park across the street. - April 09, 2009 - Community Human Services
Milano Brings Her Passion for Baseball to Print in Safe at Home
Alyssa Milano takes her passion for our national pastime to the page in her first ever book. Written to share her love of the game with everyone from diehard fanatics to the most casual followers, Alyssa tells the story of how baseball has shaped her life, explaining why she loves the game and why... - April 05, 2009 - Celebrity Loop
We Play Green and MaxBat Swing for the Fences
We Play Green and baseball bat manufacturer MaxBat have partnered to create a green logo and label in honor and support of the environmental initiatives that We Play Green is implementing within professional sports. We Play Green founder and Cincinnati Reds outfielder, Chris Dickerson, will be... - April 01, 2009 - MaxBat, Inc.
Baseball Fans Give Back
Devoted fans start a social initiative to encourage fans to boycott baseball for one day, give back, and then return to the game they love. - March 27, 2009 - Baseball Fans Give Back
California Sports Hall of Fame Induction, 2009
When: Induction Dinner will take place on March 22nd, 2009 at 5pm Where: Pacific Palms Resort, One Industry Hills Pkwy, Industry, CA 91744 Who: The California Sports Hall of Fame (CSHOF) 2009 class includes sports legends: Rosey Grier, Ann Meyers Drysdale, Steve Garvey, Jim Murray, Nike Powell and Karch Kiraly. - March 20, 2009 - California Sports Hall Of Fame
Independent Baseball Website Creates Free Report for Active and Retired Independent Professional Baseball Players
New free report answers three of the biggest questions for active independent professional baseball players and three of the biggest questions for retired independent baseball players. - March 11, 2009 - IndependentMinorLeagueBaseball.com
Century 21 Gold Coast Realty Nicaragua Real Estate Supports the Nicaragua Baseball Community
Broker/Owner Barry Oliver of Century 21 Gold Coast Realty's San Juan del Sur, Popoyo and Marina offices continues to support Baseball in Nicaragua with help from the San Diego Padres. - February 26, 2009 - Century 21 Gold Coast Realty
SpringTrainingWatch.com Announces 2009 Spring Training Baseball Schedules
Spring Training Watch has announced its postings of the 2009 MLB spring training game schedules. Major League Baseball fans can view upcoming spring training baseball game schedules, find information about the various spring training stadium facilities, and locate nearby hotels, restaurants, and... - February 25, 2009 - Spring Training Watch
College Baseball Coaches and Players Now Can Get a Free Report About Independent Professional Baseball
College baseball coaches and players now can get a free report detailing the insider's view of independent professional baseball. - February 22, 2009 - IndependentMinorLeagueBaseball.com
T-Ball University (www.tballu.com) Parent & Coach Skills Teaching Program Launched in Time for Tee Ball & Baseball Season
T-Ball University launches new web-based video training center for parents and new coaches of tee ball and youth baseball. The web site features video lessons, downloadable coaching forms, practice plans and lesson notes. A How to coach Tee BAll DVD is also available. - February 18, 2009 - T-Ball University
Baseball Hitting Drills Website Donating Proceeds to Help Poverty Stricken School Room Projects
Baseball hitting website is using interactive online hitting lessons to donate funds for classrooms in need. http://www.swing-smarter-baseball-hitting-drills.com/swing-training.html. - February 13, 2009 - Swing Smarter Baseball Hitting Drills.com
Two GateWay Community College Athletes Selected in Major League Baseball Draft
Former Geckos are first players in the GWCC baseball program to receive honor. The GateWay Community College Athletics Program is proud to announce that two of its star baseball players were selected in the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. The students, Henry Cotto and Tyler Baisley, are the... - February 07, 2009 - GateWay Community College
The Hotcakes Ink Deal with Cincinnati Reds to "Paint the Town Red"
New York City band’s original song is selected as anthem for popular Major League Baseball Team - February 04, 2009 - The Hotcakes
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