2009-10-11
ATLANTA, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Four nominees for the AT&T All-America Player of the Week award have been announced after the sixth week of college football action, and AT&T* is relying on fans to determine who rules the gridiron.
Based on outstanding performances over the weekend, University of
2009-10-10
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- NBA star Doug Christie and his wife, author and designer, Jackie, send their congratulations to President Barack Obama for winning the Nobel Peace Prize, only the fourth U.S. president ever to receive this high honor.
The Christies are proud to honor the
2009-10-09
TOKYO, October 9 /PRNewswire/ --
The Japan 2018/2022 Bid Committee, seeking to host the FIFA World Cup in
2018/2022, kicked off their activities on Oct. 8, announcing their bid
intentions in a press conference at the JFA House in Tokyo.
"Japan would like to surprise the world by hosting
2009-10-08
RUTHERFORD, N.J., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Football League announced today that FanHouse.com, , AOL's flagship sports destination, will be the UFL's exclusive official digital media partner for the League's "Premiere" season. FanHouse editorial content will be included in all UFL websites
2009-10-08
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, rooting for Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler means rooting for kids. For every touchdown pass Jay Cutler throws in the 2009 season, Lilly will send a child to diabetes camp by donating $1,000 to the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) camp scholars
2009-10-08
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Operation Homefront-Florida is pleased to announce Touchdown for the Troops, a series of special events being held Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, through Sunday, Oct. 25,, 2009, to thank the Jacksonville military community for its service, provide fo
2009-10-08
MOSCOW, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tennis star and PSI (Population Services International) Ambassador Anna Kournikova joined the government of Russia today calling for a coordinated response to the serious health issues facing Russian youth. In a joint press conference in Moscow, Kournikov
2009-10-07
SEATTLE, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eddie Bauer will launch First Ascent in 183 of its stores across North America on October 12, 2009. First Ascent is Eddie Bauer's new line of expedition-quality mountaineering outerwear, apparel, and gear built by a team of the world's foremost mountain gu
2009-10-06
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6: TENNIS GREAT
Profile America -- Tuesday, October 6th. Today marks the birth date of one of America's greatest tennis players -- Helen Wi
2009-10-06
HILLSBOROUGH, N C., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- DEWALT and Sports Endeavors, Inc., better known as Eurosport/SOCCER.COM, have partnered to increase the DEWALT brand awareness among Hispanic soccer fans.
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DEWALT is working with Eurosport to launch the new Compact Lithium-Ion product line in ke
2009-10-06
CLEVELAND, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agilysys, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, has announced that Barnbougle Dunes in Bridport, Tasmania has selected the Visual One software suite by Agilysys to streamline operations and enh
2009-10-06
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Txtstation is proud to announce today a partnership with Cellular South, a leader in wireless solutions and innovation, and two of its major collegiate sports properties, Ole Miss and Mississippi State. The partnership will deliver interactive game features to
2009-10-06
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett, three future NBA Hall of Famers, share something in common other than achievements on the court. All three jumped straight from high school to the NBA.
Due to a new regulation, players are required to be one yea
2009-10-06
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Yankees shortstop Bucky Dent, who hit the clutch three-run homer that helped win a one-game playoff against Boston in 1978, is stepping up to the plate to become a kgb "Special Agent for the day" when he attends Game 1 of the American League Division Series
2009-10-06
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Saturday, October 10, 2009 athletes, families with children and power walkers can support Mercy Ministries of America at the Run for Mercy 5K and Family Walk in St. Louis. Run for Mercy is an annual event for all ages, and children under 12 years of
2009-10-05
DALLAS, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you are a gym expert or a fitness center novice, you've probably seen your share of interesting and sometimes amusing etiquette faux pas: the grunter, the space invader, the cell phone talker and the, ehem, "fragrant neighbor." With the seasons changing and g
2009-10-05
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL PLAYERS, the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association, announces the release of "NFL PLAYERS Helmets Off: Rookie Premiere" to air on FSN throughout the month of October.
KENNY BRITT (Tennessee), EVERETTE BROWN (Carolina), AARON CURRY