Sports
Jim Calhoun & Kevin Ollie Share The Bonds Of Real Strength
We are just days away from March Madness. Do you have your brackets filled out? Even more importantly do you know who you will be watching the games with this year? I am going to watching the games with some of my friends. Thanks to Dove Men+Care I will be checking out some of the madness live in person in Raleigh.
Since the 2010 launch at the Super Bowl, Dove Men+Care has been committed to representing men in an authentic way, supporting all the caring moments that we all men experience. Learn about what makes a real hero from NCAA basketball coach Jim Calhoun and coach Kevin Ollie. The unique bond that they share is a perfect example of how care makes a man stronger.
“A real hero is not the player that hits the game winning shot, it’s the guy that has your back when you miss it.”
Visit dovemencare.us to see other highlights that define #RealStrength and learn about the products that Dove Men+Care offers. Care makes a man stronger.
Mar 15th
NASCAR Driver Cole Whitt Gets A Premium Upgrade
In any sport or career we look to work with the best. One of the new NASCAR drivers, Cole Whitt looks to follow that lead. Cole will pilot the Premium Motorsports No. 98 in the 2016 season with ongoing support from Speed Stick. Whitt and the No. 98 Speed Stick brand team made their first appearance on track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past weekend.
“I’m really excited and grateful for the opportunity to go racing with Premium Motorsports and continue my relationship with Speed Stick,” Whitt said. “Jay Robinson is a smart businessman and has grown his team the right way over the years, and I’m really looking forward to being a part of that growth. The 2015 season was great for me as a driver. We had some important personal victories and some areas where we’ll want to improve.”
The 24-year-old Whitt will enter his third full-time Sprint Cup Series season after progressively climbing the NASCAR racing ranks of the Nationwide, Camping World Truck and K&N series. The Alpine, California native made his transition to stock cars after an early career in open-wheel racing, which included a 2008 U.S. Auto Club National Midget championship.
Known for its line of high-performing antiperspirants and deodorants, Speed Stick previously sponsored Cole during his rookie and sophomore years and connected with fans by documenting the driver’s first race at the Daytona 500 through a unique, online video series.
In addition to this month’s Las Vegas Motor Speedway race, Speed Stick brand sponsored races this year will include high-profile events such as the 400-mile event at Kentucky Speedway in July, the Crown Royal 400 at the Brickyard at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway also in July, and the Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway in November.
Mar 8th
Crown Royal Helps DeMarcus Ware Give A Super Gift To His Teammates
DeMarcus Ware is now a champion in the NFL. Ware knows that it takes a whole team effort to win championships. Now it is time to celebrate with his teammates. In addition to their diamond-studded rings, each player will also responsibly enjoy some extra special whisky as a gift from linebacker DeMarcus Ware.
After helping Denver to victory, with the Defense dominating the Game, DeMarcus Ware gifted his teammates with specially embroidered bottles of Crown Royal XR (retail value $129.99). Available in limited quantities, the whisky hails from the famed LaSalle distillery near Montreal which no longer produces whisky. Beer might do in a pinch, but quality trumps quantity and the team will be sipping something smoother tomorrow when Ware distributes this gift to his Championship teammates.
“We worked incredibly hard this season, so I wanted to give my teammates something to honor the fact that we’re the best in the world,” said Ware. “Since we took the Crown and are officially Champs, I’m giving everyone on the team a bottle of Crown Royal XR, an extra rare whisky that has been specially embroidered to commemorate our championship. I can’t wait to take the time to enjoy this moment by toasting the best whisky with the best teammates; it really doesn’t get any better than this!”
Feb 9th
Jordan Brand Athletes Reflect On The Legacy Of Martin Luther King Jr
Over the past 33 years, since its inauguration in 1983, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day has distinguished itself as among the most meaningful days of the pro basketball season – and this year is no exception: 20 teams, many of them including Jordan Brand athletes, will take the court. In honor of the occasion, a number of the players reflect upon the significance of the day and the man it commemorates.
Victor Oladipo
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that,” is one of my favorites Dr. King quotes. Dr. King is a hero of mine and it is truly an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to play for the league on MLK Day.”
Jared Sullinger
“It’s such a blessing to be able to play a game on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Sometimes we are so focused on getting here — playing in the league — that we forget how we got here and [why we] had this opportunity in the first place. It’s really special. Blessed.”
Otto Porter Jr.
“It means a lot to play in the MLK Day game — being able to come together as equals and play the game that I love! Dr. King was courageous, a role model and gave so much hope to the people.”
Kemba Walker
“It’s motivating and refreshing to play in a diverse league, with different faces, races and ethnicities. It is a direct reflection of the goals and mission of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and I’m happy to play with all of my brothers on his day.”
Andre Drummond
“The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. I’m happy to share in the positive energy the league spreads on this day, appreciating his efforts and playing with friends of different backgrounds, collectively.”
Jan 18th
LEGO Teams Up With ESPN For A Different Take On The College Football Playoff
The good folks over at LEGO and ESPN are teaming up to “build” even more excitement for this season’s College Football Playoff. They have made some cool college football models that are tiny and also life-sized built using LEGO bricks
There are even some awesome videos about the four semifinal teams and the LEGO models that have been built to celebrate the playoff season. There are mini-models that you can build to decorate your New Year’s Eve game viewing party and also a chance to win the LEGO version of the National Championship as well as a trophy signed by the ESPN College GameDay crew. For more info go to https://espn.lego.com/en-us/espn.html
Dec 28th
Riddell Looking To Make Football Safer
Earlier this year Riddell reached out to the football community to commit to “smarter” tactics both on and off the field. Riddell, who is the leader in helmet design and innovation recognized seven teams for going above and beyond in creating a better, safer game as part of its first-ever Smarter Football initiative.
The seven programs, which span youth and high school teams, will receive a combined $100,000 in equipment grants from Riddell. The donations include the InSite Impact Response System and SpeedFlex helmet – two of Riddell’s most advanced football protection technologies.
The Riddell 2015 Smarter Football Grant recipients are:
Juniata Thundercats Youth Organization (Philadelphia, PA)
Westlake Village 101 Warriors Youth Organization (Westlake, CA)
Pioneer High School (Whittier, CA)
Ypsilanti Panthers Youth Organization (Ypsilanti, MI)
Boyne City High School (Boyne City, MI)
Natick Youth Football (Natick, MA)
Jensen Beach Falcons (Jensen Beach, FL)
As the game evolves, so too does the technology and techniques that will push the game forward. Riddell created the Smarter Football program to promote smarter tactics and is excited to reward these programs for doing their part in bringing the game into the future.
Nov 13th
Are You A Diehard College Sports Fan?
For some college football is the be all and end all. They will make sure that they are near a TV when their team is playing. As technology improves we are able to watch games on our tablet or smartphone. So before you start streaming the next college football game download the Diehard app.
With the app you will be able to choose your college team and favorite design, instantly ‘paint’ on your game face, and share with a picture or video. It’s easy, completely lifelike, and moves as naturally as you do in real time. The app is brought to you by Nissan, which is a proud supporter of NCAA Football.
So you can pull a David Puddy and support the team without actually painting your face.
The app lets you choose from authentic face paint designs in a variety of colors and you can share with friends via Vine, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo, Tumblr, Facebook and E-mail. Plus you can share directly via Facebook Messenger and save your videos and photos to your personal gallery. You can even check out celebrity game faces in the Hall of Fame.
For more info and to download the app go to the Diehard Fan’ App page.
Nov 6th
MLB Legends Eric Karros And Tino Martinez Get Fans Ready For The World Series
What is your favorite MLB memory? If you are New York Mets fan right bow you might not be too happy with the way the World Series has gone so far. Yet there is still hope. The Mets will play three home games against the Kansas City Royals to try and even out the series.
In case baseball fans need even more reasons to be excited this post season Bank of America team up with MLB legends Eric Karros and Tino Martinez. Bank of America’s #MLBmemorybank Vault traveled to New York City and Los Angeles to ask fans to share their favorite baseball memories, only to later help them create new ones. After revealing their most memorable moments, fans were surprised by Karros and Martinez, who rewarded them with autographs, memorabilia and even tickets to the World Series.
Do you have a favorite baseball memory? Share it by using the hashtag #MLBmemorybank.
Oct 29th
Tiki Barber Talks About Preparing For The NYC Marathon
You would think that playing in the NFL was enough of a challenge for one athlete. For Tiki Barber it is just the opposite. Tiki is always looking for his next hill to climb. In this case that hill is the New York City marathon. This Sunday Tiki will be running along with many other athletes as they challenge themselves to beat last year’s time.
In Tiki’s fantastic NFL career he did experience the pain of a few injuries, but he always kept going. Now as he trains for this year’s marathon he looks to KT Tape to help when his body is in pain. If you are an athlete and have some pain, but still want to keep playing KT Tape is right for you. Whether you’re training for your first marathon, getting ready for your next game, reaching a personal fitness goal, or just trying to get through the day nothing slows you down faster than pain and injury. KT Tape is lightweight, comfortable to wear, and can be used for hundreds of common injuries such as lower back pain, knee pain, shin splints, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tennis elbow, just to name a few.
KT Tape not only looks good, but it also provides 24 hour relief per application for days at a time through sweat, strain and humidity, and can even be worn in water thanks to our specially designed adhesive.
I had the opportunity to chat with Tiki about training for the marathon. Here is what he said on how KT Tape has helped him out.
Art Eddy: You are running in the New York Marathon this year. Thanks to the folks at KT Tape for setting this interview up. How has KT Tape helped your training this year?
Tiki Barber: This is my second year running the marathon. Just like last year I am running it for CC and Amber Sabathia’s Pitch In Foundation. It helps inner city kids with educational and athletic activities to build self-esteem and hopefully fulfill any dreams that they have in life.
The marathon is actually a unique athletic challenge for me. I was built to run in short spurts. I would power my way for a touchdown. Being retried now for nine years I needed something else to do. Running has become a passion. The issue was that I got beat up as a football player. I tore my PCL in my right knee when I was a rookie. So when I started running finding a substance or a support application became very important for me in my right knee.
KT Tape has provided that. Like I said my PCL has laxity in the joints. KT Tape acts as a support system for my right knee, my quads and my hamstrings. It gives me the needed support. The most important thing about it is that it is flexible. It doesn’t restrict my movement when I run. 26.2 mile is a hike in a lot of different ways, but because I use KT Tape I can do it pain free.
Follow Tiki @TikiBarber on Twitter to see how he did in the marathon. Plus, make sure you check out KT Tape at @KTTape.
Oct 28th
ZPump Rise Looks To Change The Shoe Game On The Court
We are almost ready for the start of the NBA season. Are you ready? Reebok is! They will be releasing a game changing shoe tomorrow. Reebok’s patented Pump technology takes 360-degree custom fit back to the court with a true performance basketball sneaker.
Just like the game has evolved since the 90’s, so has one of Reebok’s most iconic technologies in sport. The ZPump Rise is unlike any other basketball shoe because it uses only 3 key lightweight parts to deliver high performance features and wearable comfort.
The fusion compression sleeve offers a seamless and irritation-free upper to enhance any modern basketball player’s game, and an internal mesh bootie lends superior ankle support with that tailored personalized feel. But what makes this sneaker stand out from the rest is the fully customizable Pump Air-Cage that provides the foot with a locked-in custom fit and added support.
The ZPump Rise will drop in three different packs through the rest of the year and the first “Cloud Pack” is set to launch tomorrow on Thursday, October 15th, with 2 colorways of the ZPump Rise – Dark Royal/White and Black/White.
For $124.99, you can grab them at Reebok.com or Finish Line.
Oct 14th
