Sports
Let Your Sports Light Shine
Many of us love to watch sports. We get the latest TV to watch our teams play in glorious high definition. We may have mini fridges to keep our beer cold. Still as hockey fans if you are looking for that one thing to add to your home watching experience why not pick up the Budweiser Red Lights for this hockey season.
The goal-synced Budweiser Red Lights are changing the way hockey fans celebrate goals. And, just in time for the start of the 2016 hockey season, Budweiser is releasing another run of Red Lights to give fans a little piece of in-rink action wherever they “light their lamp” – from the living room, bedroom, den or the garage.
You can pick up right now or maybe put in on your holiday wish list. The Budweiser Red Lights make the perfect holiday present. Besides being awesome in itself it has some cool tech in it. All you need to do is simply connect your light to WiFi, use the Red Lights app to sync to your favorite city, and your light will sound off every time a goal is scored! Get the big game experience at home, and celebrate with your buds like never before.
I have one of these Budweiser Red Lights and it is definitely a conversation starter. The most common question is, “Where can I get one of those?” I tell my friends that all they need to do is go to www.budredlights.com to pick one up. After watching some hockey games at my house a few friends told me that they are looking to purchase one for their house. If you do buy one of these make sure you go to iTunes or Google Play to download the app.
Oct 17th
Justise Winslow Looking To Help Out In The Community
There are great guys in the sports world. All you need to do is just look at the young star in Miami. This touching video explores Justise’s work with Son of a Saint, a New Orleans-based organization that focuses on enhancing the lives of fatherless boys. As someone who saw his parents’ divorce at an early age, the mission of Son of a Saint immediately resonated with Justise. Knowing firsthand how crucial it is for a young man to have a father figure in their life, Justise considers his work with Son of Saint to be one of the greatest accomplishments of his young career.
First Step is an all-new series on The Players’ Tribune that explores an issue or cause important to an athlete and how they are doing his or her part to help and enact real change in the community. Whether it’s Richard Sherman inspiring students in Seattle, Donald Driver helping underserved adults get back into the workforce in Milwaukee or Justise Winslow spending time with children missing a father figure in New Orleans, each athlete is taking the first step to help people overcome the hurdles they face in everyday life.
Oct 4th
Hendrick Motorsports Brings On Veterans To Help Out Their Pit Crew
A lot of NASCAR fans are getting ready for the Bank of America 500. Even veterans are getting into the mix. To celebrate service members ahead of the Bank of America 500 next week, the bank, USO of North Carolina and Hendrick Motorsports gave three N.C. veterans a special lesson in what it takes to be a NASCAR pit crew member. Lead by Team 48 Crew Chief Chad Knaus, the vets took part in a typical pit crew workout and a hands-on pit crew training session. They were also surprised with a special invitation to the Bank of America 500.
It’s all part of Bank of America’s longstanding support for service members and veterans, especially as they transition from their service to civilian careers. The company will continue this tradition by honoring members of the military at the Bank of America 500, as well as by hosting military service organizations from across the country throughout the race weekend.
Oct 1st
Brian Urlacher Talks About Hosting New Show On The Golf Channel
Driver vs. Driver is a new show on the Golf Channel that will debut next week on October 4th. It will follow the trials and tribulations of aspiring golf equipment designers as they compete for the chance to win $500,000 and the opportunity to have their driver concept brought to life and sold under the Wilson Staff name. Each design team will work with Wilson Labs engineers to evaluate, critique, refine and test their ideas and concepts, all while trying to stave off elimination by the panel of golf expert judges. Whose driver will be the next big thing? Make sure you watch to see who wins.
One of the judges will be Chicago Bears great Brian Urlacher. Some might know this, but Urlacher is a huge fan of the game of golf. He is looking forward to see who will come out on top in this competition show. I was able to chat with Brian about the show and when he became interested in golf. CLICK HERE to listen to the interview.
Sep 30th
Another Bo Jackson?
Do we have another two sport athlete in the making? Well let’s not jump to conclusions just yet. Still Miami Heat star Justise Winslow was taking in the Marlins game and not only throws out the first pitch, but make a great play during the game. He caught a home run ball, hit by opposing team slugger Matt Kemp. Being the loyal Miami sports fan he is, Justise threw the ball back.Check it out over at FOX Sports!
Sep 23rd
Beware! Pro Athletes Want To See You Earn It
There are some athletes who talk the talk and walk the walk. Then there are other athletes that might fake it. While others drink Gatorade when they are not sweating at all. If you are one of those people, watch out! Gatorade is launching a new video series called “Burn It To Earn It,” starring J.J. Watt, Bryce Harper and Karl-Anthony Towns surprising and challenging everyday people to work up a sweat.
So if you are drinking a Gatorade and didn’t deserve it, watch out! These three pro athletes might come after you. Don’t believe us? Check out the video below.
Sep 22nd
Jordan Brand Gets Ready For The NFL Season
The Air Jordan sneaker is not just for athletes who play basketball. The Jordan Brand also has kicks in the other sports too. Since the early 2000s, Air Jordan silhouettes have had a strong presence on the gridiron, with several of the game’s greats, including one of the brand’s founding football athletes, receiver Randy Moss, and world-champion safety Earl Thomas, executing game-winning plays in Jordan footwear.
This weekend, Jordan Brand builds on this celebrated heritage with player-exclusive Air Jordan IX cleats. Originally released in 1993, the Air Jordan IX was the first namesake sneaker issued following Michael Jordan’s initial retirement from professional basketball and worn by Jordan in his pursuit of a baseball career. Now, the shoe continues its cleated legacy as Jordan Brand athletes celebrate kick-off weekend in the bespoke cleats.
Each cleat is designed in the athlete’s preferred mid- or low-cut style and features team-inspired color schemes, personalized tongue embroidery, a Dynamic Fit inner bootie and a single-pull lacing system.
This season, Jordan Brand is also proud to extend its family of football athletes by welcoming Golden Tate, world-champion and Pro Bowl wide receiver, Thomas Davis, Pro Bowler and elite outside linebacker, and Jordan Reed, a dynamic tight end. Jordan Brand rookies, Jalen Ramsey and Corey Coleman, will also take the professional field for the first time this Sunday.
Stay tuned to Nike News and @Jumpman23 on Instagram and Twitter for more information on Jordan Brand’s family of athletes.
Sep 10th
Reebok Honors Shaq And Iverson With Hall Of Fame Kicks
Today, Reebok celebrates the illustrious careers of two of its most storied basketball athletes – Allen Iverson and Shaquille O’Neal. As they take the stage in Springfield, MA today for their official inductions into the annals of basketball history, Reebok will be releasing two limited edition versions of their two iconic Reebok sneakers – Allen Iverson’s Question Mid and Shaq’s Shaq Attaq.
Dubbed the Question Mid “Celebrate” and the Shaq Attaq “Celebrate”, the shoes will go on sale at noon EST today exclusively at Reebok.com – www.reebok.com/us/celebrate
Made of premium Italian Pellegrini leather uppers in platinum metallic, the sneakers sport pale fold smooth leather accents on the heels (and the toe of the Question Mid) with deep debossed logo treatments and glove-soft chalk leather linings. The shoes are an homage to each of the player’s permanent mark on basketball and culture in general, but also serves as a thank you from both Allen Iverson and Shaq to their fans and supporters via messages on the insoles of both sneaker styles.
Allen Iverson
The Answer
This induction is a tribute to everybody that helped me – my family, my friends, my fans. I want so much for the people that stuck with me through everything, I want them to feel good about it. I want them to feel like they’re Hall of Famers. Everybody that was with me throughout the ride, I want them to be proud of themselves for helping me get to such a high level. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. – Allen
Dear Shaq-Nation,
It’s been a long journey in this game and I can truly say that I’ve loved every part of it. I set out to be the most dominant player ever, but stats don’t validate my career, the respect of my peers and love from the fans are my biggest validation. This induction is only a part of what makes my career so special, the other it you, the fans. Without your love & support, I would never have become the Big Diesel. From the bottom of my heart, I give you the big thank you. – Shaq
The Question Mid “Celebrate” and the Shaq Attaq “Celebrate” will retail for $275 exclusively at Reebok.com today at 12pm EST.
Sep 9th
Don’t Fumble On Your Health
Joe Pisarcik is the President and CEO of the National Football League Alumni Association. For those who don’t know the NFL Alumni Association is a non-profit organization comprised mainly of retired National Football League players, coaches, professionals, and Associate members. The focus of NFL Alumni is to serve, assist, and inform players in their post-NFL lives. The Association offers a variety of medical, financial, educational, and social programs to keep members and their families healthy, productive and connected.
To help those alumni they teamed up with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to spread the word about the importance of prostate cancer screening. Three of the NFL’s best-known head coaches — Bill Cowher, Dick Vermeil and Herm Edwards — share their thoughts about prostate cancer and why early detection is vital to help catch the disease before it spreads.
We spoke with Joe Pisarcik on the work that he is doing Cancer Treatment Centers of America and much more. Check out the interview here.
For more information about prostate cancer awareness, go to ProstatePepTalk.com.
Sep 7th
Ford Has Football Fans Covered
We are just one day away from another NFL season! I can’t wait and neither can Ford! To celebrate being the official Truck of the NFL, Ford Motor Company is announcing a series of exclusive offerings for only the toughest of players and fans to get involved all season long. But what’s kick-off without a hardcore tailgate experience, right?
Ford partnered with celebrity chef and “King of Burgers” Josh Capon to create exclusive tailgate recipes with the power to tackle even the toughest appetite — including the F250 Double Short Rib BBQ Burger stacked with double short rib patties, a layer of pulled braised short rib, fried onions, BBQ sauce and aged cheddar.
Ford and Uber are reinventing the tailgate. Today, fans can experience the first-ever ‘Tailgate On-Demand’ experience in NYC. Anyone in Manhattan (below 95th street) can enter the code ‘FORDTOUGH’ into their Uber app, and on Sept 7th between 11 and 6pm they can request the “Tailgate” option in their app for the change to be connected with a Ford Tough Tailgate vehicle. Those lucky users who are connected will receive 2 tickets to a local NFL game this season, a $100 gift card for NFL merchandise, and a mouthwatering tailgate feast made by celebrity chef, Josh Capon.
Ford is working with the NFL to celebrate the unheralded tough guys of the offensive line. To celebrate, every week Ford will highlight the Offensive Line who best exhibits toughness, smarts and capability, as measured by performance in the prior week’s game. Winners will be announced on Tuesday afternoons on NFL.com/Ford.
You can enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Super Bowl LI, plus an all-new NFL-themed 2017 F-15; apply online at NFL.com/Ford.
Sep 7th
