Asics today launched its ’15 global ad campaign with the slogan, “It’s a big world. Go run it.” A specific tennis campaign featuring Gael Monfils will be launched in May under the slogan, “It’s a Tough Game. Go Smash It” (Asics).
Univ. of Rhode Island AD Thorr Bjorn, who had been linked to the UMass AD opening, is “working on a contract extension to remain in his current role.” His “three-year deal is due to expire June 30” (PROVIDENCE JOURNAL, 2/19).
Octagon announced its expansion to Turkey via a strategic alliance with Istanbul-based Sportsnet Group (Octagon).
The Big 12 announced a “conference-wide policy for the diagnosis of concussions and managing the care of all student-athletes” (AP, 2/18).
The Boston 2024 organizing committee yesterday announced that it “will hold 20 community meetings across the state over the next 20 weeks, to answer questions and solicit ideas for Boston’s bid to host” the Olympics (BOSTONGLOBE.com, 2/18).
The Int’l Cricket Council “plans to hold the Americas Division One Twenty20 tournament at Indianapolis’ World Sports Park in May” (IBJ.com, 2/18).
