The McLaren F1 team "has tied down" longtime sponsor Johnnie Walker with a new multiyear deal, "despite earlier speculation suggesting the brand would leave the British team" (MOTORSPORT.com, 3/11).
NASCAR today will announce that Ford is taking home its third Driving Business Award, given annually to a partner that demonstrates leadership and results through participation in the NASCAR Fuel For Business Council (THE DAILY).
The Braves "have added a second office building to the lineup" for the mixed-use development adjacent to the new SunTrust Park in Cobb County (ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION, 3/11).
The Oklahoma City Blue last night "set a new NBA D-League single-game attendance record" with 12,727 fans on hand for their home loss to the Reno Bighorns at Chesapeake Energy Arena (NEWSOK.com, 3/10). The team normally plays at Cox Convention Center (THE DAILY).
Stillwater "will be the host city to next winter's Hockey Day Minnesota" in the 11th iteration of the annual event. The Wild and FS North are co-sponsors (ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS, 3/11).
