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Nike Signs Golfer Chris Williams To Multiyear Endorsement Deal06 / 19 / 13Golfer Chris Williams has signed with Nike in a multiyear deal to "represent the company with clubs, ball, footwear, glove, apparel, headwear and accessories." Williams is making his pro debut this week at the PGA Tour Travelers Championship ( GOLFCHANNEL.com, 6/19 ). This comes shortl... |
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CFL WANTS SOME HARD ANSWERS FROM LEAGUE'S U.S. OWNERS TODAY
The CFL Board of Governors convenes for a conference call today, although it "appears unlikely" the league will get the hard answers it is seeking from its U.S. team owners on the viability of their f
Tags: CFL, Houston Texans, Leagues and Governing Bodies, Pittsburgh Pirates
VIRGINIA STADIUM AUTHORITY LOOKS AT LOTTERY FOR BALLPARK
The Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority (VBSA) last night approved a measure to ask the state Legislature to authorize special lottery games to raise $11M a year to pay off stadium debt, according to
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CANADIANS MAY LOVE NBA GAME; BUT THEY DON'T SEE IT OFTEN
Coverage of the NBA in Canada, especially for the Grizzlies, is criticized by Vancouver PROVINCE columnist Lowell Ullrich. He writes the league "bombed when it comes to providing Canadian basketball f
Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Blackhawks, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, NBA, Media, Time Warner, Toronto Raptors
N.L. BOSS HINTS ASTROS COULD MOVE WITHOUT MORE FAN SUPPORT
NL President Leonard Coleman, in Houston to drum up support for an Astros season ticket drive, hinted they might be allowed to move to VA if projections are not met. According to the HOUSTON CHRONICLE
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RAPTORS DITCH AIR CANADA FOR A NEW PTERODACTYL
Air Canada, which may be the Raptors "most important corporate sponsor," and title sponsor of the team''s new arena, will step aside for a team-preferred charter service for the rest of the season. Cr
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HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CUT TAX PROPOSAL IN HALF
Hamilton County, OH, commissioners have cut in half a proposal to raise the sales tax in an attempt to make it more "palatable" for voters, according to the CINCINNATI ENQUIRER. A one-cent on the doll
OTHER LEAGUE NOTES
Dale Earnhardt has extended his contract to drive on the Winston Cup circuit through 2000. Earnhardt was believed to be considering a move to becoming a Winston Cup car owner (AP/INDIANAPOLIS STAR-NEW
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MEDIA NOTES
SportsTicker announced their sports news and information service will be available on a pay-per-use basis through the Web Interactive Network distribution channel. Information would be accessible via
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BET YOU WISH YOU WERE AN OSCAR MEYER EXECUTIVE
Oscar Meyer Foods will be sponsor of Super Bowl XXX''s halftime show, the first time that company has advertised in a Super Bowl game, according to the MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL. James Causey notes t
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NAOC LAUNCHES NEW SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM FOR '98 GAMES
Nagano Winter Olympics organizers officially launched their "official supplier" program Wednesday in order to help secure sufficient funds for the ''98 Winter Games. NAOC and the JOC started the progr
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