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The Ukraine soccer federation today announced that its March 5 int’l friendly against the U.S., scheduled to take place in Kharkiv, “has been moved to Cyprus due to the unstable political situation” (REUTERS, 2/25).

Former IOC President Jacques Rogge today “received an honorary knighthood from Britain” (AP, 2/25).

BMO Harris Bradley Center today announced it plans to raise its ticket fee by $0.25 to $1.50 "for tickets priced at $12 or less." For tickets priced above $12, the fee will increase $0.40 to $2 (JSONLINE.com, 2/25).
 
adidas awarded $100,000 to NFL Draft Prospect WR Brandin Cooks, who ran the fastest 40-yard dash in the adiZero 5-Star 40 cleat at the NFL Scouting Combine (adidas).

BodyArmor SuperDrink today announced that it has signed Rockets G James Harden to an endorsement deal. Per the deal, Harden will hold an equity stake in the company (BodyArmor).

BloodSource has agreed to become an official sponsor of Sonoma Raceway. The non-profit organization will use the sponsorship for racing-themed blood drives (Sonoma Raceway).

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