Sports: Individuals and Teams - Press Releases

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s ECHL Team Hire Two Left Wing Players

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s Missouri Mavericks have added two additional left wing players to their team roster ahead of the 2015 ECHL season opening. The player additions were a surprise, announced by Head Coach Matvichuk in a video interview posted by the Mavericks earlier this month. At the time of their signing, Scott Allen and Andrew Johnston became the 16th players to be announced as additions to the team.

ECHL Team Owned by Lamar Hunt Jr. Signs Two Defensemen

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s ECHL team the Missouri Mavericks have hired defensemen Patrick Cullity and Wes Cunningham to play on the team for the 2015-16 season. The two men have previously played defense positions for teams in the ECHL and will be moving to Missouri this fall.

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s Missouri Mavericks Release Training Camp Details

The Missouri Mavericks, an ECHL team owned by Lamar Hunt Jr., released the details of their 2015 training camp schedule this week. The training camp will open for fans to attend and watch from October 2 to October 7. Camp will be held each day at the Centerpoint Medical Center Community Ice in Independence, MO with the exception of October 3 when it will be held at the Kansas City Ice Center in Shawnee Mission, KS.

Lamar Hunt Jr. Announces Missouri Mavericks Hire New Assistant Coach

Ahead of the 2015-16 season, Lamar Hunt Jr.'s Missouri Mavericks have hired John-Scott Dickson to the Assistant Coach position. This is Dickson's first coaching position, transitioning from on the ice player to coaching staff after four years of playing the left wing position for the Missouri Mavericks.

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s ECHL Team Add Jones Brothers

The Missouri Mavericks, owned by Lamar Hunt Jr., have added two more players to their roster ahead of the 2015-16 ECHL season opening. Twin bothers, Kellen Jones and Connor Jones, both play forward positions on the ice and will begin playing for the Mavericks next month.

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s Team the Missouri Mavericks Gain Goalie

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s premier hockey team, the Missouri Mavericks, have hired Jason Missiaen as a new goalie for their upcoming 2015-16 season. Missiaen's standard player contract with the Mavericks was announced Wednesday September 23rd.

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s Missouri Mavericks Acquire Rights to AHL Defenseman

Lamar Hunt Jr., owner and president of the Missouri Mavericks, LLC announced last month that his team won ECHL rights to AHL player and Orlando Solar Bear player Bryce Aneloski. The trade with Orlando involved rights two of the Missouri Mavericks team members: Lindsay Sparks and Tyler Currier.

The Baile Con Sazon Dance Team Looking to Raise Funds for Festival Trip

Having had the honor of an invitation to perform their Black Belt Salsa and Bachata dance forms at the Tucson Salsa Bachata Festival, The Baile con Sazón Dance Team has started a crowdfunding campaign to cover the expenses of their performance trip.

Costa Rica's Preserve at Los Altos Resort Hosts Five Top Professional Soccer Players

The operators of The Preserve at Los Altos Resort, one of Costa Rica's premier vacation destinations, announced that a number of world-famous professional soccer players had recently stayed at the resort. Including Real Madrid goalie Keylor Navas, Cristian Bolaños of Qatari team al Gharafa, and Pape Diop, Angel Rodriguez, and Javi Venta of Spain's Levante, the athletic contingent and their families sought and greatly appreciated the famed tranquility, privacy, and beauty of The Preserve at Los Altos Resort. One of Costa Rica's most highly regarded luxury resorts, The Preserve at Los Altos offers easy access to the dramatic natural beauty of the world-renowned Manuel Antonio National Park and other attractions.

Taekowndo Master Rafael Alderete to Be Inducted Into Masters Hall of Fame at Hollywood Awards Banquet

Master Rafael Alderete, a 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo WTF, was inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame at the 2015 Awards Banquet sponsored by Monster Energy on Saturday, June 6. The event took place at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, the site of the first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929. The event was hosted by Master of Ceremonies and martial arts actor T.J. Storm. Michael Matsuda, the founder and president of the Martial Arts History Museum, was the keynote speaker.

Masters Hall of Fame to Induct Hung Gar Master Peter Chan at Hollywood Event

The Masters Hall of Fame inducted Master Peter Chan, a practitioner of Hung Gar, at the 2015 Awards Banquet sponsored by Monster Energy on Saturday, June 6. The event took place at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, the site of the first Academy Awards ceremony. Martial arts actor T.J. Storm will host the evening as Master of Ceremonies, and Martial Arts History Museum President Michael Matsuda will present the keynote address.

Wing Chun Master Clark Tang Inducted Into Masters Hall of Fame

Sifu Clark Tang, a Master in Wing Chun Kung Fu and disciple of the late Grandmaster Wong Long Ching, was inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame at the Annual Banquet sponsored by Monster Energy on Saturday, June 6. The event takes place at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, the site of the first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929. The evening was hosted by Master of Ceremonies and martial arts actor T.J. Storm. Michael Matsuda, the founder and president of the Martial Arts History Museum, was the keynote speaker. Sifu Tang is the founder of Wing Chun Temple and chief instructor of the Wong Long Wing Chun Association.

Griffin and Highbury Announces Sponsorship of Corey Jones Racing

LogoThe idea that diamonds and gemstones were as removed from the world of auto racing as possible, needs to be re-examined.

Blakedunks.net Scales New Heights

Users now have the option of knowing more about Blake Griffin Top Dunks, which are considered a thing of beauty, at blakedunks.net.

William Young Starts Kickstarter Campaign to Complete Vamos Mi Equidad, the First Ever Documentary Series About a Professional Soccer Team

LogoWilliam Young recently traveled to Bogota for a film documentary program that will follow a professional soccer club in Colombia. His experiences took him far beyond the world of this popular professional sport and inspired William to explore the beautiful country of Colombia and its culture.

500 Home Run Club, LLC Highlights the Home Run Hitters of MLB Baseball History

Baseball fans are always interested in knowing about the exciting details, related to baseball history. Online users have found it a little difficult to identify such a comprehensive site. This is why; 500 Home Run Club®, LLC has come up with a revolutionary platform, which informs the baseball fans about one of the most elite clubs in professional sports, consisting of the most awe-inspiring sluggers in baseball history.

Kickstarter Campaign Launched to Tell the Story of Forgotten Basketball Legend Raymond Lewis

Ryan Polomski and Dean Prator are pleased to announce the launch of their Kickstarter campaign to produce a documentary about LA basketball legend and NBA walkout, Raymond Lewis. The projected film already encompasses countless hours of research and interviews. The goal of the Kickstarter campaign is to raise $45,000 to complete additional interviews in the production phase, as well as post-production expenses.

Coach to Hold Back Semi Kunatani from Playing the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s

It has been reported that heavy preparations are underway among some of the nation's best teams all across the world, as the world teams are all eyeing for the Rio 2016. With just a year away for the big battle, all teams have gathered up their best to keep ready for what comes the next year.

Ski Again Initiative Welcomes Skiers Back to the Slopes

The Austrian National Tourist Office (ANTO) has teamed up with Inghams and Ski Total this winter to launch the Ski Again initiative - a set of 14 great package deals designed to encourage skiers and boarders who've missed out on ski or boarding in the last few years to get back on snow.

Annie Duke Shares Experiences at the Poker Table in Two Documentaries

LogoAnnie Duke has appeared in two separate documentaries that detail the game of high stakes poker. Since winning the 2004 World Series of Poker (WSOP), Duke has been a regular on the speaking circuit and has authored multiple books on the subject of poker.

Ivy League Sport and Coaching Services Seeks Funding via Indiegogo to Help Youth Excel in Their Favorite Sport

LogoSports and recreational programs play a stellar role in developing the youth. However, unfortunately, these facilities are not always available to the right person at the right time. London, Ontario based social enterprise Ivy League Sport and Coaching Services plans to bring an end to this scenario.

Palmer Trinity School Varsity Girls Basketball Team Fired Up for States

LogoDespite 2 ACL tears, 2 concussions, 1 ACL sprain, and 3 ankle sprains; the Palmer Trinity School Girls Varsity Basketball team gained a District victory last season for the second year in a row. This year, the Falcons come back more determined than ever to make it to States.

Increasing Number of Professional Athletes Undergoing Sports Hernia Repair Surgery

LogoSports hernia repair specialist, Dr. William Brown, performed 112 sports hernia repair surgeries on professional athletes during the first six months of 2014. This number represents a 40 percent increase from the previous year. Of the 112 patients, nine of them are professional athletes playing in the National Football League, National Baseball Association and Major League Soccer.

Gadcet Sponsors Newark Youth London FC

With a strong interest and dedication to the development of English youth, local electronics store, Gadcet, also known as Gadget Exchange, has decided to sponsor a youth football team through Newark Youth London. The local company very generously supplied all the team’s necessary equipment, new kits, and anything else that was needed to help them on their road to a great season.

"Gadcet" Aka "Gadget Exchange" to Sponsor Newark Youth London Football Team for a Better Cause

Gadcet, a leading online retailer of electronics is pleased to announce that it will sponsor Newark Youth London Football Team for a better cause. It will supply this team with all the necessary sports equipments and kit, and provide the young athletes from disadvantaged backgrounds with an opportunity to become better citizens and positive role models for the youth.