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Female ski jumpers hope to be last minute addition to 2010 Olympics
Female ski jumpers hope to be last minute addition to 2010 Olympics
sportsrubbish.com — With the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver just a few months away, one would assume the lineup of events would be set in stone. But if a group of women ski jumpers gets their way, there could be a last minute addition to the Games. Led by Women’s Ski Jumping USA, a group of jumpers is ... (more) Female ski jumpers hope to be last minute addition to ...
Chance of a Lifetime!
Chance of a Lifetime!
loopaxles.blogspot.com — Blogging and Tweeting are two of my favorite things to do! And two of my social media compatriots have been given the chance of a lifetime...so naturally I'm going to shamelessly promote them! Blogger Christie (owner of the blog: Lake Placid Skater ), and Twitter user Sarah (@ segsk8 and owner ... (more) Chance of a Lifetime!
Bears: The #1 threat to the Olympic torch relay
Bears: The #1 threat to the Olympic torch relay
sportsrubbish.com — The torch for the 2010 Winter Olympics is on its long journey to Vancouver, provided the torch-bearers don’t get eaten by a polar bear along the way. On Sunday, the torch passed through Churchill, Manitoba, home of 923 people and tons of polar bears. So many polar bears, in fact, that ... (more) Bears: The #1 threat to the Olympic torch relay
Late Day Journal- November 12, 2009
Late Day Journal- November 12, 2009
sportsmediajournal.com — Early on the late day journal…Here we go with some sports media news since this morning… The Associated Press has the story of the first interview of the former ESPN production assistant who had an affair with former ESPN baseball analyst Steve Phillips… The AP (through Sports ... (more) Late Day Journal- November 12, 2009
Is Mike Eruzione The Most Popular U.S. Winter Olympian?
Is Mike Eruzione The Most Popular U.S. Winter Olympian?
playingfieldpromotions.com — I know the Winter Olympics aren’t far off when I start receiving inquiries about Olympic speakers. They seem to be especially popular this year because the Olympics will take place in nearby Vancouver, British Columbia. So who are the most popular Winter Olympians? (more) Is Mike Eruzione The Most Popular U.S. Winter Olympian?
Watch Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010 Live Online: Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Sports | Live ...
watch-vancouver-olympics-2010.blogspot.com — Watch the Winter Olympic Games Live Online Streams Airing of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games will start on Feb 12, 2010 until the 28th. Both the Olympic and Paralympic sports will happen simultaneously throughout the schedule. (more) Watch Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010 Live Online: ...
Britannia Rescue for British Bobsleigh Association
Britannia Rescue for British Bobsleigh Association
sportspromedia.com — The British Bobsleigh Association has secured a new sponsorship deal with breakdown service and cover company Britannia Rescue (more) Britannia Rescue for British Bobsleigh Association
Vancouver Whitecaps’ Olympic stadium to get a new roof
Vancouver Whitecaps’ Olympic stadium to get a new roof
sportspromedia.com — BC Place, the Vancouver stadium that will host the opening and closing ceremonies of next year's Winter Olympics, will follow the event with the installation of a new roof at a cost of more than US$400 million. (more) Vancouver Whitecaps’ Olympic stadium to get a new roof
NBC campaign set to start snowballing toward Vancouver
NBC campaign set to start snowballing toward Vancouver
sportsbusinessjournal.com — By JOHN OURAND Staff writer NBC Sports is set to launch an extensive marketing campaign promoting the Vancouver Winter Olympics starting Nov. 4, 100 days before the opening ceremony. The campaign, dubbed “Countdown to Vancouver,” officially kicks off ... (more) NBC campaign set to start snowballing toward Vancouver
Bosco the latest to sign on with Sochi Olympics
Bosco the latest to sign on with Sochi Olympics
sportspromedia.com — Bosco Sport, the Russian apparel brand, has been named as a Tier One sponsor of the Sochi Winter Olympics, to be held in 2014, and will also back the Russian Olympic teams in Vancouver and Rio de Janeiro. (more) Bosco the latest to sign on with Sochi Olympics
2010 athletes, visitors urged to get H1N1 flu shot
universalsports.com — Athletes and spectators will be encouraged to get vaccinated against the H1N1 flu before traveling to next year's Winter Olympics in Vancouver, an official said on Wednesday. (more) 2010 athletes, visitors urged to get H1N1 flu shot
Italy to give H1N1 flu vaccinations to athletes
universalsports.com — The Italian Olympic Committee announced plans to vaccinate its athletes and officials against swine flu for the Vancouver Winter Olympics and Paralympics. (more) Italy to give H1N1 flu vaccinations to athletes
Olympic flame arrives in Canada
universalsports.com — The Olympic flame arrived in Canada on Friday to begin a 45,000-km (28,000-mile) trek that will criss-cross the country on its journey to next year's Winter Olympics in Vancouver. (more) Olympic flame arrives in Canada
Plante legend still growing
thestar.com — The men (and woman) behind the mask Jacques Plante gets all the credit, but he really wasn't the first goalie to wear a mask in a hockey game. He was just the first big-name goalie to do so and he started the trend. Here's a look at some of the mask ... (more) Plante legend still growing
Alda signs on with 2010 Winter Olympics venue
Alda signs on with 2010 Winter Olympics venue
sportspromedia.com — Alda Pharmaceuticals has signed a multi-year partnership with the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation that will see it sponsor the stadium, which will host twelve speed skating medal events during the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. (more) Alda signs on with 2010 Winter Olympics venue
COLBERT, FANS TO SPONSOR SPEEDSKATING
COLBERT, FANS TO SPONSOR SPEEDSKATING
withleather.uproxx.com — The United States Speedskating team lost a sizable chunk of its funding when the team’s biggest sponsor, DSB Bank NV, declared bankruptcy last month. But an unlikely hero has stepped up to offer the team its support, and America’s ... (more) COLBERT, FANS TO SPONSOR SPEEDSKATING
Colbert Nation to sponsor the U.S. Speed Skating Team: Video
Colbert Nation to sponsor the U.S. Speed Skating Team: Video
sportsrubbish.com — The Colbert Report Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Sport Report - NYC Marathon & Olympic Speedskating www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor U.S. Speedskating By now this is somewhat old news, but it’s ... (more) Colbert Nation to sponsor the U.S. Speed Skating Team: Video
Who Wants to Go Luging With Me?
Who Wants to Go Luging With Me?
slanchreport.com — The Winter Olympics are fast approaching and unlike the Summer Olympics, many of the events are just not available to the average person — anyone can just run, not everyone can bobsled. So the folks at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex in Muskegon, Michigan have opened up a luge course ... (more) Who Wants to Go Luging With Me?
NBC's Official 2010 Winter Olympics Promo
NBC's Official 2010 Winter Olympics Promo
fangsbites.com — As I'm doing some office paperwork that can't be avoided, the links have to suffer for today, but I can post what I can to keep you informed what's happening in the sports media. Here's NBC promo for the Olympics that you might have already seen and will play on its various networks both on ... (more) NBC's Official 2010 Winter Olympics Promo
John Candy Is Probably Rolling Over In His Grave
sportressofblogitude.com — Submitted by Weed Against Speed (more) John Candy Is Probably Rolling Over In His Grave