With the reigning MVP hitting his stride, Ovi and HallPass Media have launched a new website giving fans an inside look at what makes the Russian Train tick. The site is the first in a new line of athlete inspired digital initiatives from HallPass, where sponsor activation and social networking capabilities meet product offerings and [...]
HallPass Assists as Part of the NBA Summer League’s Ongoing Community Efforts NBA’s Kevin Love helps launch Rookie Relief for St. Jude online jersey auction Love and top 2008 NBA rookies donate autographed jerseys for Ebay auction to help St. Jude find cures and save children MEMPHIS, TENN. (November 7, 2008) – Minnesota Timberwolves’ rookie [...]
ERIC ADELSON – ESPN THE MAGAZINE Standing at the podium, he smiles while waving at the masses gathered on the century-old steps beneath him. “Thank you,†he yells to the mob. “Thank you for your support.†He looks across Pennsylvania Avenue to those chanting his name and notices that passengers on a sightseeing bus are [...]
By Steve Shay With the snip of a scissors the purple ribbon dropped and Brandon Roy basketball court was reborn Wednesday afternoon. The refurbished outdoor court, south of the Delridge Community Center, was once the healthy hangout for the Portland Trailblazer who fans call “Broy.” The court was renamed in his honor. “It’s incredible to [...]
By John Horn, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Basketball all-star Tracy McGrady certainly enjoys a good life. “Am I spoiled?” he asks. “Yes, I’m spoiled.”McGrady’s first paycheck came from Adidas in a $500,000 endorsement deal, and his first job was playing in the NBA. The Houston Rockets guard/forward lives in a mansion, has no shortage [...]
Reigning NHL most valuable player Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals took to the ice Monday night, hosting nearly 100 youth hockey players age 6 to 14 in the Crazy Eights Skills Session at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. Ovechkin skated for an hour with the youth hockey players, joining them in drills, passing [...]
Los Angeles, CA The inaugural Elite Baseball Series (EBS) presented by Muscle Milk highlighted the top freshmen (2011′) and sophomore (2010′) high school baseball players in America, competing in two series of games in back to back weeks. UCLA’s Jackie Robinson Stadium was the site of the initial three game series, with UC Irvine’s Anteater [...]
LAS VEGAS SUN By Mark Hansel Las Vegas is showing it can draw fans from all over the country to watch National Basketball Association games. About one in 10 fans who come to watch NBA Summer League Games at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion is from out of town. That’s why, according [...]
Fueled by seven points from Jrue Holiday (Campbell Hall H.S./ North Hollywood, Calif.), the USA posted an 11-0 run over the first four minutes of the third quarter to open a comfortable 54-42 lead and then rolled on to a 98-78 victory over the World Select Team in the 11th Nike Hoop Summit held Saturday at [...]
The Sony Bravia Ladies held off a much improved field to win the second annual Sony Challenge at Stanford University and wrap up their 2008 US tour. The Bravia ladies beat Wake Forest 3-1 to capture their second straight Sony Challenge title. The field of six teams provided tight battles throughout the tournament with several [...]
