Category Archives: Events

Coaching clinic brings Boks to the people (South Africa)

The national rugby team of South Africa took time out to hold a clinic for schoolchildren, an event that was part instructional and part outreach to a group that is…

Minor League Team, Major league contributions

The Frontier League’s Traverse City Beach Bums had a nice run on and off the field in the past week. Along with putting together a winning streak, the team organized…

2009 Basketball Without Borders Asia tour in Beijing

The full article can be found at http://www.chinanewswire.com/pr/200908051146441101, with additional pictures at http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90783/91323/6714847.html. Excerpt below, along with a picture of fellow Hoya, Dikembe Mutombo. Nice! NBA player Dikembe Mutombo (R)…

Chicago Fire Soccer in the Community Update

Last week the MLS’s Chicago Fire had several in a long line of community outreach events in the Chicagoland area. To see a listing of the schedule, please visit  http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3876222….

Chicago 2016 Promoted At Olympic Sports Demonstrations In Washington

From GamesBids.com, July 29, 2009 Chicago 2016 and World Sport Chicago were joined on Capital Hill Wednesday by members of the U.S. Congress, Olympic and Paralympic athletes, and representatives from…

Brazilian Football Team Arrives For East African Charity Tour

The team comprising of former national team players arrived in Nairobi over the weekend and headed straight to Burundi to start their three nations charity tour… 20 Jul 2009 Brazil…

WNBA Toyota Project Rebound – All-Star week activity

The WNBA, the Connecticut Sun, and Toyota are teaming up to unveil a renovated basketball court at the Windham Recreation Center in Willimantic, Conn. WNBA players will be on hand…

Peace Cup starting today

The fourth edition of the Peace Cup, an international soccer tournament that benefits the Peace Dream Foundation starts today in Spain. The foundation sponsors youth soccer events in conflict regions…

Bosh and Villanueva – a friendly wager between friendly guys

Excerpt from the July 27 issue of Sports Illustrated: “3,000 – Pairs of sneakers the Pistons’ Charlie Villanueva will donate to children in the Dominican Republic, after losing a bet…

MLB All-Star week of giving

Last week’s All-Star game festivities had a very “giving” feeling to it. A review of the array of events and partnerships highlighted by the League and its partners was quite…