Category Archives: Teams, Leagues

Puma, UNEP and the Play for Life campaign

Global sportswear and equipment manufacturer PUMA and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently announced a strategic partnership to support biodiversity worldwide and specific initiatives in Africa. Puma has created…

Global games, global family

Over the past few days we have highlighted the efforts of a number of athletes and organizations to aid the people of Haiti in this incredible time of need. Support…

All-star caliber assistance

On the day he received the National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award* along with legendary HOFer Oscar Robertson, Alonzo Mourning announced that his just-created partnership with former teammate and…

The situation in Haiti – the world of sports helping

The stories coming in of those with a connection to the world of sports making early contributions to relief efforts are not surprising, but that does not mean they should…

Girls on the Gridiron – 2 stories

As we get into the heart of the NFL playoffs – Go JETS! – we wanted to highlight two football-related stories, neither of which includes anyone you will see on…

The Captain of the Team

Jonathan Abrams of the New York Times recently grabbed some time with Jerry Colangelo, Suns Chair and USA Basketball BOD Chair, who is the featured actor in the book, “Return of the…

HP and NBA notch a digital assist

Enough about Gilbert Arenas “goofing” around. Here’s a story worth your time. HP, the NBA and the International Society for Technology in Education leveraged their respective expertise and resources to…

Lieberman continues her trailblazing

Earlier this month we highlighted Nancy Lieberman being honored with the “Bill Walsh Champion of Change Award” at the 3rd Annual All-Stars Helping Kids luncheon.  Nancy’s speech at the luncheon…

Local and personal – Glazer Foundation

The Glazer Family, when it comes to sports, is truly on both ends of the spectrum right now. Their Premier League ManU soccer team again is challenging for major titles…

NBA and girls in the game

This is not related to David Stern’s comment about the possibility of a woman playing in the NBA. Rather, we are talking about the Chicago Bulls/Detroit Pistons game that will…