Category Archives: Teams, Leagues

Samaritan's Feet Program – Building the cause

Andy Katz at ESPN writes about IUPUI coach Ron Hunter and his efforts with the Samaritan’s Feet Program. (www.samaritansfeet.org). The full article can be found at http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4374223&name=katz_andy, with the AP…

USA Football Named “Official Youth Football Development Partner” of NFL and NFLPA

USA Football Named “Official Youth Football Development Partner” of NFL and NFLPA: NFL & NFLPA recognize August as “USA Football Month” as America prepares for football season August 11, 2009….

WNBA Breast Health Awareness program, and more

From Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Daily’s Closing Bell, Aug. 7, 2009 “WNBA Lynx players will wear commemorative pink jerseys, shorts and shoes during their home game Friday against the Sun…

Atlanta pro teams "doing good" off the field

Jennifer Brett from the Atlanta Journal-Constituion takes a quick look at the various charitable foundations and activities of the city’s major sports teams – Braves, Hawks, Falcons, and Thrashers. You…

Barca shows up…again

From GOAL, the New York Times Soccer Blog. The full article can be found at http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/03/barca-promotes-fight-against-malaria/?scp=1&sq=barcelona%20malaria%20no%20more&st=cse with an excerpt provided below. Barca Promotes Fight Against Malaria Aug. 3, 2009, by…

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…

Another MLB team, another week of high-profile charity

Hopefully this will become a trend. Following in the footsteps of the Yankees’ HOPE Week initiatives, the Chicago White Sox are holding a week of fundraising activities, starting today and…

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)…

UNICEF and MLS extend relationship

The full release, copied below, can also be seen at http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/us-fund-for-unicef-and,913135.shtml. To see other MLS W.O.R.K.S. projects, please visit http://web.mlsnet.com/mls/programs/mls_works/. NEW YORK, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The U.S. Fund for…