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Pivotal ‘85 N.Y. Baseball Season Remembered In New Book

When great New York baseball seasons are recalled, the years 1927, 1961 and 1998 (Yankees), 1954 (Giants), 1955 (Dodgers), 1969 and 1986 (Mets) are among those frequently mentioned. But when it comes to the Yankees and Mets, the first year that both teams were truly first-rate at the same time ...

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Comcast Spectacor and The Cordish Companies Announce $50 Million Esports Arena in Philadelphia

Comcast Spectacor and The Cordish Companies today announced plans for a $50 million, next-generation esports and entertainment venue in the heart of the Philadelphia Sports Complex. Adjacent to Xfinity Live!, the first-of-its-kind venue will seat up to 3,500 guests and stand as the largest new-construction, purpose-built esports arena in the Western Hemisphere. ...

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FloSports To Live Stream 2019 Beat The Streets For Fifth Consecutive Year on FloWrestling.com

Today, FloSports, the innovator in live digital sports and original content, announced an agreement with Beat The Streets Wrestling (BTS) to provide live and on-demand coverage of the annual Beat The Streets New York City event, “Grapple at the Garden,” on FloWrestling.com. This marks the fifth consecutive year of the ...

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America’s First Stanley Cup Winners Focus Of New Book

Clyde Hill Publishing, an independent press, announced that its latest title, WHEN IT MATTERED MOST: The Forgotten Story of America’s First Stanley Cup Champions, and the War to End All Wars, will be available for purchase April 2, and can be pre-ordered today. The author, Kevin Ticen, will discuss the book and answer questions at ...

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HyperX Announces HyperX QuadCast Microphone for Streamers and Casters

HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the release of the HyperX QuadCast™ microphone for streaming and audio recording. HyperX QuadCast features a built-in anti-vibration shock mount and offers four polar pattern choices, gain control, a built-in pop filter, ...

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BYUtv Jimmer Fredette Documentary “The Lonely Master” To Air April 6

“The Lonely Master,” a stirring new full-length documentary about basketball star Jimmer Fredette’s massive career in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) and aspirations to return to the NBA, will premiere on BYUtv Saturday April 6, 2019 at 7 p.m. PST. Titled after the nickname Fredette has earned from his sizeable fanbase in China, the intimate, 75-minute film ...

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Chicago Sun-Times Launches Sports Saturday

Come April 6, Chicagoans will be able to experience the next big thing in Chicago sports, courtesy of the Chicago Sun-Times. A new edition, called “Sports Saturday,” will wrap the regular Saturday Sun-Times and include exclusive content by the hardest-working sports staff in America. Each Saturday, fans will be treated to an in-depth ...

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Ichiro Retirement Topps NOW Cards Available Through Friday

Topps NOW has made cards celebrating Ichiro Suzuki‘s retirement today in Japan available to fans for 24 hours (until 1:45 p.m. PT/4:45 p.m. PT Friday). As with all Topps NOW cards, only the number ordered will be printed. There is also a version with Ken Griffey Jr. and a separate Yusei ...

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Elias Sports Bureau Sold To Joseph Gilston Trust

Seymour Siwoff, the 98-year-old majority owner and president of Elias Sports Bureau, Inc. (“Elias”) who led the company for more than six decades, today announced the sale of 100 percent of the issued and outstanding shares of Elias to The Joseph Gilston Trust (“Trust”), headed by Mr. Siwoff’s grandson, Joe Gilston, a ...

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Opendorse Named AAF ‘Official Publishing Partner’

Opendorse, the leading athlete marketing platform, today announced a partnership with The Alliance of American Football (AAF) designed to help the league and its players build their brands together on social media. The agreement names opendorse as The Alliance’s athlete-driven publishing partner. The partnership reflects The Alliance’s continued commitment to working ...

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