Articles in the Sports & Games Category

IGT to Exhibit Remarkable Games, Leading-Edge Systems and a New Attitude at Southern Gaming Summit 2010
By Philin Mojica
Posted in Sports & Games on 10 May 2010

Today’s fresh approach thrills players and delights casino customers
LAS VEGAS –International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), a global leader in creating the games players love and network systems that improve the player experience, announced today that it will take part in the annual Southern Gaming Summit May 5-6 in Biloxi, Miss. IGT’s game and systems lineup [...]

25 Teams of U.S. Middle School Students Named State Finalists in “Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge”
By Philin Mojica
Posted in Sports & Games on 7 May 2010

– National Challenge Honors Teams for Advocating and Impacting Environmental Change in their Communities –

(Iselin, NJ) The Siemens Foundation, Discovery Education and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) today named the 25 middle school state finalists of the second annual Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge. The national Challenge encourages students to team up [...]

2001 Race Earns No. 5 Spot in NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race History
By Philin Mojica
Posted in Sports & Games on 26 April 2010

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race has consistently delivered some of the most exciting competition and electrifying finishes in the sport’s history.
During the next five weeks, Sprint (NYSE:S) will count down the top-five “Most Memorable NASCAR Sprint All-Star Races,” as chosen by members of the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA).
The top vote [...]

Gillette Announces Entitlement Sponsorship of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race at Pocono Raceway
By Philin Mojica
Posted in Sports & Games on 24 April 2010

Innovative Product that Combines Precision Engineering and Skin Care Expertise to Headline – Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500 Presented by Target
BOSTON –Gillette(R) [PG], the world’s leading grooming brand, today announced that it will sponsor the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway on June 6, 2010. The event will be titled the Gillette Fusion ProGlide [...]

Bing Takes Seattle by Storm
By davidc
Posted in Sports & Games on 22 April 2010

The Seattle Storm and the Women’s National Basketball Association announce a multiyear marquee partnership with Bing, the decision engine from Microsoft
REDMOND, Wash. — The Seattle Storm and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) today announced a multiyear marquee partnership with Bing, the decision engine from Microsoft Corp. As part of the innovative alliance, Bing will [...]

Copart/Lucas Oil Team Goes To Final Four And Earns Hard Working Crew Award For Their Performance In Las Vegas
By davidc
Posted in Sports & Games on 21 April 2010

LAS VEGAS – Kenny Bernstein, owner of the Copart/Lucas Oil Top Fuel team, was very pleased with the performance strides made by the new tuning duo of Todd Smith and Donnie Bender at the SummitRacing.com Nationals. In fact, the team’s improvement was noted by the ESPN2 television crew and as a result the Copart/Lucas [...]

Interplay and G1M2 Announce Descent on WiiWare
By davidc
Posted in Sports & Games on 20 April 2010

Interplay Entertainment Corp. and G1M2 will partner to bring the classic Descent to the Wii.
“Descent remains the most popular 1080º 3D blasting game. Translating its 3D worlds and game play to WiiWare™ is an exciting move”, said Hervé Caen, CEO of Interplay. “Descent will pair perfectly with the motion sensing Wii Remote™ controller and we [...]

Finalists from Three Countries Compete for GE Edison Award
By davidc
Posted in Sports & Games on 19 April 2010

Light+Building 2010
FRANKFURT –GE Lighting announced five finalists for the 27th annual international GE Edison Award competition today during a presentation at Light+Building 2010, the world’s leading tradeshow for architecture and technology. This year, lighting design firms involved with the five finalist projects hail from three countries: Germany, Mexico and the United States.
“It was challenging to [...]

Progresso Announces Winners of Souper You Debut Contest
By davidc
Posted in Sports & Games on 19 April 2010

Three Women “With Taste” Awarded Luxurious Makeovers in New York City

America’s votes have been counted, and today Progresso Soup announced the three winners of the Progresso Souper You Debut contest. After each receiving thousands of votes, these women will head to New York City for a trip of a lifetime that includes a two-night [...]

NASCAR Drivers Set to Go Head-2-Head in DIRECTV’s Bracket Competition
By Philin Mojica
Posted in Sports & Games on 15 April 2010

NASCAR Drivers to Give a Total of $500,000 in Cash Prizes to Their Favorite Charities; Fans Can Enter for a Chance to Win $1 Million or a 2010 ROUSH Mustang
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. The battle lines are drawn for the first ever DIRECTV NASCAR® Head-2-Head Knockout competition — an innovative new bracket-format competition that will showcase [...]