Best Buy to offer fitness equipment including pedometers, treadmills in 40 US storesNovember 11th, 2009 Best Buy getting on the fitness treadmillNEW YORK — Best Buy Co. wants to get your pulse racing over more than the hottest new laptops and TVs.
Marketing executive of golf and hockey equipment hired as LPGA commissionerOctober 28th, 2009 Whan selected new LPGA commissionerNEW YORK — The LPGA Tour has picked Michael Whan to be its new commissioner, turning to a marketing executive in golf and hockey equipment to help rebuild relationships with sponsors. Whan formerly worked for TaylorMade and Wilson golf companies and most recently was president of Mission-Itech Hockey.
FA charges Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson after criticizing referee's fitnessOctober 19th, 2009 Man U manager Ferguson charged for criticizing refLONDON — Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was charged Monday with improper conduct after questioning a referee's fitness. Ferguson could now face a fine or a touchline ban after the Football Association ignored the fact that he issued a public apology.
Berlusconi says he's not intending to sell AC Milan, since it is 'close to his heart'October 15th, 2009 Berlusconi not planning to sell AC MilanROME — Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi says he has no intention of selling AC Milan and hopes David Beckham returns to the club. Speaking at a meeting in Sofia with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borisov on Thursday, Berlusconi told the Apcom news agency he "never had any intention of selling Milan, because it's not an economic issue" but rather "one that is close to our hearts."
Albanian oil tycoon Rezart Taci recently said he was prepared to purchase Milan for $1 billion.
New directions for bikes include extensions, batteries, aerodynamicsOctober 6th, 2009 Where bikes are heading: a look at the trendsBicycle technology doesn't stand still. Bike makers keep tinkering to give us a smoother, more convenient, more stylish ride: bikes long enough to carry another passenger and groceries.
Product recalls: bicycles, amplifiers, saws and child trailersAugust 19th, 2009 RecallsThe following recalls have been announced:
— About 2,300 amplifiers, manufactured in the United States by Krell Industries LLC of Orange, Conn., because a failure can cause them to overheat. This poses a risk of burns or fires.
Felon indicted on charge of selling gun to woman who shot ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNairAugust 13th, 2009 Man indicted in gun sale to Steve McNair mistressNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A convicted felon accused of selling the gun used to kill ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair has been indicted on a firearm charge.
Ponting vows to end Australian players' bickering over selectionAugust 8th, 2009 EDGBASTON - Australian captain Ricky Ponting has vowed to deal with the issue of deepening differences among several Australian players over selection matters. With every spot in the in the Ashes team being so keenly contested by players, including Brett Lee, Shane Watson and Stuart Clark, there was bound to be some unhappiness over selections and Ponting has conceded that he needs to deal with the issue.
Finnish sports equipment maker Amer Sports Q2 net loss doubles to euro23 millionAugust 6th, 2009 Amer Sports Q2 loss doubles to euro23 millionHELSINKI — Global sports equipment maker Amer Sports Corp., whose brands include Atomic, Salomon and Wilson, on Thursday reported its net loss doubled in the second quarter to euro23 million ($33 million) and cautioned that trading conditions would remain tough for the rest of the year. The company's net loss in April through June swelled from last year's equivalent of euro11.4 million, as revenue inched down to euro284.7 million from euro285.1 million.
Now you can have Owens for breakfast after Bills receiver unveils T.O.'s cerealJuly 30th, 2009 Now you can have T.O. for breakfastFAIRPORT, N.Y.
NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield willing to sell race team after failed sponsorship searchJuly 10th, 2009 Jeremy Mayfield considers selling race teamCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield is considering selling his race team, because he can't find any funding since his suspension for failing a random drug test.
North Carolina enters 10-year footwear, apparel agreement with NikeJuly 1st, 2009 UNC, Nike reach 10-year dealCHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Tar Heels will wear the swoosh for the next nine years.
KP claims gruelling fitness regime caused his Achilles injuryJune 28th, 2009 LONDON - England middle-order bat Kevin Pietersen has said that his gruelling self-imposed Caribbean fitness regime caused his Achilles injury. With the First Test against Australia just 10 days away, Pietersen is still not 100 per cent fit.
2 referees pull out of Confederations Cup after sustaining leg injuries in fitness testsJune 5th, 2009 2 Confederations Cup refs pull out with injuriesJOHANNESBURG — Two of the 10 Confederations Cup referees will be replaced after they were injured during fitness tests. Carlos Batres of Guatemala strained a calf muscle and Carlos Amarilla of Paraguay tore a hamstring during the speed and endurance tests held in Johannesburg.
Authorities: Fla. man who says he dealt steroids to professional athlets faces federal chargeJune 1st, 2009 Accused Fla. steroid dealer faces federal chargeTAMPA, Fla.
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