Sports: Individuals and Teams - Press Releases

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s Missouri Mavericks Announce Pillar Partners Program

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s pro hockey team, the Missouri Mavericks, have added a new program ahead of the 2015-16 ECHL season to help them recognize companies that support the team. The "Pillar Partners" program was announced on October 13, it will be featured throughout the 2015-16 season through community events and fan interaction at Mavericks Games.

Palmer Trinity Senior Becomes Pro Soccer Player

LogoOriginally from Colombia, Andres has dreamt of becoming a professional soccer player since he began playing the sport at the age of five. He was on Palmer Trinity's soccer team, where he has been a student since the sixth-grade, and also played club soccer with Real Miami F.C.

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s ECHL Team Win First Game of Season

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s ECHL team the Missouri Mavericks faced the Alaska Aces in their first game of the 2015-16 season and won 5-2. The first game of the season was played in the Anchorage, AK home of the Alaska Aces, and will be followed with another game against the Aces on October 13.

Lamar Hunt Jr. Featured on Kansas City Week in Review

KCPT recently featured Lamar Hunt Jr. and the Independence, MO Mayor Eileen Weir on the weekly series Kansas City Week In Review. Weird and Hunt were featured on the show to discuss the recently renamed Independence Events Center, now known as the Silverstein Eye Centers Arena. Lamar Hunt Jr. also discussed the purchase of his ECHL team and the future of the Missouri Mavericks hockey in Kansas City.

TCU Outlook for 2015 Season Posted on Outdoor Recreation and Sports Blog

The Outdoor Recreation and Sports blog has posted the 2015 rest of the season outlook for TCU. Recently, the team won a victory over Texas Tech. According to the author, they look to prove ready for the playoffs. A variety of factors are provided on their run to the playoffs in 2015.

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s Missouri Mavericks Scrimmage with 27 Player Roster

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s Missouri Mavericks held their annual Black-Orange Intra-Squad Scrimmage last night in the middle of their preseason training camp week. The training camp roster was announced before the game, featuring 27 players from the United States and Canada.

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s ECHL Team Add Right Wing and Defenseman

The Missouri Maverick's, owned by Lamar Hunt Jr., have announced the addition of two new players to their ECHL roster ahead of the 2015-16 season. Danick Paquette and Dax Lauwers have been signed to standard player contracts with the Mavericks.

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s Missouri Mavericks Sign Two Forwards

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s ECHL team the Missouri Mavericks recently announced that forwards John Schiavo and Liam Stewart have been signed to play in the 2015-16 season. The two new forwards were given standard player contracts.

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s Mavericks Name Home Arena Silverstein Eye Centers Arena

The Missouri Mavericks, an ECHL team owned by Lamar Hunt Jr., announced the new name of their home arena on Wednesday September 30th in a live press conference. The arena will now be known as the Silverstein Eye Centers Arena.

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s ECHL Team Hire Two Left Wing Players

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s Missouri Mavericks have added two additional left wing players to their team roster ahead of the 2015 ECHL season opening. The player additions were a surprise, announced by Head Coach Matvichuk in a video interview posted by the Mavericks earlier this month. At the time of their signing, Scott Allen and Andrew Johnston became the 16th players to be announced as additions to the team.

ECHL Team Owned by Lamar Hunt Jr. Signs Two Defensemen

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s ECHL team the Missouri Mavericks have hired defensemen Patrick Cullity and Wes Cunningham to play on the team for the 2015-16 season. The two men have previously played defense positions for teams in the ECHL and will be moving to Missouri this fall.

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s Missouri Mavericks Release Training Camp Details

The Missouri Mavericks, an ECHL team owned by Lamar Hunt Jr., released the details of their 2015 training camp schedule this week. The training camp will open for fans to attend and watch from October 2 to October 7. Camp will be held each day at the Centerpoint Medical Center Community Ice in Independence, MO with the exception of October 3 when it will be held at the Kansas City Ice Center in Shawnee Mission, KS.

Lamar Hunt Jr. Announces Missouri Mavericks Hire New Assistant Coach

Ahead of the 2015-16 season, Lamar Hunt Jr.'s Missouri Mavericks have hired John-Scott Dickson to the Assistant Coach position. This is Dickson's first coaching position, transitioning from on the ice player to coaching staff after four years of playing the left wing position for the Missouri Mavericks.

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s ECHL Team Add Jones Brothers

The Missouri Mavericks, owned by Lamar Hunt Jr., have added two more players to their roster ahead of the 2015-16 ECHL season opening. Twin bothers, Kellen Jones and Connor Jones, both play forward positions on the ice and will begin playing for the Mavericks next month.

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s Team the Missouri Mavericks Gain Goalie

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s premier hockey team, the Missouri Mavericks, have hired Jason Missiaen as a new goalie for their upcoming 2015-16 season. Missiaen's standard player contract with the Mavericks was announced Wednesday September 23rd.

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s Missouri Mavericks Acquire Rights to AHL Defenseman

Lamar Hunt Jr., owner and president of the Missouri Mavericks, LLC announced last month that his team won ECHL rights to AHL player and Orlando Solar Bear player Bryce Aneloski. The trade with Orlando involved rights two of the Missouri Mavericks team members: Lindsay Sparks and Tyler Currier.

NY Yankees' CC Sabathia: Battling Arthritis for His Team and His Career

LogoNY Yankees' pitcher CC Sabathia returned to pitch two days ago after a period of rest and rehabilitation for his arthritic right knee. Sabathia underwent a knee arthroscopy for a debridement ("clean out") of his arthritis in 2014. He has been battling the knee arthritis for the last few seasons and, not coincidentally, his performance has significantly diminished throughout that duration. He has endured serious pain this season and underwent a knee drainage of fluid at one stage.

NY Jets Tight End Jace Amaro Tears Labrum in Shoulder

LogoJace Amaro's shoulder pain and range of motion has not improved since he suffered a torn labrum (cartilage that surrounds and cushions the shoulder) during the Jets' pre-season opener against the Lions on August 13th. Amaro will undergo arthroscopic repair of his labrum in the near future.

ExtremeFocus.com Author Dave Austin's Book BE a BEAST Hit #1 on Amazon

LogoBeABeastbook.com latest book BE A BEAST: Unleash Your Animal Instincts for Performance Driven Results written by International Best Selling author, public speaker, and mental performance coach Dave Austin, corporate trainer and professional speedbag champion Roger Anthony, and ghostwriter and International Best Selling author Cathy Lynn. Dave Austin's, new book, BE A BEAST: Unleash Your Animal Instincts for Performance Driven Results was written for those who seek high achievement in every aspect of their lives.

Alchemy Global Announces Partnership with New York Jets Pro Bowl Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall

Alchemy Global Holdings, LLC ("Alchemy") has been engaged to provide advisory services for Fit Speed, PROJECT 375 and other business opportunities Marshall is engaged in and will add to his current portfolio.

Traditional Skate Sharpening Will Be a Thing of the Past for Hockey Players

Today, Sparx Hockey, Inc., inventors of the Sparx Home Skate Sharpener officially launched their Pre-order Website. The Sparx Home Skate Sharpener will fundamentally change the way hockey players prepare for games. Pro hockey players typically sharpen their skates before every game. This isn't a problem for pros who have equipment managers on hand. For amateur and youth hockey players, without a support team, sharpening that often is nearly impossible. That all changes with the introduction of the Sparx sharpener.

The Baile Con Sazon Dance Team Looking to Raise Funds for Festival Trip

Having had the honor of an invitation to perform their Black Belt Salsa and Bachata dance forms at the Tucson Salsa Bachata Festival, The Baile con Sazón Dance Team has started a crowdfunding campaign to cover the expenses of their performance trip.

Costa Rica's Preserve at Los Altos Resort Hosts Five Top Professional Soccer Players

The operators of The Preserve at Los Altos Resort, one of Costa Rica's premier vacation destinations, announced that a number of world-famous professional soccer players had recently stayed at the resort. Including Real Madrid goalie Keylor Navas, Cristian Bolaños of Qatari team al Gharafa, and Pape Diop, Angel Rodriguez, and Javi Venta of Spain's Levante, the athletic contingent and their families sought and greatly appreciated the famed tranquility, privacy, and beauty of The Preserve at Los Altos Resort. One of Costa Rica's most highly regarded luxury resorts, The Preserve at Los Altos offers easy access to the dramatic natural beauty of the world-renowned Manuel Antonio National Park and other attractions.

Taekowndo Master Rafael Alderete to Be Inducted Into Masters Hall of Fame at Hollywood Awards Banquet

Master Rafael Alderete, a 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo WTF, was inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame at the 2015 Awards Banquet sponsored by Monster Energy on Saturday, June 6. The event took place at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, the site of the first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929. The event was hosted by Master of Ceremonies and martial arts actor T.J. Storm. Michael Matsuda, the founder and president of the Martial Arts History Museum, was the keynote speaker.

Masters Hall of Fame to Induct Hung Gar Master Peter Chan at Hollywood Event

The Masters Hall of Fame inducted Master Peter Chan, a practitioner of Hung Gar, at the 2015 Awards Banquet sponsored by Monster Energy on Saturday, June 6. The event took place at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, the site of the first Academy Awards ceremony. Martial arts actor T.J. Storm will host the evening as Master of Ceremonies, and Martial Arts History Museum President Michael Matsuda will present the keynote address.