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The Golf Channel will air a first-of-its-kind documentary, “Uneven Fairways,†on Wed. Feb. 11 at 9p.m. Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, this hour-long documentary is based on the books, "Uneven Lies" by Pete McDaniel and "Forbidden Fairways" by Calvin H. Sinnette. It will chronicle a little known story of when honor and fair play in golf took a backseat to segregation, which led African-American men and women to create their own tour in the form of the United Golf Association (UGA).
It celebrates the history of the African-American golfers who had the courage to stand up for their rights to play golf at the highest levels and to pave the way for others to do the same. The Golf Channel’s president, Page Thompson, says “‘Uneven Fairways’ will be one of the most compelling programs we will air in 2009. These are inspiring stories of golfers who overcame great odds just to create a tour where they could compete. It’s a fascinating and important story, and we are all proud to tell it on Golf Channel.â€
It celebrates the history of the African-American golfers who had the courage to stand up for their rights to play golf at the highest levels and to pave the way for others to do the same. The Golf Channel’s president, Page Thompson, says “‘Uneven Fairways’ will be one of the most compelling programs we will air in 2009. These are inspiring stories of golfers who overcame great odds just to create a tour where they could compete. It’s a fascinating and important story, and we are all proud to tell it on Golf Channel.â€
Chartese Burnett Courtesy PhotoShe will continue to assist in the development of the team’s communications strategy, working closely with the Nationals’ marketing and sales department to integrate the team’s messaging internally and externally. Burnett will also be charged with launching and overseeing the Club’s minority outreach efforts, with the goal of making the Nationals a professional sports leader in minority relations within Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Washington metropolitan area.
Reigning U.S. and Australian Open Champion, World #1 Ranked and Ten-Time Grand Slam Singles Champion to Play in D.C.
Kastles and D.C. to Host Venus Williams for First Time while McEnroe and Kournikova Return
The Washington Kastles of the Advanta World TeamTennis are pleased to announce that defending U.S. Open and Australian Open champion and world #1 ranked Serena Williams will return for her second season with the team after being protected earlier today during the league’s marquee player draft.
Serena Williams is currently the top ranked woman in the world and won both the Australian Open women’s singles and women’s doubles titles over the past weekend. She has now won 20 career Grand Slam titles; 10 singles, eight women’s doubles and two mixed doubles. Her consecutive singles titles in the 2008 U.S. Open and 2009 Australian Open are her first back-to-back Grand Slam singles victories since she completed the “Serena Slam†in 2003.
Kastles and D.C. to Host Venus Williams for First Time while McEnroe and Kournikova Return
The Washington Kastles of the Advanta World TeamTennis are pleased to announce that defending U.S. Open and Australian Open champion and world #1 ranked Serena Williams will return for her second season with the team after being protected earlier today during the league’s marquee player draft.
Serena Williams is currently the top ranked woman in the world and won both the Australian Open women’s singles and women’s doubles titles over the past weekend. She has now won 20 career Grand Slam titles; 10 singles, eight women’s doubles and two mixed doubles. Her consecutive singles titles in the 2008 U.S. Open and 2009 Australian Open are her first back-to-back Grand Slam singles victories since she completed the “Serena Slam†in 2003.
NEW YORK (AP) -- The U.S. Soccer Federation thinks the election of President Barack Obama will help persuade FIFA to award the 2018 or 2022 World Cup to the United States.
"Given everything that, frankly, President Obama has said, everything he stands for, everything he's talked about in terms of reaching out to the world," U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati said Monday, "that trying to bring the global game to the United States and opening our borders up for a festival of 32 countries and hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the world would be viewed in a very positive way."
FIFA received 11 preliminary bids for both the tournaments Tuesday, including applications from the United States, England and Russia. Mexico, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Indonesia and Qatar all submitted the paperwork on time. Netherlands-Belgium and Spain-Portugal each made joint offers, although FIFA president Sepp Blatter has expressed a preference for single-nation bids. Possible contenders Egypt and China did not submit bids.
"Given everything that, frankly, President Obama has said, everything he stands for, everything he's talked about in terms of reaching out to the world," U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati said Monday, "that trying to bring the global game to the United States and opening our borders up for a festival of 32 countries and hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the world would be viewed in a very positive way."
FIFA received 11 preliminary bids for both the tournaments Tuesday, including applications from the United States, England and Russia. Mexico, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Indonesia and Qatar all submitted the paperwork on time. Netherlands-Belgium and Spain-Portugal each made joint offers, although FIFA president Sepp Blatter has expressed a preference for single-nation bids. Possible contenders Egypt and China did not submit bids.
DC Armor Prepares to Kick-Off Inaugural Season at the DC Armory
The DC Armor indoor football team, is gearing up for the team’s inaugural season in the District of Columbia. Playing in the AIFA Eastern Conference’s Eastern Division, the team begins play in the 16-team league on March 13th 2009 away at the Reading Express. To connect with fans to its action-packed, fast pace and high scoring brand of indoor football, the DC Armor will announce the availability of one of the most affordable single game tickets in town at $20 in conjunction with its regular season tickets ($155) and various value-pack season ticket packages which are now on sale.
The DC Armor indoor football team, is gearing up for the team’s inaugural season in the District of Columbia. Playing in the AIFA Eastern Conference’s Eastern Division, the team begins play in the 16-team league on March 13th 2009 away at the Reading Express. To connect with fans to its action-packed, fast pace and high scoring brand of indoor football, the DC Armor will announce the availability of one of the most affordable single game tickets in town at $20 in conjunction with its regular season tickets ($155) and various value-pack season ticket packages which are now on sale.
The DC Department Parks and Recreation (DPR) has started their early registration period for District residents for DPR's 2009 Summer Camps. From January 21 - 31, 2009, District residents are able to register for any of DPR's 2009 Summer Camp sessions by visiting one of DPR's centers during regular hours of operation.
This summer DPR will offer five, two-week sessions from June 15 – Aug. 21, Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. Camping fees are $100 per session for District residents for most camps. DPR will also offer eight one-week camping sessions at Camp Riverview, DPR's co-ed residential (overnight) camping facility located in Scotland, Md. The campground is nestled among 217 wooded acres along the Potomac River near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Complete information on all of DPR's summer camps is available at the web site, summercamps.dc.gov.
This summer DPR will offer five, two-week sessions from June 15 – Aug. 21, Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. Camping fees are $100 per session for District residents for most camps. DPR will also offer eight one-week camping sessions at Camp Riverview, DPR's co-ed residential (overnight) camping facility located in Scotland, Md. The campground is nestled among 217 wooded acres along the Potomac River near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Complete information on all of DPR's summer camps is available at the web site, summercamps.dc.gov.
Sports Talk Show to cover Super Bowl
Fuquay-Varina, NC - FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW, the nationally syndicated sports talk radio show which places major emphasis on Historically Black College and University Sports, and www.boxtorow.com has been granted a seat in the press box to cover Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa on Sun. Feb. 1 at Raymond James Stadium. For the previous two years, the show has been granted week of credentials to cover the game, but no access on game day.
"This is huge for us to have access to a press box seat to be able to cover the biggest sporting event in the world," said Donal Ware, founder and CEO of DWCommunications, LLC, the parent company of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW and the show's host. "Being recognized by the NFL and being able to fully cover its signature event is an honor."
Fuquay-Varina, NC - FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW, the nationally syndicated sports talk radio show which places major emphasis on Historically Black College and University Sports, and www.boxtorow.com has been granted a seat in the press box to cover Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa on Sun. Feb. 1 at Raymond James Stadium. For the previous two years, the show has been granted week of credentials to cover the game, but no access on game day.
"This is huge for us to have access to a press box seat to be able to cover the biggest sporting event in the world," said Donal Ware, founder and CEO of DWCommunications, LLC, the parent company of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW and the show's host. "Being recognized by the NFL and being able to fully cover its signature event is an honor."
Beltway heavyweights Horace "The Reason" Grant and "The Big Ticket" Dwayne McRae scored knockout victories while Albania's Kreshnik "The Eagle" Qato retained his WBF (World Boxing Foundation) Middleweight championship by KO during the Babie Girl Productions card at Howard University's Burr Gymnasium. Grant, now fighting out of Riverdale, MD, scored a third-round TKO over late sub Kevin Hood of Coatesville, PA. Grant dropped Hood in the second round with a solid uppercut and went on to the relatively easy win.
DETROIT (AP) -- North Carolina beat Michigan State 89-72 to win its fifth NCAA basketball championship. Ty Lawson led a record-setting first half and the Tar Heels coasted to an easy victory Monday night at Ford Field.
The Tar Heels (34-4) started the season as the unanimous No. 1 pick and breezed through the NCAA tournament. They became the first team to win all six games by double digits since Duke in 2001.
Lawson finished with 21 points and eight steals for coach Roy Williams' team.
Goran Suton had 17 points and 11 rebounds for Michigan State (31-7). The Spartans lost for the first time in three championship game appearances.
North Carolina beat Michigan State 98-63 on the same court on Dec. 3.
The Tar Heels (34-4) started the season as the unanimous No. 1 pick and breezed through the NCAA tournament. They became the first team to win all six games by double digits since Duke in 2001.
Lawson finished with 21 points and eight steals for coach Roy Williams' team.
Goran Suton had 17 points and 11 rebounds for Michigan State (31-7). The Spartans lost for the first time in three championship game appearances.
North Carolina beat Michigan State 98-63 on the same court on Dec. 3.
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