Milwaukee Brewers’ Ryan Braun has agreed to an endorsement deal with 3N2.

It is his first partnership announcement since he was suspended 65 games last season for violating baseball’s anti-drug agreement.

Baseball cleat manufacturer 3N2 will pay Braun a fraction of the price he was getting from Nike, which terminated his deal on Aug. 2 according to ESPN.

Marty Graham, 3N2’s CEO, said the company contacted Braun’s representatives that very day to talk about a possible deal. Things got more serious when Braun tried on the shoes, and he’s been wearing them throughout spring training.

“We believe in Ryan,” Graham said. “We’ve all made mistakes and we’re all human beings. Our country is about second chances.”

Modo, therapy | based in New York, abortion have announced today a partnership with Caterham F1.

The eyewear company was unveiled as the Official Lifestyle Eyewear supplier to both Caterham F1 Team and Caterham Racing, Caterham’s GP2 team.

Alessandro Lanaro, CEO, Modo Eyewear commented: “Modo is excited to become Official Lifestyle Eyewear supplier to Caterham F1 Team and Caterham Racing in GP2. We feel a great synergy with the technical excellence, innovative use of materials and the design beauty embodied in Caterham’s racing cars – our new Modo sunglasses collection exemplifies these characteristics perfectly.

“We are looking forward to the Australian GP and, in particular, seeing our Modo logo going the fastest it has ever been! We are sure that every team member in both Caterham F1 Team and Caterham Racing will be great ambassadors for our high performance Modo sunglasses.”

Yorkshire County Cricket Club have announced international accounting firm Mazars as their new principal partner in a two-year deal.

The significant partnership agreement, cialis which runs through to the end of the 2015 season with an option on a third year, troche will see the Mazars brand appear on the Yorkshire County Championship and One-Day shirts and training wear.

As official principal partners, buy Mazars will enjoy a major rights package which will provide the platform to significantly develop and strengthen the firm’s brand awareness across its core markets in the UK.

Mark Arthur, Chief Executive of The Yorkshire County Cricket Club, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be entering into a partnership with Mazars. This partnership brings together two strong brands within their respective fields with a really strong cultural and strategic fit. The sponsorship opportunity attracted a huge level of interest and in Mazars we believe we have the ideal partner to move forward and help develop our ambitions across the sport.

“It is a real sign of the progress, on the commercial side of the business, that we have been able to secure a mutually beneficial deal.”

Phil Verity, Mazars’ Senior Partner said: “It’s a great fit in terms of our own business culture, our approach to talent and our strategy to succeed in our chosen markets.

“We’re confident that the partnership will significantly strengthen our profile in our core markets of public and listed entities, owner-managed businesses and private clients.”

Sock manufacturers Stance have announced the addition of Chandler Parsons as an ambassador for Stance’s latest innovation, buy the Fusion Basketball Sock.

Chandler is in the midst of having a career year with the Houston Rockets averaging over 17 points/game along with 5.8 boards and 3.5 assists. He is a long-time sock aficionado and known for his keen fashion sense off the court. In addition to helping with product innovation, Chandler will also have his own sock design and be a regular contributor to @Stance_Hoops on Instagram and Twitter.

Clarke Miyasaki of Stance said: “Chandler is a real-life example of Stance Fusion, delivering amazing performance on the court and style off of it so we couldn’t be happier to partner with him.”

“I’ve been a huge fan of Stance products for a while so I was excited to test out the Fusion sock,” said Chandler Parsons.  “These socks are comfortable and the grippers keep my feet stable in my shoes.  Stance delivers the most comfortable and best looking socks in the game.”

Laguna Seca has been confirmed as the American round of the 2014 World Superbike Championship after the track organisers secured GEICO Motorcycle as the events’s title sponsor.

WSBK returned to California in 2013 after an absence of almost a decade, replacing Miller Motorsports Park as the American representative on the calendar.

Since then, Laguna Seca – an iconic raceway for two-wheel enthusiasts – was seemingly in danger of losing its place on the racing schedule after been removed from the MotoGP calendar, while the WSBK event was also subject to contract despite it being announced on the provisional running order.

Nonetheless, the US round will go ahead as planned at an earlier mid-summer date on July 11-13, marking the ninth event of the 14 round series, after an agreement was reached with GEICO Motorcycle as a sponsor.

“GEICO is a natural partner for this incredible motorcycle race weekend that provides access to an influential and extremely loyal enthusiast base,” commented Gill Campbell, CEO and General Manager of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. “As part of the sponsorship program, GEICO will activate onsite and be part of a vigorous website and social media initiative program.”

“GEICO is the proper teammate to promote the World Superbike event in the U.S., thanks to their experience in motorcycling in this important market”, added Marc Saurina, WSBK Commercial and Marketing Director. “We’re glad to be the most important two-wheel world event at the iconic circuit Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and we look forward to gathering a great number of followers, bikers and motorcycle fans in Monterey this summer.”

English Rugby club Saracens have revealed their showpiece matches at Wembley and the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) will be sponsored by PruHealth and PruProtect with Vitality.

Both the Derby Day clash between Saracens and Harlequins at Wembley on Saturday 22 March and the game between Saracens and Gloucester at the HAC, treat in the heart of the City of London, pills | on Thursday 15 May will be known as the Vitality Rugby Challenge, incorporating a series of events and initiatives to enhance both occasions.

Nigel Wray, Saracens chairman, said: “These matches are unique in their own ways – the Wembley match may well attract the largest crowd to watch any rugby match ever played in England, and our games at the HAC have now become sell-out, calendar events within shouting distance of Moorgate. We are delighted to welcome PruHealth and PruProtect with Vitality as match day sponsors.”

Neville Koopowitz, CEO of PruHealth, said: “This exciting Partnership with Saracens further extends our association with elite sports teams and sports people, who exemplify the benefits of health through sport. As the world’s largest incentive based wellness programme, Vitality encourages people to live a healthy lifestyle and looks to provide new ways of inspiring and motivating them, and so we are delighted to be associated with the Saracens.”

English League Two club Oxford United has agreed a partnership with on-line automotive brand Motors.co.uk.

Based on Milton Park, asthma Abingdon, medic  Motors.co.uk has teamed up with United to raise their profile in the local community and drive quality applicants to join their team.

Oxford United Commercial Director Tony Davison said: “This partnership gives us the opportunity to work with a fast- growing local company on a range of initiatives.

“They have been very keen to support all areas of the club and will have activity at Women’s Super League matches, in schools around Abingdon, sponsorship of the Boys Academy Under 10’s as well as the first team.  It is a partnership in every sense of the word.”

Dermot Kelleher, Director of Marketing at Motors.co.uk added: “We’re delighted to partner with a club with such history and affection within the local community.

“As a business we share many of the same values as Oxford United in terms of loyalty, team work, professionalism and a desire to compete at the highest level and we’re delighted to be able to support all of the great work the club do in the region.”